Google and Mattel have teamed up on a new product that brings back the classic View-Master, with a modern twist.

Google and Mattel have teamed up on a new product that brings back the classic View-Master, with a modern twist. The toy is now fueled by virtual-reality, and the old photo reels have been replaced by Google Cardboard, which uses augmented reality to create an immersive experience. All users will need is a smartphone and the Mattel app to view “360 degree photospheres” like Alcatraz, space shuttles, Star Wars, and more. Mattel has struggled with incorporating technology into its products, and most likely hopes that Google will help them out of a serious slump, while Google wants to introduce virtual reality to a younger audience. (The Verge, Washington Post)