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.

Virtual reality can transport people, through headsets and joysticks, into immersive, imaginary worlds where they can explore alien planets, battle zombies, or even play minigolf. But Yale ...

When I first started teaching online nearly 20 years ago, everything was done through Outlook. No learning management system. No Zoom. No interactive tools. If you wanted to make something visual, you ...

The little boy, about 7 years old, almost disappeared inside the virtual reality headset, yet the way he was holding up his hands showed he knew exactly what to do. A laptop screen showed what he was ...

Best VR headsets in 2026 compared for gaming, standalone VR, PC VR, and mixed reality. See top picks, features, and buying ...

Diners await their first bite-size course during Epic.Now at New York's Michelin-starred Icca. Sleek headsets line the omakase bar at New York’s Icca—host of Epic.Now, a new virtual reality experience ...

With more companies jumping on the bandwagon, virtual reality tech is more visible – and investable – than ever.