Alcatel's Vision VR headset doesn't need a phone or a PC
Broadly speaking, there are two types of virtual reality headset in the world: the high-powered, PC connected ones like the Vive and the Rift, and the ones that are run by a phone. The new Alcatel Vision, however, is neither. We took the standalone headset for a spin at IFA 2016. What Alcatel has done is stuff smartphone-like components into the body of the Vision, so there's no extra device needed. Presumably it's a trick Samsung could do if it wanted to, but for the time being it's happy to s..>> view originalSamsung Will Replace, Refund Or Repair All Galaxy Note7s In Australia
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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