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Humans jump over a gap in Humanity.

Humanity is the best PS5 (and PSVR2) game I’ve played so far

Humanity is a brilliant puzzle game that reminds me of the weird PlayStation games I grew up loving.
Spacetop's virtual screens in use at a coffee shop.

This wild, screenless AR laptop gives you a 100-inch virtual display

Looking for a laptop with a bigger screen? Spacetop packs a 100-inch virtual display into a 13-inch laptop body with its wired AR glasses.
Peter and Miles from Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

3 big things I need to see from the next PlayStation Showcase

Rumors note that there may be a big PlayStation Showcase on the horizon. Here's what we need to see from Sony's next big reveal stream.
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

Nvidia and AMD will soon launch new graphics cards, and they might both have the same problem -- not enough VRAM.
A woman reaching out while wearing a VR headset.

Apple’s Reality Pro headset may launch sooner than anyone expected

A new report has suggested Apple’s Reality Pro mixed-reality headset could go on sale this summer. It’s a much sooner date than anyone previously expected.
A woman using a VR headset at a desk with an Apple MacBook,

Apple’s VR headset has no killer app, prominent leaker warns

Apple is taking a scattershot approach to its mixed-reality headset, with no killer app to convince customers to buy the $3,000 device, says a prominent leaker.
A man using a virtual reality headset with controllers.

New leak reveals exactly how Apple’s VR headset will work

Apple’s Reality Pro headset will launch in a few weeks, but most of its software capabilities have been kept secret -- until now, as a new report reveals all.
A side view of the PlayStation VR2, which sits on a wood table.

Can you play PSVR games on PSVR2?

You might assume that this new headset would be backwards compatible, but if you have some PSVR games you want to play on PSVR2, here's what you need to know.
The back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

9 new Apple products that could launch in 2023

Although we've already seen some Apple gadgets in 2023, more are on the way! From iPhones to Macs, here's everything we're still expecting this year.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

Leak reveals how Apple VR headset’s hand tracking may work

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is almost here and we might now know how its hand-tracking feature will work, as a new patent has shown off an ingenious idea.
Art fights a giant bird in Dreams.

Dreams live support is ending — and that’s a big misstep for PlayStation

Live support for Media Molecule's Dreams is being discontinued on September 1, highlighting one of Sony's biggest missed opportunities.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is the VR industry’s ‘last hope’

The VR headset industry is in trouble and Apple’s Reality Pro is the only hope of saving it, according to one analyst, painting a bleak picture for the future.
Tim Cook Apple Event 2021

Apple boss says AR ‘may be even better than just the real world’

In an in-depth interview with GQ, Apple CEO Tim Cook managed to talk in length about augmented reality without mentioning Apple's own rumored high-tech headset.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is superimposed over the the words augmented reality.

Apple may embrace the metaverse now after all

Apple CEO Tim Cook is not averse to changing his mind, and his recent description of a digital world to enhance people's lives sounds a lot like the metaverse.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple just patented a new VR headset controller — but there’s a catch

Apple’s VR headset will be revealed soon, and it may come with some unique torque-enabled hand controllers. But there are several reasons to be skeptical.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games

New games are pushing even powerful last-gen GPUs to their limits and exposing a big problem with graphics cards: VRAM limits.
A rendering of four Apple mixed-reality headsets (Reality Pro) in various colors sitting on a surface.

Apple’s Reality Pro headset just got demoed in a secret ceremony

Apple just held its largest demo yet for its Reality Pro headset, suggesting the top-secret device is receiving its final finishing touches before launching.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Some Apple staff concerned about its high-tech headset, report claims

As Apple prepares to unveil its all-new mixed-reality headset, enthusiasm for the project among some staff has given way to skepticism, a new report claims.
Playing a fitness game in VR with the Quest Pro.

What is VR?

VR, or Virtual Reality, is a constantly evolving technology that is only getting more exciting. What is VR? It could be the future of work and play.
Hands in VR control an Atari 2600 joystick in Pixel Ripped 1978.

Atari is publishing its first VR game, and it’s coming to PSVR2

Atari will publish its first VR game this summer: the nostalgic Pixel Ripped 1978. It's coming to both Meta Quest 2 and PSVR2.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

Apple’s VR headset may have leaked — but there’s a catch

The first pictures of Apple’s Reality Pro headset may have leaked on Twitter, but questions have been raised over the images’ reliability. Can you trust them?
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gray color seen from the front.

Apple’s VR headset could launch early, and that’s risky

Apple engineers have been under “huge pressure” to get the Reality Pro headset ready for release after years of delays. Will it be up to scratch in time?
The back of a man's head wearing the PSVR2.

Can you use PSVR2 on PC?

If you're a PC gamer, or have yet to get your hands on a PS5, and are interested in the PSVR2, you need to know whether or not it will work on other hardware.
A man stands outside wearing a VR headset holds a mesh screen.

What is screen door effect in VR?

The screen door effect is an annoying problem for VR gamers affecting Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Sony PSVR2 headsets. Why's it so hard to eliminate?
Playstation VR2 headset on a PlayStation-themed wallpaper.

PSVR 2 vs. Meta Quest 2

To help you decide which headset is right for you, we've pitted the PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 2 against each other to see how they stack up in key categories.
half life alyx vr details feature

I’m already pining for PlayStation VR2 to get Half-Life: Alyx

PlayStation VR2 could use a big hit like Half-Life: Alyx, and Valve does stand to gain something from porting it over too.
Horizon Call of the Mountain key art.

The best PSVR2 games

Playstation VR2 already has a fantastic lineup of VR titles, from VR classics rebuilt for the new headset to brand new exclusives.
A model poses with a Meta Quest Pro over a colorful background.

The Meta Quest Pro and Quest 2 are getting big price cuts this month

You'll be able to get a Meta Quest Pro or Meta Quest 2 VR headset for significantly cheaper prices starting on March 5.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple’s XR headset could get one of the Mac’s best features

A patent has revealed a new feature in Apple’s Reality Pro headset, and it may hint that one of the Mac’s best features is coming to the mixed-reality device.
Playstation VR2 headset on a PlayStation-themed wallpaper.

PSVR vs. PSVR 2: The difference between the Sony VR headsets

How does Sony's new Playstation VR2 headset stack up against its predecessor? We took a look at both and broke down the differences.
A side view of the PlayStation VR2, which sits on a wood table.

PlayStation VR2 is my first headset. Here’s what I think after one week in VR

Thinking about grabbing a PlayStation VR2 but are new to the tech? A VR newbie shares his first week with Sony's headset.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

Apple’s second-generation VR headset is already in the works

Apple has already begun developing a second-generation mixed-reality headset to follow the Reality Pro -- and it could launch pretty soon, a report claims.
Samus stares up at Meta Ridley in Metroid Prime Remastered.

The best video games of February 2023: Metroid Prime, Wild Hearts, and more

From Metroid Prime Remastered to Wild Hearts and Like a Dragon: Ishin!, there are plenty of great games to check out this month.
Harley Quinn lays down while speaking to Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's reveal trailer

Everything announced at Sony’s February 2023 State of Play

dThis is everything announced at the February 2023 State of Play, which featured Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and new PSVR2 games.