Virtual reality has changed the world in more ways than one. The concept first emerged in science fiction, so how has it ...

Computer scientists call the concept virtual or artificial reality. SHAPIRO: He was introducing a piece by WBUR reporter David Baron on a new virtual reality computer system and the man behind ...

Strapping a pair of virtual-reality goggles to one’s face used to be the province of bad science fiction. Now, seemingly overnight, VR is here in the real world and dictating the future of the PC.

What is VR? Virtual reality uses computer technology to take you somewhere else—a digital “space” where you can move through and interact with others in a simulated environment.

Virtual reality headset from Facebook-owned Oculus removes some of the hurdles that have held back VR: no required PC hookup or need to snap in phone.

Lessons in virtual reality: What these computer science students built (and learned) in 10 weeks. by Todd Bishop on March 22, 2023 at 10:04 am March 22, 2023 at 10:04 am.

Virtual reality (VR) is simply an artificial experience that tricks your mind into thinking it is somewhere else by stimulating your senses. This could be through sight, sound or even touch - and ...

Virtual reality that feels anything like reality requires an HMD with low-latency head tracking, high-resolution screens, minimal motion blur, and a field-of-view expansive enough to reach the ...

The guide to building a PC for virtual reality. by Ben Kuchera. Apr 1, 2016, 6:30 PM UTC. So how much power do you need for your virtual reality gaming PC?

Virtual reality isn't even close to that level of standardization yet, and it's an open question whether it will get there. Right now, Oculus is focusing on a proprietary Rift software development ...

The scope of virtual reality has expanded far beyond the guinea pig that was gaming, and VR systems in various forms are now used for 3D modelling, creative work, education, simulation, and training.

The Viterbi School of Engineering is offering a new course this semester titled “Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality.” The class gives students the opportunity to learn and design in a collaborative ...