As virtual reality technology expands to become more accessible to the average consumer, various VR applications speak to the potential future uses that may not have seemed obvious to everyone.
'The Trip' is an immersive virtual reality-powered spinning class created in collaboration between Les Mills and 24-Hour Fitness. The high-intensity class features a large cinema-style screen at the front of the class that helps transport riders to a tranquil, scenic bike path.
Meanwhile, the British Museum has partnered with Samsung to feature a Bronze Age experience that is supplemented by artifacts in the Museum's collection. The experience is the first offered by the British Museum and took place over the first ever Virtual Reality Weekend event for guests.
Finally, Deakin University in Australia is using virtual reality to give prospective students and their family a bird's eye view of the campus. The footage was produced using a drone with a 360-degree camera attached and is an example of VR applications that seek to bridge the gap of proximity.
58 Unexpected VR Applications
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VR Real Estate Tours
Harrods Estates Provided Comprehensive Tours of London Apartments
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
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Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Icaros by HYVE Provides a Stimulating and Entertaining Way to Work Out
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Virtual Technology Shops
Google's Virtual Shop Simulates its Branded Retail Space in London
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Immersive Virtual Reality Installations
'The Origin of the World' was Created by Miguel Chevalier
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Nature Walk Simulators
Merrell's Virtual Reality Experience Highlights the Beauty of Nature
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Virtual Reality Airlines
Qantas and Samsung Collaborate to Offer Virtual Reality in the Air
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Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
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Virtual Reality Sneaker Apps
Lacoste's LCST App Shows Off Its New Line with Augmented Reality
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VR Vending Machines
The Acure Drink Dispenser Mimics a Store Shelf to Provide Product Info
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Surreal 3D Paintings
This Recreation of Magritte's Work is a Stunning Virtual Reality Painting
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Omnidirectional Virtual Treadmills
The Kat Walk VR Treadmill Allows Greater Freedom of Movement
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Virtual Festival Tours
Field Trip's Music Festival Experience Entertains with VR Between Sets
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Virtual Reality Hospitals
The Miami Children's Hospital is Experimenting with Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality Brewery Tours
'Meantime' Brewery is Creating Virtual Tours for Festivals & Events
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Virtual Bike Race Technology
VeloReality's Indoor Cycling Videos Let Riders Race in Cold Weather
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Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
An Immersive Form of PTSD Therapy Gets Veterans to Relive Trauma
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Virtual Decorating Apps
Furnish's Augmented Reality App for Interior Design Makes Choices Easy
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Virtual Reality Sports Events
The 2015 U.S. Open Will Be Streamed in VR Technology
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Virtual Reality Car Dealerships
The Audi VR Experience Serves as a Mobile Car Dealership
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Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
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Virtual Reality Film Festivals
The Kaleidoscope Film Fest Will Show 20 Virtual Reality Short Films
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Virtual Reality Photojournalism
The Getty Images VR Database Will Be Accessible with Oculus Rift
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Property-Exploring Headsets
This Cardboard VR Headset is Bringing Virtual Reality to Real Estate
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Virtual Furniture Retail
Vizera Labs Uses Augmented Reality to Sell Furniture to Consumers
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VR Spin Classes
'The Trip' from 24 Hour Fitness and Les Mills Introduces Immersive Cycling
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Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
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Virtual Reality Concerts
Visualise's 360-Degree Virtual Concert is Headlined by Kasabian
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Virtual Reality Swimming Pools
The Swimarium Allows You To Swim Alongside Virtual 3D Sharks
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Virtual Reality Swing Sets
The Swing Virtual Reality Program is Used While Riding a Swing Set
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VR Shooting Simulators
VirTra Helps Law Enforcement Improve Shooting Accuracy, Virtually
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Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
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Virtual Museum Exhibits
The Virtual Reality Weekend Transports Museum Visitors to the Bronze Age
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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VR Football Training Technology
The Dallas Cowboys to Use Virtual Reality to Train Quarterbacks
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Virtual Reality Surgery Videos
French Surgeons Are Recording Surgery Videos for the Oculus Rift
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Virtual Reality Social Media
AltspaceVR Lets People Engage Socially with Media in a Virtual Space
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
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Virtual Reality Pop-Ups
The VOID Center Gives Participants a Full Body and Mind Virtual Experience
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VR Social Media Platforms
The Swerve App Lets People Monitor Twitter Feeds in the Virtual Space
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Galactic Virtual Therapy
NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane
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Virtual Reality Sports Ads
This Interactive Ad Promotes Nike's Hypervenom Phantom II Kicks
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Virtual Dementia Simulators
This Vitrual Reality System is a Learning Tool for Dementia Caregivers
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Virtual Shark Swims
Samsung Uses Its Gear VR to Offer a Thrilling Swim with Sharks
