Meta to introduce parental controls for Quest VR
Part of a larger introduction of parental controls across the company's products
Oculus device sales estimated at nearly 7M units in 2021
VR headset sales are growing as companies ditch the tether
Interview: What is it Like to Develop a Game in VR?
Few games nail the ambiance as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. We sat with Project Director Mark Domowicz to discuss how they nailed down the zombie survival game's atmosphere and suspense.
Unlocked Oculus Go operating system officially released
This should increase the longevity of the Oculus Go beyond any official support for it
Must Have VR Games: Fun and Immersive Experiences
The world of virtual reality has only expanded since the first Oculus Rift debuted, and here are the top gaming highlights in various genres to whet your appetite for immersive and fun VR games.
Facebook releases Horizon Workrooms beta for Oculus Quest 2
A teleconferencing app that places employees in the same room virtually
Facebook suspends Oculus Quest 2 sales over skin irritation reports
Owners can get a free silicon cover that should prevent any issues
Facebook is testing VR ads for the Oculus platform
The social giant promises it will only use some of your data to serve ads
Virtual Reality Buying Guide: Which Headset is Right for You?
Whether it's for immersive VR gaming, education and research, 3D design, or development, VR has gained momentum and is piquing the interest of tech enthusiasts everywhere. But which headset is right for you?
Documentary short 'Colette' has given the first Oscar to the video game industry
The film is featured in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
Facebook won't replenish Oculus Rift S stock, will focus on the Oculus Quest 2
Oculus Rift S will be sorely missed
Researchers have already circumvented the Oculus Quest 2's mandatory Facebook integration
But they've wisely chosen to remain anonymous
The $299 Oculus Quest 2 gets reviewed
More powerful hardware, a higher-res display and a more accessible price, make the Oculus Quest 2 a remarkable step forward for VR.
Oculus Quest successor pictured: lighter and brighter
A little less early-adopter, and a little more comfortable
Oculus hand tracking for the Quest moves out of beta this week
We'll see the first hand-tracking applications later in May
Is Virtual Reality Missing Its Moment?
Many believed VR would take video games to the next level. But even with better games and more impressive hardware, the sobering realization is that VR remains far from widespread adoption. Facebook may have had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capitalize on an unfortunate circumstance. Perhaps the situation hit us, but VR in general is simply not there yet.
A smaller, lighter Oculus Quest with a better display is reportedly in the works
Sources say Facebook will upgrade the 60Hz panel for one that is either 90Hz or 120Hz
The Oculus Go's price has been slashed to $150
Entry-level VR is more accessible than ever
Facebook wants to eliminate its reliance on Android by developing its own OS
On depending on Google to supply its OS: 'We don't think we can trust our competitors'
Oculus Link beta allows Quest users to play Rift games via PC connection
Still need VR-capable hardware
Oculus Quest gesture controls arrive early as an experimental setting
Hand tracking will be limited until developers figure out what they can do with it
John Carmack is stepping down as Oculus CTO to focus on artificial intelligence
Tackling a new problem "before I get too old"
Oculus Quest is getting AI-based gesture recognition in 2020
Facebook will also add a social layer and PC tethering for access to more games
SteamVR streaming is not allowed on Oculus Quest
It wants to maintain a 'consistent, comfortable experience to customers'