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
Google and Samsung reveal Project Moohan mixed-reality headset and Android XR, 'the first platform built entirely for the Gemini era'
By Lance Ulanoff published
Google and Samung unveil new mixed-reality headset and a platform to carry it all forward: Android XR – and one of them looks a little familiar.
Final Meta Quest 3 update of 2024 brings big hand-tracking upgrade – and it might convince me to give working in VR another chance
By Hamish Hector published
The final Meta Quest 3 update of 2024 brings a major virtual desktop upgrade, making it easier than ever to bring your PC into VR.
Meta Quest 3 is getting my favorite workout app of 2024 to help kickstart your New Years fitness goals
By Hamish Hector published
Quell's Shardfall will be coming to the Meta Quest in January 2025, and I can't wait.
The Meta Quest 3S is fantastic, but there’s one big reason to choose the Quest 3 instead
By Hamish Hector last updated
The Meta Quest 3 has spoiled me, and I can't go back
Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch event might include its long-awaited smart glasses reveal
By Hamish Hector published
The first Samsung Unpacked of 2025 could showcase Galaxy S25 phones and the Samsung smart glasses.
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals 2024: the best deals still available on Cyber Monday
By Hamish Hector last updated
Black Friday deals for the Meta Quest 3 are going live, with a free game when your purchase a headset.
This is the best non-Meta VR headset deal this Black Friday – but please just get a Quest 3 instead
By Hamish Hector published
You could get this great Pico 4 Ultra deal, or a deal on the much better Meta Quest 3.
These are the 5 Meta Quest 3 games I’d buy while they’re 40% off for Cyber Monday – if I didn't own them already
By Hamish Hector last updated
Some lucky folks can score 40% off the best Meta Quest 3 games and apps – here’s what I’d buy.
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