Explain Everything 2.0

Getting started with Google Cardboard - CNET It sounds made up: Your smartphone, a couple of plastic lenses, and some strategically cut cardboard come together to form a virtual reality headset. Yet that's the, er, reality of Google Cardboard, which made its debut at last year's Google I/O conference and received a 2.0 update at this year's. Along the way, developers have cranked out some very cool Cardboard-compatible apps, while Google went so far as to create a dedicated Apps for Google Cardboard store. If you've been itching to try this for yourself, you have two options: Build a headset or order a kit. However, although the page itself makes reference to "the new Cardboard," the accompanying build-it-yourself images (and pop-up guides) still show the original Cardboard. Until Google updates all this, your best bet may be to simply order a Cardboard kit. Once you've equipped yourself with Cardboard, here's what you should know about using it. Where to find VR content Once you've got the hardware, you need content to view.