10 years ago, many people would have thought 2026 would see widespread use of VR, but we’re still waiting. Oddly, just as the tech to support already exists. 2026’s top-of-the-line VR headsets are technically impressive. However, they are still expensive and headache-inducing after extended periods of use.

It’s odd. The many possible useful applications for VR still exist. When will the tech finally take off? What will it take? I suspect that if someone could make a great headset that was in the $100 range, that might do the trick. Perhaps that is in the near future.

ARTICLE - Well, there goes the metaverse!

  • fubarx@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    Wait, they still have 14,000 people working in that division. How is that ‘shutting down?’

    I’m not a VR fan or customer, but these headlines are a bit much.