Virtual reality looks to be a useful tool on multiple fronts to help prevent falls among older residents, including those in nursing homes, say researchers developing apps to do just that. A George ...

There are few things more tenacious than a bias we don’t know we have. Implicit attitudes, buried deep in our mental machinery, can quietly shape how we perceive, judge, and act. We may not feel them, ...

Prejudice and discrimination touch every corner of society, shaping the daily lives of marginalized groups worldwide. Whether it’s racial bias, cultural divides, or gender inequalities, these problems ...

VR goggles were among the technological offerings getting an outing at the Web Summit in Lisbon. — © AFP VR goggles were among the technological offerings getting ...

Advances in virtual and augmented reality, spatial computing, and other technologies offer chances to work with data more ...

Aiming to address age-related cognitive decline, a growing global health challenge, a team of researchers has developed a VR-based smell-training system to help combat it. This innovative VR game ...

What is the timetable for the general adoption of VR in courtrooms? It's not a matter of "if," but "when." For years, trial lawyers have been intrigued by the potential of virtual reality in trials.

Virtual reality headsets will be popular gifts this holiday season, as more and more companies dip their toes into the cyber-ecosystem. From virtual golf experiences to gaming and meditation retreats, ...

Brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to connect with their audiences. Today, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are no longer just futuristic concepts. They are powerful tools ...

Because we in Silicon Valley are newness junkies, it can feel like an act of sabotage to have memories, but, for better or worse, I have them. It’s been more than forty years since I co-founded the ...