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VR Headset Demand On The Rise

As more households adopt the devices, “they will emerge as a new way to experience content streams coming into the home and a new interface for other connected devices throughout the home,” Parks also said.

For consumers, Parks added, “the division between device and content is already blurred, and innovations in virtual and augmented reality could finally erase the distinction.”

From the article "VR Headset Demand On The Rise" by Joseph Palenchar.

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