Within a matter of minutes, the headsets can transport them to Europe, immerse them in the ocean depths or send them soaring ...

Not only can virtual reality (VR) allow buyers to tour homes without physically stepping inside, but it also can help the homes sell faster, according to new research by a University of Texas at ...

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). With its captivating and immersive experiences, VR has captured the ...

Virtual-reality experiences tend to be solitary and isolating. Even the gear—which requires, at the very least, the wearing of a large headset—discourages physical interactions. Sandbox VR has changed ...

Texas A&M University researchers have found that a brief virtual reality (VR) simulation of a near-death experience can ...

No matter what those who like flesh-and-blood relationships say, the virtual is changing social approaches. For example, Facebook has greatly changed the term friend. Meaning a deep connection, it has ...

Some doctors are raising concerns about whether virtual reality headsets could cause health problems, especially in young children. It's so real, that people forget it's not real. Virtual reality has ...

The “powered shoes” are virtual reality assistants that were developed by Hiroo Iwata, Hiroshi Tomioka and Hiroaki Yano in Japan. The shoes—or hippie sandals as they appear—have motorized rollers ...

Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona in a league match in October with an experiment testing out virtual reality among a select ...

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Digital beauty tools are no longer gimmicks. Virtual try-ons for skincare are reshaping how people choose products by ...

LIKE MANY retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be ...