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Oculus unveils new prototype VR headset

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Oculus has unveiled a new prototype of its virtual reality headset. However, the VR company still isn’t ready to release a consumer edition.

The hew headset features a higher resolution and refresh rate, 360-degree head tracking and integrated headphones.

Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe says the new prototype is not perfect, but it’s closer to the consumer version.

The Irvine, California-based VR company revealed the new headset nicknamed Crescent Bay on Saturday at its first conference for developers.

Oculus’ headset covers a user’s eyes and can create immersive worlds that react to head movement.