Zeiss' entry-level VR headset is about to get a lot more fun
Normally when people talk about Zeiss, it's regarding the company's optics business -- which has been around for more than a century. However, Zeiss is making inroads into the VR space as well. Last year, the company introduced its One Plus VR headset. This entry-level device retails for $70 and, like the Google Cardboard or Daydream, leverages your smartphone as both the processor and display unit. What sets the One Plus apart is its optics. Most headset lenses have a focal point, which is why you have to fiddle with knobs and dials after you put on the VR gear to get to everything in focus. The ones in Zeiss's headset have a focal plane, meaning that as soon as you put on the headgear, you're ready to dive into your VR experience -- no further adjustments necessary. Now, that's all well and good, assuming you don't mind limiting your VR experiences to only what's available through the Cardboard/Daydream or Gear VR app platforms (which really isn't...