Virtual reality enters a new dimension (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by Theresa , Friday, January 09, 2015, 07:47

Welcome to "The Matrix"?

Not quite, but new technologies are pushing ultra-convincing virtual realities out of the realm of science fiction and into the now.

Some of this new tech was displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, including Crescent Bay, the latest prototype headset from Oculus Rift.

"We really try to trick all of your senses into believing that you're there," said Nate Mitchell, co-founder of Oculus, a startup acquired last year by Facebook.

Considered among the most promising developers of virtual reality gear, Oculus says its next generation is even more immersive.

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