A new virtual reality controller lets you touch and feel digital objects in the metaverse. Virtual reality platforms are a hot topic right now, so naturally, the demand for gadgets that better the ...

The portable device "Escents" aims to integrate scents into VR and AR, relying on magnetic scent capsules, Bluetooth ...

Vibrating pads placed on people’s arms can make the illusion of holding light or heavy objects in virtual reality more convincing by making us disregard some inputs from our senses. Some virtual ...

Using sound to levitate something when there are other objects in the way has been shown for the first time by UCL researchers and could lead to advances in the manufacturing and entertainment sectors ...

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20210233329) for a virtual object kit that would allow more realistic computer-generated reality experiences. In the patent filing, Apple notes that some devices ...

The VR pioneer Jesse Schell prophesied in 2015 where Virtual Reality would stand in 2025. Was he right with his predictions?

Virtual technology has existed for more than 50 years. However, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have only ...

Apple continues its plans to beef up virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) features on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The company has filed for a patent (number 2022010121344) for “methods for ...

Virtual reality has been growing in popularity, with tons of headsets on the market that allow people to experience immersive digital worlds. If you're just now learning about the technology behind ...