Headset
noun
A device that combines a microphone and headphones and is worn on the head.
She bought a new headset for her gaming console.
Often appears as...
- wireless headset
- gaming headset
noun
A set of devices attached to a bicycle's fork that allows it to rotate freely.
He had to replace the headset on his mountain bike after a rocky ride.
Often appears as...
- bicycle headset
- replace the headset
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device that combines a microphone and headphones and is worn on the head.
She bought a new headset for her gaming console.
Often appears as...
- wireless headset
- gaming headset
noun
A set of devices attached to a bicycle's fork that allows it to rotate freely.
He had to replace the headset on his mountain bike after a rocky ride.
Often appears as...
- bicycle headset
- replace the headset
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Accessory
A headset for technology is primarily used for private listening and communicating in digital environments.
During the webinar, participants were asked to use headsets to avoid echo.
Pro Tip 2/3Connectivity Options
Understanding whether a headset is wired or wireless can determine its use and versatility for the user.
I prefer a wireless headset because it gives me the freedom to move around.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A gaming headset often symbolizes immersion in video game culture and multiplayer communication.
He wore his gaming headset even when not playing, as a sign of his gamer identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Accessory
A headset for technology is primarily used for private listening and communicating in digital environments.
During the webinar, participants were asked to use headsets to avoid echo.
Pro Tip 2/3Connectivity Options
Understanding whether a headset is wired or wireless can determine its use and versatility for the user.
I prefer a wireless headset because it gives me the freedom to move around.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A gaming headset often symbolizes immersion in video game culture and multiplayer communication.
He wore his gaming headset even when not playing, as a sign of his gamer identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Tech Accessory
A headset for technology is primarily used for private listening and communicating in digital environments.
During the webinar, participants were asked to use headsets to avoid echo.
Pro Tip 2/3Connectivity Options
Understanding whether a headset is wired or wireless can determine its use and versatility for the user.
I prefer a wireless headset because it gives me the freedom to move around.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
A gaming headset often symbolizes immersion in video game culture and multiplayer communication.
He wore his gaming headset even when not playing, as a sign of his gamer identity.
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Rapid prototyping Google...
to continue to be in the world but also have access to the digital things that we need and love. Now, I am going to ask you a real simple question about Google how would you prototype this experience? How long do you think it would take you to make the first working version of the headset display?
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
one of the pre-programmed sounds that she has put in there after decades of research, a human voice translates the sound into Denise's headset. So she's got certain words that she knows the dolphin has said, you know, so, sargassum seed or if she brings a rope or a scarf into the water,
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How virtual reality...
With this inexpensive headset, students are transported to an underwater expedition. Students use their digital journal to write down their notes, to answer questions, to construct models and to develop hypotheses. Students then go to the virtual world to test their hypotheses
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This virtual lab will...
most students already have these, smartphones -- and I plug it into this virtual-reality headset, a low-cost headset. And now what I can effectively do is, I can literally step into this virtual world. We'll have some of you in the audience also get to try this,
Video examples
Heal your brain with...
game designed to help hospital patients who are undergoing treatment for severe burns which is widely considered the single most painful medical procedure patients place no world by wearing a virtual reality headset and using a joystick to navigate the frozen
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Where do superstitions...
raised and lowered by stagehands who would whistle to signal each other. Absentminded whistles from other people could cause an accident. But the taboo against whistling backstage still exists today, long after the stagehands started using radio headsets.
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How risk-taking changes...
Using the computer cubicles in my school library, I had them complete a computerized decision-making simulation to measure their risk-taking behaviors comparable to ones in the real world, like alcohol use, drug use and gambling. Wearing the EEG headset,
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The benefits of good...
like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls.
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
I asked my father if I cried when I was a baby and he says I did not. I think I was a stronger baby than my brother. So, when you're inside of the headset. you're not seeing it like this. You're looking around through this world.
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Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
herd of Heinz and during the rut he will use his impressive headset to ward off rival males these Heinz are worth fighting for if he successfully retains his reign for the upcoming year then he will mate with
Video examples
Rapid prototyping Google...
to continue to be in the world but also have access to the digital things that we need and love. Now, I am going to ask you a real simple question about Google how would you prototype this experience? How long do you think it would take you to make the first working version of the headset display?
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
one of the pre-programmed sounds that she has put in there after decades of research, a human voice translates the sound into Denise's headset. So she's got certain words that she knows the dolphin has said, you know, so, sargassum seed or if she brings a rope or a scarf into the water,
Video examples
How virtual reality...
