Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out.

Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry. Despite little fanfare, the company has continued to shape the VR ...

Discover a clear Meta Quest guide for every Meta Quest beginner, covering VR headset basics, comfort, safety, controls, games, and tips for a better first VR experience.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ray Ravaglia covers education, focusing on technology and innovation. Virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students ...

Between 2019 and 2022, Meta went on a veritable shopping spree of experienced studios to help push its VR game portfolio, culminating in nine VR studios acquired to date. Here we take a look what’s ...

In Meta's continuing shift away from a Meta Quest VR focus, Worlds is to become a mobile-first platform rather than a VR one.

VR headsets for gaming can improve both visual and audio experience by creating a closed environment which will make your ...

Which VR headset is best? Trying to find the best virtual reality headset can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to virtual reality systems. However, today’s VR technology is a lot more ...

If you're a VR gamer, then you already understand just how much more immersive this form of gaming can feel. Strapping on a headset and getting fully absorbed into a virtual world is a feeling that's ...

Commentary: Meta's pushing its metaverse platform almost entirely to phones. It's the latest sign of a massive shift in the company's focus.

So I was recently hanging out on a packed floor at a video game conference here in Los Angeles, when I entered this totally alternate reality. I'm surrounded by blackness but also huge company logos ...