This Startup Wants to Make Virtual Reality Less Lonely

It's no secret that virtual reality makes its users look a fool in front of other people who aren't immersed in the same digital environment. The sensation is worse for the user, of course -- be it in a crowded room or by themselves, the user is completely isolated within their goggles once the VR experience begins. California-based startup AltspaceVR is hoping to change that by creating a platform resembling a lobby where users can interact with other via humanoid avatars. For instance, standin...