The Alcatel Vision is a VR Headset That Doesn’t Require a Phone

The Alcatel Vision is a VR Headset That Doesn’t Require a Phone

The conventional design of a virtual reality headset in today’s current trend is that it requires a smartphone to work. That has been the case for the consumer-centric ones, although it’s different with the likes of the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive VR Headsets. Now, Alcatel is also looking to jump into that foray as it announces the Vision – an Android-based virtual reality headset that doesn’t need a smartphone slotted in to work.

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Google's Virtual Reality Platform Daydream to Kick Off Soon

Google's Virtual Reality Platform Daydream to Kick Off Soon

With virtual reality taking full swing, you can easily expect the majority of tech brands shifting their focus on the trend. As a matter of fact, Google is also planning to launch its VR Platform, Daydream, soon to stay ahead of the curve and let its line of Nexus smartphones ride in the VR bandwagon. That is if a report from Bloomberg holds true.

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Cherry Mobile VR Review; Virtual Reality and Beyond

Cherry Mobile VR Review; Virtual Reality and Beyond

INTRODUCTION:

Virtual Reality was somewhat a dream of the past during the days of popular sci-fi movies and whatnot. Today, however, the technology is now set as the trend all thanks to the push of companies that bring both hardware and software for it. At this time, you’ll probably see deals from Takatack and Lazada plaguing your social media with the promise of an affordable yet immersive VR experience. And apparently, Cherry Mobile is also one that jumped into the foray when it released its very own VR headset, with a wireless remote to boot.

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3 biggest wearable device categories by shipments : infographic

THE STATE OF THE GLOBAL WEARABLE MARKET BY PRODUCT CATEGORIES

Global wearables market will grow at a compound annual rate of 35% over the next five years, reaching 148 million units shipped annually in 2019, up from 33 million units shipped this year.The chart above shows the biggest wearable categories that will be picking up pace in the next couple of years. Smart Watches , Fitness Trackers and wearable cameras will see the biggest growth in the coming years.

The merging of wearable cameras and virtual reality (VR)  along with  integration of smart augmented reality (AR) glasses  will  be the biggest disrupter in the future of computing platforms.

the most popular VR headset with highest buzz across social web

2016 is supposed to be the breakthrough year for virtual reality headsets. Virtual reality is something that has generated a lot of buzz last year , but 2016 is when the products for VR starts to get launched.. 2016 will   will see  360-degree videos displayed on smartphones giving consumers a first taste of what’s to come

 VR  helps users get immerse and experience real life  environment, thereby allowing users to be on  the surface of a mount everest or moon or mars. The most crucial device needed to experience VR ( virtual reality ) is  head-mounted display (HMD) which helps the user immerse in the virtual environment

Leading technology  experts predict  2016 as the breakthrough year for virtual reality headsets. This data shows which company has done the best job of teasing its product to the public? According to a survey conducted by Statista earlier this year, Facebook’s Oculus Rift scores highest in terms of consumer awareness with 35 percent of the respondents having heard of it.