The metaverse has now entered... intensive care
Meta announces significant changes that put Mark Zuckerberg's vision for an immersive digital metaverse into a state of 'artificial support.'
Alejandro González Iñárritu: "We see how Babylon is crumbling. Capitalism without democracy, something terrifying"
Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu discusses his virtual reality installation "Carne y arena" at an event in Bilbao, emphasizing the harsh realities of immigration and the terrifying aspects of capitalism without democracy.
Praia Grande acquires virtual reality glasses for municipal education network
The municipal government of Praia Grande, Brazil, has purchased 12 units of virtual reality glasses for environmental education activities in local schools.
The Long Goodbye of the Metaverse, Zuckerberg's Dream
Meta has shifted its focus away from the metaverse due to recent layoffs and changes in access guidelines for its virtual reality applications.
The Last Fortress: the virtual reality experience that makes the Middle Ages real without leaving Buenos Aires
A new immersive experience in Buenos Aires allows visitors to journey back to the 14th century through a virtual reality adventure that combines history and technology.
Alejandro González Iñárritu: "Immigrants are extremely subversive; their suffering appeals to us all"
Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu highlighted the subversive nature of immigrants through their shared suffering, linking it to broader systemic deficiencies in society.
Zuckerberg's ₹6.5 trillion mistake? Company retreats after pouring money into the metaverse
Meta has decided to shut down its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform, signaling a retreat from its ambitious metaverse vision that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had once touted as the future of the internet.
‘Digital Village’ for the Disabled Opens in Cheongju to Experience Jobs, Play, and Rehabilitation in Virtual Reality
A new facility called ‘Digital Village’ has been opened in Cheongju, enabling disabled individuals to engage in job training, recreational activities, and rehabilitation using digital content like VR and AR.
From Cheops to Carcassonne: a new epic adventure in the Buenos Aires virtual reality pole
The Frers Pavilion in La Rural is launching a new immersive virtual reality experience focusing on the Middle Ages, further establishing itself as a cultural and technological hub in Buenos Aires.
Drowned $80 billion and the end of Zuckerberg's dreams. Meta withdraws from a key project
Meta has announced a significant pivot away from its original vision of the metaverse, limiting its investments and support for virtual reality.
Goodbye metaverse: Horizon Worlds departs from Quest glasses and Meta will focus on mobile apps
Meta has announced the discontinuation of Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, shifting its focus towards mobile applications.
The 'Guernica' in Virtual Reality: Paris Explores the History of Picasso's Famous Painting
The Picasso Museum in Paris presents a five-month virtual reality experience dedicated to Picasso's 'Guernica', tracing the journey of the painting from its commission to its installation in Madrid's Reina Sofía Museum.
Business Ticker: Losses in the Billions - Facebook's Parent Company Meta Abandons VR World Horizon Worlds
Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.
VR Glasses in the Hospital: Operation Enlightenment
Virtual reality (VR) glasses are being used in hospitals to inform patients about anesthesia risks and to help them prepare for surgery.
Creative Director Rein Zobel of Bootstrap Island: I wanted to convey the feeling of reading adventure stories
Rein Zobel, the creative director of the virtual reality game 'Bootstrap Island', expressed his desire to replicate the feeling of reading adventure stories from childhood in the gameplay.
You too can become Robinson Crusoe: An adventurous video game developed in Estonia aims to conquer the world
The Estonian-developed virtual reality game "Bootstrap Island" has officially launched on the Steam platform, allowing players to experience survival on a mysterious tropical island.
VR simulators help Ukrainian Air Assault troops train to counter Russian drones – photos
Ukrainian Air Assault troops are utilizing VR simulators to enhance their training against Russian drone attacks.
Understanding Depression: 'If I Could Just Cry'
A virtual reality application offers insights into the experiences of individuals suffering from depression, as shared through a personal exploration.
Brains of living beings copied for the first time on a computer. What does the "digital fly" tell us about the future of humanity?
The first complete copying of a fruit fly's neural network into a virtual reality marks a significant step in the evolution of artificial intelligence and digital consciousness.
Away with 'Sguardi altrove', the widespread festival dedicated to female directors
The 'Sguardi Altrove Women's International Film Festival' begins today in Italy, celebrating female-directed cinema until March 22.
Exhibition takes a virtual tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in SP
An immersive exhibition in São Paulo will recount the history of Notre-Dame Cathedral using virtual reality technology.
Jisoo from Blackpink stars in several romantic comedies in Netflix's new K-drama
Jisoo from Blackpink stars in Netflix's new K-drama 'Namorado por Assinatura,' where she plays a stressed producer who escapes to a virtual reality to experience romantic scenarios.
GAIA Program: Virtual Reality Fights Discrimination and Empowers Women
The GAIA program uses virtual reality to address gender discrimination in workplaces in Greece, highlighting the often subtle nature of such biases.
Jewish Film Center: How to Remember When the Witnesses Are Dead?
A new Jewish film center opens in Babelsberg, featuring a project that uses virtual reality to bring the stories of Holocaust survivors like Margot Friedländer to life even after their passing.
