Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage ...

VR headsets are ‘hope machines’ inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience

Prisoners are now taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales such as Thailand. No passport required, just a virtual ...
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“Virtual Reality” Training Could Be a Godsend for the US Army

The Army has already begun some "virtual reality" training—using VR headsets to prepare soldiers to operate vehicles without ...

Meta to stop selling Quest headsets to businesses, discontinue multiple VR features

The first VR service that Meta will shut down is called Horizon Workrooms. Introduced in 2021, it provides a virtual ...
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Virtual reality headsets are everywhere, but they could be hazardous to your health | Opinion

A seemingly simple piece of technology that resembles binoculars is changing the world of entertainment but could wide-reaching impacts on daily life. The virtual reality (VR) headset is a gaming ...
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Tampa Police Department rolls out virtual reality training pods to practice de-escalation techniques

The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.

Virtual reality emerges as a supportive space for self-disclosure, with nature settings leading the way

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests virtual reality (VR) may play a meaningful role in future mental-health ...

Meta to cut 10% of virtual reality staff to allocate more for AI -- report

Meta (META) is reportedly cutting at least 10% of its metaverse staff as it continues to shift resources to developing ...