Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) offer some of the most unique experiences out there. You aren’t just watching the action play out on your TV, phone screen, or computer monitor - you’re actually part of the action.
The dominant force in the space right now is Meta (formerly Oculus), with its excellent lineup of hardware and software (which includes the immensely popular Oculus Quest 2) but it’s not the only player. Valve, HTC, and Pico offer excellent VR headsets, and Xreal and Snapchat are among those creating fun AR smart glasses.
Latest about Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
This new Meta Ray-Ban update would have been perfect at the Winter Olympics
Meta’s smart glasses are getting their v23 update right now — and the standout upgrade would have been perfect for the Winter Olympics.
Meta is pulling the plug on its VR metaverse in June
Meta’s VR scale-back is heading into phase two as the company has revealed its timeline for the full closure of its Meta Horizon Worlds metaverse.
Judge dismisses evidence after witness uses smart glasses for real-time coaching
A London judge has dismissed the evidence of a witness after they were found to be getting real-time help from someone via their smart glasses.
Spotify is working on a smart glasses app, and it could include on-screen lyrics
Spotify could be developing support for smart glasses — here's what it could entail when Spotify enters the world of XR.
I thought it would be fun to test the Virtual Boy on a flight — it wasn't
I thought it would be fun to test the Virtual Boy on a flight — it wasn't worth the headaches and carry-on space.
Nintendo Virtual Boy review: don’t buy this awful Nintendo Switch 2 add-on
The Nintendo Virtual Boy was a flop on its first go around in the 90s, and in 2026, it isn’t any better as a Nintendo Switch accessory.
A Samsung exec has teased more details about its forthcoming XR glasses
It looks increasingly likely that we'll see the Samsung XR glasses before the end of the current year.
Staff are seeing a lot more from our smart glasses than we might want
Meta contractors are seeing a lot more from our smart glasses than we might realize.
