Sony announces head mounted gadget as alternative to TV
Sony has unveiled a head-mounted gadget intended to show 3-D films and games as an alternative to watching them on TV.
The gadget is set to go on sale in Japan in November, and is planned for release in America and Europe, although a date has not been set yet.
The ‘HMZ personal 3-D viewer’ (HMZ stands for head mounted display, we are told) resembles chunky goggles with earphones.
The machine, which connects to a Blu-ray disc player or game machine, is targeting people who want to enjoy movies or games alone. It is not recommended for children under 15, because some experts believe overly stimulating imagery is not good for teenagers whose brains are still developing, the company said.
An article by the Press Association said using the device ‘feels like peering into a dolls house in which a real-life tiny singer is moving’.