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FEELS REAL  New silicone sleeves studded with inflatable air bubbles could one day make virtual reality gaming a more immersive experience. 

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By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

PHOENIX — High-tech attire that would give users the sensation of being pushed, pinched or poked could someday make virtual realities feel as real as they look.