Saatchi AR tool lets you test out paintings on your wall before you buy them
Saatchi Art, one of the world’s leading art galleries, has created a tool that lets customers view artworks in their homes before purchasing them online.
Sony job listing in Japan may confirm PlayStation VR 2 in the works
A job listing in Japan suggests that the PlayStation VR 2 is in the works, though there is also the possibility that Sony is working on another VR headset.
The best trucks for towing
All cars can tow, but some are happier pulling a trailer than others. From midsize to heavy-duty models, these are the best trucks for towing sold new in 2020.
Chevrolet developing full-size electric pickup truck with 400-mile range
General Motors revealed that Chevrolet is working on its first full-size electric pickup truck with a planned range of more than 400 miles in a single charge.
The most fuel-efficient trucks
Avoid the gas station with the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks available. We've rounded up the most miserly pickup trucks from Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, and Ram.
VR training is helping police learn to cut down on unnecessary use of force
Could virtual reality training help instill the right values and empathetic skill sets in the next generation of police?
The best home design apps for Android and iOS
Home design apps that employ some kind of 3D, augmented reality, or VR tech can help you avoid costly mistakes. Here are some of the best ones we've found.
Iconic music venue will present live gigs you can watch in VR from your home
In the age of coronavirus, live music gigs seem like something from another lifetime. Could virtual reality help bring them back?
Reddit shuts down The_Donald, holographic VR, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including Reddit shutting down The_Donald, Uber wants Postmates, and more.
Apple reportedly targeting 2021 unveiling, 2022 launch for AR/VR headset
Apple is reportedly aiming to unveil its long-rumored AR/VR headset in 2021 and release the device in 2022, followed by AR glasses by 2023 at the earliest.
HP teams with Valve on Reverb G2, ‘world’s highest-resolution VR headset’
HP teamed up with Valve to introduce the new Reverb G2 Windows Mixed Reality headset. The follow up to the Reverb G1, the new headset is designed for gamers
Apple Glass may be coming soon. Here’s everything we know
Apple has long been a mysterious company when it comes to future products, but we have info on the upcoming Apple Glass project. Here’s what we know so far.
Ex-HTC boss Peter Chou is building the most ambitious virtual world yet
Peter Chou may be best known for co-founding HTC, but since moving on, he has become more deeply immersed in VR, culminating in a new project called XRSpace.
Apple dives deeper into virtual reality with purchase of broadcaster NextVR
Apple confirmed its acquisition of NextVR, a startup that broadcasts events to virtual reality headsets, and also holds more than 40 patents for VR technology.
HoloLens 2 will have dark mode, 5G support when it launches globally this fall
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality headset will come to additional markets this fall. It also will be getting new features, including 5G dongle support.
Digital Trends Live: Xbox Series X, Oculus Quest VR headset, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top technology of the day, including using tech to detect and combat coronavirus, Airbus’ smell sensors, and more.
AR contact lenses are the holy grail of sci-fi tech. Mojo is making them real
Terminator-style vision, anyone? Mojo Vision believes the future of augmented reality is smart contact lenses. Here are some reasons why it could be right.
Valve suddenly ends SteamVR support for macOS to focus on Windows, Linux
Valve suddenly ended SteamVR support for MacOS, though there were signs leading to it. Support for Linux, however, will stay, as it is preferred by developers.
Why virtual reality will be a must-have for our socially distanced future
Videoconferencing platforms have exploded since coronavirus. But those looking for more dimensions are turning to virtual reality, and selling out headsets.
Gaming monitor vs. TV: Why a TV could be your next gaming monitor
TVs are increasingly making a strong case as an alternative to gaming monitors. Here's what new, and why you might want to make the switch.
Crazy VR accessory simulates touch by turning users into living marionettes
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s ever-impressive Future Interfaces Group have developed an accessory for simulating touch in VR. It's weird, but pretty awesome.
Augmented-reality cable technicians are here to fix your internet
Using a clever combination of smartphones and augmented reality, tech support staff can troubleshoot your problems remotely as if they were there in real life.
Best virtual tours that you can take without leaving home
Want to get away but can't leave home? Try these virtual tours that will take you to famous landmarks, great art and history museums, backroads, and space.
Apple reportedly working on an AR headset with Vive-like controllers
A new iOS 14 leak suggests Apple is working on a mixed reality headset that uses controllers, with the company apparently teaming up with HTC to test it out.
Virtual learning: How to keep your kids engaged while they’re off from school
A lot of kids are home from school these next few weeks due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean they have to pause educational and interactive learning.
Digital Trends Live: Apple’s settlement, VR medical training, coronavirus update
On this episode Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including the latest coronavirus updates, and Apple's $500 million settlement.
HTC offers cheaper Vive Pro Eye bundles, expands eye-tracking in VR
HTC is deepening its push into the world of enterprise virtual reality by introducing new bundles alongside a lower price for its Vive Pro Eye headset. Now you can add more base stations or tack on an extended warranty.
Qualcomm’s new headset design shows off the XR2 VR platform
Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.
PlayStation, Facebook Gaming, Oculus VR to skip GDC 2020 due to coronavirus risk
The teams behind Sony's PlayStation, Facebook Gaming, and Oculus VR will no longer participate in Game Developers Conference 2020, due to coronavirus concerns.
Adobe Aero let me walk through my own photos in augmented reality
Meet Adobe Aero, a free iOS app that brings Photoshop art -- or even your own photographs -- into the real world using augmented reality.
Valve will sell ‘far fewer’ Index VR headsets due to coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus is impacting hardware production, with Valve announcing that it will have 'far fewer' units of its Index VR headset available to purchase.
With new swappable faceplates, the Vive Cosmos is now a modular VR platform
HTC's new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset is designed to be flexible with a modular design. Like the original Cosmos, the Elite can accommodate new faceplates to bring additional features in the future.
PlayStation VR on the PS5 could ditch Move controllers for finger-tracking
PlayStation VR on PS5 could be more immersive than the PS4's if a patent application is any indication. Technology in the application is similar to Valve Index.
Mechanics will use Bosch’s VR tech to learn how to fix the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford will use Bosch-developed virtual reality technology to teach its technicians how to work on the electric Mustang Mach-E crossover due out in late 2020.