headset
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headsets
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a device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and with a microphone attached, used for telephone calls or other spoken communication over distance.
One of the coaches on the sideline threw his headset to the ground and started yelling at the ref.
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earphones or headphones.
The house DJ set up a mixer and a mic, put on his headset, and got the party started.
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Also called HMD, Head Mounted Display. a visor, goggles, etc., worn on the head and over the eyes to display digital content, as for virtual reality or augmented reality: The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.
A mid-range VR headset will have resolution comparable to more expensive headsets, but a smaller field of view.
The army will begin using the extended reality headset for live combat missions as well as training.
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Putin was listening to Sisi through an interpretation headset clipped to his ear, while his eyes scanned the crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Selan told me the hope is people will also use it to play their non-VR games too, using the headset as a screen.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Last year, Apple paused further development of its Vision Pro headset to focus on smartglasses to rival Meta’s Ray-Ban products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
They pull out the headset when they need it, like a smartphone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Another operator took over my switchboard. She saw that I was—she saw that something was wrong and she took my headset, she took over the call.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
The company has also been improving its virtual reality headsets and smart glasses, partnering with celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley to market them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
But it carries a price tag which will make a lot of people roll their eyes, and doesn't do much to dispel criticism that increasingly-costly VR headsets are pricing people out of the hobby.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
AI glasses are lightweight but limited in what they can do, while headsets are powerful but can feel isolating and cumbersome,” the company added.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
It discontinued VR headsets geared toward companies earlier this year as its priorities shifted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
He made a faint m-hm sound that barely carried over our crackling headsets.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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