It's comfy, convenient, immersive, interactive, and cheap ($100) if you own a compatible Galaxy phone. All that stuff was true with the first Gear VR, but the new version of the headset pushes ...

Samsung's new Gear VR will go on sale on August 19, the same day that the Galaxy Note 7 hits shelves, and will be priced at $99. Join Our Newsletter Join the TweakTown Newsletter for daily tech ...

The headset is compatible with both the Note 7’s new USB Type-C connector as well as micro-USB, offering support for all phones from the prior version of the headset. The new Gear VR (SM-R323 ...

But at only $99, Samsung's Gear VR still makes for a great entry-level VR headset for the everyday consumer. If you already have a compatible Samsung phone, it's a no-brainer. About ...

Samsung has a new Gear VR headset that's backward compatible with earlier phones By Shawn Knight August 2, 2016, 14:00 Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.

The most important change to the new Gear VR is that it’s USB-C compatible, and that the connection to the phone is modular. Out of the box, the headset will work with the new Note 7, which uses ...

While the Galaxy Note 4 is the only ‘one’ phone that is compatible with Samsung’s Gear VR headset, there’s different variations of the phone for different regions.

At $100, the consumer Gear VR is a no-brainer for anyone who already uses a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone. For everyone else, it's an impressive bit of technology that could be a deciding factor ...

Samsung also announced its new folding phone, the Galaxy Fold, presumably isn’t compatible with the Gear VR due to its larger design and small, outward-facing display. The Gear VR current costs ...

Most current virtual reality headsets fall broadly into one of two categories: high-end options (Vive, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR etc.) that connect to a console or PC, and glorified phone ...

The Gear VR is the best virtual-reality gadget you can buy right now, and a great way to jump into the world of VR gaming and entertainment -- just make sure you own a compatible Samsung phone first.

Google's own higher-end Daydream VR platform is coming this fall, with new apps and compatible phones. It's unclear whether the Alcatel Idol 4S is or isn't Daydream-ready (I asked, and didn't get ...