Virtual reality & augmented reality
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

What's coming with the Meta Quest 4? We now have more of an idea
By David Nield published
Meta is planning on releasing a successor to the Meta Quest 3, and it sounds like we'll see some changes.

Google Translate is prepping support for future XR smart glasses
By David Nield published
The combination of Google Translate and smart glasses could be a winning combination for wearables.

Forget being a ‘Meta Quest 3 killer’ I think the Steam Frame could be an ‘every XR headset killer’ for two important reasons
By Hamish Hector published
The Steam Frame could be the most exciting VR headset in years, unless you're Meta, Apple, and Samsung.

Steam Frame vs Meta Quest 3: Valve's VR headset swings at the king, but we're missing one key detail
By Hamish Hector published
Valve's new Steam Frame headset is here to take on the Meta Quest 3, but which one should you buy? Here's how the two VR titans compare.

I spent a week with the Samsung Galaxy XR and Apple's Vision Pro has nothing to worry about – yet
By Lance Ulanoff published
Samsung's first mixed-reality headset is a decent first effort, but it fails to impress in a few key areas.

Magic Leap and Google just showcased another pair of Android XR smart glasses – with Gemini on board
By David Nield published
Wear a pair of these glasses and let Gemini AI tell you about the world as you walk through it.

I can’t believe Samsung and Apple made the same XR mistake when Meta already solved it over half a decade ago
By Hamish Hector published
Samsung Galaxy XR and Apple Vision Pro cost more if you wear glasses, and that's not fair.

5 key technologies in the Samsung Galaxy XR headset
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Samsung's Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset and comes packed with tech.
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