Oculus launches Rooms so you can 'hang out' with friends in VR

To most people, the idea of strapping a virtual reality headset to your face doesn't seem like a particularly social experience — after all, the very nature of virtual reality is premised on isolating you from your physical surroundings. 

Facebook is challenging that notion. The social network has invested heavily in virtual reality and Mark Zuckerberg has said time and time agin that virtual reality aligns perfectly with his company's vision of "connecting the world."

To help them get there, Facebook is releasing two new updates for Gear VR aimed at enabling more social experiences: Parties, a VR version of a phone call, and Oculus Rooms, a space where you can virtually "hang out" with friends. Read more...

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