Virtual Reality

Hi! I'm Rick Lane, and you might remember me from such columns as Reality Bytes, RPS' erstwhile monthly goggle at the world of virtual reality. I've spent the last couple of years trapped between the second and third dimensions, my flattened body doomed to forever spin to face the camera.…

Last year in The Conversation Canada, we described Agrilo, an affordable “colorimetric” soil-testing system developed through research at MacEwan University. Using a smartphone camera to interpret colour changes, Agrilo measures soil nutrients and can provide farmers with timely guidance to support fertilizer decisions. Our goal was to make practical soil…

Adapted from the novel ‘Black Inferno,’ the film follows a grieving mother whose virtual reality paradise is shattered when her missing son returns. Kim Hyun-joo features in the poster for 'Paradise Lost.' Photo: CJ ENM. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new psychological thriller, Paradise Lost, will premiere at this year’s Toronto International…

Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Handheld/Undocked) When I first played Moss on PSVR in 2018, it was the game that truly sold me on virtual reality. Here was an adventure with the ambition and polish of a console release that used VR to draw the player into its world in…

A new study published in CHI ’26: Proceedings of the 2026 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems offers a compelling insight into how virtual environments influence human interaction. Researchers from several Japanese institutions have demonstrated that individuals engaging in group discussions via a third-person avatar perspective , by…

RNS) — 'As crazy as it sounds, God used virtual reality to call someone into that space to lay out the gospel in its fullness,' said Stewart Freeman, a former heavy VRChat user who rediscovered his faith through virtual reality...Read More

The global Virtual Reality Market is experiencing remarkable expansion, fundamentally reshaping how industries operate and engage with their audiences. According to industry analysis, the market was valued at USD 15.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 38.0 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate…

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Press releases Others MarketsandMarkets Volumetric Video Market Summary The global volumetric video market is witnessing substantial growth due to the rising demand for immersive digital experiences across entertainment, gaming, sports, healthcare, education, and virtual reality applications. The global  volumetric video market size  is expected to be valued at  USD 2.2 billion in 2023…