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
Meta Quest 3's new Travel Model lets you use the headset on a plane – and stop staring at the Vision Pro wearer in the next aisle
By Cesar Cadenas published
Travel Mode introduces tweaks to the headset's software allowing people to enjoy a new form of in-flight entertainment.
VR's prop hunt is superb but virtual yard work isn't for me – my favorite Meta Quest 3 games and apps for May 2024
By Hamish Hector published
This month I tried Supernatural, Lawnmower Simulator VR, Mannequin, and Humanity on my Meta Quest 3.
There's only one good way to celebrate Star Wars day, and that's with these Meta Quest 3 games and apps
By Hamish Hector published
Want to enjoy Star Wars day the right way? Check out these VR games and apps that'll immerse you in a Galaxy far far away.
It's officially time to abandon the Oculus Quest 2, as new VR games and apps are dodging the aging headset
By Hamish Hector published
New VR games will be Meta Quest 3-exclusive, so it's time to abandon your Oculus Quest 2.
Latest Meta Quest 3 update improves mixed-reality passthrough yet again, and brings more iPhone-exclusive features
By Hamish Hector published
Meta Quest 3 update v65 brings better passthrough, alongside spatial video and panoramic image improvements.
Samsung XR/VR headset – everything we know so far and what we want to see
By Hamish Hector last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the rumored price, release date, and specs of the Samsung XR/VR headset.
A cheaper Apple Vision Pro might not land until 2026 – and Samsung's XR/VR headset could steal its lunch
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
It's likely a long wait for a new Apple Vision Pro, but Samsung's XR/VR headset could fill the gap, with a little help from Sony and Qualcomm.
Mark Zuckerberg just teased 5 Meta Quest 3 alternatives that'll use Horizon OS
By Hamish Hector published
Mark Zuckerberg has teased five Meta Quest alternatives that would run on Horizon OS in a recent investor call.
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