Virtual reality: News
14 Nov 2024
MetaMeta Quest users can now watch YouTube videos with friends
The YouTube app on Meta Quest is getting a major update that will let you watch videos with as many as seven other people.
24 Oct 2024
Augmented RealityRhythms in motion: The impact of dance choreographers
Dance choreographers are the unsung heroes of the performing arts world, shaping the visual poetry that bewitches audiences on stages and screens worldwide.
20 Oct 2024
MetaMeta Quest 3S teardown reveals it's a 'beefed-up' Quest 2
Meta's latest virtual reality headset, the Quest 3S, has been revealed to be a more powerful version of the previous model, the Quest 2.
15 Sep 2024
AR GlassesFrom AR to AI: Expected announcements at Meta Connect 2024
Meta Connect 2024, previously known as Oculus Connect and Facebook Connect, is set to showcase Meta's latest advancements.
29 Aug 2024
MetaMeta's Horizon Worlds expands to younger audience with parental controls
Meta has announced its decision to extend access to Horizon Worlds, its immersive 3D social platform, to users aged between 10 and 12.
21 Aug 2024
Google EarthVR takes seniors on virtual adventures to combat loneliness, dementia
In New York City, a group of senior citizens is defying the summer heat by embarking on thrilling adventures.
29 Jul 2024
NASACould we be living in a simulated reality?
Thomas Campbell, a former NASA physicist, is currently conducting a series of experiments to test the theory that our reality might be computer-simulated.
18 Jul 2024
Augmented Reality'Godmother of AI' Fei-Fei Li launches billion-dollar startup
Fei-Fei Li, a distinguished computer scientist often dubbed as the "godmother of AI," has established an AI startup named World Labs.
26 Jun 2024
MetaMeta tests free-form screen placement virtually for Quest headsets
Meta is currently experimenting with a new facility for its Quest headsets, allowing users to place windows freely within their virtual environment.
26 May 2024
AppleApple secures patent for 'digital stone' device: What is it
Apple has obtained a patent for a novel device, termed "digital stone," from the US Trademark and Patent Office.
16 Apr 2024
MetaMeta announces new educational hub for Quest VR headsets
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is set to launch a new educational hub for its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets.
10 Apr 2024
MetaMeta Quest 3 gets 'lying down' mode: How to enable
Meta has introduced a new software update for its Quest 3 headset, featuring several enhancements and features.
18 Mar 2024
SonySony suspends PlayStation VR2 headset manufacturing amid declining sales
Sony has reportedly put a pause on the manufacturing of its PlayStation VR2 headset, as per Bloomberg.
18 Mar 2024
MetaThis mixed-reality game transforms your room into custom spaceship
Starship Home, a mixed reality game exclusive to Meta Quest 3, is set to revolutionize the gaming landscape by converting your surroundings into bespoke spaceships.
14 Mar 2024
MetaMeta VR headsets to gain special 'lying-down mode'
Meta has announced a software update v63 for its Quest 2 and Quest Pro virtual reality headsets.
29 Feb 2024
HondaHonda announces 'Extended Reality' experience combining VR and motorized wheelchairs
Japanese conglomerate Honda is set to unveil an exciting "extended reality" (XR) experience at the upcoming SXSW event in Austin, Texas.
27 Dec 2023
TechnologyHow VR can help treat 'lazy eye' condition in children
'Lazy eye' or amblyopia is the top cause of vision loss in kids and can persist into adulthood, affecting depth perception.
10 Nov 2023
MetaMeta to return to China after 14-year hiatus: Here's how
Meta has struck a deal with Tencent to sell a new, low-cost virtual reality (VR) headset in China, as per a Wall Street Journal report.
30 Oct 2023
Gaming BytesNazara Technologies launches game publishing division to boost Indian developers
Nazara Technologies has unveiled its game publishing division—Nazara Publishing—with the goal of tapping into India's burgeoning potential as a worldwide gaming center.
25 Sep 2023
MetaMeta Connect 2023: Expected announcements, event timings, how to watch
Meta's annual conference, Meta Connect 2023, is set to take place on September 27 and 28.
21 Sep 2023
MetaMeta Connect 2023 event starts September 27: What to expect
Meta Connect 2023, the tech giant's annual conference covering AI and virtual reality (VR), is set to take place on September 27 and 28.
17 Aug 2023
Latest Tech NewsHow this start-up's mixed-reality headset aims to upskill India
AjnaLens, an Indian start-up focused on mixed-reality, has released two innovative headsets, namely AjnaXR PRO and AjnaXR SE.
03 Aug 2023
MetaMeta is bringing UFC-themed VR experience to Horizon Worlds
Meta is stepping up its game with a UFC-themed VR experience in Horizon Worlds.
06 Jun 2023
Mental HealthHere's a cue to use virtual reality in therapy
Virtual reality (VR), a cutting-edge technology, has emerged as a game changer across industries. Its immersive nature holds transformative potential, reshaping our perception of the world.
06 Jun 2023
AppleWWDC: Apple announces Vision Pro, iOS 17, MacBook Air 15
WWDC 2023 is perhaps the most significant product launch event by Apple in almost a decade.
02 Jun 2023
MetaHow does Meta Quest 3 differ from Quest 2
Meta has introduced the Quest 3, as its latest virtual and mixed-reality headset. It will start shipping by year-end at a price of $499.99 (nearly Rs. 41,150) for its 128GB model.
01 May 2023
Reliance JioMeet JioDive, affordable headset to watch IPL matches in VR
Reliance Jio has introduced its first-ever VR headset, dubbed JioDive, in India.
27 Mar 2023
AppleApple's MR headset may debut in June with $3,000 price-tag
Apple may unveil its long-rumored mixed reality headset at the keynote event of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, in June.
24 Jan 2023
AppleHere's how Apple's Reality Pro AR/VR headset will work
Apple's most-awaited mixed-reality headset, likely to be called Reality Pro, may finally arrive this year. It could bear a price tag of $3,000 (nearly Rs. 2.44 lakh).
20 Jan 2023
SonySony PS VR2 arriving on February 22; game titles revealed
Sony has confirmed it will introduce the PS VR2 on February 22. It will cost $550 (nearly Rs. 44,700).
09 Jan 2023
AppleEverything we know about Apple's AR/VR headset: Price, availability, features
Apple may finally unveil its much-anticipated mixed-reality headset this spring, ahead of Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
07 Jan 2023
CES 2023CES 2023: HTC announces its VIVE XR Elite VR headset
HTC has unveiled a new VR headset, VIVE XR Elite, giving the world a glimpse at its latest endeavor at CES 2023.
05 Dec 2022
AppleApple's AR/VR headset shipments to start in second-half of 2023
Apple's AR/VR headset, rumored to be called the Reality One or Reality Pro, may not begin shipping until the second half of 2023, claims analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
09 Nov 2022
Oculus VRThis VR headset can kill you if you lose game
We all have come across movies where real life and a weird game collide. In said movies, the characters face the fate of their virtual avatars.