headsets

AR headsets promise new enterprise productivity, but can the startups building them survive?

Just as the Bluetooth headset ushered in an era of hands-free calling, AR startups are trying to convince manufacturing startups that AR headsets will bring new efficiencies with hands-free computing.

Sennheiser debuts its first wireless gaming headset, the GSP 670

During Computex last week, Sennheiser gave media a sneak peek at its first wireless gaming headset, the GSP 670, slated to ship starting at the beginning of next month. The GSP 670 retails for €349

RealWear raises $17M as it looks to take a simpler approach to enterprise AR headgear

As the augmented reality industry slowly matures and those within it look to realize the path to ubiquity they have been preaching, it turns out they're showing more appreciation for the vision that G

This AR headset won’t win any style points, but it fills the world with fish

Hong Kong-based RealMax came to CES with an augmented reality headset they want to get on to everyone's faces. The prototype is a little rough around the edges, but it fills more of the world with dig

Apple acquired augmented reality headset startup Vrvana for $30M

As Apple ramps up work to ship an augmented reality headset in 2020, it has acquired a startup from Montreal, Canada that could help it get there. TechCrunch has learned that Apple has acquired Vrva

Microsoft starts selling developer ‘mixed reality’ headsets online

Microsoft "mixed reality" headsets are finally available (for developers) on the Microsoft store. The company opened pre-orders for the headset back in May; now developers can get their hands on Acer'

Occipital shows off a $399 mixed reality headset for iPhone

Mobile VR is an Android game, but as more and more rumors flourish about the next iPhone, some companies are looking to get developers ready to bring iOS users into the world of VR. Occipital announce

Jawbone Streamlines Its Headset Offering With The New Era

Bluetooth headsets, as anyone without a popped collar will tell you, are often items of last resort for the average cellphone user. But Jawbone makes pretty good ones, and their new Era headset aims t

Hands On With The Creative Tactic 3D Omega

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/P1010474.jpg" /> This console headset, announced at CES this year, is finally available for purchase. It offers 3D sound in a pair of hi

Mind Technologies' Master Mind & Mind Mouse Allow You To Control Your Computer With The Power Of Your Mind. Okie Dokie.

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/eheadset.jpg" />Mind Technologies will begin selling the Emotiv Headset on January 1 for $299. What's perhaps more interesting is that, w

Need More Choice When It Comes To PC Gaming Headsets? Look Sennheiser's Way.

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/senpc333d.jpg" /><a HREF="http://www.crunchgear.com/tag/sennheiser/">Sennheiser</a> has a few new gaming headsets that may interest you.

PDP's Headbanger Headset: Now Wii Call Of Duty: Black Ops Players Can Yell At Each Other Online

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/wiipdph.jpg" />To be honest, I didn’t even know there was going to be a Nintendo Wii version of <a HREF="http://www.crunchgear.com/tag/

Review: SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB Xbox 360 Headset: Glasses Wearers Can Hear Their Teammates Again

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/5xb4.jpg" /><b>Short version</b>: The SteelSeries Spectrum 5XB is a headset for your Xbox 360 (and PC) that lets you separate your online

Review: SteelSeries 7H Gaming Headset

Short version: SteelSeries makes great keyboards and mice, but headphones have always been a weakness of theirs. The 7H isn’t bad, really, but considering what’s out there for the same pri

Bluetooth wristwatch with detachable LCD (which doubles as headset)

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/thanko_bluetooth_a-620x232.jpg" /> Not everything Tokyo-based crap gadget maker <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/tag/thanko">Thanko</a

SteelSeries announces Spectrum 5xb and 4xb headsets at E3

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/steelseries-5xb-4xb.jpg" />SteelSeries announced at E3 today three new peripherals for the XBox 360: the Spectrum 5xb premium headset, th

CrunchGear Video Review: Four headsets enter, one leaves

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/0-1.jpg">For those of you about to rock, I encourage you to pick out a nice pair of headphones. I tested four models at around $100. They

Review: Tritton AX Pro gaming headset

Short Version: Tritton’s AX Pro headset makes gaming exponentially more immersive. At $160, you get eight-speaker Dolby Digital surround, which makes the AX Pro a good choice for gamers who want to

Vuzix tries its hand at augmented reality

A new headset from Vuzix brings augmented reality gaming. What does that mean? This is basically a 3D hud with a camera. It can directly interact with objects you’re looking at – say a blo

CrunchDeals: Plantronics .Audio 370 headset for $12.99 with free shipping

<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/202592346.jpg">Wow, really nice deal on this Plantronics headset at Buy.com -- $12.99, down from a list price of $70. I have an earlier g
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