The 10 Biggest Tech Stories of 2014 (So Far)

7. Facebook Gets into Virtual Reality Market, Acquires Oculus

When Facebook acquired the virtual reality headset company Oculus Rift, many of us were confused. The social media platform didn’t seem to have any use for a gaming headset. But Facebook is looking to broaden its influence, hoping that the device will change the way users communicate. A video released by Chaotic Moon Studios offers some insight into how the two companies can work in tandem. Some ideas include online shopping and video chatting. Overall however, there is only one way to describe Facebook’s future in virtual reality: it’s complicated.