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I Wore the Future With a Brain-Connected AR-VR Headset
The next frontier might be neurotech: OpenBCI's Galea headset, along with advances in assistive controls, points to a wild, wearable road ahead. → Read More
OnePlus Pad Review: The Flip Side of the Pixel Tablet
There may not be a better $479 Android tablet than this, but it'll cost a bit more to unlock its full potential. → Read More
I Played Nintendo's New Massively Multiplayer Phone-Connected Switch Game
Nintendo's Everybody 1-2 Switch feels like 100-player organized chaos. → Read More
Should You Buy a Quest 2 Now?
Meta dropped the price on its Quest 2 headset, and sales could drop it further. But the Quest 3 is right around the corner. → Read More
Meta Starts Subscription VR Gaming With Quest Plus
The new service adds a few free games each month, starting with Pistol Whip and Pixel Ripped 1995. The service will also work with Quest 3. → Read More
Google Pixel Tablet Review: Android Tablets Are Back
Google's fast tablet is also a dockable home hub. Will Google commit to its tablet vision this time? → Read More
Apple Vision Pro's Biggest Missing Pieces
Commentary: Apple's AR/VR "spatial computer" pushes the upper limits of immersive tech. But it has some notable omissions. → Read More
Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch Review: The Best Portable Big Display Choice
You don't need a Pro to get a larger screen size. The Air 15 is the more affordable option you should go for. → Read More
Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch Review: Finally, Big for Less
You don't need a Pro to get a larger screen size. The Air 15 is the big screen you should go for. → Read More
Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: Far Better Than I Was Ready For
I experienced incredible fidelity, surprising video quality and a really smooth interface. Apple's first mixed-reality headset nails those, but lots of questions remain. → Read More
Apple Vision Pro Hands-On: This Is the Headset I'd Use to Watch 3D 'Avatar'
I experienced incredible fidelity, surprising video quality and a really smooth interface. Apple's first mixed reality headset nails those, but lots of questions remain. → Read More
Meta Quest 2 Headset Price Dropping to $299 as Quest 3 Looms
Meta's existing VR headset is returning to its old price, with a promised surprise performance bump in a coming software update. → Read More
Meta Unveils $499 Quest 3 Ahead of Apple's VR Headset News
We finally know more official details about Meta's next VR headset and how it will aim to compete with Apple. It's expected to be released around Sept. 27. → Read More
Qualcomm's Phone-Connected AR Headset Plans Hint at Google and Apple's Future
Future headsets will need to work better with phone apps: Qualcomm's moves point to where Google and Apple need to go. → Read More
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset: What to Expect From WWDC's Big Reveal
Long-awaited and still mysterious, Apple's VR headset could be the spark for a whole new wave of hardware and software. → Read More
Sony's Project Q PS5 Game Handheld Revealed: What We Know So Far
A large-screened streaming device is coming later this year. It'll play all your PlayStation games in your hands. → Read More
Sony Has a New PlayStation Handheld Coming, for Streaming
A large-screened streaming device is coming later this year. It'll play all your PlayStation games in your hands. → Read More
Final Cut Pro on iPad Feels Like a Great and Optional Upgrade
Yes, finally. And it's very much a stepping stone. → Read More
I Tried an AR Laptop. It's Way Ahead of Its Time
The Spacetop is like a Chromebook for AR headsets. With Apple's hardware looming, it also feels like a reminder of how computers could change. → Read More
Meta Quest 3: What to Expect in 2023
Meta's next headset should be a lot less expensive than Apple's, and is arriving this year. Could it have an edge? → Read More