We’ve had lithium based true wireless earbuds for nearly 10 years now according to my quick internet search, and the popularity of them has skyrocketed to millions of users. 10 years, millions of devices, and one finally catches fire? Genuinely I’m just confused by what you mean you’ve been waiting for a story like this.
I don’t think VR headsets put the battery in front of your eyes, the weight would make them uncomfortable. They’re probably somewhere on the side of the device, or in Apple’s case, around your waist.
The Quest’s battery is in the front of the device, but behind layers of electronics, screen and lenses. It would have to do more than catch on fire to cause serious damage.
I have been waiting for a story like this, it was always a little fear in the back of my mind while using wireless earbuds.
We’ve had lithium based true wireless earbuds for nearly 10 years now according to my quick internet search, and the popularity of them has skyrocketed to millions of users. 10 years, millions of devices, and one finally catches fire? Genuinely I’m just confused by what you mean you’ve been waiting for a story like this.
We’ve had wired earbuds for longer than wireless ones, I’ve yet to read a story about one exploding into someone’s ears.
People have little fears about lots of unlikely scenarios, it’s not that deep.
I have a similar worry with VR. Battery could explode and cause blindness 😬
I don’t think VR headsets put the battery in front of your eyes, the weight would make them uncomfortable. They’re probably somewhere on the side of the device, or in Apple’s case, around your waist.
The Quest’s battery is in the front of the device, but behind layers of electronics, screen and lenses. It would have to do more than catch on fire to cause serious damage.
Its as easy as looking up the teardowns or scans of the most popular VR headsets. They have their batteries in the front.
I didn’t until now. I usually just think about some battery going solar while I’m sleeping.
Same here. 😬
I really feel for them.