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The Future of Gambling: Online Sites and Virtual Casinos

In recent years, the gambling industry has experienced a significant shift towards online platforms and virtual casinos, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of gambling culture worldwide.…

April 24, 2024

For an article on the OASIS in "Ready Player One," a blue figure in a purple shirt wears a virtual reality headset and holds their hand up that is slowly disintegrating into pixels.

Loneliness Epidemic: In the OASIS of “Ready Player One”

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Unraveling the intricacies of the loneliness epidemic as exhibited through the virtual reality OASIS of sci-fi book“Ready Player One.”…

November 11, 2023

Virtual Reality Hardware Is Ready, but the Games Lag Far Behind

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Consumer-ready headsets are here, but the games available disappoint even the most casual of users.…

August 7, 2022

Four people sitting on stools while using virtual reality headsets

Digital Recreations Make It Possible To Revisit Lost History

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Advancing technology allows for more immersive learning experiences when studying past events and locations.…

March 24, 2022

In ‘BELLE,’ a Young Teen Uses Music and Virtual Reality To Deal With Loss

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

Studio Chizu's upcoming film is about a high schooler who finds herself in an online space where she and her avatar become beloved and admired.…

June 3, 2021

for an article about science fiction predictions, screenshot of the video call from 2001 a space odyssey

13 Times Science Fiction Predicted the Technology We Have Today

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

Then-futuristic books and films have featured tools like FaceTime, credit cards, 3D printers and more before they became part of everyday society.…

March 8, 2021

The Advantages and Possibilities of Virtual Reality Casinos

Daniel Reed

It's a brave new world out there.…

January 22, 2021

The Real-Life Problem With the Virtual Members of Girl Group Aespa

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

K-pop's venture into virtual reality may have severe repercussions on the safety and well-being of the performers, as well as foster unhealthy, parasocial relationships with their fanbase.…

November 25, 2020

Virtual Tourism Can Save Your Quarantined Summer

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

You might have been forced to cancel your vacation, but there are safe and fun alternatives that could rescue your plans.…

June 10, 2020

VRChat Is the Perfect Game for the Socially Awkward

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Users are able to enter a virtual reality where their social awkwardness is not only accepted, but embraced.…

April 10, 2020

Man with virtual headset ready to do some online gaming

What Is the Future of Online Gaming?

Daniel Reed

What can we expect in the coming years?…

March 20, 2020

Mother visiting deceased daughter in virtual reality

Bringing Back the Dead: Has Virtual Reality Gone Too Far?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The documentary 'I Met You' reconnected people with their deceased loved ones. Is it heartwarming or hazardous?…

March 5, 2020

Virtual Reality and Social Change Can Go Hand in Hand, Says Oculus

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Through its 'VR for Good' initiative, the company hopes to expand beyond gaming.…

December 5, 2018

Years Later, It’s Clear That the World Was Never Ready for Virtual Reality

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Plummeting sales have proven that the new medium just isn't viable yet.…

August 1, 2018

With the New Oculus Go Headset, Oculus Is Revamping Video Entertainment

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

It's the first headset that's made the hype surrounding virtual reality seem realistic.…

July 6, 2018

Virtual Reality Might Be the Future of Journalism

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

Room-scale VR allows participants to have an open-minded experience of journalism.…

April 12, 2018

With ‘Spheres: Songs of Spacetime,’ Virtual Reality Meets the Film Industry

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

The VR film, which was produced by Darren Aronofsky, was purchased at Sundance in a record-breaking deal.…

April 4, 2018

A New Infographic Charts the Game Industry’s Billion-Dollar Evolution

Daniel Reed

From the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972 to the advent of virtual reality games, the infographic lays out the entire 46-year history of the game industry.…

February 22, 2018

This Tech Revealed at CES 2018 Will Influence and Inspire Your Future

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

From watching #SuperBowl2018 on the latest LG TVs to Lyft’s self-driving cars, CES 2018 tech could potentially shape the future of several major industries…

January 19, 2018

‘Holograms from Syria’ Refuses to Let You Ignore the Haunting Images of War

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Bennington College student Asad J. Malik, also known by his alias 1RIC, seeks to bring the gruesome reality of war to the forefront with his latest project “Holograms from Syria.”…

November 1, 2017

This Cornell College Senior Helped Design a Virtual Reality Surgical Program

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

This virtual reality program could make medical students more prepared when entering their first operating room.…

September 20, 2017

Meet Avanti Nagral: Pop Star, Harvard Student and Global Health Activist

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

The first student to pursue a dual degree from two prestigious institutions also has a virtual reality music video titled 'I Like.'…

September 16, 2017

Virtual Reality vs. Real Expectations

Maria Alvarado, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Virtual reality has been a popular concept for decades. Now that it’s here, how does it stack up to its sci-fi predecessors?…

January 6, 2017

Augmented Reality Isn’t the Future. It’s the Stepping Stone into It

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

'Pokémon Go' has exposed the world to augmented reality, but such an immersive technology is more than just a game.…

October 12, 2016

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