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Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Virtual Reality Campus Tours
This University Engrosses Visitors with a Flying Virtual Reality Tour
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VR Addiction Treatments
A Study Suggests Virtual Reality Has Applications in the Recovery Process
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Virtual Field Trip Platforms
WildEyes Captures 360 Degree Videos of National Park Destinations
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Virtual Reality Cockpits
This Invention Offers Consumers the Thrill of Flying from Your Desk
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Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
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Virtual Space Travels
Earthlight Lets You Virtually Explore the International Space Station
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Assembly Line Simulators
Chrysler's Virtual Reality Experience Shows How Its Cars Are Made
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Mountainside VR Videos
Mountain Dew's Backcountry Boarding is an Epic Virtual Sports Experience
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Intense Racing Simulators
Castrol EDGE Tests Driver Matt Powers with a Racing Simulator
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Simulation Construction Sites
This Construction Simulation Uses a 360-Degree Training Dome
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Inflight Emergency Simulations
This Virtual Reality Training Simulates a Sudden Plane Landing
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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Practically Styled AR Glasses
The Conceptual 'One-Week' AR Glasses are Smartly Designed
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
AR Museum Eyewear Headsets
The 'MetMate' AR Glasses Concept Elevates Museum Goer Experiences
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides
G-SHOCK THE RIDE Simulates Futuristic Durability Testing
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Body-Tracking Metaverse Shoes
These Full-Body Tracking Shoes Translate Wearer to Player Movements
Urban Mobility Chairs
Honda Robotics is Testing a Powered Chair Paired with VR Headset Devices
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Dynamic Metaverse Billboards
Roblox is Allowing Brands to Put 3D Promos in Virtual Worlds & Games
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines
The Fuzelo Metaverse Total Body Gym Features Yoga and Pilates
Metaverse Stimulation Experiences
GMetriXR is an All-in-One Metaverse Platform for Elderly People
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
High-Power Pro-Grade VR Headsets
The Varjo XR-4 Series Includes Three Models
AI-Driven Virtual Avatars
Sensorium Announced 'Sensorium Galaxy' with New AI Technology
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Mixed-Reality Blood Donations
Abbott Unveiled a Mixed-Reality Experience at CES 2023
Senior-Targeted Metaverse Services
MyndVR Partnered with Oroi to Create Tailored VR Experiences
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Healing VR Experiences
St Giles Hospice Immerses Hospice Patients in Soothing Environments
Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies
The Sandbox Recently Held Its First Metaverse Wedding
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Sculptural AR Installations
Revolut's Platinum Portal Shares the Benefits of a Luxury Card
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Elderly VR Fitness Platforms
RendeverFit Merges Physical and Cognitive Fitness for the Elderly
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Metaverse Treatment Centers
XRHealth Partnered with HTC for Virtual Healthcare Offices
Spatial OS AR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs the visionOS Operating System
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Virtual Craft Beer Tastings
NCBC & Spyglass Created an Exclusive Beer Tasting Experience with VR
Circular Metaverse Capsules
H&M Releases a Metaverse-Inspired Collection at Its Williamsburg Store
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Fashion Doll Metaverses
Rainbow High Invites Fans into a Virtual Creative Arts School on Roblox
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Event-Based Metaverse Projects
Toei Animation Launches ONN'ON STUDIOS with Its First Virtual Event
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Employee-Only Metaverses
Coty Created Coty Campus for Its 11,000 Global Employees
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Camera-Equipped Smart Glasses
'Ray-Ban Stories' Allows You to Capture the World Using Your Glasses
Career-Accelerating Learning Platforms
ELVTR Empowers Lifetime Learners Through Expert-Led Courses
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Virtual Reality Treatment Experiences
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Strum Unveils the Pause Experience
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets
HTC's Standalone VR Headset Can Now Be Preordered on Amazon
Metaverse-Based Dealerships
1Verse Launched the First Virtual EV Dealership in the Metaverse
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
European Metaverse Initiatives
The European Commission Launched a Dedicated VR/AR Department
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Precision Visuals VR Headsets
The DPVR E4 PC VR Gaming Headset Features Fresnel Lenses
Mixed Reality Workout Classes
FitXR Slam Has Over 1,000 Classes Available
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles
Sony Introduces its New Playstation VR 2 with a Headset
Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences
The Roddenberry Archive Virtually Recreates a Star Trek Bridge
Celeb-Starring VR Horror Films
Meta Launches Vanessa Hudgens-Starring 'Haunted House' Expereince
Free-Roam VR Games
Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K is Getting a VR Experience from Zero Latency
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Motion Tracking Digital Systems
Sony Breaches the Metaverse with the New Mocopi System
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
VR-Based Sensory Exhibits
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm Launch a New Virtual Reality Experience
VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments
Veterans Affairs Facilities Write Prescriptions of RelieVRx
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Digital Remote Work Environments
Katmai Rolled Out its 'Virtual Office 1.0' for All Customers
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Virtual Mixed-Reality Headsets
Canon Unveils the New MREAL X1 Headset During CES 2023
Educational Martian Metaverse
The Museum of Science, Boston Created Mission: Mars on Roblox
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Educational Esports Metaverses
Amazon University Esports Launches a Metaverse Experience
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Virtual Esports Tournaments
Virtex Will Host an Entirely Virtual Esports Competition for Echo VR