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VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than ยฃ1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses.

bbc.co.uk

CES 2023: Smelling, touching take center stage in metaverse

The metaverse was a key theme during this year's CES tech gathering in Vegas.

Wild innovations coming in 2023 despite downturn in economy

Due to last year's emphasis on the Metaverse, AR and VR worlds, it is likely that 2023 will pick up where last year left off with more devices to project our future.

foxnews.com

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes witness stand in FTC case

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook parent company Meta, is on the witness stand in a California courtroom as part of the U.S. antitrust regulators' effort to stop the tech giant from buying a virtual reality startup.

Meta's VR gamble: How do holiday headset prices compare?

Meta said earlier this month that it would shift resources to the metaverse, firing thousands of employees. Is its virtual reality headset worth the price?

foxnews.com

Enter the virtual world at half price, with $300 off the HP Reverb G2 this Black Friday

This HP Reverb G2 VR headset, complete with motion controllers, is a Black Friday bargain at just $299.

space.com

What Is the Metaverse, and Will It Be Worth the Wait?

Imagine a three-dimensional online world where you teleport from your London office to a meeting room in Singapore, shop at a digital replica of your favorite clothing store then join a friend for a round of virtual golf. To some, this aspirational version of the internet known as the metaverse is the future of human interaction. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg changed the companyโ€™s name to Meta Platforms Inc. and is pouring billions of dollars a year into efforts to dominate this โ€œnext frontie

washingtonpost.com

Investor calls on Meta to slash headcount, slow metaverse spending

The Meta investor says the company can get its "mojo back" by reducing headcount and limiting the company's investments in "metaverse" technology.

cnbc.com

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.

bbc.co.uk

Facebook, Beware: The Metaverse Is Flat

Most people are visiting virtual worlds through plain old screens. Mark Zuckerberg needs to plan accordingly.

washingtonpost.com

Facebook, Beware: The Metaverse Is Flat

Most people are visiting virtual worlds through plain old screens. Mark Zuckerberg needs to plan accordingly.

washingtonpost.com

Apple and Meta headsets could face a big challenge: Sticker shock

Apple and Meta are developing technology for mixed reality that requires a lot of expensive parts and a powerful headset.

cnbc.com

Apple and Meta have new mixed reality headsets coming, and they're going to be pricey

Apple and Meta are developing technology for mixed reality that requires a lot of expensive parts and a powerful headset.

cnbc.com

FTC sues to block Facebook owner Meta from buying VR fitness app maker

The lawsuit echoes issues progressive critics have said the FTC should have raised in Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

cnbc.com

Federal Trade Commission sues to block Metaโ€™s acquisition of VR company

The agency argues the purchase of VR game maker Within would put Facebookโ€™s parent company one step closer "to its ultimate goal of owning the entire โ€˜Metaverse.โ€™โ€

washingtonpost.com

This HTC Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset deal simulates the universe for Amazon Prime Day

Strap into a 15% savings on one of our top-rate headsets.

space.com

A picture-perfect metaverse is years away. Metaโ€™s prototypes prove it.

Meta showcased some prototype headsets that aim to address limitations with current ones but they prove a picture-perfect metaverse is ages away.

washingtonpost.com

2022 Tribeca Festival: Highlights (Part 2)

More than 100 fiction and non-fiction features are unspooling at the New York City festival, with many available for home viewing through June 26 via the Tribeca At Home platform. Check out some choice picks.

cbsnews.com

Disney Springs introduces Star Wars virtual reality experience

Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience featuring ILMxLABโ€™s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxyโ€™s Edge Coming to Disney Springs

Letโ€™s get Meta-physical: Why Oculus fitness actually works

We tested Supernatural, FitXR, Thrill of the Fight and Until You Fall to see how virtual reality workouts stack up to common real-world ones. Spoiler: These apps are no joke.

washingtonpost.com

Virtual workout, real sweat: VR fitness apps, scientifically tested

The Washington Post tech reporter Tatum Hunter worked out using Oculus fitness apps to find which could match against real-world cardio exercise.

washingtonpost.com

A Virtual Revolution in Air Force Training

โ€œMixed-realityโ€ tools are in development in San Antonio and Wichita Falls for the next generation of airmen.

texasmonthly.com

The UK video games market is worth a record ยฃ7.16bn

Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown.

bbc.co.uk

The Infinite: Get closer look at International Space Station through The Infinite VR Experience

Houston is the home to human spaceflight, and it is fitting that it would be the first place in the US to feature a one-of-a-kind, multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience exploring inside and outside the worldโ€™s orbiting space laboratory--the International Space Station.

Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed.

bbc.co.uk

So a Comedian Walks Into a Virtual Performance Space ...

When a stand-up comic canโ€™t perform live, he straps on VR goggles.

washingtonpost.com

Sony unveils the PlayStation VR 2, giving a first look at the new design

The first look at the new design for the PSVR 2 has been released, and we're excited about it.

space.com

Metaverse Harassment Doesnโ€™t Bode Well for Zuckโ€™s Dreams

Yes, itโ€™s still early days for the immersiveย virtual world. But thatโ€™s precisely the problem.

washingtonpost.com

How to watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR

The NBC Olympics VR by Xfinity app is now available to download from the Oculus Quest 2 app store. Over the course of the 2022 Winter Games, U.S. users can enjoy 150 hours of immersive 8K coverage.

HTC VR headsets are on sale in the UK until the end of January

HTC's Winter Savings event means you can save up to ยฃ250 on some of the best VR headsets on the market right now.

space.com

New NASA-inspired immersive installation, โ€˜The Infinite,โ€™ making U.S. premiere in Houston

โ€˜The Infiniteโ€™ is a brand new immersive installation inspired by NASA missions, and its making its U.S. debut right here in Houston at Sawyer Yards.

Explaining Web3: From the blockchain and crypto to NFTs and the metaverse

Experts explain what's behind the year's biggest technology buzzword and the players that are driving its marketing.

cbsnews.com

Bought your kid a VR headset for Christmas? You might end up regretting it

Oculus Quest 2, Meta's popular virtual reality headset, doesn't come with the option to turn on parental controls.

cnbc.com

Explaining Web3: From the blockchain and crypto to NFTs and the metaverse

Experts explain what's behind the year's biggest technology buzzword and the players that are driving its marketing.

cbsnews.com

Stanford Virtual Reality Class Immerses Students In Metaverse

Students present in the form of an avatar loosely based off how they look in real life for the virtual reality class.

newsy.com

How technology can help seniors beat loneliness and isolation

Technology can help seniors connect in real life, through video chatting and in virtual reality

washingtonpost.com

VR headsets on Amazon: Save up to $300 with these deals

Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone, but there are still good VR headset deals at Amazon.

space.com

Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

Save 15% on this powerful gaming laptop - ideal for running AAA games and VR headsets.

space.com

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deal: HPโ€™s VR-ready Omen laptop is now $200 cheaper

Boasting an NVIDIA RTX 3070 graphics card, this discounted Omen laptop should be able to handle all your VR needs.

space.com

HTC Vive Pro 2 Black Friday deal: Save $80 on this HTC VR headset at Newegg

Newegg is starting the deals strong with this HTC Vive Pro 2 Black Friday deal - down to it's lowest ever price.

space.com

Four apps to try if youโ€™re new to VR fitness

Virtual reality is now more accessible than ever, and its potential health benefits are clear.

washingtonpost.com

Yoga can make people cry. Hereโ€™s why thatโ€™s okay.

Crying during a yoga session is a natural response to a release of emotions.

washingtonpost.com

Facebook's Meta mission was laid out in a 2018 paper declaring 'The Metaverse is ours to lose'

Jason Rubin, Meta's vice president of metaverse content, wrote a document in 2018 that helped pave the way for Mark Zuckerberg's big announcement this week.

cnbc.com

Best VR space experiences

The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone

space.com

Is VR bad for your eyes?

