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.
And then of course there's Apple, which recently entered the space with its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. We expect that announcement to help move this category from niche interest to mainstream concern very quickly.
Latest about Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Samsung's promised XR platform might first arrive as a pair of smart glasses
Speaking to CNBC, Qualcomm CEO Cristian Amon just gave us our best hint at what Samsung's future mixed reality platform might land as.
Pico 4 Ultra review: powerful, but second fiddle to the Meta Quest 3 VR headset
The Pico 4 Ultra has the specs to be the best mid-range VR headset out there, but its sorely lacking software is letting it down.
New Meta VR headset in FCC certification teases an imminent Quest 3S launch
The Meta Quest 3S will probably get revealed at Meta Connect 2024, and this FCC certification seemingly seals the deal.
Meta's canceled Quest Pro 2 could pave the way for a major VR headset redesign in 2027 – and I'm all for it
Meta may have reportedly canceled one Quest Pro 2, but a different version could still be coming in 2027.
I'd love an OLED Meta Quest 2 Pro, but cancelling it for now is the right decision
Meta has reportedly cancelled the Meta Quest Pro 2, and while I would love to see it in action I don't mind waiting longer.
Rumored Samsung XR headset appears on Geekbench with specs that could tease an AI-powered Apple Vision Pro rival
Geekbench scores for the Samsung XR headset have leaked, and it could be an AI-powered Apple Vision Pro rival.
Meta is rumored to have canceled its next high-end VR headset – and the Vision Pro could be to blame
It seems Meta is cooling its interest in premium-level mixed reality, if a new report is to be believed.
I played the best new VR FPS game and faced alien horrors – my favorite Meta Quest 3 games and apps for August 2024
In August I tried Vendetta Forever, By Grit Alone, Netflix's VR browser experience, and Beat Saber.
