Nature documentaries presented as 360 virtual reality videos have a stronger positive effect than other forms of media, including an indirect effect on donation intentions. A group of media ...

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests virtual reality (VR) may play a meaningful role in future mental-health support, and the design of the virtual space itself can make a surprising ...

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...

Osso VR is a virtual reality surgical training and assessment platform that allows users to practice surgical techniques independently or with a team in an immersive environment. The company's founder ...

Steven Musil is a senior news editor at CNET News. He's been hooked on tech since learning BASIC in the late '70s. When not cleaning up after his daughter and son, Steven can be found pedaling around ...

In the world of architecture and design, traditional methods of showcasing 3D designs via 2D floorplans, renders and video walkthroughs are standard practices. However, they lack one important thing: ...

Imagine stepping into a bustling refugee camp in Syria, the sounds of conversations and the sight of makeshift tents surrounding you, or in a historic protest, feeling the energy and tension in the ...