virtual reality
Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan That Running Facebook Sucks, Metaverse Is Better
“It’s almost like everyday you wake up and you’re punched in the stomach," the billionaire CEO told Rogan.
People Are Begging for Jobs at a Virtual Kmart But They're Not Hiring
People say they love working at the VRChat Kmart, even if it doesn't pay anything and doesn't offer benefits.
I Visited the World's First Virtual LGBTQ Museum
The LGBTQ+ VR Museum is one example of queer people carving out their own space in an often hostile world.
Metaverse Company to Offer Immortality Through ‘Live Forever’ Mode
Somnium Space is developing a way for people to talk to their loved ones even after they die. All it requires is massive amounts of personal data.
An Oral History of ‘Cita’s World,’ BET’s Original Virtual Reality Host
In 1998, BET premiered its music countdown show hosted by a bodacious cyber diva—decades before the billion-dollar business of digital worlds.
I Tried to Find a Date in the Metaverse
Could I become a pro at love with nothing but an Oculus VR headset and a few flirty pick-up lines?
What Is the Metaverse? An Explanation for People Who Don’t Get It.
Is it just a buzzword, the next internet, a video game, or an idea? We asked experts to break it down for us.
Eye-Tracking Tech Is Another Reason the Metaverse Will Suck
Researchers are building new ways to track and analyze your every glance—and big tech platforms like Facebook are already looking to make their own.
Woman Says She Was ‘Virtually Gang-Raped’ in Facebook's Metaverse
“Within 60 seconds of joining—I was verbally and sexually harassed.”
I Trained Some Rats To Become Gamers
Viktor Tóth eventually wants to create an immersive experience where people can compete against the rats or watch them face off.
Company Behind Viral Walmart VR Demo Is ‘Grateful’ for Your Hate
'We are grateful for the time and effort people have put into talking about a VR concept demo from 5 years ago!'
Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Is Screwed If It Doesn’t Allow Sex
Lasting virtual worlds of the last 30 years have included sex, something Facebook has almost entirely banned.