A more immersive viewing experience is now possible with a range of new and affordable virtual reality headsets.
From being a dead medium, Virtual Reality has resurrected itself. The technology – in existence for several years – is becoming a rage today, thanks to affordable viewers, also called VR headsets, and engaging content that enhance the viewing experience. While it is known to have revolutionised the gaming and entertainment industries, its usage in fields such as medicine, tourism and education is endless. Get set for an immersive viewing experience that transcends mere sight and sound, and transports you to a virtual three-dimensional world, using a few pieces of hardware and a compatible software ecosystem. Here are a few devices you can strap around your head and watch the virtual world come alive.
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