Virtual reality: Once a potential game-changer, now on the road to oblivion

The technology some thought would even replace mobiles phones and TV screens has failed to deliver real economic value to its makers

VR, or virtual reality, was the supposed to be the next big thing. Some even thought it would replace mobile phones and TV screens. But cut to 2019, VR has failed to become mainstream, and is still dangling around to find its rightful purpose.

Of course, hand-core gamers swear by VR, especially the new Sony Play Station VR, and that is probably the only area the technology has had an impact on. People have also tried to use VR in flight stimulation, remote-tours for real estate properties, and entertainment (delivering movies over VR).

But, outside of gaming, VR has failed