The Rise of Virtual Reality: How Immersive Media Is Changing Entertainment
Virtual reality (VR) has shifted from a futuristic concept to one of the fastest-growing technologies in entertainment, education, and social interaction. Once seen as a novelty in gaming, VR now supports a wide range of immersive video experiences that put users inside an environment rather than just observing it. As hardware gets better and content libraries grow, VR continues reshaping the way we experience digital media. What Is Virtual Reality? At its core, virtual reality uses computer-generated environments that users can interact with in three dimensions. With a VR headset, people can look around a digital world much like they would in real life. Sensors track head movement and sometimes even hand position, creating the sensation of presence — the feeling that you’re truly inside the scene. Popular headsets include devices from Meta (formerly Oculus), HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VRSpy , and other brands. Immersive Media and 360° Video One major type of VR content is 360° vid...