Google working on hybrid reality headset

Internet giant said to be developing new device to straddle both virtual and augmented reality

Barack Obama and Angela Merkel test virtual reality glasses during the president's visit to Germany
MONDAY, GERMANY: US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel test virtual reality glasses at the ifm electronics stand at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair.
(Image credit: Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)

It seems Google may not have completely backed away from the high end virtual reality market.

A report from ReCode earlier this month, citing "sources familiar with the plans", said the internet giant had planned a range-topping VR device of its own to take on the Facebook-backed Oculus Rift headset and the HTC Vive.

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