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Virtual reality

Meta plans to cut about 10% of employees in Reality Labs business as focus shifts to AI

The cuts will affect those in the metaverse unit who work on virtual reality (VR) headsets and a VR-based social network, sources said.
The cuts will affect those in the metaverse unit who work on virtual reality (VR) headsets and a VR-based social network, sources said.

From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia

In VR taekwondo, fighters gear up with headsets, motion sensors and ­joysticks to take down their opponents in a virtual arena.
In VR taekwondo, fighters gear up with headsets, motion sensors and ­joysticks to take down their opponents in a virtual arena.

Meta delays release of Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, Business Insider reports

The delay from an initially planned release in the second half of 2026 is because Meta wants a fully polished device.
The delay from an initially planned release in the second half of 2026 is because Meta wants a fully polished device.

Interactive sensory attraction Dopamine Land to open at RWS in December

The attraction features nine themed rooms using visual, audio and tactile elements designed to stimulate sensory responses.
The attraction features nine themed rooms using visual, audio and tactile elements designed to stimulate sensory responses.

Film & TV Picks: Missed out on the real thing? Catch Enhypen’s VR concert in cinemas

Enhypen VR Concert: Immersion will run from Oct 9 to 22 at GV Bugis+.
Enhypen VR Concert: Immersion will run from Oct 9 to 22 at GV Bugis+.

VR headsets no match for creative New York crowd at Ryder Cup, says Rahm

Sep 24, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Jon Rahm plays from the rough on the 11th hole during a practice round of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Sep 24, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Jon Rahm plays from the rough on the 11th hole during a practice round of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Is it a crime to insult virtual idols? South Korean court says yes

Plave is among the many K-pop groups that uses avatars to represent actual artistes.
Plave is among the many K-pop groups that uses avatars to represent actual artistes.

Locally developed VR tool can detect pre-dementia with almost 90% accuracy

Housewife Goh Ai Lian, 61, trying out virtual reality based cognitive screening tool Cavire-2, at Eunos Polyclinic on Aug 5, 2025.
Housewife Goh Ai Lian, 61, trying out virtual reality based cognitive screening tool Cavire-2, at Eunos Polyclinic on Aug 5, 2025.

Burnley offer virtual reality seat for fans

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Burnley v Sheffield United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 21, 2025 Burnley players celebrate after being promoted to the Premier League Action Images/Jason Cairnduff/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Burnley v Sheffield United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - April 21, 2025 Burnley players celebrate after being promoted to the Premier League Action Images/Jason Cairnduff/ File Photo

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