# Collapsible VR Headsets The 'Pocket VR' with CandyShell Grip Made Its Debut at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-vr References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/virtual-reality/speck-pocket-vr-viewer/) & [blog.speckproducts](http://blog.speckproducts.com/) 'Speck' recently debuted a new product called the 'Pocket VR' at CES 2016. As VR technology becomes more accessible to consumers, a number of companies have rushed to offer affordable headset options. The latest VR viewer available to consumers features a highly convenient collapsible design. The Pocket VR viewer is a compact headset that comes with Speck’s military-grade CandyShell Grip case. The viewer itself features two high-quality lenses that fold open to give viewers a window for watching VR content. The edges of the viewer easily clip into the phone case and the collapsible design helps to prevent any damage when not in use. The viewer is compatible with the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-xr-headset) Galaxy S6 and Apple’s [iPhone 6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-filter-kit) or 6S. The headset it also [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-glasses) Cardboard-certified, meaning it will work with a wide variety of VR games that are already available to consumers. With its durable design and affordable price point, the Pocket VR with CandyShell Grip is perfect for those who are interested in experimenting with VR technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collapsible VR Headsets:** The Pocket VR headset by Speck is a disruptive innovation to the VR headset market due to its convenient collapsible design. - **Affordable VR:** As VR technology becomes more mainstream, the introduction of affordable headsets such as the Pocket VR by Speck presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to capitalize on this growing market. - **Mobile VR:** The Pocket VR by Speck is a disruptive innovation to the mobile VR headset market, offering a compact and durable alternative to the bulky headsets currently available. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry have an opportunity to innovate by designing more affordable and convenient VR headset options to meet the growing demand for this technology. - **Mobile Devices:** The Pocket VR by Speck is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the mobile device industry looking to expand their product offerings and capitalize on the growing VR headset market. - **Gaming:** Companies in the gaming industry have an opportunity to develop new VR games and experiences that are specifically designed for mobile VR headsets such as the Pocket VR by Speck. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3.md) - [Compact Featherlight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigscreen-beyond-headset.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meganex.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets.md) - [Retina-Level VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinalevel-vr-headset.md) - [Portable XR Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayneo-air-3s-pro.md) - [Ultra-Thin VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-vr-headset.md)