Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) offer some of the most unique experiences out there. You aren’t just watching the action play out on your TV, phone screen, or computer monitor - you’re actually part of the action.
The dominant force in the space right now is Meta (formerly Oculus), with its excellent lineup of hardware and software (which includes the immensely popular Oculus Quest 2) but it’s not the only player. Valve, HTC, and Pico offer excellent VR headsets, and Xreal and Snapchat are among those creating fun AR smart glasses.
And then of course there's Apple, which recently entered the space with its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. We expect that announcement to help move this category from niche interest to mainstream concern very quickly.
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Meta Quest 4 reportedly delayed until 2027 – and we could see a whole new kind of Meta VR headset
And maybe Asus and Lenovo's VR efforts will break cover
Yes, I surrendered to Bono's immersive Vision Pro documentary, and I didn't get Vertigo
An immersive version of Bono's new documentary marks a first for Apple Vision Pro.
A Project Moohan benchmark gets spotted, and may have revealed the Android XR headset's key spec
It looks as though the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor will be powering the headset from Google and Samsung.
Here's what we know about the 5 Android XR smart glasses currently in development
Samsung, Xreal, Gentle Monster and 2 others are working on Android XR glasses, here's what we know.
Samsung’s prototype XR glasses hint at the future of smart frames, and I'm closer to all-in than ever before
After a brief demo with Samsung's prototype pair of Android XR glasses, I'm closer to all-in than ever before with the product category, and for two key reasons.
‘I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass’: Google’s Sergey Brin admits missteps but says Android XR has a bright future for one big reason
Sergey Brin admits Google Glass 'mistakes' and sees AI as the clarifying force when it comes to Android XR Glasses – here's why.
I tried Project Moohan and loved it, but only because of Google Gemini
Similar controls to the Apple Vision Pro, but a lot lighter
Google’s Android XR glasses look like its most exciting gadget in years – but the headset leaves me wanting more
Google finally shows off what its Android XR glasses and headset are capable of, and it's a mixed bag for now.
