Experiencing virtual reality
The line between the digital world and the physical world is
becoming increasingly blurred as we enter an era of virtual reality
(VR). VR can be defined as a "computer technology that
uses virtual reality headsets...to generate realistic images,
sounds and other sensations that simulate a user's physical
presence in a virtual or imaginary environment." In other
words, VR uses computers to create a virtual environment that feels
as close to reality as possible.
VR will have a significant impact on social media. Instead of
communicating through texts, pictures and videos, VR technology
will allow two or more people to feel as though they are in the
same room together even though each person is in the comfort of
their own home, using their own VR system. Companies are already introducing social VR apps that allow
users to communicate with each other through the use of avatars in
a 3D environment.
