Virtual reality exposure therapy, also known as VRET, is an emerging technology aimed at improving anxiety disorder symptoms. Learn more about how it works and if it could help you.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that attempts to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, and it has been standardized for many years now, with in-office settings and conversation-oriented methods. The introduction of VR technology changes all of that, and our goal in t... Read more
Over the past few years, we've heard a lot about how our lives will be lived out in the metaverse and other virtual realities. While these predictions haven't yet come to pass, the truth is that most of us spend a lot of time interacting with people virtually and connecting to digital platforms for ... Read more
VR is the future of combat training. It allows soldiers to train for scenarios that would be difficult or impossible to replicate in the physical world.
Enjoy these international film festivals from the comfort of your own home
With artists and curators finding new ways to share work, connect with the public, and create communities online, we can rest assured that our next culture fix is only a click away. Following a slew of postponements and ca... Read more
This week’s festival – offering virtual screenings, discussions and drive-in movies – is unlike any other, and the effort behind it might be worthy of its own screenplay.
Across four studies, two controlled lab experiments and two field studies, we tested the efficacy of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) as an education medium fo...
Sevilla Elementary took 12News on a "virtual field trip" through Act One, a local non-profit that ensures children can experience Arizona's roots and rich history.
As many are revisiting their favorite gyms and leaving dusty resistance bands by the wayside, how can fitness brands stay relevant while continuing to serve their at-home customers?
The future of fitness looks more futuristic than ever with the rise of mixed reality (MR) headsets. Smart gyms - hybrid spaces decked out with equipment for exercise fused with cutting edge virtual worlds have been getting good traction, especially in the USA, thanks to MR headsets will this trend t... Read more
You can find so many communities inside the metaverse where you can spend time if you are bored, looking for an escape from the real world, or just looking for adventure.
One year-old Horizon Worlds hangout spot is connecting seniors for games of spades, book clubs and virtual art projects. The space was inspired by COVID-19 lockdowns — and it’s still growing.
Whether you’re a virtual world explorer or new to social VR, this article will provide insight into how social VR changes how we connect with friends and loved ones.
Destinations and attractions are investing in virtual and augmented reality technologies to drive interest and foot traffic to historical attractions. Destinations and attractions are investing in virtual and augmented reality technologies to drive interest and foot traffic to historical attractions... Read more
This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data.
From 3D models to virtual reality headsets and android robots, Ocean takes a deep dive into European projects using technology to forge a stronger connection between the public and our underwater cultural heritage. #Ocean
Using haptics, the science and technology of transmitting and understanding information through touch, scientists have conceived of a way to kiss virtually.
Technology has revolutionized how we find a partner. Looking to the future, we know that the way people meet, interact, and ultimately fall in love will continue to be redefined by advances in technology.
In a VR meeting, teammates can engage with each other in 3D space through their virtual avatars, providing the benefit of feeling closer to their colleagues.
As remote work continues to evolve, VR tech presents an exciting opportunity for talent leaders to enhance connection, collaboration and engagement among remote teams.
Mariko Tokioka, CEO and founder of dating and live streaming app, EME Hive, looks at how virtual reality will improve mobile dating platforms. Are you tired of swiping profiles? Are the same singles showing up in your dating app feed? I have some good news for you: virtual reality (VR) will comp…
Suppose your robot or vr guests don’t have to be dead already – So in that case, you could just have a cheaper version than you can in reality. Though, “free” exchange of ideas costs more than free if you want to dine with kings, queens and the almighty Stephen Fry.
The Club arranges a wide variety of events for members and their guests. Some are purely convivial, such as the Burns Night Supper or the Summer Cocktail Party and Dinner, other, such as the Writer’s Lunches (at which authors discuss their books) or Discussion Dinners (at which distinguished speak... Read more
Didn’t he also say that a duty to secrecy is essential – in order to bring about the free exchange of ideas? Sounds contradictory according to his other dinner party rules.
Gawd, meeting a pretend Jesus would be enough to flip many of his followers out – living with him could actually ruin your faith, if he failed to clean up after himself – so yeah, Jesus, but just for intelligent conversation over a meal sounds good.
Virtual reality accessory startup Shiftfall unveiled a unique microphone that users can wear. Dubbed “Mutalk,” the mic looks similar to a VR headset but for your mouth.…
360 VR SCARY Roller Coaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbvhoOvtMgMThese days we can virtually visit theatres, watch different shows, and see museum exhi...
Experience the thrill of stepping onto a dance floor once again via Sensorium Galaxy’s virtual ‘nightclub’ realm. Sensorium Corporation is partnering with Ibiza nightlife promoter Yann Pissenem to develop a state of the art virtual clubbing experience. Yann Pissenem is the creative icon behind... Read more
Experience life after a horrific accident, play a customs officer or swim with sea otters. A new breed of VR film-making is making viewers engage in a deeper way with the issues they confront
Award-winning social impact agency for film and entertainment. We develop and implement effective social impact campaigns that will maximize the power of your film to ignite progressive change.
