The first portable Virtual Reality (VR) headset with integrated audio – Opto, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on KickStarter with the objective of raising GBP 40,000 by 29th April.

Opto believes good sound is crucial for an immersive VR experience, thus Opto is the first portable VR headset, where audio has been an integral part from the beginning of the design process. The speakers sit within the headset, therefore users don’t need to add their own headphones.

The Opto virtual reality headset supports any smartphone with a screen size between 4 and 5.1 inches. The unique magnetic front cover mechanism allows for quick and easy attachment and removal of the [...]