Virtual reality meditation can ease depression and anxiety

A new study suggests virtual reality meditation can improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Will Meta’s Orion smart glasses be the next ‘iPhone moment’? Expert Q&A

Meta leader Mark Zuckerberg has given the world a sneak preview of the Orion glasses – but will they change the world?

Peter Butcher, Lecturer in Human Computer Interaction, Bangor University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2024 ~8 min


Virtual reality stories can spur environmental action

Virtual reality storytelling could help drive people to take action on environmental threats, according to new research.

Molly Blanchett-U. Oregon • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~7 min

Why parents should worry more about kids’ VR use

Despite privacy and security risks, parents aren't as worried about their kids' use of virtual reality as they should be, researchers say.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 6, 2024 ~7 min

Can virtual reality and brain stimulation treat PTSD?

Combining two treatments could be a promising option for people, especially military veterans, with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Can an app ease your fear of the dentist?

A smartphone app and virtual reality may offer a way to help you overcome your fear of the dentist, all from the comfort of your own home.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~8 min

Brain stimulation could help doctors learn to use surgery robots

Stimulating people's brains with gentle electric currents can boost learning for doctors working with surgery robots, researchers say.

Roberto Molar Candanosa-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Jan. 2, 2024 ~6 min

VR can help people with autism navigate the real world

Virtual reality can help people with autism navigate real-world experiences such as public transportation.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Dec. 11, 2023 ~6 min


Machine learning gives users ‘superhuman’ ability to open and control tools in virtual reality

Researchers have developed a virtual reality application where a range of 3D modelling tools can be opened and controlled using just the movement of a user’s

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 8, 2023 ~5 min

Backpack mimics feeling of jumping extra high in VR

A new technology called JumpMod can give people the sense of jumping higher, landing harder, and being pulled down while in VR.

U. Chicago • futurity
Oct. 9, 2023 ~8 min

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