Rappler's latest stories on VR
Banned from visiting Palestine by Israel? There's an app for that
A new virtual reality application is launched to give everyone the chance to tour specific sites in the Palestinian Territories
A passion for virtual reality: VR Philippines and growing the niche
Rappler talks with Cristopher David of VR Philippines about virtual reality and augmented reality technology and the passion that's put into breaking it out of niche status
Virtual reality makes splash, but it's not ready for prime time
Even with impressive visuals, virtual reality appears to be in the slow lane toward mass adoption, according to analysts and industry attendees at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show
IN PHOTOS: Southeast Asia's first Bandai Namco VR gaming facility in Manila
VR gaming and choice food options in one spot? Sign us up.
Facebook unveils upgraded wireless Oculus headset in VR push
'This is the wireless virtual reality experience we have been waiting for,' says Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg
Into The Void: hyper-real 'Star Wars' VR makes you the hero
The virtual reality simulation costs about $30 to $35 for 10 minutes, and lets players see, hear, smell, and feel the world of 'Star Wars'
Recapping Sony's PlayStation Showcase at E3 2018
Here’s a roundup of the biggest announcements from the Sony Playstation E3 showcase at this year's E3
Apple developing AR, VR capable headset – report
The headset is currently in development and is expected to arrive in 2020.
The new PS4 and PS VR games shown off ahead of Paris Games Week
Here's a quick roundup of the new PS4 and PS VR titles shown off ahead of the main PlayStation show at Paris Games Week
Sony announcing 7 new PS4, PS VR games at Paris Games Week
Sony's pre-event livestream at 11:00 pm Manila time will feature 21 game updates, with 7 new titles meant for the PlayStation 4 and the PS VR
Marawi in 360: The Cost of War
Part 2: Experience firsthand the living conditions of the evacuees. Listen to their pain and their worries. Witness the cost of the war through the first-ever, virtual-reality war documentary on the city and surrounding towns.
Marawi in 360: Inside the War Zone
(UPDATED) Part 1: Experience firsthand what has been left by the battles in Marawi, and the challenges faced by the Philippine military through the region's first-ever, virtual-reality war documentary
Oculus unveils standalone virtual reality headset
The new Go headsets will be priced at $199, a price point that Facebook believes should help them eventually reach a billion VR users
Asus eyes AR, VR, and AI, says CEO Shen
One Asus product the Zenfone AR – the first phone to support both Google s AR and VR platforms – supports the executive s statements
VR guru Palmer Luckey leaves Facebook
The co founder of Oculus Facebook s VR acquisition in 2014 is out of the company
Ace Combat 7’s VR mode is an absolute adrenaline rush
The flight simulator s VR mode will have you picking up that PSVR headset again
Zuckerberg to testify in $2-B lawsuit involving Oculus
One lawyer calls the case one of the biggest technology heists ever
30 days with the PS VR: great potential, many problems
It s a great device but currently lacks a definitive experience to be labeled a must have
Porn seeks seat at the tech table
Adult entertainment returns to the Consumer Electronics Show after more than a decade long absence
The Year In Tech: Fake news, burning phones and mixed realities
Pokemon GO virtual reality s emergence the creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology – these are among the 10 that make this year s list of best and worst of tech in 2016
The Year In Tech: Tech toys we wanted in 2016
These cool gears and gadgets made the trying year a far more colorful place
Jackal Assault pits you in VR dogfights in outer space
This VR demo at ESGS is for anyone who s ever dreamed of becoming an ace space pilot
VR game Ace Banana is a sleeper hit in the making
Despite the cartoony graphics this PlayStation VR launch title packs serious fun
What virtual reality racing on the PlayStation 4 feels like
Crashing into a wall felt real enough that my body went rigid for a split second before I realized this wasn’t real
PlayStation VR in the Philippines: What it is, where to pre-order
Here s what you need to know about the PlayStation VR ahead of time in case you re interested in trying out virtual reality gaming
PlayStation VR heading to PH in October
The PlayStation VR unit will cost P22 900 and there will also be a bundle with the PlayStation Camera for P25 290
Video game makers finding their way in virtual worlds
Virtual reality games get real at E3 this year as studios show off titles tailored for the Rift HTC Vive PlayStation VR and Galaxy Gear VR headsets
Believe the hype? How virtual reality could change your life
Some say virtual reality is not just a passing fad and it will eventually go beyond entertainment
What to look forward to at E3 2016
E3 is one of the biggest annual events in gaming which top companies use as a platform to present the games and hardware that the industry and its fans can expect from them Here s what you can look forward to at E3 2016
New possibility: Watching DOTA 2 games in virtual reality
A teaser video on Valve s Steam VR webpage shows off an exciting possibility: augmented spectator viewing of video games
Virtual reality porn and the future of loneliness
Virtual reality as a concept has existed in science fiction as far back as the 1940’s but it’s only been in the last 5 years that it’s come within reach of average consumers Porn however appears to be leading the charge
Virtual reality girds for test in marketplace
With the Oculus Rift PlayStation VR and other virtual reality equipment coming soon demand is expected to be huge
PlayStation virtual reality gear to launch in October
Around 50 games for PlayStation VR are also expected to be out by the end of 2016 says Sony
Virtual reality is next as smartphone sales slow
Virtual reality headsets are a hit at the 2016 Mobile World Congress and analysts see many opportunities
Oculus Rift VR headset pre-orders open
The Oculus Rift package is priced at 599 and comes with two games
Plug-and-play is PlayStation VR's 'biggest advantage' – Sony Deputy President
Sony s Hiroyuki Oda says that aside from their core gamers the Playstation VR can attract even casual gamers and non gamers because of its technology and simplicity
Playroom VR brings the party to Playstation VR
At GameStart Asia PlayStation VR users can try out the assorted minigames of Playroom VR
Facebook launches 360 Video for iOS, Gear VR
Will you share 360 video content more than a photo?
Sony to wow fans with games, Playstation VR at GameStart Asia
GameStart Asia in Singapore is set to have a huge lineup of titles for gaming fans
2015 TGS: Taking a peek at the future of gaming
Aside from highly anticipated titles the Tokyo Game Show showcased upcoming virtual reality games
PlayStation VR preview: Taking gameplay to new heights
Aside from giving players a new way of moving around and shooting your enemies the PlayStation VR lets you experience spatial awareness that’s not normally available in video games
First Look: PlayStation VR
As amazing as the prototype is right now there are still some gameplay issues that need to be fixed
Nokia Lumia 930 camera review (TechRap)
Samsung announces the Galaxy Alpha Facebook app permissions explained Nokia Lumia 930 camera review
Samsung, Oculus to launch Gear VR headset
The headset called the Gear VR will reportedly be announced in September at IFA 2014
Samsung working on virtual reality headset
The tech giant is rushing to get its product to the market before rivals Oculus and Sony
Facebook to buy Oculus virtual reality company for $2B
Facebook calls virtual reality a strong candidate to emerge as the next social and communications platform and picks up Oculus VR as a result
