This clever research from the University of Chicago’s Human Computer Integration Lab demonstrates a fascinating way to let users “feel” objects in VR, without anything getting in the way of ...

While it won’t outperform a commercial unit, the device nevertheless offers stereoscopic VR at a low cost. For a very cheap and accessible VR experience that’s compatible with the PC ...

Thanks to flexible sensors embedded in their fabric design, the Forte gloves can track more of a wearer’s hands than other virtual-reality gloves (most of which are designed for simpler uses in ...

META has revealed a cheaper pair of virtual reality goggles – and I’m one ... that you can bag such a cool gaming experience for so cheap. In the UK, the headsets are available from Amazon ...

PlayStation VR2 doesn’t require a PC. However, you’ll need the PS5 to enjoy the truly spectacular VR experience. Some ultra-cheap VR headsets also use the screen of your smartphone for a fun ...

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Haptic-feedback technology reproduces the sensation of touch, and can be coupled with virtual reality to give the ... Rubin pointed to the gloves ' "silicone-based microfluidic tactile feedback ...

Here’s how it works. The race to build the best VR headset is, funnily enough, not really about just VR anymore. Sure, they do transport you to virtual worlds, but they unlock so much more in ...

With the Oculus Quest – now owned by Meta – came a VR headset that didn’t require one of the best gaming PCs to function. That paired with the fair price tag, broke down the barrier of entry ...

My career has taken me through an eclectic assortment of fields, and connected me with people from all walks of life. This experience includes construction, professional cooking, podcasting, and ...

If you go back to the 1990s and start reading about "virtual reality," you’ll quickly realize that the term could refer to anything from a full Lawnmower Man simulation system to a 3D model on a ...