Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR

Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? And more importantly, why would you want to surf the web with a VR headset attached to your face? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of VR content.

Gaming     Luke Larsen     September 14, 2018

Samsung’s moon-hopping VR experience in NYC is like space camp for adults

In New York City? For the next year, Samsung will let you simulate walking on the moon, thanks to the Gear VR, Galaxy S9 Plus, and a complicated harness system that was developed in partnership with NASA. It's all to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 2019.

Gaming     Julian Chokkattu     April 25, 2023

Can this explosion-proof AR headset change how industries do business?

Augmented reality may not be quite ready for mainstream use just yet, but that doesn't mean it's not being used for important things altogether. RealWear has launched an intrinsically-safe AR headset for industrial use, which could benefit service workers.

Gaming     Christian de Looper     June 3, 2018

These four virtual reality experiences will make you feel real emotions

At this year's Tribeca Film Festival, four exceptional virtual reality experiences felt real enough to inspire actual emotions in real life. Join us as we take a closer look at 1,000 Cut Journey, Vestige, Hero, and The Day The World Changed.

Gaming     K. Nelson Jr.     April 25, 2023

7 ways we’ll interact with computers in the future

The means by which we interact with computers are changing. So put down your mouse and keyboard, because here are seven of the ways we’ll interact with machines in the decades to come. From voice control to brain interfaces, get ready to meet the future of computer interfaces.

Gaming     Luke Dormehl     May 6, 2018

8 Amazing accessories that could make virtual reality even more immersive

Virtual reality headsets can be pretty darn amazing, but its controllers could certainly do more to make the virtual experience even more immersive. From brain zapping technologies to full body haptic suits, here are eight examples of technology which promise to take VR to the next level.

Gaming     Luke Dormehl     May 1, 2018

Gaming is just the beginning. Here are 8 innovative ways VR is being used today

Ready Player One is introducing virtual reality to a whole new audience. Want to know how VR is being used in the world today? Here are 8 eight ways.

Gaming     Luke Dormehl     April 20, 2018

How NextVR and the NBA are bringing VR from the sidelines to center court

NextVR and the NBA have been working together to broadcast dozens of live games inVR. We went behind the scenes to find out how it’s done.

Gaming     Ryan Waniata     September 26, 2019

Royal Caribbean turns to AR, VR to help visualize its new private island project

How do you get people excited about something that doesn't yet exist? For its new private island collection, Perfect Day, Royal Caribbean turned to augmented reality and virtual reality to give a scope of what the project would look and feel like.

Gaming     Les Shu     March 31, 2018

The top trends we saw at Mobile World Congress 2018

Mobile World Congress 2018 has come and gone, but the trends we saw at the show often set the tone for the 2018 smartphone market. Here's what you can expect this year.

Gaming     Julian Chokkattu     July 17, 2018

Take a hike, Alexa: Wendy’s a beautiful digital human ready to be your friend

The next generation of virtual assistants could look, sound, and act like real people. SK Telecom's HoloBox is home to Wendy, a digital human created in painstaking detail to help overcome our fear of living with a virtual companion.

Gaming     Andy Boxall     March 5, 2018

The big PC trends from CES: Intel befriends AMD, monitors get massive, and more

The trends we saw from the show floor at CES 2018 have us both curious and excited about the future of computing.

Gaming     Luke Larsen     January 13, 2018

‘You gotta be patient.’ Why HTC keeps pushing VR forward, and what’s next

We sat down with an executive from HTC, Dan O'Brien, to talk all things Vive Pro, Vive Focus, and the future of VR.

Gaming     Luke Larsen     December 9, 2020

It’s almost here! Here’s the best of what’s coming at CES 2018

From wireless power to electric cars and the rise of China, these are the trends you’ll see dominate CES 2018, and the tech world in the year to come.

Gaming     J. Kaplan     January 9, 2018

The 5 biggest computing trends to watch for at CES 2018

We look ahead at CES 2018 to anticipate the biggest trends in laptops, 2-in-1s, and virtual reality.

Gaming     Luke Larsen     December 9, 2020

‘Operation Apex’ lets you explore the deep, no scuba gear required

‘Operation Apex’ is a VR game with a strong-but-subtle conservationist message, and is a must for all fans of documentaries like ‘The Blue Planet.’

Gaming     Andy Boxall     April 25, 2023

8 virtual reality milestones that took it from sci-fi to your living room

Until recently, the dream of virtual reality was pure sci-fi. Today, VR is real -- and we've singled out the milestones that made it so.

Gaming     Luke Dormehl     April 4, 2018

Engineered for fighter pilots, Everysight Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers

Everysight's Raptor augmented reality goggles play music and show turn-by-turn directions, and they may be a cyclist's dream come true.

Gaming     Kyle Wiggers     April 25, 2023

Here’s what Google’s pop-up stores in New York and Los Angeles have to offer

Google has officially opened its New York and Los Angeles pop-up stores, where you can check out and purchase its latest products.

Gaming     Julian Chokkattu     October 19, 2017

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: 8K VR, smoke-free fires, a drone for your home

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.

Gaming     Drew Prindle     April 25, 2023

Ideo partners with NYC to help flooding victims bounce back from storms

Ideo is a design firm that usually focuses on consumer experiences. Now the company is using design thinking to help flood victims.

Gaming     C. Moore     September 24, 2020

Trying trippy tech beneath the experimental domes of The Lab

The Panorama Music Festival in New York City returned this year with a 90-foot dome called The Lab, filled with the hottest new technology.

Gaming     Keith Nelson Jr.     August 8, 2017

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