# Wireless Portable VR Devices HTC Vive Announced a New Wireless VR Device to Compete with Meta By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-3 References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/05/htc-vive-debuts-its-1st-5g-vr-experience-and-vr-wrist-tracker/) & [htc](https://www.htc.com/)  HTC has unveiled its first HTC Vive wireless VR headset at CES 2022, the [Vive Focus 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-vive-ultimate-tracker). The headset features 5g functionality on a private network and has been developed in a collaboration with [Lumen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yankees-lumen). HTC has stated that this headset will be capable of running in nearly any environment while delivering high-speed, low-latency, high-resolution gaming. This poises the all-in-one wireless headset as a prime competitor to the [Meta Quest 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2). In addition to the wireless headset, HTC has unveiled new wireless wrist trackers to enhance VR experiences. While simple VR headsets often have a headpiece and one controller for each hand, the Vive will now incorporate a wrist tracker that is capable of detecting full-arm movement with low latency. This wrist tracker was made to be used with the existing HTC Vive Focus 3, placing the upcoming wireless headset as a premium competitor to the budget-friendly Meta Quest 2. Image Credit: HTC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Wireless VR Headsets:** The release of the HTC Vive Focus 3 and its wireless capabilities indicates a trend towards VR headsets that are not bound by hardware restraints like traditional VR systems. - **VR Accessories:** The release of wireless wrist trackers by HTC indicates a trend towards developing accessories for VR systems beyond traditional headsets and controllers, opening avenues for new market opportunities. - **5g-enabled VR:** The introduction of 5G-enabled functionality on the HTC Vive Focus 3 indicates a trend towards wireless VR systems that leverage high-speed connectivity and is a potential market for developing IoT applications. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Wireless VR headsets and accessories creates an opportunity for the gaming industry to develop more immersive and interactive gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** The wireless VR technology has potential applications in the entertainment industry, particularly in theme parks and attractions to provide interactive experiences to visitors. - **Manufacturing:** 5G-enabled VR technology can be used for industrial applications such as remote maintenance and training in manufacturing industries leading to job displacement in some positions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-3.md) - [Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-vive-ultimate-tracker.md) - [Professional-Grade VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-pro.md) - [Wireless Full-Body Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax.md) - [Virtual Reality Wrist Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-wrist-vr-tracker.md) - [Cross-Platform Metaverse Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-connect.md) - [Independent Metaverse VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-hmd.md)