SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oculus is expanding its virtual-reality headset to simulate the sensation of touch and gesturing as part of its quest to blur the lines between the fake and genuine world. The ...

Four years ago, in-the-air gestures were the future of gaming and the desktop PC user interface. In 2010, Microsoft launched its Kinect product for Xbox 360 and Leap Motion was founded as a company.

Touch was unveiled shortly after the Rift launched. Nine months later, the controllers are finally available, offering customers a more immersive way to experience VR games. The Rift ships with one of ...

Facebook-owned Oculus VR has purchased Pebbles Interfaces, an Israeli company that develops gesture-control and motion-sensor technology. Pebbles’ technology is designed to create real-world objects ...

In brief: We have seen all kinds of attempts to make the virtual reality experience more immersive. From treadmills to haptic feedback gloves, developers have seemingly tried everything except the ...

When it eventually reaches consumers, the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset may feature an outward-facing camera capable of tracking hand and finger gestures. That's just one revelation contained in ...

Oculus Rift maker Oculus VR is reportedly introducing gesture controls to the virtual reality headset. The Facebook-owned company is developing its own peripherals to help users drive the gameplay ...