A new study of what families think about virtual reality (VR) technologies reveals that parents want more research-based information on how VR technologies may influence brain and behavioral development. Families also placed a higher value on VR features that increase physical activity, compared to features such as educational content. “We know that families have concerns … Read more
At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced with many options, extra food variety increases people’s selection of foods, especially calorie-rich foods, which may lead to overeating, according to a new study conducted by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. … Read more
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Posted Jan 31, 2026 at 1:35 AM UTC Now that Meta’s no longer bankrolling VR game studios, its VR game boss is leaving. Rubin’s goodbye note.Image: Jason Rubin (X) Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Sean Hollister Close Sean … Read more
Apple is testing a feature that will let users scroll through Vision Pro apps using the headset’s eye-tracking capability, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Eye-based scrolling will apparently work across all of Apple’s built-in apps, and Gurman says the company is working on letting third-party developers use the feature, too. How it would actually function … Read more
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Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an entirely different experience: to help researchers identify those most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. We know that early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can … Read more
Researchers have developed a virtual reality-based system that shows promise in improving the differentiation between common mental health conditions, potentially paving the way for earlier and more personalized treatment. The work is published in the March edition of the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology, with a subsequent (31 March) comment also being published in the same … Read more
When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern University engineers have unveiled a new technology that creates precise movements to mimic these complex sensations. The study will be published on March 28 in … Read more
Bigscreen has just revealed the Beyond 2, a custom-fit virtual-reality headset with a 116-degree field of view it claims is wider than the Meta Quest 3 and Valve Index. The wired headset weighs just 107 grams (~3.8 ounces) and starts at $1,019, but you’ll have to pay extra if you want eye-tracking capabilities. The Bigscreen … Read more