Betting Big on the Metaverse in 2023

Will 2023 be the year that AR/VR becomes mainstream? [CNET]( Insider [December 29, 2022](#?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a) [2023 Is Ready to Go Virtual]( Sure, virtual reality headsets have been around for a while, thanks to Meta and its [Quest 2]( and [Quest Pro]( products. But will 2023 finally be the year when a new crop of headsets propels the technology into widespread adoption? CNET’s Scott Stein [thinks it might be]( as Apple is said to be close to releasing its own [VR product]( while Sony is set to launch the [Playstation VR 2]( in February. Some people are really excited about the continued evolution of the virtual reality space, but I’m skeptical that it's going to be big anytime soon. That’s because I experience two issues that make VR headsets an absolute no-go, and I know that I’m not alone: I wear glasses and I’m highly susceptible to motion sickness. Most current headsets make it difficult or impossible to wear glasses while using them, which means they tend to be unappealing to those who struggle with their vision. But the real deal-breaker for me is that they activate my issues with motion sickness. For whatever reason, these headsets are notorious for [making people nauseated]( if they're prone to motion sickness. So sure, maybe VR headsets will be big one day, but I know I’m not going near one of these things until I can comfortably wear my glasses and be assured that I won’t need to puke the second I put it on. Continue reading for everything expected in VR in 2023, plus prognostications on the [next big social media apps]( a [foldable iPhone]( and much more. --Sarah Lord, associate writer INSIDER ESSENTIALS display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2069px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; [2023 Could Be the Metaverse's Make-or-Break Year]( [2023 Could Be the Metaverse's Make-or-Break Year]( [A wave of new VR/AR headsets is coming, but Apple's plan is the biggest mystery of all.]( [See this]( [Why Apple Hasn't Released the iPhone Fold... Yet]( [Why Apple Hasn't Released the iPhone Fold... Yet]( [See this]( [The Next Big Social App May Be One You Don't Use (Yet)]( [The Next Big Social App May Be One You Don't Use (Yet)]( [See this]( [You Need to Stop Mounting Your TV Over the Fireplace]( [You Need to Stop Mounting Your TV Over the Fireplace]( [See this]( [10 Ways to Save on Streaming Amid All the Price Hikes]( [10 Ways to Save on Streaming Amid All the Price Hikes]( [See this]( [More People Need to Watch This Superb Sci-Fi Series on Netflix]( [More People Need to Watch This Superb Sci-Fi Series on Netflix]( [See this]( [Change These 5 Google Home Settings ASAP]( [Change These 5 Google Home Settings ASAP]( [See this]( [Is My Poop Healthy? What Your Stool Is Telling You About Your Diet]( [Is My Poop Healthy? What Your Stool Is Telling You About Your Diet]( [See this]( CNET RECOMMENDS [Kickstart Your Morning With This $180 Ninja Espresso and Coffee Machine -- Today Only]( Save $70 and sate your caffeine cravings with this one-day deal on Ninja's Espresso and Coffee Barista System. [The Fire TV Stick 4K Is Back to All-Time Low of $25 With This Prime Member Exclusive]( Stream in 4K for half the price with this media streamer deal exclusively available to Amazon Prime members. [PlayStation Plus Deals: How to Save Cash on Sony's Gaming Subscriptions]( We break down how PlayStation's multitiered subscription works and the best ways to get signed up for less. display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2019px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; Trouble viewing this email? [View online](. This newsletter is a service of [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center.]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy]( © 2022 CNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. CNET [235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.](#)