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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Apple just upgraded the Vision Pro with the M5 chip, and a 'Dual Knit Band' that looks way more comfortable
Apple's just upgraded the Vision Pro for the first time since its 2024 launch, with the M5 chip and a Dual Knit Band, but it keeps the existing design.
Samsung's new Android XR headset is coming October 21 and you can reserve one now
Samsung's Project Moohan Android XR headset will be announced on October 21, and Samsung is offering a bonus to buyers who reserve one now, even though we know nothing about it.
The latest Meta Quest 3 update might be its biggest yet with tweaks to almost everything your VR headset does
Your Meta Quest 3, or 3S, is getting access to the latest Horizon OS update (v81), and with it come some serious upgrades.
Valve's Steam Deck-inspired VR headset might be launching soon – here's what we know
There's lots of buzz around a potential Steam Frame VR headset launch. Here's what we know about the mysterious device.
If Apple gives up making a cheaper Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset could be doomed
Apple is reportedly ditching its cheaper Vision Pro to focus on AR glasses, and that could have worrying consequences.
Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly
Apple’s future augmented reality glasses could feature adaptable lenses that aid your vision by changing their shape in real-time
Samsung's Moohan XR headset could be landing soon, and I hope it makes me jealous
Rumors of Samsung’s long awaited XR headset launch are picking up steam again, as there are reports of an October 22 launch.
Apple has reportedly abandoned the Vision Pro 2 to make smart glasses, but I'm worried they'll repeat the same mistakes
Apple smart glasses could be the best gadget of 2027, or the most disappointing – there’s no inbetween.
