VR Stories
Facebook News: After Oculus Co-Founder Departs, Company Says New Oculus Rift Still Coming
Reports indicated Facebook had canceled the next Oculus Rift headset, but the company says there is more Rift to come.
Oculus VR Co-Founder Brendan Iribe Leaves Facebook
Yet another founder of an acquired company left Facebook, as Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe announced his departure on Monday.
Facebook Launches A New Product? Company Announces Oculus Quest VR Headset
The newest Oculus VR headset is called Quest, and does not require wires or a gaming PC to function.
Microsoft's VR Headset For Xbox One Consoles Has Been Put On Hold
A new report claims that Microsoft has shelved its plans of releasing a VR headset for its Xbox One consoles.
Microsoft Is No Longer Bringing Virtual Reality To Xbox One Consoles
Microsoft originally promised that the Xbox One X would be able to deliver "high-fidelity VR," but now the company is solely focusing on VR and mixed reality for the PC.
HTC Prepares Blockchain Phone, To Invest More In VR, AI And 5G
HTC is currently preparing for the launch of its first blockchain-enabled phone, called HTC Exodus.
Oculus Venues App Launched For Gear VR, Oculus Go Headsets
Oculus has launched the Oculus Venues app that provides live entertainment to Gear VR and Oculus Go headset users.
'Minecraft' For Nintendo Switch Can Play With Xbox, PC, Mobile Players Soon
The Nintendo Switch version of "Minecraft" will get an update that allows it to play online with Xbox One, PC, mobile and VR players in June.
Samsung, Microsoft Reportedly Working On Wireless AR/VR Headset
Samsung's new headset will support augmented and virtual reality experiences, and it might make its first appearance in August at IFA Berlin.
Facebook Adding 3D Photos To News Feed This Summer
Facebook users will soon be able to capture and post 3D photos to the News Feed.
Mozilla Announces Firefox Reality, A New Version Of Firefox For Virtual Reality
Firefox Reality will be able to work on a variety of virtual and augmented reality headsets, but it's not available to the public just yet.
Qualcomm Shows Off Reference Design For Snapdragon 845 Standalone VR Headsets
Qualcomm claims that standalone VR headset powered by the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform will be able to offer 30 percent faster performance while using 30 percent less power than the 835.
HTC Announces Layoffs In The US, Merges Vive VR & Smartphone Businesses
It's not yet clear how many people HTC laid off, but it could be between a few dozen and a hundred employees.
Sony PlayStation VR Deal Brings Bundles Down To $199.99
Sony has announced new Sony PlayStation VR discounts that will run from Feb. 18 until March 3.
What Is Nintendo Labo Price? Switch Cardboard DIY Gaming Setup Gets April Release Date
Nintendo announced Wednesday a kid-focused DIY cardboard gaming accessory for Nintendo Switch called Nintendo Labo. The Nintendo Switch Cardboard accessory allows you to play your Switch with a giant robot, fishing rod and much more.
Lenovo At CES: Mirage Solo Google Daydream VR Headset Price, Release Date Unveiled
The Lenovo Mirage Solo is based on Google's Daydream VR platform and features WorldSense inside-out tracking.
Why We Shouldn't Fear Virtual Reality In The Workplace
VR is slowly changing the world in ways we have yet to fully comprehend.
Virtual Reality Revolution? Single Metalens Can Focus Entire Spectrum Of Light Together
Harvard scientists have created metalens that can focus the entire spectrum of white light together at one point. This could signal a revolution in existing optical technology.
Apple Developing Near-Eye Display For AR Glasses? Patent Details New Technology
A new patent application is suggesting that Apple’s AR/VR glasses will have near-eye displays.
Virtual Reality Accident Kills Russian Man Wandering In Headset
An unidentified 44-year-old Russian man fell into a glass table and died from his injuries while wandering around his apartment in a virtual reality headset Thursday.
Facebook Spaces Now On HTC Vive, Expanding Social VR Experience
Facebook Spaces is now cross-platform compatible, meaning users of the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift will be able to hang out together in virtual reality.
Pixel 2 Review: A Tame, But Necessary Step Forward
The Pixel 2 may just be suffering from a case of the sophomores, but the device shows Google's potential if it decides on a proper direction for its smartphone line.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Specs To Power Audio, Security, VR And Gaming Features
Some feature highlights of the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip.
PSVR Games 2018: Highwire’s ‘Golem’ Release Date, Gameplay, Locomotion System Announced
Highwire Games has just released a new update on the development of its upcoming PSVR game, “Golem.”
PS4 vs. Xbox One: PlayStation 4 On Top, Breaks 70 Million Sales
Sony announced that its PlayStation 4 console has surpassed 70 million lifetime sales, putting it well ahead of the Xbox One.
PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation VR Holiday Discounts Announced By Sony
Sony announced limited time holiday discounts on PS4 Pro consoles and PlayStation VR headsets.
Huawei Daydream VR Headset Might Arrive Soon As Controller Appears In FCC
The Huawei-branded Daydream VR controller appeared in some FCC documents, which include a manual showing some of the device’s features.
Virtual Reality Mansplaining: Simulation Allows Men To Experience Condescension
Men can step into the shoes of their female colleagues and experience patronizing mansplaining from the first-person perspective in a new VR simulation.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Release Date Rumored Alongside LG G7 At CES 2018
Are Samsung and LG may be in a race to be the first to release a device with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip?
Hallucination Machine Uses Google AI, Gives Magic Mushroom-Like 'Trip' Without Drugs
Using Google's DeepDream software and a virtual reality headset, a team of scientists have built a device called the Hallucination Machine that "trips" you out without any drugs.