Has the VR craze swept you up yet? (The 3:59, Ep. 297)

Virtual reality was one of the marquee tech trends of last year, but it’s gone a little stale.

Facebook is trying to shake that up with its Oculus Connect developer conference Wednesday. Special guest CNET editor Scott Stein and I talk about what it’s going to take for virtual reality to be something anyone would want — and not just hardcore tech enthusiasts and early adopters.

Facebook seems to be heading in the right direction, unveiling the Oculus Go, a $199 VR headset that doesn’t need a PC or phone or annoying cables. It’s coming next year, and marks one of the cheapest way to try VR (remember, that cheap Gear VR headset requires an expensive phone to run).

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7	Starmer's Government faces calls to amend £425 car tax bill slapped on UK drivers	🔵 52 / 100
8	Foo Fighters FIRE band member in shock decision… 8 months after Dave Grohl's secret affair rocked the group	🔵 45 / 100
9	Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou's side lose last game before Europa League final as hosts remain on track to qualify for Champions League	🔵 45 / 100
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