Unique in Germany: Better Learning in the Virtual Classroom
Germany has introduced its first immersive learning space, 'Kathinka's virtual world', designed to enhance education through virtual reality technology.
Virtual reality glasses help transplant patient in the hospital to 'teleport' to other environments: 'Many good memories'
Virtual reality glasses have aided the rehabilitation of a liver transplant patient in Brazil, allowing her to experience nostalgic environments during recovery.
Helsinki Arena 2000: The Virtual Helsinki was an ambitious but doomed project
The article discusses the ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful project of creating a virtual model of Helsinki during the 1990s tech boom.
Teatr TV: Zamachowski as Górski and Chyra as Wilimowski. Who won this match?
A new theater production explores the emotional struggles between a mother and her son through a virtual relationship.
Adventure in Virtual Reality: Fighting Monsters Together
A group of players experiences a thrilling virtual reality game, encountering a terrifying monster that disrupts their game due to technical issues.
Fairs with simulators and virtual reality glasses, contracted since 2019 for nearly $3 million, have not managed to reduce traffic accident victims in Guayaquil
Virtual reality fairs in Guayaquil, costing nearly $3 million since 2019, have not successfully reduced the number of traffic accident victims despite ongoing contracts for more services.
Performance 'Tremens' at the Residenztheater: The Drama with the Virtual World
The immersive performance 'Tremens' at the Residenztheater explores disillusionment with the future promises of Silicon Valley and highlights the potential of virtual reality for theater.
Inside Gaza City, a virtual reality escape for the children caught in war
In Gaza City, children displaced by conflict are using virtual reality as a form of therapeutic escape from their traumatic experiences.
Hospital uses virtual reality to accelerate patient recovery in the ICU
A hospital in Brazil is utilizing virtual reality technology to enhance the recovery process for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
One second decides. How the brain accepts a robotic arm with AI
A study from Japan explores how the speed of robotic prosthetic movement affects users' sense of body ownership and acceptance.
Police are training to save lives with virtual reality
Police in Czechia are utilizing virtual reality technology to enhance their life-saving training.
A 'robot dog' to save lives: this is how veterinary emergencies are trained at Ecotec with cutting-edge technology
The Universidad Tecnológica Ecotec in Ecuador is enhancing its veterinary medicine training by integrating artificial intelligence and advanced technologies like robotic simulators and virtual reality.
Theater and Digitalization: What Will the Stage of Tomorrow Look Like?
The article explores the intersection of theater and digitalization, focusing on immersive performances and the future of theatrical experiences.
YouTube launches its native app for Apple glasses after two years of anticipation
Google has officially launched the native YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro glasses, ending a two-year wait and improving user experience by replacing browser reliance.
High-Risk Drivers to Test Driving Skills With VR Starting Tomorrow
The South Korean authorities are set to begin a pilot program for a driving ability diagnostic system for high-risk drivers, utilizing both real cars and virtual reality simulations.
Amy Peek to Al Jazeera Net: "Spatial Computing" Is Reshaping Digital Realms
Amy Peek discusses the transformative impact of spatial computing in a recent interview with Al Jazeera Net.
Čiurlionis-inspired VR project – winner of 'Travel's Most Successful 2025'
A virtual reality experience inspired by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis has been awarded as the best tourism project promoting Lithuania abroad in the 'Travel's Most Successful 2025' competition.
Virtual reality as a tool for first aid courses. In Vysoké Mýto, safe driving is taught
Virtual reality is being used for first aid training and safe driving education in Vysoké Mýto.
Meta Reduces Workforce in Virtual Reality Department.. Will It Abandon It?
Meta plans to lay off 10% of its Reality Labs workforce amid new strategic directions, affecting potentially up to 1500 employees as part of a first wave of layoffs.
They used virtual reality to reduce people's fear of death. Participants spoke about changing priorities in life or the desire to fulfill it with meaning
A recent study suggests that virtual reality can be effective in reducing people's fear of death, leading to shifts in life priorities and a search for meaning.
Selective revisionism and the cracks in the West
The developments in the first ten days of 2026 confirm the assessment of a hybrid reality characterized by a growing tendency towards unlimited revisionism amidst fragmented perceptions of a partly virtual world shaping public understanding of international affairs.
See: A 'Blackberry' Lookalike Returns After Years to Confront 'Digital Distraction'
A UK startup unveils the 'Clicks Communicator', a smart device aimed at reducing screen time amidst the CES showcasing of larger screens and more immersive virtual reality experiences.
A Museum that Cannot Be Plundered: The Story of Rebuilding Sudanese Memory in the Virtual World
Following a complete closure for over two years, the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum has reopened its doors to visitors virtually, reconstructing its valuable collections that were largely lost due to destruction and looting during the ongoing war in Sudan since April 2023.
The virtual reconstruction of Ephesus allows you to walk through its Roman streets in 3D and opens a new business around ancient heritage
The virtual reconstruction of Ephesus offers a 3D experience of its Roman streets and creates new business opportunities focused on ancient heritage.