Face computers are face-planting
Big Tech companies have been waiting for consumers to embrace face computers for years. It probably won't happen this year, analysts at IDC predict.
Virtual reality
I tried the new Alo Moves VR yoga app for Meta Quest. It was a surprisingly fun alternative to in-person classes.
Alo Moves XR is a virtual reality app that allows you to enjoy yoga and pilates classes at home. All you need is a Meta Quest and a subscription.
Palmer Luckey says his entire career has led to this moment — scoring a $22 billion US Army contract for high-tech goggles
Anduril announced on Tuesday that it's taking over Microsoft's 10-year contract to make mixed-reality goggles for soldiers.
Mark Zuckerberg says this is a make-or-break year for Meta's AI glasses
Meta — and the rest of Big Tech — has been chasing face computers for years. Maybe 2025 will be the year it happens?
How Mark Zuckerberg lost $60 billion in five years
Meta has been chasing it for years. So has the rest of big tech. But consumers still aren't buying AR or VR headsets.
Which VR headsets work with Steam? Here's a full guide to virtual reality on the Steam gaming app
Nearly all modern VR headsets work with Steam, meaning that you have a wealth of options when diving into the world of virtual reality games.
Meta's Quest VR headset seemed to be a hot holiday gift
Meta's Quest VR headsets gain popularity as Meta Horizon app ranks top in App Store on Christmas.
Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 deals: New Batman and other free games in 3S bundle
Cyber Monday Meta Quest deals are even better than Black Friday's - we expect prices to rocket back up after today, though.
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals: How to save $149 on new 3S bundle with coupon
We don't see stock lasting all day on this excellent Black Friday Meta Quest deal.
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 and 3S deals and bundles 2024: Free games and gift cards
Discounts and free bundled games are always popular picks for Black Friday Meta Quest 3 deals and we're tracking down the best ones.
Apple Vision Pro's killer app is actually just working on your laptop?
What if you could work on your computer, but your computer was on your face? I'm not convinced this is Apple Vision Pro's killer app.
Meta Quest 3S review: The perfect entry-level VR headset for newcomers to virtual reality gaming
The Meta Quest 3S is the company's most affordable virtual reality headset, offering a more budget-friendly entry into the world of VR.
Meta Connect 2024 recap: Mark Zuckerberg reveals Orion smart glasses, new AI features, transparent Ray-Bans, and an affordable Quest 3S
At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg showed off the Orion prototype and new Quest 3S along with major updates to the Meta's Ray-Ban glasses and AI.
I tried out Meta's Orion AR glasses. I'd buy them in a heartbeat — if they were actually for sale.
Big Tech has spent years trying to make smart glasses. Meta's AR glasses, called Orion, are impressive. But they aren't yet for sale.
Virtual reality is spicing up physical therapy with games for balance, posture, and more
Some physical therapists are applying virtual reality games to patient treatment plans. VR can make exercises feel more engaging and dynamic.
Virtual reality could unlock better treatment for psychosis — a use case that's gaining traction globally
VR therapy, like the gameChange program, helps with psychosis treatment by reducing anxiety and agoraphobia. It's even gained NHS approval.
Virtual reality could revolutionize mental-health treatments, including ketamine therapy, for conditions like depression and anxiety
Here's how virtual reality is transforming mental-health treatments such as ketamine therapy for conditions like depression, PTSD, and body dysmorphia.
I tried 5 virtual-reality workouts. The best ones transported me around the globe and got me to exercise for way longer.
I tried five virtual-reality workout apps, including Xponential+, FitXR, and Litesport, on my Meta Quest 3 headset to find the best ones.
Virtual-reality concerts could redefine the live-music experience — but it'll take more time
Extended reality is bringing immersive concert experiences to the entertainment industry on VR and AR headsets, such as the Meta Quest.
'Inception attacks' on Meta VR headsets can trap users in a fake VR environment, researchers found
The attack involves trapping the Meta Quest user in a malicious VR application that mimics the original VR system, the researchers said.