Virtual Reality Headsets

Virtual Reality headset reviews, news and insights from our team, with breakdowns of key specs and features, prices and accessories to help inform your purchase

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Simulation Creation Weekly: Breakthroughs in XR, VR & AR!

Hey there, fellow reality-benders and digital dreamers! Welcome back to your weekly dose of all things Extended Reality.

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Apple's Vision for the Future: How visionOS 26 and Liquid Glass OS Point to HUD Glasses

With the recent announcements at WWDC 2025, particularly the advancements in visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pro and the introduction of the Liquid Glass operating system, a clear picture emerges..

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Revolutionising Fire Safety Training with Mixed Reality: A Glimpse into the Future

In an era where technological advancements are reshaping every industry, fire safety training stands on the cusp of a profound transformation. Traditional methods, while foundational, often fall short in replicating the unpredictable and high-stakes environment of a real fire emergency.

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Project Moohan: Google and Samsung's Entry into the XR Landscape

This article delves into the details of this innovative XR headset, exploring its features, capabilities, and its potential impact on the burgeoning XR market.

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How In-Headset Haptics and Micro Fans Could Revolutionise Your Experience

Virtual reality (VR) is already an incredible way to step into other worlds, but what if you could not only see and hear these worlds but also feel them on your skin?

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The Quest for the Perfect VR Headset: Is Google, Samsung, Qualcomm the Answer?

Virtual Reality (VR) has undergone significant advancements, promising immersive experiences that blur the lines between the virtual and real worlds. However, despite technological progress, challenges persist in delivering the perfect VR headset.

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A Look Back at 2023

I don't know about you but I have had a whirlwind ride this year. Simulation Magazine is a year old now, and over a hundred and fifty articles have been published.

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Introducing the New Varjo XR4

In an online event this evening Varjo stunned us with their new flagship head mounted display, enter the new XR4, with some seriously meaty specs.

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Ergonomics Matter: Proper Weight Distribution Trumps Lightness in VR Headset Design

As virtual reality (VR) headsets grow more advanced, manufacturers continue striving to make them lighter. However, when designing comfortable extended reality experiences, especially for young users, overall weight reduction may be less important than proper weight distribution.

When Will AR/VR Glasses Become Commonplace in Public?

Augmented and virtual reality headsets have been touted as the next big thing for years now. But when are we actually going to see people wearing these devices out in public regularly?

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The Future of VR: Meta Quest 3 and Beyond

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The new Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset announced

Meta announces the Meta Quest 3 with an emphasis on colour passthrough and more games to the Oculus store

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How Apple and Google's VR Headsets Could Disrupt the Game Engine Market

The VR market is still relatively speaking in its infancy, but there are new players poiesed to enter the market that could really turn things on it's head. Which way this goes is yet to be seen, but today, I am more interested in how this affects the current game engines

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How will Googles relationship with Samsung evolve?

Google's new collaboration with Samsung on a new mixed reality headset could change the game in a number of ways.

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Samsung & Google's new VR Headset, a quick overview

The new VR headset from Samsung and Google will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 chip, which is designed for high-end VR experiences. The headset will also have a high-resolution display and a wide field of view, making it possible for users to experience immersive VR content.

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How will the next generation of AR glasses affect the way we live?

Welcome to the world of augmented reality (AR) glasses, where the boundaries between the digital and physical realms blur, and possibilities abound. The next generation of AR glasses holds tremendous potential to revolutionize the way we live and work.

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The new Pico G3 VR headset

This will be the third generation of Pico's enterprise ready VR headset and is reportedly being priced at £399 and will start shipping in May this year.

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AR and VR Smart Glasses Market Size To Grow 13.5% by 2028

The world is constantly changing, and technology is playing a significant role in this transformation. The latest innovation in the tech industry is the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) smart glasses market.

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The Apple of my augmented eye

Yes, that Apple headset again, but a bit more.

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Meta surpass 20 million VR headsets, but why the lack of engagement?

Meta, have now surpassed 20 million VR headsets sold worldwide, which is some feat, but the promised land of mass user engagement, and a real push towards making extended reality usage a daily occurrence has fallen somewhat short of the mark.

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All Quests lead to China?

Meta Platforms is working with Tencent Holdings to sell the Quest 2 VR headset to Chinese consumers, according to a report by 36Kr, but what will this mean for VR Game developers and the bigger studios?

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Who will win the VR headset arms race in 2023?

VR headsets like the Meta Quest Pro, the HTC Vive XR Elite, and the rumored Apple Reality Pro due, seemingly in Q3 this year, represent significant advancements in the virtual reality hardware industry.

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Why the Oculus Quest 2 is the perfect VR headset for first time users

The Oculus Quest 2 has to be the perfect virtual reality headset for people just starting out in VR for a number of reasons.