Virtual reality is the future of sports broadcasts. It offers an immersive and real-like experience, something you can’t get on traditional live games.
Virtual reality is the future of soccer broadcasting and it’s already here
In a lot of ways, professional soccer is as healthy as it’s ever been. Broadcast rights have skyrocketed from the Premier League to Major League Soccer to the Chinese Super League and seemingly every place in between.
SE is something else, I go there most weekday nights for a bit, to relax. Would be great if users could add spacecraft or new planets, or more like Kerbal SP.
Surveillance and monitoring the Amazon rainforest is no easy task, but drones are offering a new solution to protect the Brazilian Amazon rainforest – the world’s largest tropical jungle.
Researchers from Harvard University are using drones to better understand the Amazon rainforest. With drone-based sensors, the researchers hope to determine the unique “fingerprint” of different rainforest ecosystems. That could help them monitor the health of the forest and understand how it’... Read more
VR is also being used for immersive relaxation.
Take a look at this VR tool that helps people overcome public speaking #anxiety.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/15/online-vr-tool-virtual-reality-public-speaking-nerves-anxiety
VR is also used in social skills training, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety.
Virtual reality exposure therapy can also help people overcome phobias, fears, and even treat mental health conditions like
Virtual reality technology is now commonly used in cognitive behavioral therapy.
They can also help create meaningful social connections for remote workers.
Japan is utilizing virtual social spaces to help reclusive individuals connect with others.
Check out this US city’s recreation department, which offers a VR recreation centre for its residents.
https://gardencityrecreation.org/virtual-recreation-center
For many people, partying in the metaverse is a far better experience.
VR clubs were a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s amazing to see the trend still going strong.
Virtual spaces, especially in the metaverse, are quickly becoming popular hangout spots.
VR training is not exclusive to militaries; other law enforcement organizations also use it to sharpen their skills.
The United States is one of the top countries that have invested heavily in VR training for the military.
Check this out: Ukraine pilots are using VR to train on F-16 fighter jets.
VR is the future of combat training. It allows soldiers to train for scenarios that would be difficult or impossible to replicate in the physical world.
Check out this virtual film festival scheduled to take place in the metaverse.
https://filmfreeway.com/beyondthescreenmetaversefilmfest
Several film festivals from around the world now offer virtual events.
I found this monthly virtual film festival.
https://filmfreeway.com/dmoffest
The virtual film festival trend became popular during Covid lockdowns but has steadily gained traction since then.
This website offers VR field trips to various popular sites around the world.
https://vr.space/news/education/vr-educational-field-trips/
This museum offers virtual reality visits!
https://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/field-trips/virtual
I love how this professor uses VR to teach construction to students.
https://news.asu.edu/20241213-science-and-technology-teaching-construction-realities-virtual-environments
Check out this research paper on how virtual reality field trips can be used to teach about climate change.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02364/full
This can be an excellent way for students to learn about and interact with different cultures.
VR field trips can make learning fun and much more engaging.
Mixed reality gyms can also be perfect for people with mobility issues.
Check this out, Meta and Puma have created a mixed reality gym that allows you to workout even in the smallest of spaces!
https://athletechnews.com/meta-quest-puma-launch-worlds-smallest-gym/
This is so cool! It would be perfect for people without access to gyms or those who hate going to one for fear of being judged.
Mixed reality fitness is the way to go for anyone looking to set up a home hym.
Hybrid, mixed-reality gyms are quickly gaining traction, and they’re on their way to becoming the next biggest fitness trend.
Metaverse communities sound amazing, but they can also be used by wrong groups of people with disastrous results.
You can find so many communities inside the metaverse where you can spend time if you are bored, looking for an escape from the real world, or just looking for adventure.
Virtual reality communities can help ease isolation for disadvantaged persons, for example, elder adults.
The VR world is becoming more social, allowing people to easily connect with friends, family members, and other like-minded individuals.
VR technology is amazing! You can use it to explore destinations that you would have otherwise been unable to visit in your lifetime.
Check this out! Despite limited space for tourism, Singapore is using VR and AR to market itself as a top tourist destination.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/19/singapore_ar_tourism/
The potential of virtual and augmented reality technology is unlimited; for example, they can help bring historical tourism to life.
Virtual reality technology can make tourism accessible and enjoyable to people with disabilities.
VR tourism is not just convenient for people unable to travel; it is eco-friendly too!
https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/07/25/photogrammetry-virtual-reality-and-ecotourism-exploring-and-preserving-our-underwater-heri
The virtual reality tourism sector is booming and could very well overtake real-life tourism in a few decades.
