Facebook VR Plans Get an Aural Boost, Unleashing Free 3D Audio Kit from Two Big Ears Acquisition

Facebook just boosted its VR efforts with an acquisition of immersive audio company Two Big Ears -- and it's making the 3D audio startup's technology available free to developers.

Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive VR: Everything You Need to Know

Here's a comparative rundown highlighting the similarities and differences between the two leading first-generation VR systems for PC, based on what we know so far -- and a couple of educated guesses.

Oculus Rift Founder Apologizes to Reddit Users for Price Confusion

Oculus told eager buyers last year that the headset would cost about $350

Oculus Rift to Ship to Customers in March for $599

The Oculus Rift finally gets a price.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook's Newest Platform is Messenger, Twitter Unveils Periscope, & Snapchat Really Wins Young Demographic

This week in social media, Facebook announced Facebook Messenger as its own platform, as the company's future now looks to rival Google. Meanwhile, Twitter unveiled its Meerkat live-streaming competitor, Periscope, and Snapchat's definitely, definitely the leader in the youth demographic.

The State of VR Now: HTC & Valve's Vive, Sony's Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift & Samsung Gear VR, & LG

Here's a rundown on the progress of the biggest players in the race to be the first, best VR headset to hit the general consumer market.

Three Reasons Why the Microsoft HoloLens Will Be the First Successful 'SmartGlasses'

On Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled a sneak peak at Windows 10, along with several reasons to believe the company has been refreshed and reinvigorated under its new CEO Satya Nadella. One of those reasons is the Microsoft Hololens.

Virtual Reality Ready to Become a Real Industry

Virtual Reality Ready to Become a Real Industry

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' Oculus Rift Experience Virtually Takes Movie-goers to Space in New York City

Have you ever wondered what would be like to be inside the cockpit of a spaceship? Or are you curious what could happen if the world comes to an end? Well, you're not alone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Upgraded For VR Power

Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 on Wednesday in Berlin, Germany prior to the start of the IFA Berlin electronics show. While the Galaxy Note 4 is mostly an upgrade to its predecessor, one promising accessory may make the Note 4 the first device in a mobile VR revolution.

Oculus VR CEO Brenden Iribe Has Big Plans: Oculus in Age of Facebook at TechCrunch Disrupt NY

Ever since Facebook announced it was buying Oculus VR -- maker of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset -- some gamers and especially those who backed the company when it was on KickStarter have criticized the company. Oculus VR CEO Brendan Iribe sat down at TechCrunch Disrupt in New York to explain why he thinks the buyout was a good idea, and Latin Post Tech was there to hear it.

Minecraft Creator Cancels Version of Minecraft Associated With Oculus Rift

A battle of two creative minds erupted over Internet this week between "Minecraft" co-creator Markus Persson and "Gears of War" designer Cliff Bleszinski.

Social Media Saturday: Twitter Keeps Trying, Instagram Beats Twitter, and Facebook's Turning Point

A lot happened this week in social media: while Twitter keeps trying to be more user-friendly, we found out that Instagram is more popular than Twitter with active smartphone users. Meanwhile, Facebook made a purchase that redefines the company's ambitions and some Pinterest users got hacked - and flooded with butt pictures. It's Social Media Saturday!

Facebook Redefines 'Moonshot' With Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Purchase

It's becoming harder to tell if Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is incredibly foolish in his recent shopping spree, snapping up tech companies left and right, or if he's incredibly wise, and playing the long game. On Tuesday, Facebook announced it was acquiring Oculus VR, Inc., maker of the virtual reality machine Oculus Rift.

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