We tend to think of voting as the pinnacle of rational civic engagement: careful deliberation, critical assessment of arguments, and a sober march to the ballot box. But what if wearing a virtual ...

I put on the armbands, connect the sensors, close the curtain to my private room and put on the VR headset. A floating sphere-like robot appears and in a woman’s voice tells me a little story about ...

Best VR headsets in 2026 compared for gaming, standalone VR, PC VR, and mixed reality. See top picks, features, and buying guide for immersion.

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Virtual reality uses technology to “transport” you to a digital space where you can move through and interact with a simulated environment. It’s just one type of extended reality, an umbrella term ...