Virtual Reality News

Just because CES 2021 has gone virtual doesn't mean there's a shortage of new tech to ogle. Here, we've rounded up some of the coolest gadgets shown so far.

Amazon's new augmented reality app lets you squeeze some fun from the company's cardboard boxes before they go off for recycling.

U.S. military dogs could soon be working in the field using AR goggles, giving the animal the freedom to work beyond its handler's line of sight.

The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition is a new VR headset for commercial experiences. It also features a face camera, heart rate tracker, as well as eye-tracking.

Oculus and Tidal are partnering to bring livestreamed music performances to virtual reality, the companies announced Wednesday.

Some retailers marked the Oculus Quest as discontinued ahead of Facebook Connect, leading to speculation that the Oculus Quest 2 will be unveiled at the event.

Amazon is rolling out a new AR tool that lets you virtually place multiple furniture items in a room in your home so you can see how they look.

The second version of the system is rumored to be between 10%-15% lighter and will feature a high refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the first edition's 60Hz.

In the age of coronavirus, live music gigs seem like something from another lifetime. Could virtual reality help bring them back?

A chain of convenience stores in Japan is testing out VR-controlled robots controlled by employees to stack shelves. It's social distancing, Skynet-style.

Researchers from the University of Chicago have come up with a, frankly, mind-boggling way of delivering the sensation of temperature in virtual reality.

Oculus is discontinuing Oculus Go but will maintain its system software with bug fixes and security patches through 2022 for those who still own the VR headset.

Apple is reportedly aiming to unveil its long-rumored AR/VR headset in 2021 and release the device in 2022, followed by AR glasses by 2023 at the earliest.

HP teamed up with Valve to introduce the new Reverb G2 Windows Mixed Reality headset. The follow up to the Reverb G1, the new headset is designed for gamers

Apple confirmed its acquisition of NextVR, a startup that broadcasts events to virtual reality headsets, and also holds more than 40 patents for VR technology.

Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.

A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning. 

The Valve Index VR headset will be back in stock for on Monday, March 9, after the coronavirus impacted production. It goes on sale in time for Half-Life: Alyx.

HTC is deepening its push into the world of enterprise virtual reality by introducing new bundles alongside a lower price for its Vive Pro Eye headset. Now you can add more base stations or tack on an extended warranty.

Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.

Coronavirus is impacting hardware production, with Valve announcing that it will have 'far fewer' units of its Index VR headset available to purchase.

HTC's new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset is designed to be flexible with a modular design. Like the original Cosmos, the Elite can accommodate new faceplates to bring additional features in the future.

PlayStation VR on PS5 could be more immersive than the PS4's if a patent application is any indication. Technology in the application is similar to Valve Index.

Game developers surveyed ahead of GDC 2020 appear to have more faith in VR, and the Oculus Quest is a big reason after its successful launch last year. The support for the Oculus Quest is supported by the headset's sales figures, which helped boost total VR hardware spending by about $500 million in 2019.

The OpenVR benchmark has recorded an anomaly result which seems likely to be a pairing of an AMD CPU and GPU that has output a score higher than that of a 2080 Ti. Almost 30% faster, in fact, with even the most overclocked 2080 Ti setup falling short by almost 20% itself.

CES 2020 is happening right now, but taking a look at the official event schedule can be overwhelming. With multiple events at nearly every hour that will number into the hundreds, here are the most important events, talks, panels, and keynotes at Consumer Electronics Show 2020.