Facebook to unveil standalone Oculus VR headset

Facebook will unveil a standalone Oculus VR headset later this year, according to new reports from Bloomberg.

The social networking giant will enter the world of ā€˜wireless VRā€™, VR that does not require additional technology or devices beyond a VR headset, before the year’s out. ā€˜Wirelessā€™ virtual reality has been a long-term goal at Facebook and Oculus, with Mark Zuckerberg openly discussing his ambitions for a mid-priced VR headset that could run as a standalone device.

ā€˜Wirelessā€™ virtual reality has been a long-term goal at Facebook and Oculus, with Mark Zuckerberg openly discussing his ambitions for a mid-priced VR headset that could run as a standalone device.

According to reports, Facebook will sell the new wireless headset for around $200, which should allow the company to reach a larger captive audience.

Currently, the Oculus Rift is available at $399, so the new device could undercut the technology and make it more affordable for the masses.

In an exclusive interview with TechCrunch, Oculus said: ā€œWe donā€™t have a product to unveil at this time, however, we can confirm that weā€™re making several significant technology investments in the standalone VR category. This is in addition to our commit, ent to high-end VR products like Oculus Rift and mobile phone products like Gear VR.ā€

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