Google reveals Cardboard, the company's inexpensive take on VR

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Move over Morpheus. On your bike Oculus Rift. Google has revealed a cheap but functioning VR alternative which requires little more than a cardboard box and an Android phone.
Google Cardboard is the company's slightly tongue-in-cheek attempt at bringing VR to a wider audience - those who don't want to buy expensive hardware or wait around for the price of such devices to become cheaper.
The device itself can be made out of any sturdy cardboard, with Velcro straps and an elastic band needed for keeping your phone safe. You'll also need a small magnet and a pair of 40mm lenses - components which Google says you can pick up for about £20 via Amazon.
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