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Don’t Buy a Gaming Headset, Buy Headphones and a Mic
Key Takeaways Audiophile headphones combined with a condenser microphone outperform gaming headsets in audio quality. Headphones tend to be lighter and more comfortable for long listening sessions. Combine high-quality headphones with a condenser microphone for superior sound at a lower cost. If you’re in the market for a new gaming headset, it’s tempting to just buy whatever model is currently…
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Samsung smart glasses could be in the works based on new XR headset patent
Samsung was supposed to launch an XR headset before the end of 2024, but Samsung has already confirmed that it’s been delayed to 2025. It’s a device that has reportedly seen a number of pivots from what Samsung initially announced a year ago. The crew over at 91Mobiles recently spotted a patent filing for the design of the headset in…
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My Vision For The Perfect Headset
Key Takeaways Prioritize picture resolution for high-fidelity visuals on a VR headset, like the Vive Pro 2. Look for a wider field of view, such as near 200 degrees, to mimic natural human vision, like Pimax’s 5K and 8K HMDs. Consider refresh rates above 90Hz to minimize nausea, with options like Pimax 5K Super reaching 180Hz. As 2024 heads ever…
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It’s a wrap for the HoloLens 2 headset – Computerworld
Digilens, said Sag, is “both a waveguide supplier and a headset maker, and seems to have gained a lot of momentum recently with many of Microsoft’s past partners, and I believe is best positioned from a hardware and software perspective to help past HoloLens 2 customers. Not only that, but at AWE 2024 this year, Digilens was the first to…
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Alienware’s New PC Headset Can Also Be Bluetooth Headphones
Alienware has expanded its line of professional-grade gaming peripherals with the launch of the Alienware Pro Headset. It’s primarily built for gaming, but it can also be a great pair of Bluetooth headphones and a headset for video and audio calls. The standout feature of the Alienware Pro Headset is its ability to seamlessly transition between a low-latency PC gaming…
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HTC reveals $1,000 Vive Focus Vision — here’s what this mixed reality headset does
HTC has announced its next standalone mixed-reality headset called the Vive Focus Vision. The $1,000 headset seems to target a mix of buyers between businesses and consumers who want high-end mixed-reality hardware. It resembles a mix between the Vive Focus 3 and the Vive Elite XR headset. The Vive Focus Vision doesn’t reinvent MR headsets with any of its specs.…
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Selling Your Quest Headset? Do This First
Key Takeaways Test battery capacity due to battery performance issues after a long period of non-use. Ensure the headset is updated and info is wiped clean through a factory reset before selling. Check controller batteries and sanitize the headset prior to sale for potential battery leaks. Meta’s Quest headsets are popular and affordable, but at some point you’ll want to…
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This Music VR Game Might Convince You to Finally Buy a Headset
Key Takeaways Music games on Meta Quest 3 headset offer immersive experiences. Smash Drums features drumming gameplay style inspired by Guitar Hero and Rock Band, offering a sense of playing drums even for non-drummers. Casual and engaging music games like Smash Drums provide flexibility for short or long gameplay sessions, featuring popular rock, pop, punk, and metal tracks. Whether you’re…
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TikTok owner tipped to release Meta Quest 3 XR headset rival — what we know
It’s been a couple of years since the ByteDance-owned, XR company Pico released its Pico 4 VR headset which launched as a competitor the the Meta Quest 2. However, it now appears that Pico is revving back up as it recently announced an August 20 launch event for a new device. The new product is believed to be the Pico…
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