VR headsets are 'hope machines' inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience
- Posted on January 10, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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VR headsets are 'hope machines' inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience

CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Smith has been in prison for two decades but he and other inmates are still taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales. No passport required,