Virtual reality is not just for video games anymore. It has a very real place in higher education today. By applying virtual reality technology to a wide range of training and educational purposes, ...

Virtual reality is redefining what is possible in the healthcare industry. Patients are already benefiting from advanced and more precise surgeries, simulations for mental illness treatments and many ...

The sun never sets in virtual reality. This occurred to me after an hour-long briefing in an Oculus Quest 2 headset. Joined by more than a dozen other floating avatars, we teleported our way around an ...

With its ability to simulate realistic conditions and create an immersive environment, virtual reality allows users to learn and have experiences in an environment that’s both engaging and safe. While ...

It’s been roughly a year since Mark Zuckerberg laid out his ambitious plans to found a futuristic new world existing purely in a digital space. Acknowledging this new construct did not yet “fully ...

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

Virtual reality was supposed to transform entertainment. At least, that was the expectation roughly a decade ago with the arrival of the Oculus Rift, the first virtual reality (VR) headset that many ...

Some care facilities are giving older adults a way to visit their pasts to boost their well-being. By Matt Fuchs John Faulkner, 76, was becoming emotionally withdrawn before he arrived at Central ...

Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study ...

Banking industry is going through a massive transition and transformation to get the next generation of tech-savvy individuals on their platforms through various means. Emerging technologies such as ...