Not too long ago, virtual reality was more science fiction than science fact. Over the past couple of years, giant leaps have been made toward developing this robust platform. However, one c... Read more
Microsoft’s HoloLens wants to bring 3D people into your living room. HoloLens marks a new phase for both entertainment and communication, connecting both fields with the possibilities of aug... Read more
Despite the incredible—and increasing—ability of digital technology to simulate visual experiences, even the most committed Oculus Rift proponent will admit that the sense of touch is neglec... Read more
Wondrous as today’s technology is, there remains no feasible way to put ordinary people in space. Except, it seems, through virtual reality. Australian multimedia company Opaque Multim... Read more
Bitcoin and 3-D printing aren’t just successful commercial innovations, but signals of a larger societal reset. Every so often, a novel technology emerges that propels society forward. The 1... Read more
Collaborative three-dimensional sketching is now possible thanks to a system known as Hyve-3D that University of Montreal researchers are presenting today at the SIGGRAPH 2014 conference in... Read more
Researchers from the University of Surrey have launched a unique campaign that will enable the public to ‘travel’ to space for the cost of a pair of trainers. Virtual Ride to Space will use... Read more
Allows a pilot to control a UAV while wearing the VR headset Ever since the first developer kits for the Oculus Rift began shipping, a number of creative types have been combining the VR gog... Read more
The campaign target has already been exceeded many times over When we first checked in on the Omni, an omnidirectional treadmill from Virtuix designed to translate the user’s physical... Read more
Forget haptic feedback. When combined, two pieces of virtual-reality tech offer an immersive gaming experience that puts you in the middle of the action. Texas-based startup Virtuix posted a... Read more
Grandma and Grandpa would love a little robotic help around the house, a new study has found. In a survey, a team of psychologists and engineers found that adults over age 65 felt generally... Read more