Virtual reality (VR) technology first took off back in 2012. Although, did it actually ever take off? While VR has been getting better and cheaper every year, it’s still missing the necessary advances to make it mainstream. Bulky headsets and relatively complex technology keep VR from being the next smartphone or TV set equivalent. While 2016 was the slated year for VR’s jump to mainstream, many people still don’t know what VR is or own a VR headset. So, what is VR? Virtual reality, or VR, is a simulated digital experience a user can enter into by wearing a headset with goggles and occasionally hand-held remotes. Computer-generated imagery takes over your visual field, and the user’s motion is tracked from the headset and connected remotes to simulate being in the virtual environment. There is a range of applications and potential uses for VR: Games Entertainment (movies, shows, concerts) Sports Simulated …