HTC has released pictures of its Proton VR headset which is regarded as a preview of the future.

This is similar to a H.U.D.

(Heads Up Display) helmet that is being used on the latest fighter planes.

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The first thing to know about the headset is that it is lightweight and that theyre compact.

Whether it looks like a pair of glasses is a contentious issue.

This helps with weight distribution and less clutter at the front.

Dongles cover your ears and these also act as headphones.

So comfort is a priority because they anticipate people using this gadget for prolonged periods of time.

No word as to how theyll deal with users who tend to sweat a lot.

This opens the possibility of wirelessly transferring data to a VR headset which would eliminate the need for cables.

All this could all be pure speculation because there is a very real prospect that HTC could go broke.