{"id":93545,"date":"2018-12-29T07:03:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T15:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=93545"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:40:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:40:55","slug":"mind-bending-tech-what-parents-need-to-know-about-virtual-augmented-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/mind-bending-tech-what-parents-need-to-know-about-virtual-augmented-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"What Parents Need to Know About Virtual & Augmented Reality \ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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Virtual and Augmented reality technology is changing the way we see the world.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You\u2019ve probably heard the buzz around Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) and your child may have even put VR gear on this year\u2019s wish list. But what\u2019s the buzz all about and what exactly <\/em>do parents need to know about these mind-bending technologies?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

VR and AR technology sound a bit sci-fi and intimidating, right? They can be until you begin to understand the amazing ways these technologies are being applied to entertainment as well as other areas like education and healthcare. But, like any new technology, where there\u2019s incredible opportunity there are also safety issues parents don\u2019t want to ignore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to a report from Common Sense Media<\/a>, 60 percent of parents are worried about VR\u2019s health effects on children, while others say the technology will have significant educational benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Virtual Reality<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Adults and kids alike are using VR technology \u2014 headsets, software, and games \u2014 to experience the thrill of being in an immersive environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Pokemon Go app uses AR technology to overlay characters on an existing environment.

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According to Consumer Technology Association\u2019s (CTA)\u00a020th Annual Consumer Technology Ownership and Market Potential Study, there are now 7 million VR headsets in U.S. households, which equates to about six percent of homes. CTA estimates that 3.9 million VR\/AR headsets shipped in 2017 and 4.9 million headsets will ship in 2018.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With VR technology, a user wears a VR Head Mounted Display (HMD) headset and interacts with 3D computer-generated environments on either a PC or smart phone that allows them to feel \u2014 or experience the illusion \u2014\u00a0that he or she is actually in that place. The VR headset has eye displays (OLED) for each eye that show an environment at different angles to give the perception of depth. VR environments are diverse. One might include going inside the human body to learn about the digestive system, another environment might be a battlefield, while another might be a serene ocean view. The list<\/a> of games, apps, experiences, and movies goes on and on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Augmented Reality<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

AR differs from VR in that it overlays digital information onto physical surroundings and does not require a headset. AR is transparent and allows you to see and interact with your environment. It adds digital images and data to enhance views of the real world. AR is used in apps like Pok\u00e9mon Go and GPS and walking apps that allow you to see your environment in real time. Not as immersive as VR, AR can still enrich a physical reality and is finding its way into a number of industries<\/a>. VR and AR technologies are used in education for e learning and in the military for combat, medic, and flight simulation training. The list of AR applications continues to grow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To support these growing technologies, there are thousands of games, videos, live music and events available. Museums and arcades exist and theme parks are adapting thrill rides to meet the demand for VR experiences. Increasingly retailers are hopping on board to use VR to engage customers, which will be a hot topic at the upcoming 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)<\/a> in Las Vegas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Still, there are questions from parents such as what effect will these immersive technologies have on children\u2019s brains and if VR environments blur the line between reality and fantasy enough to change a child\u2019s behavior. The answer: At this point, not a lot is known about VR\u2019s affect on children but medical opinions are emerging warning of potential<\/em> health impacts. So, calling a family huddle on the topic is a good idea you have these technologies in your home or plan to in the near future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

VR\/AR talking points for families<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Apply safety features.<\/strong> VR apps and games include safety features such as restricted chat and privacy settings that allow users to filter out crude language and report abusive behavior. While some VR environments have moderators in place, some do not. This is also a great time to discuss password safety and privacy with your kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The best way to understand VR? Jump in the fun alongside your kids.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Age ratings and reviews.<\/strong> Some VR apps or games contain violence so pay attention to age restrictions. Also, be sure to read the reviews of the game to determine the safety, quality, and value of the VR\/AR content.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Inappropriate content.<\/strong> While fun, harmless games and apps exist, so too does sexual content that kids can and do seek out. Be aware of how your child is using his or her VR headset and what content they are engaged with. Always monitor your child\u2019s tech choices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Isolation.<\/strong> A big concern with VR\u2019s immersive structure is that players can and do become isolated in a VR world and, like with any fun technology, casual can turn addictive<\/a>. Time limits on VR games and monitoring are recommended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Physical safety\/health. <\/strong>Because games are immersive, VR players can fall or hurt themselves or others while playing. To be safe, sit down while playing, don\u2019t play in a crowded space, and remove pets from the playing area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In addition to physical safety, doctors have expressed VR-related health concerns. Some warn about brain and eye development<\/a> in kids related to VR technology. Because of the brain-eye connection of VR, players are warned about dizziness, nausea, and anxiety related to prolonged play in a VR environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Doctors recommend adult supervision at all times and keeping VR sessions short to give the eyes, brain, and emotions a rest. The younger the child, the shorter the exposure should be.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be a good VR citizen.<\/strong> Being a good digital citizen extends to the VR world. When playing multi-player VR games, be respectful, kind, and remember there are real hearts behind those avatars. Also, be mindful of the image your own avatar is communicating. Be aware of bullies and bullying behavior in a virtual world where the lines between reality and fantasy can get blurred.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Get in the game.<\/strong> If you allow your kids to play VR games, get immersed in the game with them. Understand the environments, the community, the feeling of the game, and the safety risks first hand. A good rule: If you don\u2019t want your child to experience something in the real world \u2014 violence, cursing, fear, anxiety \u2014 don\u2019t let them experience it in a virtual world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To get an insider\u2019s view of what a VR environment is like and to learn more about potential security risks, check out McAfee\u2019s podcast Hackable?, episode #18, Virtually Vulnerable<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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