The Gear VR (formerly known as Samsung Gear VR) is a virtual reality (VR) headset developed by Samsung in collaboration with Oculus (currently owned by Meta). The device relies on using Samsung Galaxy smartphones as the screen and processing engine; the phone is inserted into the front part of the headset to run games, VR applications, and 360-degree videos. Key Features and Components: Side Touchpad: For navigating menus and controlling applications. Built-in Motion Sensors: The headset includes sensors to track head movement with higher accuracy than regular phone sensors. Handheld Controller: Added in later versions to facilitate interaction and gaming.