Is VR bad for your eyes, and what can you do to avoid eye strain when using VR headsets?

space.com

How to clean VR headsets

Knowing how to clean VR headsets and lenses will help prolong the life of your VR kit and make your adventures in virtual reality more hygienic.

space.com

This International Space Station VR experience lets you explore the ISSโ€ฆ and itโ€™s as amazing as it sounds

VR allows you to reach places and achieve things that most can only dream about, including floating around the ISS. We tested the experience that made our space station dreams come true.

space.com

What causes motion sickness in VR, and how can you avoid it?

Having issues with VR motion sickness? We're here to explain why, and how you can avoid it.

space.com

Big Tech wants to build the โ€˜metaverse.โ€™ What on Earth does that mean?

Microsoft, Facebook and other tech firms increasingly claim to be building a โ€œmetaverseโ€ to usher in a new era of interacting online.

washingtonpost.com

Facebookโ€™s Horizon Workrooms app may face adoption challenges

The company unveiled virtual reality workplace app Horizon Workrooms, a remote collaboration tool for Oculus Quest 2 headsets.

washingtonpost.com

Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.

bbc.co.uk

NBCโ€™s Mike Tirico on Olympic games, the impact of Simone Biles, and how sports have found a way

KPRCโ€™s Vanessa Richardson sat down with NBCโ€™s Mike Tirico to talk all things Olympics, the impact of Simone Biles, and the power of sports during a pandemic.

Facebook's VR ads test loses first game after backlash

Plans to test ads inside Facebook Oculus games hit a speed bump after first test game quits.

news.yahoo.com

Missing the moment: Virtual reality's breakout still elusive

Last year's pandemic lockdowns could have been virtual realityโ€™s chance to offer an escape for the homebound.

Within a decade you may be working with an avatar or a digital twin

Employee avatars take part in a virtual meeting using VR company Spatial's platform. That is the prediction of Paul Jacobs, former CEO and executive chairman of Qualcomm who co-founded XCOM Labs two years ago along with other former Qualcomm top executives to develop and commercialize transformative wireless technologies. "I think workforces will adopt hybrid models where some people will be at the office live in-person, and others will be working remotely. It may be that digital objects a team is working on together float in the air in front of the group, he added. "Some of these things seem like science fiction but the technologies behind many of these concepts already exist.

cnbc.com

Facebook will soon let Oculus users build their own avatars so they can play laser tag on the moon

Facebook is trying to lure more users to its Oculus headsets by introducing a virtual reality world. On Wednesday, the company announced Horizon, an animated world of avatars, that will launch for Oculus headsets early next year to a select group of customers. Horizon is reminiscent of the Oasis game in the book "Ready Player One," where VR users around the globe interact with one another in a virtual world. Facebook acquired Oculus for $2 billion in 2014, and has since struggled to get market traction beyond a niche audience because of the hefty price of VR headsets and the amount of technology required to use them. Palmer Luckey, Oculus's founder, was forced out of the company in 2017.

cnbc.com

Breathe, focus, headset: Women turning to VR in labor

She put on the headset, and was immediately transported to a beach scene, where a soothing voice guided her focus and breathing. She never forgot she was in labor, but the VR visuals and the disembodied voice helped her calm down and shift attention away from her pain. Across the country from her, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, California, has a dozen headsets, including one that patients can use during the early stages of labor and for common in-office gynecologic procedures. It included 27 women using VR headsets during unmedicated contractions and found that the technology may be effective for helping with pain and anxiety during labor. CEO Matthew Stoudt says more than 130 hospitals are currently using his company's VR platform in regular medical practice, including Santa Rosa Memorial and Cedars-Sinai.

Virtual Reality helps patients during physical therapy sessions

It's also gaining more attention for helping patients during physical therapy, including for one local teen in a wheelchair. in Omaha, and is using VR in his sessions. Young has seen progress with Marty since he started using VR. Ewing says he will continue using VR in hopes of getting out on the field once again. "It's going to continue get me stronger, and I hope to continue to get stronger and regain function for sure."

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