Vive Flow is a fascinating new step for virtual reality, packing the technology into a pair of glasses for a more portable and hassle-free experience. The design and built-in screen are both superb, but the reliance on the power of your smartphone leaves me unconvinced that there’s a killer app or use case that can justify the steep price.
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Hands on: HTC has made impressive strides to make its Vive Flow headset a truly portable VR machine, but its comfort and form factor come at the expense of power and performance, resulting in ‘immersive eyewear’ that is undoubtedly innovative, but not particularly immersive.
Vive Flow is a fascinating new step for virtual reality, packing the technology into a pair of glasses for a more portable and hassle-free experience. The design and built-in screen are both superb, but the reliance on the power of your smartphone leaves me unconvinced that there’s a killer app or use case that can justify the steep price.
Hands on: HTC has built a strong base of VR business hardware, and for now, it seems content to release the Flow as an experiment. At the very least, you won’t find another major headset like it — even if it does make you sort of look like a bug.