Google's Daydream VR breaks free of the smartphone with new standalone headset

Mobile virtual reality isn't just about smartphones anymore.

Today, Lenovo unveiled the Mirage Solo, the first standalone virtual reality headset for Google Daydream platform.

The headset marks a major milestone for Google's virtual reality efforts as it's the first wireless headset that doesn't depend on a Daydream-compatible smartphone to use, giving it the potential to reach a much wider audience than the Daydream View headsets.  

The Mirage Solo also promises a much higher quality virtual reality experience than what you'd get with a smartphone-enabled headset. The headset is the first to use Google's WorldSense technology, which enables the headset to track where you are in a room without using external sensors. Read more...