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.
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You won't believe how insanely realistic Personas are in visionOS 26 on the Vision Pro
Apple's visionOS 26 fixes my biggest Persona problem and takes the mixed reality headset to unexpected places.
Xreal just teased its Android XR specs, and they boast a massive upgrade over its other AR smart glasses
Xreal just divulged new Project Aura details including its 70-degree field of view, and an Android XR compute puck.
Goodbye, Spectacles – reimagined Snap Specs now set to launch in 2026 with a ton of new features and OpenAI and Gemini integration
Snap AR Spectacles are getting a lighter look, a new name, and launching to consumers in 2026.
You can use PSVR 2 controllers with your Apple Vision Pro – but you’ll need to buy the whole PlayStation headset as well
PSVR 2 controller support has arrived to the Apple Vision Pro, but right now it's going to cost you.
Apple Vision Pro is getting the Meta Quest 3 feature I was most excited for – and that still hasn’t launched after a wait of over a year
Apple Vision Pro's new widgets are the Meta Quest 3 Augments that Meta promised us nearly two years ago and still hasn't delivered.
The 6 biggest Vision Pro upgrades unleashed in Apple's visionOS 26 update
Apple just announced visionOS 26, here are the 6 biggest new features you need to know about.
Meta Quest 4 reportedly delayed until 2027 – and we could see a whole new kind of Meta VR headset
And maybe Asus and Lenovo's VR efforts will break cover
Yes, I surrendered to Bono's immersive Vision Pro documentary, and I didn't get Vertigo
An immersive version of Bono's new documentary marks a first for Apple Vision Pro.