This VR dating simulator experience is hilarious.
Check out this couple that got married after meeting in VR!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d41b2883-a690-443d-b663-2bd5bf007ccb
VR dating is the perfect technology for long-distance relationships.
Finding love or intimacy in VR can be easier and more fun than swiping on dating apps like Tinder.
Online dating apps are out; VR dating is the future!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/solrogers/2019/09/20/virtual-reality-is-the-future-of-dating/?sh=7273493252d1
Check this out: students are using VR and the metaverse to acquire office skills.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/24/interns-college-students-are-using-virtual-reality-to-learn-office-skills.html
VR offices will revolutionize work meetings and conferences.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90934372/heres-how-virtual-reality-works-and-how-it-is-going-to-transform-meetings-according-to-a-software-engineer
Okay, this is fun and exciting! We need more metaverse offices.
A remote job via the metaverse is the ultimate work-from-home experience.
Virtual office spaces can help remote workers to connect and collaborate more easily.
https://www.talentmgt.com/articles/2023/08/21/how-vr-technology-can-help-remote-teams-connect/
VR and metaverse are the office of the future.
Virtual reality and metaverse are already disrupting the traditional online dating scene.
VR concerts are super cool and exciting. We need more of these!
#VR concerts will be the next big thing in the metaverse and the music industry!
Suppose your robot or vr guests don’t have to be dead already – So in that case, you could just have a cheaper version than you can in reality. Though, “free” exchange of ideas costs more than free if you want to dine with kings, queens and the almighty Stephen Fry.
Didn’t he also say that a duty to secrecy is essential – in order to bring about the free exchange of ideas? Sounds contradictory according to his other dinner party rules.
Gawd, meeting a pretend Jesus would be enough to flip many of his followers out – living with him could actually ruin your faith, if he failed to clean up after himself – so yeah, Jesus, but just for intelligent conversation over a meal sounds good.
Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha and probs Zeus. Could be awkward, which would make it a bit more fun.
It sounds cool, in theory, but it looks uncomfortable!
You can now scream all you want when in VR without disturbing those around you.
Here’s another cool VR game for learning languages!
Wow, this is amazing! Thanks to VR, you can travel the world and learn new languages with native speakers right from your living room!
Immersion is one of the best strategies for learning new languages, and other than real-life immersion, VR gaming is the next best thing.
How about a real roller coaster ride where you wear a VR headset for the best of both worlds?
https://theconversation.com/how-virtual-reality-is-giving-the-worlds-roller-coasters-a-new-twist-101395
Cool idea. You don’t need to leave your home to have fun these days.
Imagine partying in Ibiza from your living room.
Staying in to go out. It sounds like fun.
https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/club-qu-worlds-first-virtual-digital-nightclub-gaming-platform-live-vr-music-dj-clubbing
This would be a cool experience for introverts or during the pandemic lockdowns.
These VR smash rooms seems cool, but they should make them more realistic.
Who needs yoga when you can smash things?
Here’s a VR suit than can even produce the feeling of pain. Gaming in VR is going to be exciting in the coming years.
Check out these haptic gloves that let you feel things in virtual reality. So cool!
Adding a sense of touch and the ability to feel will completely revolutionize VR technology and expand the immersive experience one gets.
How about an immersive experience of the American civil war?
Wow! You can even control the narrative and make choices in some VR documentaries. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jun/15/virtual-reality-vr-film-making-documentaries-face-to-face-sheffield-docfest
VR is revolutionizing documentaries! Film-makers can now make people emotionally invested in the stories they are telling.
A way to experience some of the horrors of the world first-hand!
VR is the perfect way to make documentaries more engaging
VR technology will also help to transform video games, especially in PvP scenarios
With VR, you will always have the best seat in the stadium.
Channels such as Sky Sports are already offering VR broadcasts for soccer matches https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12158210/sky-worlds-to-show-premier-league-matches-live-in-virtual-reality
Virtual reality is the future of sports broadcasts. It offers an immersive and real-like experience, something you can’t get on traditional live games.
plus vr universe gets naff reviews
Why do you need to sit in a ball, (without enough air) to do Universe in VR? There are a few good apps out there already.
SE is something else, I go there most weekday nights for a bit, to relax. Would be great if users could add spacecraft or new planets, or more like Kerbal SP.
I am sure they have thought of that. Space Engine does look great though, 10 trillion galaxies to explore!
Check out this video of how VR headsets are used to conquer the fear of heights.
Therapists are already using virtual reality technology to treat phobias, anxiety, and PTSD.
Studies already show that virtual reality technology can help people overcome fear.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jul/11/automated-virtual-reality-therapy-helps-people-overcome-phobia-of-heights
Early days but this idea is starting to become real, come on google!