Gaming accessories tend to promise immersion in increasingly elaborate ways. Better graphics, faster refresh rates, spatial audio and adaptive triggers have all become familiar selling points. The Woojer Vest 4 takes an entirely different approach. Rather than changing what you see or hear, it changes what you feel.
It’s also one of the stranger products you’ll ever strap to your chest.
The Woojer Vest 4 is essentially a wearable haptic feedback system. Looking like a cross between a lightweight tactical vest and a piece of futuristic fitness gear, it uses multiple powerful transducers positioned around your torso to convert low-frequency audio into physical sensations. Explosions rumble through your chest, engines vibrate across your back and musical basslines become something you genuinely experience rather than simply hear.
Whether that sounds brilliant or utterly ridiculous probably determines whether this product is for you.
After spending time with it across gaming, films and music, it’s clear Woojer has created something genuinely unique. The problem is that uniqueness alone doesn’t automatically justify the asking price.
Let’s get the obvious point out of the way first. Wearing a vibrating vest while gaming feels a little odd.
The first few minutes are almost distracting as your brain adjusts to what is happening. Every gunshot, every explosion and every heavy soundtrack moment is translated into pulses throughout your body. (I’m not a gamer, so perhaps being a bit of a novice helped impress me even more.)
Once you settle into it, however, the experience becomes surprisingly convincing.
First-person shooters benefit the most — games with booming cinematic soundtracks suddenly feel much larger, while racing games gain an extra sense of speed thanks to the constant engine vibrations.
I feel horror games would perhaps gain the biggest boost of all, with subtle rumbles adding another layer of tension whenever something lurks nearby.
It never quite tricks your brain into believing you’re inside the game, but it unquestionably adds another dimension that ordinary headphones simply can’t provide.
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Outside gaming, the results become much more mixed.
Watching action films can be entertaining, with blockbuster explosions and orchestral scores feeling suitably dramatic.
Music is perhaps the biggest surprise. Bass-heavy electronic tracks, hip-hop and dance music become almost concert-like experiences, although gentler genres don’t gain nearly as much from the technology.
The Woojer Vest 4 is comfortable enough for longer sessions, with adjustable straps making it relatively easy to fit different body shapes. Battery life is solid, easily lasting through several gaming sessions, while connectivity is straightforward, whether using Bluetooth or wired connections.
Build quality also feels reassuringly premium. And at this price, it certainly should, for it is where the biggest question mark appears. The Woojer Vest 4 costs considerably more than many excellent gaming headsets or even some gaming monitors. For most people, that’s difficult to justify because this isn’t an essential upgrade. Your games don’t suddenly become better designed, your competitive performance doesn’t improve, and it certainly isn’t something you’ll use every single day. Instead, it feels much more like an enthusiast’s accessory.
If you’ve already invested heavily in a gaming setup and own quality headphones, perhaps a high-end racing wheel or VR headset, then the Woojer Vest 4 begins to make more sense. It’s another layer of immersion rather than a replacement for anything else. That also means casual gamers are unlikely to see enough value.
The technology undeniably works, and when everything lines up perfectly it can produce genuinely memorable moments. Yet there are just as many occasions where you’ll probably leave it hanging beside your desk because putting on a vibrating vest feels like more effort than simply picking up a controller.
The Woojer Vest 4 is one of those rare gadgets that’s difficult to score because it succeeds almost entirely at what it sets out to do. It delivers convincing haptic immersion, it’s well-made and, for certain games, it genuinely enhances the experience.
It’s simply hard to escape the feeling that it’s an expensive luxury rather than a must-have purchase.
For dedicated gamers chasing every possible layer of immersion, it’s an undeniably fun accessory that can make favourite games feel fresh again. Everyone else will probably admire the idea more than they’ll actually need one.
3/5. From £400
Belfast to host AI sales masterclass aimed at helping businesses work smarter
Belfast is set to host a practical workshop aimed at helping business owners, sales professionals and consultants harness artificial intelligence to streamline sales processes and free up more time to focus on customers.
The workshop will cover how to set up simple AI-powered systems © PA Radar
The Accelerate Your Sales With AI masterclass will take place at the Holiday Inn Express Belfast City on Wednesday, September 16, offering attendees hands-on guidance on how AI can be used to reduce repetitive administrative work and improve productivity.
Organised by AI trainer Daryll Ross, the event is designed for businesses looking to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday sales activities without requiring any previous technical experience.
Rather than focusing on the technology itself, the session will demonstrate practical ways AI can be used to automate time-consuming tasks such as customer research, follow-up emails and administrative work, allowing sales teams to spend more time building relationships and closing deals.
The workshop will cover how to set up simple AI-powered systems to make customer outreach less manual, personalise follow-up communications without having to write every message from scratch, and build workflows that reduce repetitive tasks while maintaining a personal approach.
According to the organisers, the emphasis will be on practical applications that businesses can implement immediately, rather than theoretical discussions about artificial intelligence.
The event is being aimed at business owners, consultants and salespeople who want to improve efficiency without expanding their workforce, as well as those looking to stay ahead as AI becomes increasingly embedded in the workplace.
Attendees will also hear real-world examples of how businesses are already using AI to improve their sales processes and will have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A session focused on their own businesses and challenges.
Organisers say participants will leave with a step-by-step framework for introducing AI into their sales operations, alongside a better understanding of how the technology is expected to shape the future of selling.
The workshop will also explore ways businesses can keep on top of customer follow-ups while reducing the amount of manual administration involved, helping sales professionals devote more time to conversations that generate new business.
While artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest talking points across the business world, many smaller firms remain unsure how to adopt the technology in practical ways.
The organisers say the Belfast event has been designed to bridge that gap by demonstrating tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately, regardless of a participant’s level of technical knowledge.
The event will begin at 10am at the Holiday Inn Express Belfast City and is open to business owners, salespeople and consultants interested in learning how AI can help accelerate their sales performance through practical, hands-on techniques.
