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Preserving Fright: Haunted Houses Recorded in Virtual Reality
By Joel Zika published
The haunted house rides of the early 20th century are now being documented in digital virtual reality.
Experience the Thrill of an Everest Expedition in New Virtual Reality Film
By Kacey Deamer published
Armchair adventurers, rejoice! A new virtual-reality documentary series will let you join a team of mountaineers as they tackle a perilous climb up Mount Everest.
Are Virtual Reality Headsets Safe for Kids?
By Edd Gent published
Virtual-reality headsets are likely to be at the top of many kids' wish lists this holiday season, but with many VR devices coming with age restrictions, is the technology safe for youngsters?
2016 Olympics: Visit Rio with 360-Degree Videos and Virtual Reality
By Greg Uyeno published
A new project from Google lets you see Rio de Janeiro in 360 degrees.
'The Hubble Cantata' Weds Live Music with VR Views of the Cosmos
By Mindy Weisberger published
A live event combining virtual reality and musical performance in Brooklyn will be — literally — out of this world.
Oculus Project Lets You Feel in VR without Gloves
By Glenn McDonald published
A haptic project makes it possible to feel the direction of a virtual bouncing ball and other imaginary objects.
Real-Life Holodeck? 'Star Trek' Tech Uses VR to Solve Global Problems
By Edd Gent published
Could an immersive virtual-reality environment like the fictional Holodeck in "Star Trek" help people tackle global problems like climate change or drug policy?
Virtual Reality Could Be Film's Next 'New Wave'
By Mindy Weisberger published
With virtual-reality (VR) technology, filmmakers can immerse their audiences in the story more completely than ever before.
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