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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress (pictures)

Here's a look at the Samsung Gear VR on display at Mobile World Congress.

Scott Stein
I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.
Scott Stein
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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

BARCELONA -- Here it is. The new and improved Samsung Gear VR for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The new Samsung Gear VR fits the 5.1-inch display of the new Samsung Galaxy S6 phones.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The Gear VR was built in collaboration with Oculus, which showed an updated version of its own Rift VR headset earlier this year.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The new headset is 15 percent lighter than the previous edition and sports a more comfortable design.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Senior Editor Scott Stein has mastered the art of not looking completely silly while wearing a VR headset.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Samsung promises the extra processing power and pixel density of its S6 phones will improve the VR experience.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The first trick to not looking foolish in these pics is to keep your mouth shut. Scott nails it.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

A new feature of the Gear VR: it can now be charged via USB while being worn.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Besides S6 compatibility, the new Gear VR works with the Galaxy Note 4 as well.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Another important trick to passing the silliness test: don't smile while being photoed.

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The new headset doesn't look much different from the previous version.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

A nice profile shot of the hardware.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The S6 slots into the front and acts as your display.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The strap on the top works to keep the headset in place.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Hmm, that's more of a smirk than a smile, so I think that's allowed.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

The straps have been redesigned, and some added ventilation could help with longer-term use.

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Samsung Gear VR at Mobile World Congress

Pricing and release have yet to be announced, but stay tuned to CNET as we should have more information soon.

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