CES 2016 Highlights: Speck Pocket VR Speck has unveiled a pocket-friendly virtual reality viewer designed to give you a quick and easy VR experience

By Tamara Clarke Edited by Aby Sam Thomas Feb 7, 2016

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The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a gathering place for innovators, the who's who of tech, and (sometimes) breakthrough developments. It's also the stage where next-gen consumer products are introduced. Check out our roundup of some of the more attention-grabbing advancements introduced at this year's show.

Speck unveiled a pocket-friendly virtual reality viewer designed to give you a quick and easy VR experience. The compact headset is a Google Cardboard-certified viewer that works with Speck's CandyShell Grip smartphone case to provide a rich viewing experience for 3D content, virtual and augmented reality.

Image credit: Speck.

When closed, retractable side panels fold into a perfectly flat, self-contained package that shields lenses from dust and scratches, and slides easily into a pocket or purse for on-the-go accessibility. Pocket VR with CandyShell Grip will be available for iPhone 6s/6 and Galaxy S6.

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Tamara Clarke, a former software development professional, is the tech and lifestyle enthusiast behind The Global Gazette, one of the most active blogs in the Middle East. The Global Gazette has been welcomed and lauded by some of the most influential tech brands in the region. Clarke’s goal is to inform about technology and how it supports our lifestyles. See her work both in print regional publications and online on her blog where she discusses everything from how a new gadget improves day-to-day life to how to coordinate your smartphone accessories. Visit www.theglobalgazette.com and talk to her on Twitter @TamaraClarke. #TamTalksTech

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