Google launches Cardboard VR headset for tablets

This has to be the biggest step ahead in the evolution of virtual reality. And we mean that quite literally – in a bold move, Google announced a new, reimagined virtual reality headset named Cardboard for Tablets. Like the previous Cardboard model, it has no circuitry of its own. It is designed as a cradle for a device – a tablet, in this case – that serves as a display for the virtual reality experience. Yup, Google sure is thinking big when it comes to virtual reality!

"But why?" some might ask, and the answer is simple. You see, the previous Cardboard model could accommodate devices with 4- to 6-inch screens. Cardboard for Tablets, however, works with displays up to 18 inches in size. And since a larger display covers a much greater field of view, the user is provided with a more immersive virtual reality experience. 

The announcement of Cardboard for Tablets coincides with the release of a number of virtual reality apps, all ideal for demonstrating the capabilities of the new VR headset. Here's a few examples:

Cardboard for Tablets is available as a PDF download with instructions how to cut out your own headset from a cardboard box of your choice.