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Felt VR Headsets

Google's Daydream View Headset is 30 Percent Lighter Than Others

— October 5, 2016 — Tech
Google's newly announced Daydream View VR headset is a comfortable fit for any users. For all the talk of virtual reality games and experiences being immersive, the physical reliance on a headset can take people out of the experience. The Daydream View is made from soft felt, which makes it 30 percent lighter than other plastic headsets, reducing the strain on people's heads and necks.

The felt headset offers several benefits. Firstly, the phone-mounting system on the Daydream View is completely contained within the headset, which eliminates the chance of misplacing small removable parts. Next, the soft material means that users can leave their glasses on while wearing it, whereas plastic headsets don't have room for glasses.

The felt comes in three colors: Snow, Slate, and Crimson.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight VR Headsets - The use of lightweight materials in VR headsets presents an opportunity to improve comfort and reduce strain on users.
2. Integrated Phone-mounting Systems - The integration of phone-mounting systems within VR headsets eliminates the risk of losing small removable parts and improves user convenience.
3. Glasses-friendly VR Headsets - The design of VR headsets that accommodate glasses allows users to have an immersive experience without the need to remove their glasses.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality (VR) Hardware - The development of lightweight VR headsets and integrated phone-mounting systems can drive innovation within the VR hardware industry.
2. Consumer Electronics - The introduction of glasses-friendly VR headsets expands the potential market for VR technology within the consumer electronics industry.
3. Fashion and Textiles - The use of soft felt material in VR headsets creates opportunities for collaboration and innovation between the fashion and textiles industry and the tech industry.
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