HTC reveals Vive VR – a new power-packed virtual reality headset

Taiwanese smartphone maker unveils first developer version of product it thinks will appeal to gamers and entertainment sector

In 2015, Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC took the unusual step of diversifying its business into virtual reality headsets - a product it thought would appeal to gamers, the entertainment sector and contribute to part of a new business sector.

HTC finally unveiled its new headset, the Vive VR, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - and the result is a vision of VR much more comprehensive than other companies' products and with a price to match.