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Strap This Linux-Powered NUC to Your Face for Virtual Productivity

By Aaron Klotz published 20 December 21

A new VR headset is being produced that isn't gaming-focused, but rather is designed for working in a virtual environment.

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Facebook Announces Project Cambria Mixed Reality Headset

By Francisco Pires published 28 October 21

A bold step towards bridging the real and the virtual.

Oculus to Test In-Headset Ads in Select Games

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 17 June 21

Oculus is going to begin injecting ads into select games in the coming weeks, hints at potential mobile-like experience in the future.

New HTC Vive Pro 2 VR Headset Taps AMD, Nvidia for Display Stream Compression

By Kevin Carbotte published 11 May 21

HTC has announced two upcoming 5K VR headsets, the HTC Vive Pro 2 for PC and the Vive Focus 3 standalone HMD.

Sony Unveils PS5 VR Controllers with DualSense Features

By Andrew E. Freedman published 18 March 21

Sony has unveiled its upcoming VR controllers for PS5, with an orb-like design.

Sony Preps New VR Headset: Across-The-Board Improvements

By Anton Shilov published 24 February 21

Sony's PlayStation 5 VR headset promises massive improvements, but will not launch in 2021.

Report: Apple VR Could Have 8K, Cost $3,000

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 4 February 21

Apple may soon enter the VR market, setting a new 8K standard in doing so.

Some Oculus Quest 2 Owners are Getting Banned From Using Their Headsets

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 16 October 20

New Oculus owners now have to log in to their devices with Facebook, but Quest 2 owners who are making or reviving Facebook accounts to log in are getting banned.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator VR Beta Starting Soon

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 2 October 20

Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally getting VR support soon, with a closed beta set to bring VR to Windows Mixed Reality headsets either later this month or early in November.

HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition VR Headset Captures Your Facial Expressions, Heart Rate

By Kevin Carbotte published 30 September 20

The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition VR headset announced today targets businesses with biometric sensors and a powerful SDK.

Oculus to Discontinue the Rift S, Quit PC-Only VR Headsets

By Scharon Harding published 16 September 20

Oculus is discontinuing the Rift line of VR headsets and focusing on standalone HMDs like the Quest 2.

Oculus VR Headsets Will Soon Require a Facebook Login

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 18 August 20

Oculus VR headsets will soon stop supporting Oculus accounts, meaning you’ll have to use a Facebook account.

Sony Job Listing Could Mean PSVR 2 Is in the Works

By Andrew E. Freedman published 17 August 20

A Sony job listing suggests that the company is hiring engineers to work on a new virtual reality headset. Could it be PSVR 2?

Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Have VR Support

By Niels Broekhuijsen published 3 August 20

Enough to tempt you to get a VR headset?

Oculus Stop: The Oculus Go Budget VR Headset Is Getting Killed Off

By Scharon Harding published 23 June 20

Oculus will stop selling the Oculus Go VR headset after this year.

HP Reverb G2 VR Headset Lures Gamers With Valve-Made Lenses

By Scharon Harding published 28 May 20

The HP Reverb G2 VR headset taps Microsoft for Windows MR support and Valve for upgraded lenses.

Pico Neo 2 Eye Standalone VR Headset Makes Eye Tracking More Affordable

By Scharon Harding published 27 May 20

Pico today released the Neo Eye 2, the first standalone VR headset with Tobii eye tracking.

Mova Standalone VR Headset Promises Out-of-Box Hand Tracking, 5G

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 26 May 20

At $200 more than an Oculus Quest, can the Mova’s extra features help it survive?

A Raspberry Pi VR Headset You Can Make at Home

By Ash Hill published 23 March 20

This VR headset uses a Raspberry Pi to create a virtual desktop, augmented reality system and more.

Valve Index Will Be In Stock Again Monday March 9

By Niels Broekhuijsen published 5 March 20

Despite the premium VR headset's price tag, it has been out of stock for some time now.

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