virtual reality

Vivecon 2021 set for May, could feature HTC VIVE latest VR headset reveal

HTC VIVE has been teasing a new HMD for a little bit now. Could its answer to Oculus Quest 2 be coming at VIVEcon in May 2021?

Straylight hands-on preview: Swinging by starlight

Dr Bloc's space-slinging VR platformer is working towards a full launch later this year and we gave an early version a swing.

Humble Bundle goes virtual again with second batch of VR games

The Humble Spring Into VR Bundle marks only the second time that the team has aimed at virtual reality users for charity.

CartographR is an app that aims to bring AR visualization to tabletop RPGs like D&D

Designer Joanna Liu is designing an app to meet the desires of DMs and tabletop players that want to bring more life to their tabletop games.

New Valve patent teases a possible wireless VR HMD with inside-out tracking

Valve's latest patents seem to signify that it has interest in developing a wireless version of the Index VR headset with self-contained tracking.

HTC reveals VIVE Facial Tracker 3.0

The HTC VIVE Facial Tracker 3.0 looks to be the most precise yet.

Microsoft Mesh will support Hololens 2, Oculus Quest 2, and other VR/AR headsets

During Microsoft Ignite, it shared its new Microsoft Mesh program, which will allow for 'shared holographic experiences' across various mixed reality platforms.

Shacknews Best Graphics of 2020 - Half-Life: Alyx

From bottles of booze to hallways that feel lived in to the bottoms of crates, Half-Life: Alyx is a visual treat, and exhibits the best graphics of 2020.

The best VR games of 2020

Looking for good reasons to set a room up, strap on the old headset, and explore some varied virtual worlds? Then our guide to VR gaming greatness in 2020 should help.

Hackers bypassed Oculus Quest 2's Facebook Login by gaining root access

The fight for your Right to Repair continues as hackers look to virtual reality and extended reality.