Google was one of the very first companies to try to come out with an Augmented Reality headset that allowed you to run a small computer monitor through your Google Glasses. It was a very cool invention and we've seen many companies make VR headsets while Apple keeps taunting...

VR Helps Restore Vision

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Rarely are VR and AR associated with anything but gaming and escape to foreign worlds. The technology allows people to slip away into other realities far from their physical location. This merger of worlds has brought VR technology into the limelight. However VR has capabilities far beyond recreational amusement,...
Instagram wants to let anyone travel to "anywhere in the world in a fraction of a second" and that's good news for fitness. Instagram is primarily for getting out of the house and capturing the world with either video or photo. When the company announced that it was moving...
For many, getting to the gym is a feat in and of itself. Despite our best efforts and New Year's resolutions, committing to and sticking with a workout routine is easier said than done. And even for those of us who make it to the gym regularly, learning how...
Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? It's been over a decade since that expression first thrilled the millions and millions of World Wrestling Entertainment viewers around the globe. Since that time, The Rock, also known as Dwayne Johnson, has gone on to become one of Hollywood's biggest...
The Razer Blade Virtual reality has only just entered the realm of console gaming. Meanwhile, on the PC side of things, gaming laptops are only getting stronger. Customers are now able to pre-order the new Razer Blade starting at 1,799.99 USD. With a price tag like that, the machine is definitely considered...
Every year, a list of scary movies or scary video games come out for their individual platform. Since VR has become so pervasive in today's media, we've decided to gather the best Horror VR games that are specifically designed to give you a thrill. Here are our Top 5...
A few days ago, Microsoft blew up the VR world by unveiling new affordable VR headsets from some big-name manufacturers. Starting at just $299, the new HMDs will be developed by HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus and Acer and will incorporate Microsoft's 6-degrees of freedom sensors. At their October 26 press...
If you have been following Google's VR efforts, you might have heard about the Daydream headset. You can pre-order the Daydream today for $79 USD. Judging by pictures of it, Google also seems to be taking a step towards the stylish in their VR development. The Daydream is washable,...
Virtual Reality lets us explore a range of new possibilities and achieve experiences that can further help us with our mental health. Via immersing ourselves in unique virtual reality worlds and scenarios, we are able to tackle some of our biggest phobias, achieve better mental clarity and reduce stress....

VR Helps Elderly Exercise

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A challenging issue nursing home patients have is their lack of movement which is vital to maintaining independence and health. While most nursing homes, especially in Denmark where the study was performed, have easy access to gyms and physical therapists they’re highly under utilized. This lack of exercise combined...
If you're looking for a game to introduce yourself into the VR world, express your colorful intent, and get a good workout in the process, then welcome to Duo VR. This is not to be compared to Radeon DUO or DUO software, which are both much more popular items...
If you haven't been hearing about all the innovations in Virtual Reality lately, you're living under a rock. One thing that shockingly isn't getting a lot of chatter lately is the hand tracking capability that VR provides. While VR is a limitless world of possibility, it would be foolish...
Apple has been very careful lately, primarily in how they are dealing with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. While the CEO has been leaking tidbits to the public, the recent patent filings suggest that Apple may be releasing their own version of VR technology for the new iPhone. But don't...
This year the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) came and went with almost everyone focusing on the possibilities of virtual reality technology. With number of demos for new games and devices for the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive and even the PlayStation VR it is hard to keep track...
There are many tutorials out there that tell you how to make a Google Cardboard so that you can immediately get into the VR action. You will find that this is useful for anything except most VR games, which are primarily based on the HTC Vive. One of the...
With the successful launches of high profile systems like Google Cardboard, the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, virtual reality seems to be the bandwagon both consumers and technology companies are climbing on en masse. But this isn't the first time this bandwagon's made the rounds, and all other times...
As VR games continue to soar in popularity, the world of gaming has changed a great deal. Guardian War VR is an import video game straight from Japan. The actual purpose of the game is quite unclear, but it's action packed and will make you sweat. What is Guardian War VR? This...
The VR hype is huge right now with many of the most popular brand name companies getting into the mix, but the controllers seem to be getting extra treatment for this kind of console. This is because, with VR, there is a need to add a sense of realism...

First Ever Virtual 5

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The world's first ever virtual 5k was recently streamed live from Miami on September 17th.  The 5k to date has raised almost half a million dollars for the Miami Children’s Health Foundation and was sponsored by Youfit Health Clubs.  While this was the 6th annual race it was first...