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The VR headset made our kids disappear

Trying out the Gear VR with the kids

Our son recently received a VR headset and watching them use it prompted a few deep thoughts about the risks of VR to kids already consumed by digital screens.

Published 2016-12-26
Categorised as Devices, Events and Life, Mobile Tech Tagged ar, augmented reality, children, gear vr, parenting, progress, screens, smartphones, social interaction, technology, virtual reality

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Our son recently received a VR headset and watching them use it prompted a few deep thoughts about the risks of VR to kids already consumed by digital screens.

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