Facebook's Oculus reveals stand-alone virtual reality headset

Oculus Go will not require linking to a smartphone or personal computer like its predecessor, the Oculus Rift, and will cost less at $199

Facebook has unveiled a stand-alone virtual reality headset designed to extend the appeal of the company's Oculus technology to the masses.

The headset, called Oculus Go, won't require plugging in a smartphone or a cord tethering it to a personal computer like Oculus Rift or its competitor HTC's Vive do.