Techsplained: What is virtual reality and how does it work

Coronavirus has certainly put the spotlight on video-calling apps and services. As per a report from research firm Kalagato, Houseparty and Zoom have seen a meteoric rise in downloads and daily active users, it is also bringing another technology in vogue. The long-forgotten world of virtual reality is gaining pace. However, it will still be months before the world sees some real innovation, probably years. But the possibility of being locked again has catapulted many into working on this front. The real gains are for the gaming industry, which stands to benefit from this innovation. However, it will be still a few years before we can use the technology to its full potential.

What is virtual reality?
Virtual reality is the presentation of a user interface in 3D. While monitors and TV screens only allow a limited 3D experience, virtual reality can be a 360-degree immersive experience, where computer-generated graphics help create things as close to reality as possible.