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VR headset deals: Meta Quest 2 and VIVE XR
In recent years, virtual reality has become increasingly popular, with the rise of standalone virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Go and VR games like Half-Life: Alyx.
How to watch HTC’s ViveCon today, the ‘most important VR event of the year’
HTC is expected to debut two new virtual reality headsets at ViveCon 2021, and we'll show you how to watch the keynote live!
Two new ‘game-changing’ VR headsets could arrive at HTC’s ViveCon next week
HTC has its eyes squarely set on the enterprise VR market when ViveCon begins next week. The company is expected to debut two game-changing VR headsets.
The best Oculus Rift games
The Oculus Rift brought back virtual reality and put a modern twist on it. Jump into the fun and take a look at the best Oculus Rift games available right now.
The best VR games
Whether you own a PlayStation VR, and Oculus Rift, or an HTC Vive, you have many different choices when it comes to games. These are the best virtual reality games.
Now you can chat with music legends from the comfort of your couch
A new kind of virtual experience has the potential to revolutionize how music stars and other famous folks interact with their fans.
Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets
According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
10 infamous tech flops that were way ahead of their time
Sometimes a new product doesn't catch on. Whether too niche, too buggy, or too cumbersome, here are 10 examples of innovative tech that time has forgotten.
