VR and AR (Virtual and Augmented Reality) - Features

Why HTC's answer to the Metaverse could go gangbusters

HTC's Viverse - the company's answer to the Metaverse - could one day be the biggest thing in the VR space. Here's why...

Which VR Headset Should I Buy

If you’re looking to buy a VR headset right this moment, here’s what you need to know.

Four places you can experience VR in Sydney

As far as value for money goes, virtual reality is a still a pretty dicey proposition for most consumers. There's definitely some exciting VR content out there for early adopters but, maybe not quite enough for everyday consumers to justify investing...

Seven things we learned about Facebook's VR strategy and the new Oculus Go

We spoke to Facebook’s Jason Juma-Ross, APAC Tech & Telecom Strategy about the company’s strategy surrounding the new headset. Here are our key takeaways from the chat.

Hands On: Virtual Reality Rooms

In 2017, VR has never been more mainstream - even if it’s not quite at the smartphone-style critical mass its proponents hunger for. Now, in Australia, you’ve got venues like Sydney’s newly-opened Virtual Reality Rooms offering up a new, easy-access ...

VR experience a world first for New Zealand Symphony Orchestra patrons

New immersive VR technology is used to enhance orchestra performance

Hands-on: Intel's wireless HTC Vive add-on teases a cord-free future for VR

Intel's WiGig-powered add-on eliminates VR's wires without adding nausea-inducing latency.

The future of Mobile VR headsets

Until a few years ago, virtual reality was among the innovations that seemed too far out of reach for the average consumer.

All Computex 2017 coverage

Computex 2017 has kicked of in Taipei again. This is a major trade show that focuses on all things related to the PC and the components (right down to the silicon chips) and peripherals that are associated with them.

Samsung Galaxy Gear 360: Great for the Galaxy S8, not so much for the iPhone

The Gear 360 is a cool little $230 camera that's perfect for Galaxy S8 owners who want to shoot 4K video or broadcast live.

Hands-on: Oculus Rift's Spaces shows Facebook doesn't understand social VR

Oculus Rift's Spaces, Facebook's first stab at social VR is cold, sterile, and very corporate. There are better options for digital hangouts.

Meet PC Building Simulator, a DIY teaching tool that could be the novice's best friend

PC Building Simulator is a game that wants to teach you how to build your own computer. Can it really? PCWorld's experts dig in.

How to reduce your smartphone use without missing out

We offer some practical strategies for spending less time with your phone in your hand, without being disconnected from the rest of the world.

Hands-on: The HTC Vive's new VR accessories make virtual reality even more immersive

The HTC Vive's Deluxe Audio Strap and wild Vive Tracker hardware could just make virtual reality easier to use—and even more immersive.

CyArk's 3D and VR mapping of ancient monuments is going further than Google Earth

In 2016 I visited my 100th country. With over a hundred countries still to go, I certainly haven't seen everything this world has to offer. But I have been very fortunate to gaze at the pyramids of Giza, Tikal and Copan, to have seen a sunrise change...