Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out.

Have you ever wondered if VR is bad for your eyes? Here's what experts have to say about virtual reality headsets. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye ...

Virtual reality gaming has come a long way and is only improving. With every new headset, game, and update, you’re stepping closer to a world where gaming doesn’t just look real, it feels real. The ...

Here’s a rundown on the differences between virtual reality and augmented reality and the popular uses of each. A man experiences Google's Daydream View VR headset. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled ...

Nearly a decade after consumer VR took its first real steps—driven by headsets like the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Virtual reality and augmented reality are two closely-related terms ...

The Chinese manufacturer, currently selling the PC VR headsets Pimax Crystal Super and Pimax Crystal Light, plans to release ...

The ultimate goal of VR technology is to transport you to another place without the need to leave your living room. Companies ...

If you’re researching VR headsets, you’ll probably come across a mention of the screen door effect. Since the display of a VR headset is so close to your eye, it’s sometimes possible to see the gaps ...

As AR/VR technologies continue to improve for education applications, some higher ed leaders are increasingly confident in their efforts to create digital “metaversities,” an idea popularized last ...

Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry. Despite little fanfare, the company has continued to shape the VR ...