For the first time as a Millennial, I feel like "Back To The Future" may have predicted what 2016 would look like correctly. The future is here. Cue virtual reality, the next big thing in the tech world.
Virtual reality is what it sounds like, a way to be completely 360 degrees immersed in a virtual world. Whether its a game, an news story or Google map-esque experience, virtual reality is wild.
Multiple brands, including Google, have released headwear that you simply slide your smartphone into in order to create the virtual reality experience. Your phone does the rest, with apps programmed to create a two-part screen that simulates the 3-D experience.
You can peep what it looks like below:
Itching to get your hands on one of these many headsets to experience virtual reality? I don't blame you. The effect of virtual reality combined with the accessibility of having it right in the palm of your hand is something straight out of a science-fiction novel. And if virtual reality is anything like other tech trends, we can trust this is only the tip of the iceberg. (Remember when iPhones only came with 4 GB of storage and no apps? LOL.)
You can buy a wide array of virtual reality headsets, starting around $15. As soon as you do, make sure you give these apps a try:
1. InMind VR
Battle your way through a human brain by killing off diseased neurons with the nod of your head. Excellent for your inner science nerd.
2. VR Ocean Aquarium 3D
Okay, maybe I'm a little biased because I am a total marine biology nerd, but if you have an inner mermaid, my suggestion is to download this app ASAP.
3. Hometown Zombies VR
Allow yourself to unleash your inner '90s kid with a VR app that allows you to blast zombies in the world
4. Goosebumps VR
Another good app if you're a fan of a nostalgia. Bring your old school love of Chuckie and company into the new age of 2016 where they become 3-D and that much scarier.
5. Coachella
If you missed the action this past spring or just love the vibes only a music festival can bring, you 100% need to download the Coachella app that allows you to enter their virtual reality
6. RYOT
Huffington Post's news app delivers a breathtaking virtual reality experience that could be the future for all news. With the app, you truly feel as though you are a part of the action and see the realest perspective of today's issues.
7. Subway Surfer
Feel the 3-D experience to its full effect with Subway Surfer as it takes you through an animated journey through a flooded subway system. Keep your surfer upright by maintaining balance with your smartphone and VR headset.
8. GermBuster
Explore the world of virtual reality in a cartoon, crimefighting, hygienic game that will have you blasting away germs by taking advantage of virtual reality's hands free functionality.
9. Cedar Point VR
You can take a ride on Cedar Point's actual roller coasters without stepping a foot in Sandusky, Ohio. While there are several roller coaster VR apps out there, this one was by far the best.
