Virtual Reality Reviews

Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out.

HTC has launched a series of new "faceplates" for the Vive Cosmos. A new high-end bundle, the Cosmos Elite, adds support for external tracking.

Minecraft Earth is a new mobile augmented reality game from Microsoft that has Pokémon Go dead in its sites. The cute monster collect-them-all started the genre, but Minecraft Earth is about to prove what augmented reality can really do.

Angry Birds is releasing its next entry in the spring of 2019 with a new spin. Bringing 3D environments and destruction, Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs uses augmented reality to add a new dimension to a classic series. Free-to-play and launching on iOS, pre-orders are available starting March 19.

Mobile virtual reality has a lot of problems. You need to use your phone, which can overheat and eat up your battery life. Standalone VR is the future, and the latest entry is Lenovo and Google’s wireless Mirage Solo with Daydream. It offers six degrees of freedom.

Spring Vector features heart pounding VR gameplay and immersive motion controls, but trips itself up from trying to do too much.

Ever wondered what it’s like to control a four-legged robot and fight augmented reality battles in your living room? Check out Mekamon .

‘Fallout 4 VR’ capably makes the transition to virtual reality, but with some significant bumps.