With this inexpensive headset, students are transported to an underwater expedition. Students use their digital journal to write down their notes, to answer questions, to construct models and to develop hypotheses. Students then go to the virtual world to test their hypotheses
Video examples
This virtual lab will...
most students already have these, smartphones -- and I plug it into this virtual-reality headset, a low-cost headset. And now what I can effectively do is, I can literally step into this virtual world. We'll have some of you in the audience also get to try this,
Video examples
Heal your brain with...
game designed to help hospital patients who are undergoing treatment for severe burns which is widely considered the single most painful medical procedure patients place no world by wearing a virtual reality headset and using a joystick to navigate the frozen
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
raised and lowered by stagehands who would whistle to signal each other. Absentminded whistles from other people could cause an accident. But the taboo against whistling backstage still exists today, long after the stagehands started using radio headsets.
Video examples
How risk-taking changes...
Using the computer cubicles in my school library, I had them complete a computerized decision-making simulation to measure their risk-taking behaviors comparable to ones in the real world, like alcohol use, drug use and gambling. Wearing the EEG headset,
Video examples
The benefits of good...
like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls.
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
I asked my father if I cried when I was a baby and he says I did not. I think I was a stronger baby than my brother. So, when you're inside of the headset. you're not seeing it like this. You're looking around through this world.
Video examples
Sleepy Harbour Seals and...
herd of Heinz and during the rut he will use his impressive headset to ward off rival males these Heinz are worth fighting for if he successfully retains his reign for the upcoming year then he will mate with
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Quote examples
Limmy
Scottish Comedian
I tell people on Facebook what my Playstation user name is. It's quite a social thing. I put the headset on and I'm just yappin' away. It's kind of like a sad way of socialising. It's like meeting up with people but when you get bored with them you can just switch them off and walk away.
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Kyle Lowry
American Athlete
My rookie year, we used to play all the time, literally play 'Call of Duty' all the time, because it was like all of the younger guys on the team would get into the communication with the headsets and talking trash.
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Chris Milk
American Artist
When people ask whether virtual reality will be a real thing or just the next 3D, what I always say is, 'Take a headset, walk outside, and the next person you meet, put it on them and see what the reaction is.
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Sean Evans
American Entertainer
Thanks to fantasy football and 'Madden' on Xbox Live there are legions of jersey adorning sports fanatics who think they're equipped to stand on the sideline with a headset.
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Palmer Luckey
American Businessman
The whole thing with VR is that it doesn't matter, local versus networked gaming. The goal in virtual reality isn't to have people sit in the same room with headsets on.
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Brendan Iribe
American Businessman
Certainly, virtual reality headsets are behind in resolution, but it'll all catch up pretty quickly once there's a consumer market and there's demand.
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Lamar Jackson
American Athlete
I came from a high school where I didn't have a playbook or anything like that. Coach would draw it up and get the headset on, and we'd go after it.
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Aiden English
American Wrestler
Give me the microphone in the ring, on a headset, or tell me to take a flat back I'll do it brother. I'm ready to go for anything.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick
American Football Player
If the play-caller has confidence in you, you can feel it on the headset. You can feel it by the way he's calling plays.
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Neil Strauss
American Author
You need to be careful with a Bluetooth headset. Because some guys look crazy with them.
Quote examples
Limmy
Scottish Comedian
I tell people on Facebook what my Playstation user name is. It's quite a social thing. I put the headset on and I'm just yappin' away. It's kind of like a sad way of socialising. It's like meeting up with people but when you get bored with them you can just switch them off and walk away.
Quote examples
Kyle Lowry
American Athlete
My rookie year, we used to play all the time, literally play 'Call of Duty' all the time, because it was like all of the younger guys on the team would get into the communication with the headsets and talking trash.
Quote examples
Chris Milk
American Artist
When people ask whether virtual reality will be a real thing or just the next 3D, what I always say is, 'Take a headset, walk outside, and the next person you meet, put it on them and see what the reaction is.
Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
Thanks to fantasy football and 'Madden' on Xbox Live there are legions of jersey adorning sports fanatics who think they're equipped to stand on the sideline with a headset.
Quote examples
Palmer Luckey
American Businessman
The whole thing with VR is that it doesn't matter, local versus networked gaming. The goal in virtual reality isn't to have people sit in the same room with headsets on.
Quote examples
Brendan Iribe
American Businessman
Certainly, virtual reality headsets are behind in resolution, but it'll all catch up pretty quickly once there's a consumer market and there's demand.
Quote examples
Lamar Jackson
American Athlete
I came from a high school where I didn't have a playbook or anything like that. Coach would draw it up and get the headset on, and we'd go after it.
Quote examples
Aiden English
American Wrestler
Give me the microphone in the ring, on a headset, or tell me to take a flat back I'll do it brother. I'm ready to go for anything.
Quote examples
Ryan Fitzpatrick
American Football Player
If the play-caller has confidence in you, you can feel it on the headset. You can feel it by the way he's calling plays.
Quote examples
Neil Strauss
American Author
You need to be careful with a Bluetooth headset. Because some guys look crazy with them.
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