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This program is using VR training to help solve the nationwide mechanic shortage

The first tool that mechanic trainees at Maryland’s Vehicles for Change program pick up is not a wrench, but a pair of virtual reality goggles. First, students watch an instructor virtually ...
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I just tried PlayStation VR 2 at CES 2023 — here’s what it’s like

CNN Underscored will be bringing you the best of CES 2023 all week. Be sure to check out our CES 2023 coverage hub for hands-on previews of the biggest tech this year straight from the show floor.
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The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a seriously versatile VR headset for PC gamers — if you’re willing to pay up

Compared to rival virtual reality headset manufacturers, HTC’s Vive brand has perhaps the most diverse range of devices out there. From the mobile phone-powered Vive Flow to the stand-alone Vive Focus ...
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I’m obsessed with the Meta Quest 3 — and it’s $70 off until Prime Day ends tonight

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Prime Day for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during Amazon’s massive sale. The Meta Quest 3 is currently down to $430 on ...
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The $500 Meta Quest 3 is coming this fall — and the Quest 2 just got cheaper

Our favorite VR headset is finally getting a long-awaited update later this year. Meta just announced the Meta Quest 3, which promises improved performance, immersive new mixed-reality features and a ...
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NFL Pro Era turned me into a quarterback in VR — and it was a total blast

Football season is officially underway, which means lots of yelling at the TV and devouring chicken wings, if you’re anything like me. But what if you could step on the field and take control of the ...
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PlayStation VR review: Is Sony’s virtual reality headset still worth it?

Compatible with the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, the PlayStation VR is still the premiere VR headset for console gamers, packing an impressive library of high profile first-party titles as well as ...
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The HP Reverb G2 is a great virtual reality headset for PC gamers

As Meta (then Facebook) attempted to make its virtual reality initiative more consumer-friendly, the first thing to go was its PC-based Oculus Rift line of headsets. The move made sense. The ...
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VR headsets are headed to your car’s backseat

Forget the stereo. Your next car could come with a virtual reality entertainment system. Holoride, a tech startup whose promise is “turning vehicles into moving theme parks,” recently announced at the ...
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These researchers came up with a solution for one of VR’s biggest issues: tracking your legs

If you’re a newcomer to virtual reality, you’ll notice something odd about your appearance: Depending on the app, you may look down to see you’re represented by an avatar that’s just a floating torso ...
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Meta’s newest VR headset is impressive. Here’s why you probably won’t buy it

Meta’s newest virtual-reality headset, the Meta Quest Pro, is a slick, powerful device. It can display text and fine details in VR, making it possible to read even small type with ease. It can track ...