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The definition of virtual reality technology comes from both the words 'virtual' and 'reality'. The definition of virtual is 'near' and the definition of reality is whatever we experience as human beings. So basically the term means 'near-reality'. Our sense and perception systems help us see the world as it is and everything we know about reality comes by way of our senses. In other words, you could say that simply a combination of sensory information makes up our entire experience of reality. You can change your perception of reality by presenting made-up information to your senses. By doing so you will create a version of reality that isn't there but from your perspective it is and this concept is called 'virtual reality'.

All of our devices are becoming interconnected, from gaming to entertainment to education. The Impression Pi is hoping to continue that trend with a mobile connected virtual reality headset that can be used for a multitude of customized purposes.

Cmoar adapts to different smartphone models, and uses a series of sensors, functions and integrated electronics to deliver a new entertainment and educational experience.

Google is again in buzz for showing its great product Project Glass again. The web leader displays off its new-generation optimized reality eyewear at South by Southwest Intertactive.

"Google recently released a video of "Project Glass", its concept of an augmented reality system, triggering a wave of posts asking "Wow, can they really do that?". Followed by a tsunami of shouting "Not even nearly". It is an excellent piece of science-fiction, but in terms of launchable products they might as well have played a clip of Star Trek."

"Smartphone battery life has always been contentious issue amongst mobile users, but reports from Engadget suggest that research is taking place to bring the self-sustaining smartphone into the realms of reality."

For example, you may want to transfer your DVD and Blu-ray movies onto your smart phones with mega displays to enjoy them whenever you like. Is that possible? Sure, you just need a DVD ripper software and then your dream can turns into reality easily, because such an application, like DVDFab DVD and Blu-ray Ripper, can convert DVDs and Blu-rays into all the popular video files MP4, AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, 3GP, M2TS, TS.

What was just a fictional project months ago, it might become reality soon. Project Ara, an open source initiative led by Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group aims to develop modular smartphones.

Details about the first commercial Oculus Rift virtual reality headset have finally hit the internet, with a tentative release date ending months of rumors and speculation.

Self-driving cars are closer to becoming a reality, as Google announces testing to be done with prototypes around Mountain View, California. Safety drivers will be aboard in case there are any problems that require the vehicle to be driven manually.

Of all of the many incredible gadgets shows at the CES 2015 show, Avegant's Glyph virtual reality headset is among the more intriguing. But as we continue into the early stages of genuine VR, it is more about design than function.

Nvidia Project Shield Gaming ConsoleThis year at CES we had a big surprise from Nvidia: they unveiled Project Shield, a handheld gaming console that is under development. If everything goes as planned, Nvidia anticipates that it will start shipping Project Shield from Q2 of 2013.

A new Kickstarter campaign has introduced the world to Prynt, an automatic printing attachment for your phone that will create a physical version of any photo in an instant.