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  • Metaverses: Dead Hype or the Future of the Internet

    The word "metaverse" has already gone through the full technology hype cycle: from a promise to replace the internet to an almost mocking label for expensive virtual offices and empty 3D spaces. At one point, it felt as if every brand had to buy a virtual plot of land, make avatars, and announce that the future had arrived. Then reality stepped in: headsets remained expensive, the mainstream use case stayed unclear, and the industry’s attention quickly shifted toward `AI`.

    R. B. Atai6 min read
  • Where VR Is Used Beyond Games: From the Operating Room to Space

    Games made VR visible, but many of the most interesting stories are happening far outside entertainment. In those cases, people put on a headset not for the “wow” effect, but because a regular screen is not enough: you cannot safely drop a beginner into an emergency, feel the scale of a building from a render, open up an aircraft engine on a meeting table, or send every expert to the ISS.

    R. B. Atai5 min read
  • What Is Spatial Computing and Why Is Everyone Talking About It

    It is easy to get confused by `spatial computing`, because in a single conversation people may use the term to mean a new device category, `Apple Vision Pro`, or practically any overlap between `AR`, `VR`, and 3D interfaces.

    R. B. Atai
  • Best VR Headsets in 2026

    The VR market in 2026 no longer looks like a race to see "who simply made a headset." Instead, it has split into several clear camps. One class of devices is built primarily for mass-market gaming and home use. Another is aimed at work, mixed reality, and spatial interfaces. A third is for development, simulators, and PCVR scenarios, where not just the display and comfort matter, but also the ecosystem, tracking, and tool compatibility.

    Rustam Atai10 min read
  • The State of VR and AR in 2026

    As of March 2026, the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) industry has clearly moved beyond the stage of "expensive toys".

    Rustam Atai5 min read