The next Oculus VR headset is starting to take shape

The next VR headset from Oculus may have more in common with the Samsung Gear VR than the company's category-defining Oculus Rift.

The first Oculus Rift, released in March 2016, was highly anticipated but saw limited success after its launch. Now Oculus VR, which is wholly owned by Facebook, is looking to course-correct and release a virtual reality headset that's more user-friendly and appealing to a larger audience, according to a Bloomberg report.

The project seems to be a direct response to the public's so-so reception to the expensive headsets like the Rift and HTC Vive, both of which need to be connected — via a cable — to a powerful standalone PC. Cheaper, smartphone-powered setups like the Gear VR have  seen more success, mostly due to their much cheaper cost and lack of a cable "tether." Read more...