VR headsets are ‘hope machines’ inside Calif. prisons, offering escape and practical experience

A nonprofit program offers virtual job interviews, emotional support, and exposure to real-world scenarios through donated headsets

Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins

Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.

Ea-nāṣir: How An Ancient Copper Merchant Became An Internet Star

A new paper looks into the evolution of the meme, now over a decade old.

Sega Confirms Another Retro Arcade Game For Yakuza Kiwami 3

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Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists

Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime

The Innocent Origins of Internet Brainrot

Sascha Seinfeld remembers a lost social media app. Plus: why she loves Kylie Jenner. “Soft partying” is in. Mattel has introduced a Barbie with autism. And more!

XR Year in Review: The Most Important Stories of 2025 and What They Mean for 2026

The launch of Android XR, a newly announced headset from Valve, and major strategic shifts at Meta, are just the start of what made 2025 a significant year for the XR industry at large. 2026 will mark the 15th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. With the context that […]

The two things AMD subtly revealed at CES that actually excite me

Socketed laptop chips and Strix Halo affordability!

Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?

Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests.

Rights group urges Uganda to lift internet restrictions amid ongoing elections

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Thursday that the internet shutdown imposed during Uganda's elections violated fundamental rights and undermined election integrity, urging authorities to immediatel...