In California, the birthplace of much of the world’s technology innovation, virtual reality is being used in an unexpected ...

Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people ...

Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer traveling to faraway places or engaging in bold adventures LOS GATOS, Calif. -- Like many retirement ...

Augmented reality (AR) uses cutting-edge technology to add artificial, digital qualities to real-life objects. Learn how AR ...

Imagine the first time you visit Nashville, Tennessee, you commission a private helicopter tour. You gaze down on the gleaming glass buildings of its contemporary skyline, its neighborhood ball fields ...

Small study finds paraplegics partially recover thanks to VR. — -- Virtual reality may mostly be used for gaming or entertainment, but researchers have discovered a stunning side-effect that ...

Residents of hundreds of senior living communities can return to their days of wanderlust by donning virtual reality headsets.

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Bob Rogallo watches video June 11 through a Rendever virtual-reality headset at the Forum at Rancho San Antonio retirement community in Cupertino, Calif. LOS GATOS, Calif. — Like many retirement ...