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 (formerly Oculus), with its excellent lineup of hardware and software (which includes the immensely popular Oculus 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's Apple, which recently entered the space with its Vision Pro mixed-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
I was wrong about the iPad and I hope I’m wrong about Apple Vision Pro
By Matt Hanson published
Will Apple prove me wrong about the Vision Pro? I certainly hope so.
I went on a Grand Day Out and attended a VR Blackpink concert: my favorite Meta Quest 3 games and apps of January 2024
By Hamish Hector published
In January 2024, I went to Mars with Wallace and Gromit, kicked-ass in Bulletstorm VR, and attended a Blackpink concert.
Apple Vision Pro is not wireless and this is driving some people to distraction
By Lance Ulanoff published
Is Apple trying to hide that the Vision Pro uses an external battery or just engaging in some very on-brand marketing?
Apple Vision Pro content can be beamed to other Apple devices via AirPlay
By David Nield published
You're going to be able to share your Vision Pro experiences with other people in the room.
Repairing Apple's Vision Pro headset will cost almost as much as a new unit – unless you do this
By Cesar Cadenas published
Out of pocket costs for Vision Pro can reach as high as $2,400, but with AppleCare Plus, bills can drop down to $300.
Want an Apple Vision Pro and you're not in the US? Trust me, you'll want to wait
By Lance Ulanoff published
You can buy Vision Pro in the US and then take it abroad... but not everything will work.
Apple Vision Pro won't have Netflix, Spotify, or YouTube at launch - is the headset already doomed as a media player?
By Muskaan Saxena published
Netflix joins YouTube and Spotify in not having a visionOS app - could this spell trouble for the Vision Pro?
Your local Apple Store might close early thanks to the Vision Pro launch
By Hamish Hector published
Some Apple Stores are closing early to get ready for the Vision Pro launch, here's what the changes are.
Apple Vision Pro: price, release date, and everything we know about the VR headset
By Hamish Hector last updated
The Apple Vision Pro is the tech giant's first mixed-reality headset – here's everything we know, including its price and release date.
Worried about what apps will actually come with the Vision Pro? Here's what Apple has planned
By Kristina Terech published
Apple's Vision Pro promises ground-breaking spatial computing apps, describing an immersive experience across productivity, communication, entertainment, and gaming.
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