Pokémon Go creators announce Pikmin augmented-reality game
Following their huge success with Pokémon Go, Nintendo and Niantic have finally gotten around to collaborating on another augmented-reality game.
The best gun controllers for PC games
With the right gun controller, you can enable more realistic play with VR games and other accessories. Here are the best for a variety of PC setups and more!
VR-induced ‘cybersickness’ could soon be eradicated with a clever new algorithm
Cybersickness, the unique affliction that users sometimes experience in virtual reality, might soon be eradicated once and for all, thanks to come clever tech.
It’s no gym. But VR fitness made sweating fun again
Pandemic price gouging led to me explore VR fitness, and now I’m never turning back.
Apple analyst suggests launch date for its rumored mixed-reality headset
A respected analyst with contacts in Apple's supply chain has forecasted launch dates for the tech firm's rumored mixed-reality headset and two other products.
Microsoft unveils Mesh, and with James Cameron, dives into mixed reality
At Microsoft Ignite, Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron joined Microsoft for a fully virtual tech conference featuring holoports, a new Mesh, and more.
Hands-on with Microsoft Mesh: I handed someone a whale shark, and it was awesome
Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out.
Best virtual tours that you can take without leaving home
Want to get away but can't leave home? Try these virtual tours that will take you to famous landmarks, great art and history museums, backroads, and space.
VR workouts won’t get you ripped, but they’re engaging and can keep you fit
Exercising at home can be a chore. That's where virtual reality comes to the rescue as a healthy distraction that'll keep you fit.
Apple’s first VR headset could have dual 8K displays and an eye-watering price
Apple never does things on the cheap, but its rumored virtual reality headset is expensive even for its lofty standards. Better start pinching the pennies.
The best Half-Life Alyx mods
The game itself is only a year old, but we have more than enough fan mods worth highlighting to recommend for anyone who can't get enough of Half-Life: Alyx.
Apple VR headset in the works, AR glasses coming later
Apple has a virtual reality headset in the works with premium features and a high price tag, according to a report. It is expected to launch as soon as 2022.
This quirky humanoid robot can be teleoperated using a VR headset
The inventors of Reachy, a humanoid, open-source robot, have come up with a way to teleoperate its robo-creation using a VR headset.
The 15 coolest gadgets at CES 2021
Just because CES 2021 has gone virtual doesn't mean there's a shortage of new tech to ogle. Here, we've rounded up some of the coolest gadgets shown so far.
Microsoft Flight Simulator latest mode doesn’t take full advantage of VR’s potential
With VR support added last month, lack of motion control support is holding Microsoft Flight Simulator back.
Immerse yourself in NASA’s VR tour of Kennedy’s Launch Pad 39B
A virtual-reality video from NASA lets you explore the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B, which is gearing up for the next moon missions.
Holotron is a robotic exosuit that could transform the way we use VR
Virtual reality has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past few years, but virtual worlds still don't feel real. Holotron aims to change that.
Spatial is what would happen if Slack and Zoom had a virtual reality baby
Emails are generally better than SMS, phone calls are better than emails, and Zoom-style video calls are better than phone calls. Could VR be best of all?
VR lets scientists shrink down and ‘walk around’ inside their own cells
Remember the movie Fantastic Voyage where a submarine shrinks down to microscopic size to explore the human body? It's like that, but in virtual reality.
Amazon’s new AR app lets you have fun with all those Prime Day boxes
Amazon's new augmented reality app lets you squeeze some fun from the company's cardboard boxes before they go off for recycling.
U.S. Army considers AR goggles for its military mutts
U.S. military dogs could soon be working in the field using AR goggles, giving the animal the freedom to work beyond its handler's line of sight.
How to build a cheap VR-ready PC
Once you get past the sticker shock of a headset, the rest of the hardware you'll need for a basic VR rig is relatively inexpensive -- with one big exception.
HP’s Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is a VR headset that knows when your pulse is up
The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is a new VR headset for commercial experiences. It also features a face camera, heart rate tracker, as well as eye-tracking.
The future of moviemaking? Inside Intel’s insane volumetric film studio
Remember the "bullet time" scene from the Matrix? Intel's cutting-edge movie studio allows filmmakers to capture that kind of shot, but from every angle.
Oculus, Tidal team up to livestream concerts in VR
Oculus and Tidal are partnering to bring livestreamed music performances to virtual reality, the companies announced Wednesday.
Facebook unveils the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset
Facebook announced a new Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset during its Facebook Connect VR event Wednesday.
Minecraft will add PlayStation VR support this month through free patch
Mojang Studios will roll out a free patch this month for the PlayStation 4 version of Minecraft that will allow players to play the game on PlayStation VR.
Oculus Quest marked as discontinued by retailers ahead of Facebook Connect
Some retailers marked the Oculus Quest as discontinued ahead of Facebook Connect, leading to speculation that the Oculus Quest 2 will be unveiled at the event.
Amazon’s new AR tool lets you fill a room with multiple virtual items
Amazon is rolling out a new AR tool that lets you virtually place multiple furniture items in a room in your home so you can see how they look.
Oculus Connect conference gets a new name: Facebook Connect
Facebook's annual conference for alternate and virtual reality projects has gotten a new name, and it'll be going virtual this year.
Oculus Quest 2 leak offers details on next-generation VR
The second version of the system is rumored to be between 10%-15% lighter and will feature a high refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the first edition's 60Hz.
VR training is helping police learn to cut down on unnecessary use of force
Could virtual reality training help instill the right values and empathetic skill sets in the next generation of police?
Iconic music venue will present live gigs you can watch in VR from your home
In the age of coronavirus, live music gigs seem like something from another lifetime. Could virtual reality help bring them back?
Japanese convenience stores will use VR-controlled robots to stack shelves
A chain of convenience stores in Japan is testing out VR-controlled robots controlled by employees to stack shelves. It's social distancing, Skynet-style.