Virtual reality & augmented reality
Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) offer some of the most unique experiences out there. You aren’t just watching the action play out on your TV, phone screen, or computer monitor - you’re actually part of the action.
The dominant force in the space right now is Meta (formerlyOculus), with its excellent lineup of hardware and software (which includes the immensely popularOculus Quest 2) but it’s not the only player. Valve, HTC, and Pico offer excellent VR headsets, and Xreal and Snapchat are among those creating fun AR smart glasses.
And then of course there’sApple, which recently entered the space with itsVision Promixed-reality headset. We expect that announcement to help move this category from niche interest to mainstream concern very quickly.
Latest about Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals 2024: the best early deals live today
ByHamish Hectorlast updated5 November 24
Early Black Friday deals for the Meta Quest 3 are live today with a free game when your purchase a headset.
Latest Meta Quest 3 update includes a major visual overhaul, and improved PCVR
ByHamish Hectorpublished4 November 24
Meta Quest v71 update is here with a new look for Horizon OS, and better PCVR tools.
Samsung teases XR hardware for 2025 – we think it’ll be AR glasses, and here’s why
ByHamish Hectorpublished31 October 24
Samsung’s XR headset could be dead, but maybe its AR glasses will wow us in 2025.
It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, and I hope it doesn’t just come to Samsung’s XR headset
ByHamish Hectorpublished30 October 24
It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, but when it will it launch?
These ‘smart’ glasses don’t boast an AI assistant, but they can turn into sunglasses in an instant
ByJacob Krolpublished29 October 24
A light sensor makes all the difference
Samsung XR/VR headset – everything we know so far and what we want to see
ByHamish Hectorlast updated28 October 24
Here’s everything you need to know about the rumored price, release date, and specs of the Samsung XR/VR headset.
Samsung AR glasses patent teases more affordable specs than Meta Orion
ByHamish Hectorpublished28 October 24
A new Samsung patent outlines a unique feature and the glasses' capabilities.
Two of the best VR games ever just launched, and you need to play them – my favorite Meta Quest 3 games and apps for October 2024
ByHamish Hectorpublished26 October 24
In October I tried Vendetta Forever, Just Dance VR, and Batman: Arkham Shadow.
Meta Quest 3 owners can tune into 52 free NBA and WNBA matches – here’s the full schedule
ByHamish Hectorpublished25 October 24
You can watch 52 free basketball games from home as if you’re courtside.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are majorly popular, which is exciting and frightening in equal measure
ByHamish Hectorpublished21 October 24
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are best sellers in Europe, and I’m not sure how to feel about it.
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