The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business opened its virtual twin to the UI’s campus in the metaverse on Thursday. The virtual copy of the UI’s campus will be used for research on virtual ...

After years of rather insignificant updates, the new SteamVR takes a lot more cues from the Steam Deck’s UI. Reading time 2 minutes Valve is finally giving some love to those still looking to play ...

This story is part of our new Future of Gaming series, a three-site look at gaming’s most pioneering technologies, players, and makers. With only your mind: you can imagine, you can dream improbable ...

Virtual reality experiences depend on goggles and headphones, transporting wearers to new places using sight and sound. Be it a peaceful meadow where the only sounds are birds chirping and the breeze ...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,301,050) for a “method and device for presenting a synthesized reality user interface.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual ...

When word surfaced that Apple was scaling back its planned headset to a mixed-reality build, those in the know assumed it was caution on the part of the mighty manufacturer. Experts figured Apple had ...

Once seen as a novelty, virtual reality (VR) technology has dramatically improved over the years and now is used widely in fields including health care, manufacturing and training. To improve VR ...

Virtual reality headsets will be popular gifts this holiday season, as more and more companies dip their toes into the cyber-ecosystem. From virtual golf experiences to gaming and meditation retreats, ...