What Is Oculus Rift — and Why Should You Care?

In a move that shocked many this week, Facebook announced it is acquiring virtual reality gaming company Oculus VR for $2 billion

Amid projections that the headset will truly change the way we play video games, some say the deal was a steal and huge win for Facebook, especially after shelling out $16 billion for WhatsApp just a few weeks earlier. But others are unsure of the purpose of Oculus and why there’s so much fuss surrounding it.

Oculus Rift is the new virtual reality (VR) headset designed for video games. Users place the technology on their head and are treated to a fully immersive 3D experience that makes you feel like you are actually in the game. By moving your head from side to side, you can see inside an airplane’s cockpit while you’re flying or dodging bullets during a battle scene Read more…

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