During the event that Google will hold today, the company will not only present its new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, but it also has a few surprises in store and now, we know the last of them.
As the digital publication Variety has made public, alluding to "a source with knowledge of said announcement", Google is going to present today the first generation of its Daydream VR that it will launch at a price of only $ 79.
Daydream, the new in VR from Google at low cost
Since the previous Google I / O held last May, we know that the company is working on new virtual reality glasses known under the name DayDream (something like "daydreaming"). Now, just a few hours before the new Google event takes place, and although it was already thought that they could see the light, we also know that its price will be $ 79.
According to ethis informationToday, the Daydream VR glasses will be launched and their price will be below even the Gear VR (whose cost is $ 20 higher), and well below other competitive models that cost hundreds of dollars.
Those who choose to get the new Daydream will also use their smartphone as a screen however, Unlike other models, you will not operate them through touch controls if not from a remote control which bears a great resemblance to the Wii remote control.
Daydream VR will be compatible with the new Pixel and Pixel XL that we can also see officially this afternoon however, The company already works with several manufacturers of Android devices such as Huawei and Alcatel to make them compatible with this new accessory.
Apparently, Google has partnered with HTC to make Daydream VR which we will learn more about this afternoon. In addition, it is expected to be ready to ship to the first customers at the end of this month of October.