The last big hurdle to making virtual worlds (nope, not going to call it the other thing) a truly realistic experience is providing tangible feedback to other senses too, like touch. There’s been ...

A new prototype set of gloves from Meta (formerly Facebook) could open the door for devices that let you feel objects in virtual reality. The gloves were created by Meta's Reality Labs, and they're ...

The library offers 'thousands' of free objects – everything from a rocket ship to a sandcastle, piano, and pirate. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team ...

A new VR feedback mechanism can adapt its own real-world shape to mimic what users are encountering in VR. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit ...

In a study lead by Eisuke Fujinawa at the University of Tokyo, a team of students created a procedure for designing compact VR controllers that feel physically larger. Exploring the concept of ‘haptic ...

A new haptic device simulates the feel of objects in VR by pulling on strings attached to a hand. The shoulder-mounted system is equipped with spring-loaded retractors like those used on neck cord ID ...

A new mod has been created for Skyrim VR by nexus memeber FlyingParticle allowing you to interact with objects within the world using gravity gloves, in a similar way to how object interaction works ...

Apple is developing a system to alert users to physical objects when immersed in a virtual reality environment. The Cupertino tech giant is rumored to be working on various virtual reality (VR) and ...