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Dec 2, 2019

Oculus Go Headset Deal: Explore the World of Science in VR

The Oculus Go is a fantastic first step into the world of virtual reality and now you can get it for just $149, saving you 25%. It normally retails at $199, so this is a great deal for a fully-fledged virtual reality headset. With apps and games that explore space,...

Nov 29, 2020

Give the gift of Bill Nye with his virtual reality science kit

This year, you can give your kids the gift of science with fully immersive VR experiments from the scientist generations have grown up with — Bill Nye. Bill Nye's Virtual Reality Science Kit ($59.99) includes VR goggles and a free mobile app that can be used on any smartphone to...

Mar 7, 2021

'Exceptional' Renaissance armor stolen from the Louvre 40 years ago is finally returned

Two pieces of ornate 16th-century armor have returned to the Louvre after a nearly four-decade absence. The elaborate breastplate and helmet were stolen from the renowned Paris museum on May 31, 1983, and then vanished for the next 38 years. Forged in Milan during the Italian Renaissance between 1560 and...

Jan 24, 2022

Japanese submarine, sunk in WWII and later bombed by salvager, is VR ready

A new virtual-reality experience brings to life the wreck of a WWII Japanese submarine that almost met its demise twice; after the Allies sank it in 1942, the sub was then bombed with explosives 30 years later by an angry salvager who wanted its scrap metal. The VR video is...

Mar 16, 2022

How to clean your VR headset & lenses

VR headsets allow us to insert ourselves into incredible experiences and games, but that does come at the cost. Aside from the occasional nausea, there’s also sweat, hair, and dust that can get trapped in the headset during usage… and that’s without even factoring in the current pandemic, so you’ll...

Apr 13, 2022

What causes motion sickness in VR and what can you do to avoid it?

Why is it that people suffer from motion sickness in VR? Plenty of users have reported that while testing out the revolutionary technology for the first time, even if they’re someone that doesn’t traditionally get motion sick, they can find themselves feeling overwhelmingly nauseous after only a short session. This...

May 16, 2022

VR headset deals: Save on Oculus Quest 2, the ideal gateway to VR

Virtual reality may not be as commonplace as Metaverse enthusiasts are hoping just yet, but the platform offers a stunning array of VR games and experiences that can educate, entertain, and leave your jaw on the floor. It’s never been a better time to get into VR, and that’s partially...

Jun 27, 2022

Explore the oceans with this VR headset kit for kids, currently over $50 off at Amazon

We love VR, whether that’s for playing immersive games or getting a stunning new perspective on the world. The trouble, though, is that VR headsets can be expensive, and are traditionally marketed toward adults. Thankfully, this VR headset from Let’s Explore, focused on exploring Earth’s Oceans, is ideal for would-be...

Jul 13, 2022

New Virtual Reality Suit Lets You Reach Out & Touch 'Environment'

Virtual reality could one day incorporate all the senses, creating a rich and immersive experience, but existing virtual reality headsets only simulate things you can see and hear. But now, a group of engineers wants to help people touch virtual environments in a more natural way, and they built a...

Jul 22, 2022

Best VR fitness accessories: Level up your virtual reality workouts

Take your fitness regime to the next level with our guide to the best VR fitness accessories. It’s a familiar challenge — finding a way to get a good cardio workout at home. There are plenty of machines designed to achieve just this, but treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals are expensive,...

Aug 2, 2022

Is it possible to work in VR?

While virtual reality headsets are perhaps most commonly used for gaming, there’s a lot more that can be done in VR and we ask the important question of is it possible to work in VR? Thanks to the best VR headsets, VR has so much to offer. There are interactive...

Aug 26, 2022

Enter the mysterious ancient Egyptian tomb of 'the Doctor' in this new VR experience

The tomb of an ancient Egyptian called the Doctor, hidden beneath a pyramid and inscribed with mystical spells invoking gods and demonic guardians, comes to life in a new immersive virtual reality experience. By just popping on some VR goggles, you could be the Egyptologist who enters the tomb to...

Dec 6, 2022

Best VR experiences 2023: Explore, learn, and be entertained in virtual reality

With virtual reality well and truly in the mainstream, there’s no time like the present to dive into the best VR experiences on offer. And we do mean experiences, not games. Yes, there’s fun to be had soaring through space in an X-Wing or gunning down bad-guys from behind a...

Mar 10, 2023

I tried a social basketball game in virtual reality and it's a game changer for VR fitness

I gazed around the sunlit basketball court while Paul Katsen, the Gym Class: Basketball VR chief product officer and co-founder of IRL Studios Inc., welcomed me to the game. The sun was rising, or it might have been setting. The orange glow painted the court with a relaxing ambience. I...

Apr 24, 2023

Best VR headsets 2024: Enter virtual reality to unwind, learn, or play

VR headsets have come a long way from the clunky, blurry and oversized technology we saw in the 2010s. With new high-spec headsets launching on a regular basis, each with their unique features, finding the best VR headset for you has never been easier. While the current wave of virtual...