VR headsets
Could VR headsets be the future for gaming? VR, or virtual reality, headsets are worn like glasses and allow the user to become fully immersed in a virtual environment. As well as obvious applications in gaming, VR headsets are also being developed as flight simulators, training for the army, and as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Best VR headsets to experience a new type of gaming in 2024
Immerse yourself in another world with our pick of the best virtual reality headsets.
Oculus Quest | VR goes wireless, now with hand-tracking
We get hands-on with the latest VR headset from Oculus and find out whether six degrees of freedom is enough to justify a decent slab of cash.
Confronting trauma with virtual reality therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder is sadly all too common in returning service personnel. Thankfully, there’s growing evidence that VR can provide an effective treatment for PTSD.
How do scientists preserve historic buildings digitally?
In the battle to save knowledge from the affects of time and degradation, ancient architecture and artefacts are now being digitally preserved.
Can VR headsets make you sick?
You may want a sick bag close to hand if you’re immersing yourself in a virtual reality.
Buyer’s guide: 16 of the best VR headsets
If you’re looking for the best virtual reality headset to suit your needs and budget then immerse yourself in our expert guide.
Can Raspberry Pi be programmed for virtual reality?
The developers are enthusiastic for keen programmers to code their very own VR.
Can I wear glasses when using VR?
Specs wearers fear not, your frames are unlikely to impede on your virtual reality experience.
Could our brains be fooled by virtual reality?
VR is changing the way we interact with technology, but we're a long way from becoming The Lawnmower Man just yet.
Virtual Reality - The Complete Guide out now
In the new special edition from BBC Focus magazine we celebrate 2016 - the year when virtual becomes reality...
Sony PlayStation VR to cost £350
PlayStation’s virtual reality headset to be in shop in October and cost significantly less than its rivals Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Jason Bradbury talks VR, future tech and wearables
We also interview The Gadget Show presenter about the British Inventors’ Project before the most interactive Gadget Show Live yet.
Preview: Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft's holographic computing platform could revolutionise the way you interact with the world around you. Daniel Bennett finds out more.
Preview: Aurora Dream-Enhancing Headband
Fancy battling fire-breathing dragons from the comfort of your bed? We preview the Aurora headband, which claims to let you control your dreams and conjure up your wildest fantasies...
Preview: Meta Spaceglasses
Google Glass may be grabbing all the headlines, but it’s not the only form of wearable technology on the way. Take Meta, for instance, a futuristic-looking headset that will offer a ‘mediated reality’ experience when it launches early next year.
Top 5 best new gadgets from CES 2013
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the place to go for previews of the technology that'll soon be gracing our lives. Focus reviews editor Dan Bennett reports back from CES 2013 with the top new tech and gadget trends to look out for this year.
Top 5 most exciting gadgets for 2013
In 2012 we witnessed the arrival of the Cube, the world's first home 3D printer; the Raspberry Pi, a computer that costs just £30; and Microsoft's first tablet, the Surface. So what new tech are we looking forward to testing next year? Here’s our pick of the gadgets we’re most excited about in 2013...