Virtual reality — technology that allows people to explore artificially constructed worlds as if they were real — has been the great, white whale of science fiction fans for as long as anyone could remember. The technology’s entertainment applications alone are limitless, providing users a way to immerse themselves in the latest video games without them ever having to step out the front door. Imagine stepping into a VR movie where you could walk around the set as the events unfold, for instance, or being able to take a tour of the Uffizi on your lunch break. Hell, envision walking the desolate, basalt-topped surface of Mars before bed.
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