virtual reality
noun
: an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment
also
: the technology used to create or access a virtual reality
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Research shows that virtual reality experiences significantly increase empathy and the intention to donate compared to traditional media.
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Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Technology offers many exciting opportunities, with one study finding that the use of a virtual reality interface to train people in prison on job interviewing contributed to more job offers and lower recidivism upon release.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, Nintendo's ambitious build-it-yourself virtual reality headset made of cardboard.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The workout collection requires a subscription to the Supernatural app and a Meta Quest virtual reality headset, which starts at $299.99.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Technology offers many exciting opportunities, with one study finding that the use of a virtual reality interface to train people in prison on job interviewing contributed to more job offers and lower recidivism upon release.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, Nintendo's ambitious build-it-yourself virtual reality headset made of cardboard.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
The workout collection requires a subscription to the Supernatural app and a Meta Quest virtual reality headset, which starts at $299.99.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Virtual reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual%20reality. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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