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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I'm still waiting on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ – and in the meantime, handheld gaming with the Xreal One AR glasses should hold me over
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These Rokid Max 2 glasses have a feature every pair of AR smart glasses needs to have
The Rokid Max 2 AR glasses are a solid pair of smart specs that are ideal for watching films and playing games.
I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous
After months of rumors and an official teaser, Meta and Oakley's smart glasses are here and they're gorgeous.
I test VR headsets for a living, and this Meta Quest 3 accessory has taken my setup one step closer to Ready Player One
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