Road to VR

Road to VR is a news site that covers virtual and augmented reality technology and its applications. The site provides up-to-date information on new devices, software, and industry developments. It also features reviews of VR games and apps, as well as interviews with key figures in the industry. The articles often include detailed technical explanations of new technologies.

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, users are given a 30-day window to re-enter birthdates or risk having their Quest accounts temporarily blocked.
  • In one article, it is stated that Samsung's XR platform is coming this year and Google has confirmed its involvement in the project.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • One article mentions that users can resubmit previously incorrect birthdates by verifying with Meta either through submitting an ID or credit card, but it does not mention that the company accepts various forms of ID.

Recent Articles

  • Samsung and Google's XR Collaboration: Delayed Launch, Key Employee Exodus, and Next-Gen Experiences

    Samsung and Google's XR Collaboration: Delayed Launch, Key Employee Exodus, and Next-Gen Experiences

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Samsung unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z devices and hinted at an upcoming XR headset collaboration with Google and Qualcomm during its Unpacked event on July 12, 2024. The XR headset, which has been in development for some time, is expected to run on Android XR software provided by Google and feature the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset. Samsung's partnership with Google aims to create a new era in mobile computing and bring next-generation experiences across Galaxy products.
  • Meta Expands Meta Horizon OS to ASUS, Lenovo, and Microsoft for AR/VR Headsets: A Shift Towards an Open Ecosystem

    Meta Expands Meta Horizon OS to ASUS, Lenovo, and Microsoft for AR/VR Headsets: A Shift Towards an Open Ecosystem

    Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announces partnerships with ASUS, Lenovo, and Microsoft to build AR/VR headsets using its open-source Meta Horizon operating system. This shift towards an open software model marks a significant change in the industry and could lead to more competition in the market.
  • Meta Quest: Virtual Reality Platform Offers Various Experiences for Users of Different Ages with Privacy-Oriented Default Settings and Parental Supervision Tools.

    Meta Quest: Virtual Reality Platform Offers Various Experiences for Users of Different Ages with Privacy-Oriented Default Settings and Parental Supervision Tools.

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 Meta Quest offers virtual reality experiences for users of all ages. Adults have private or public profiles with default settings that allow followers and connections to see activity, while teens have more privacy-oriented defaults including a private profile and hidden activity. Parental supervision tools are available for teen accounts, and preteens have the most restrictive account settings with parent-managed accounts.
  • Apple's Vision Pro Adds Guest and Travel Modes for Enhanced User Experience

    Apple's Vision Pro Adds Guest and Travel Modes for Enhanced User Experience

    Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024 Apple's Vision Pro headset will feature Guest and Travel modes. The Guest mode allows limited access to certain apps, while Optic ID uses an eye-scan to unlock it. Travel Mode stabilizes visuals for users traveling by airplane. The device also includes access to over 150 3D movies.