In Google’s first virtual reality Doodle, the brand celebrates the 'father of special effects', Georges Méliès. By referencing the heritage of special effects technology, Google presents VR as the natural progression of the radical technology of the past, with the aim of making it feel less intimidating.

Although 2016 was touted to be the year of VR, with the likes of Sony and HTC launching powerful devices, the tech proved too expensive for mainstream audiences. Seeking to make virtual worlds more accessible is the Oculus Go, an affordable headset that doesn’t need a high-end computer to operate.

There are hundreds of millions of sports fans worldwide, but whether due to geographical distance or limited ticket availability, many won’t get to see their favourite team in a stadium setting. With Intel True View, however, people can immerse themselves in the action through VR live-streams.

Brazil is living through its worst recession in history and in response to the tumult, many people are turning to life coaching for guidance. The São Paulo branch of The School of Life is among the organisations aiming to improve their soft skills, helping them find happiness and fulfilment at work.