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Shaping Tomorrow’s Entertainment: Technology at the Core of Online Experiences

Modern technologies are transforming the landscape of online entertainment faster than ever before. As digital platforms evolve, the convergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) is redefining how users engage with content.

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Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp

When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health, you typically will hear about the dangers of radiation, bone density loss and changes in eyesight. While these long-term risks are important, a less frequently discussed concern is motion sickness.

The Conversation

Valve 'Steam Frame' VR headset rumors: Everything we know so far

The successor to the Valve Index is expected to arrive soon, with Valve's "Steam Frame" rumors heating up. Here's everything you need to know about the next-gen virtual reality headset.

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VR headsets show teenagers reality of knife crime in Liverpool

Policing Minister Sarah Jones visited Merseyside on Tuesday, 7 October, to see first-hand how police and partner agencies are using Virtual Reality (VR) to protect young people from knife crime.

The Independent UK

Who knew Sony made a virtual reality camera, years before the PlayStation VR ever existed?

The Sony VRVJ was designed to be an all-in-one solution for hard-hitting journalism, but never made it past the prototype stage

Digital Camera World

Four ways virtual reality can help communities heal after disasters

When natural disasters strike, they shatter lives, disrupt routines and loosen the emotional ties people have with the places they call home. For the Italian towns of Amatrice and Accumoli, devastated by a 6.2 earthquake in 2016, the damage extended far beyond bricks and mortar. Streets vanished. Landmarks were reduced…

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Astronauts welcome NASA's new 'ascans' | On the International Space Station Sept. 22-26, 2025

Expedition 73 crewmembers sequenced DNA and worked with virtual reality glasses this week, while also continuing to unpack cargo vehicles and congratulating NASA's 24th group of astronaut candidates.

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Nick Rodger: From fish to virtual reality, the Ryder Cup phoney war knows no bounds

The National (Scotland)

Europe’s secret Ryder Cup weapon? VR headsets shouting abuse at players

Rory McIlroy has revealed a secret European weapon before their upcoming defence of the Ryder Cup: virtual reality headsets shouting abuse

The Guardian - UK

Whistleblowers tell Senate panel Meta hid VR harms - Roll Call

Senators accused Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to address threats to children on its VR platform.

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Meta hid harms to children from VR products, whistleblowers allege

Company accused of manipulating virtual reality research as senator attacks Meta’s ‘disgusting web of lies’

The Guardian - US

I reckon these new drone cameras will change the game for VR

The Antigravity A1 promises to make virtual reality a social activity. And that's a game-changer.

Digital Camera World

‘The room started to spin, my breath grew short’: could I conquer my fear of public speaking?

For years, speaking in public has triggered panic attacks. So to overcome them, I road-tested some popular methods, from psychotherapy to virtual reality

The Guardian - UK

The Surprising Way Virtual Reality Is Bringing New Connections to Seniors in Their 60s

For many people, the idea of virtual reality still conjures images of video games and tech-savvy teenagers. But a growing number of older adults are discovering that virtual reality is bringing new connections to seniors in their 60s in ways that are meaningful, exciting, and life-changing. From shared experiences with…

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Virtual reality could train our bodies to fight off infections, study says

People’s immune systems kicked into gear to protect them against infections after they entered a virtual reality (VR) world with visibly sick people, a new experiment shows.

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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Books About Virtual Reality

For when this reality gets to be too much.

Benzinga

Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey's 'Lord Of The Rings'-Inspired Digital Bank Hits $2 Billion Valuation With Backing From Founders Fund

Palmer Luckey is making another big bet: this time, not in virtual reality or military defense, but digital finance. The Anduril CEO and Oculus founder has launched Erebor, a digital bank that already holds a valuation of $2 billion as it raises at least $225 million in funding, Business Insider…

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Doctor Promotes Vasectomies With Promise to 'Trip Out' While High on Laughing Gas. Women Are Outraged

An Idaho urologist's vasectomy procedure, marketed on TikTok, includes "tripping out" with virtual reality goggles & has women questioning their healthcare.

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5 Technology Trends That Experts Say Could Harm Mental Health

Technology has become an inescapable part of daily life, shaping how people work, socialize, and even relax. But as digital innovations race ahead, mental health experts are sounding the alarm about the hidden toll that certain tech trends can take on emotional well-being. Behind every bright screen and convenient app…

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More bang for your bucks – does indoor cycling really offer a harder workout than an outdoor ride

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Microsoft killed Xbox VR — and this latest PlayStation PSVR news shows they were probably right to have done so

One of the most popular virtual reality games in the world is ending support for PlayStation VR, showcasing the struggles of the nascent paradigm. Xbox VR wouldn't have stood a chance.

The Conversation

Anxious over AI? One way to cope is by building your uniquely human skills

We live in a time of growing anxiety and fear, where the disruptive forces of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, Big Data, virtual reality and augmented reality loom ominously over people’s lives.

Salon

How virtual reality can alter the "self"

Virtual reality is digging up age-old questions about who we are. That has profound implications for neuroscience

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Lenovo is doing deals on gaming screens and even a HTC Vive this Memorial day

Grab a cheap but capable monitor or a virtual reality one instead.

International Business Times UK

Meta's £40/Hour Side Hustle: All You Need Is a Face, a Voice – and Zero Shame

Launched in Pittsburgh, the initiative has sparked curiosity and debate about privacy and the future of digital identity.

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