Google's own 'Android VR' headset will rumble with Samsung's Gear VR

Google will reportedly unveil its much-rumored virtual reality headset at its I/O developer conference next week.

The headset, dubbed "Android VR" will supposedly be a self-contained device, according to Peter Rojas, founder of Gizmodo and Engadget, and now entrepreneur-in-residence at Betaworks.

As a self-contained VR headset, Android VR won't need a smartphone to power it (like headsets like the Samsung Gear VR) or a powerful PC (Oculus Rift and HTC Vive).

According to Rojas, Android VR will supposedly offer a better VR experience than the Gear VR, but not quite as advanced as the Oculus Rift or Vive. Read more...