Thieves steal $1.5 million worth of Oculus VR headsets, $900K in Microsoft goods during truck heists
And sold it to someone in Florida for a fraction of the price
Echo VR shuts down, John Carmack offers some alternative routes
Former id Software's code wizard doesn't like online-only games
John Carmack steps out of Meta's VR mess
Facebook's parent company is in self-sabotaging mode
Oculus co-founder unveils VR headset that kills its wearer if they die in a game
The physical embodiment of 2022
WTF?! It sounds as if Palmer Luckey, the co-founder of Oculus, might be spending too much time at Anduril Industries, the defense technology company he founded after leaving Facebook. The VR luminary has created a new headset, though it's unlikely to be something you'd want to try: if a user dies in the virtual world, the device kills them in the real world using explosives.
Logitech announces $100 speaker add-on for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Inspired by the Valve Index VR headset
Meta's Oculus Quest Summer Sale goes live with up to 40% off select VR games and apps
Save from now through June 26
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