# Tethered AR Headsets This AR Headset Leverages a Smartphone's Battery Power and Multimedia By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tethered-ar-headset References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ghost-augmented-reality-headset-youtube-apps/#/) & [ibelieveinghost](http://ibelieveinghost.com/) A company by the name of Ghost is looking to make a splash in the nascent augmented reality industry by introducing an innovative new AR headset that is designed to make it possible for users to take advantage of the technological gifts of their smartphone to enjoy an immersive multimedia experience. What's great about the Ghost AR headset is the fact that it allows users to enjoy the unbeatable immersion of an augmented reality headset along with the convenience and cost savings of leveraging smartphone power. The device actually comes with a phone holder that allows one to delve into smartphone-generated visual environments. The Ghost AR headset also allows for unprecedented versatility due to the fact that it can be used with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-air-2), [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xr) Pixels and even [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr) Galaxy phones, allowing everyone to get in on the splendors of affordable augmented reality immersion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tethered AR Headsets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AR headsets that leverage smartphones' battery power and multimedia for a more immersive experience. - **Immersive Multimedia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create multimedia content and applications that enhance the immersion of AR headsets. - **Versatile Compatibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design AR headsets that can be used with different smartphone models, expanding accessibility to augmented reality. ### Where This Applies - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new AR headsets that bridge the gap between affordability and immersion. - **Smartphone Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with AR headset manufacturers to enhance smartphone compatibility and optimize multimedia integration. - **Content Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive multimedia content specifically tailored for AR headsets and smartphone integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xreal-light.md) - [Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr.md) - [Interactive AI Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xr.md) - [Wireless High-Resolution Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-3.md) - [Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmo-air2.md) - [All-in-One AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-android-glasses.md) - [Ski Goggle-Inspired AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-iris.md) - [Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-glass-3.md) - [Collaborative Professional AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almer-arc-2.md)