Virtual reality and augmented reality (VR and AR) offer some of the most unique experiences out there. You aren’t just watching the action play out on your TV, phone screen, or computer monitor - you’re actually part of the action.
The dominant force in the space right now is Meta (formerly Oculus), with its excellent lineup of hardware and software (which includes the immensely popular Oculus Quest 2) but it’s not the only player. Valve, HTC, and Pico offer excellent VR headsets, and Xreal and Snapchat are among those creating fun AR smart glasses.
And then of course there's Apple, which recently entered the space with its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset. We expect that announcement to help move this category from niche interest to mainstream concern very quickly.
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I test AR glasses for a living, and the RayNeo Air 3s are the ones I'd buy with my own money
The RayNeo Air 3S glasses aren’t perfect but the sound and image quality they can produce at a price of only $269 is something that has to be seen to be believed.
Latest Meta AR smart glasses leak has killed my interest before they’re even official
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Apple Intelligence arrives on Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4 – and it works just as you would expect
Apple Intelligence on Vision Pro lets you use voice and gesture to control it.
I tried Snap’s new AR glasses features, and I wish I could use them every day
I’ve been testing VR headset for years, and I’ve never experienced something like the Snap Spectacles AR glasses.
Want to upgrade your VR headset? Look no further than my new favorite Meta Quest 3 headstrap
The Kiwi design H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap is excellent, but it isn’t cheap either.
I test VR headsets for a living, and this affordable headstrap is the first Meta Quest 3 accessory you should buy
The Kiwi design K4 Boost Battery Strap is a solid option for the price, and a great pick up for more casual VR users.
I thought VR controller grips were pointless until this Meta Quest 3 accessory proved me wrong
The Kiwi design G4 Pro Performance Controller Grips are great but they’re not for everyone
Forget Android XR, I've got my eyes on Vivo's new Meta Quest 3 competitor as it could be the most important VR headset of 2025
Vivo's Vision MR headset could be the most important XR launch of 2025.
