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A screenshot from Apple's Vision Pro ad released in January 2024.

Watch Apple’s new ‘Get Ready’ ad for its Vision Pro headset

A new ad for the Vision Pro has landed just hours after Apple announced that the mixed-reality headset will officially launch early next month.
RayNeo X2 Lite AR glasses are slim and lightweight.

Google Glass is back? In spirit, yes

An advanced AR company have brought an impressive new pair to CES 2024 to revive the Google Glass dream.
Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses feature depth sensors.

Xreal brings spatial computing to a pair of AR glasses

Xreal's Air 2 Ultra AR glasses have spatial computing for hand-tracking and 3D mapping of your room, but that advanced technology isn't cheap.
Elvis in lights.

Another dead music legend is about to get the hologram treatment

Elvis Presley is the latest deceased artist set to return to the stage in digital form, with shows planned for London, Las Vegas, Berlin, and Tokyo.
A woman dives into action with the Meta Quest 2.

Meta Quest 2 is back at its Black Friday price, permanently

The price of the Meta Quest 2 has been permanently slashed to just $249 for the 128GB model. Now's your chance to dive into virtual reality for much cheaper.
Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple is about to begin mass shipments of Vision Pro, report says

Apple will begin mass shipments of its Vision Pro headset next week before launching it in late January or early February, a new report claims.
Most features, like adjusting a document's layout in Word, work fine on a Quest 3.

I tried Microsoft Office on my Quest 3 and came away disappointed

Microsoft Office apps are now available on the Quest 3, but how good is the experience and is it different than using Microsoft365 in Meta's browser?
A character slashes enemies in Asgard's Wrath 2.

VR gaming lost me in 2023, and then totally won me back

I was almost done with VR gaming in 2023, but an incredible end-of-year comeback has made me more excited about the tech than ever.
A woman wears the Apple Vision Pro headset while sitting on a couch.

Apple ramping up production of Vision Pro ahead of sooner-than-expected launch

Apple is ramping up production of its new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset for a sooner-than-expected launch, according to a new report.
A person is enthusiastically enjoying a game while wearing the Meta Quest 3.

Get the most out of Meta Quest 3’s mixed-reality with these VR games

If you want to get the most out of your Meta Quest 3's mixed reality tech, you need to pick up these games.
Meta Quest Pro face-tracking demo shows a green-skinned flower person with surprised expression.

Tongue-tracking in VR has arrived

Tongues are wagging about a new Meta Quest 3 extension that lets you blow raspberries at your friends via face-tracking extended to tongue-tracking.
A player battles a four-legged beast in Asgard's Wrath 2.

Asgard’s Wrath 2 is a grand finale and new beginning for VR gaming

With the impressive Asgard's Wrath 2, Meta proves that VR games can be just as enormous and content rich as anything else.
Front three quarter view of a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS.

Bold style alone can’t muscle Chevy’s new Blazer EV to the head of its class

This new electric SUV wearing the well-known Chevy Blazer nameplate is competent, but not a game-changer.
A PS5 sits on a table with a DualSense standing up next to it.

PlayStation spent 2023 setting up dominoes. But will they fall in 2024?

PlayStation has spent 2023 lining up a set of risky dominoes. Will they fall how it hopes in 2024?
The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

Apple Vision Pro launch nears as staff get special training

Apple is making final preparations for the highly anticipated launch of the Vision Pro, the $3,499 mixed-reality headset that it unveiled in June.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

This was the most disappointing GPU that I reviewed this year

We've seen a ton of new GPUs this year, but there's one card that stands out as the most disappointing GPU of 2023.
Tablo Dual HDMI DVR top

Nuvyyo Tablo Dual HDMI OTA DVR review: Simple and direct

The Nuvyyo Tablo Dual HDMI OTA DVR rmakes internet connectivity less important, but the direct line to the TV also comes with some sacrifices.
A zombie attacks the player in Arizona Sunshine 2.

Arizona Sunshine 2 review: thrilling VR shooter gets devoured by bugs

Arizona Sunshine 2 gets a lot right as a VR shooter, but an irritating protagonist and bevy of technical problems drag the experience down.
Alan Truly using a Quest 3 with a MacBook Air for work.

Can the Quest 3 replace my laptop for work? I found out the hard way

Meta's Quest 3 is faster, has sharper displays, and runs the latest software, so it should do more than just gaming. But is it usable for work?
Tech of the Week HTC Vive Tracker

HTC just fixed a major shortcoming of standalone VR headsets

HTC Vive announced new full-body trackers to animate your VRChat avatar and help sports trainers and game developers track movement.
Alan Truly works out with the Quest 3 in Les Mills Body Combat.

Meta Quest 3 review: the VR headset you’ve been waiting for

Meta's Quest 3 costs $200 more than the Quest 2. How much have performance, graphics, mixed-reality, and comfort improved and is it worth the price?
Ezio sneaks up on a guard with a crossbow in Assassin's Creed Nexus VR.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR turned me into a sociopath (and I love it)

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR isn't just a great VR game; it's Ubisoft's best game in years.
A vision of Meta's metaverse in the work setting.

The case for XR at work isn’t going away just yet

VR/XR might finally take off with the help of the enterprise space, with many everyday people getting their first taste of virtual reality at work.
Dolls sit at a table in The 7th Guest VR.

The 7th Guest VR review: a spooky ’90s remake just in time for Halloween

The 7th Guest VR totally reimagines a 90s PC classic, though you'll have to wrestle with some clumsy VR controls to appreciate it.
Sony LinkBuds in charging case.

Sony LinkBuds review: Radical transparency

Sony's LinkBuds are an ambitious attempt to create earbuds that don't block out the outside world. It works, but they're definitely not for everyone.
I can play in tight quarters with the Quest 3's mixed reality view.

Meta Quest 3 is here, but is the Quest 2 still worth buying?

Meta's Quest 3 has arrived with improved performance and mixed reality, but the Quest 2 costs less and has the same games, so which is right for you?
Meta Quest 3 sitting on a display table.

How to preorder the Meta Quest 3

Meta's Quest 3 is arriving soon. Here's how to secure your Meta Quest 3 preorder to make sure you can use the headset on release day.
The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

Apple said to be redesigning the Vision Pro headset in 2 important ways

Apple's Vision Pro headset will launch early next year, but the tech company is reportedly already redesigning the device in two important ways.
A Chevy Volt parked on the beach.

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Bolt EUV: Is bigger better?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are both great cars -- but they're also very similar. Is one better than the other? We put the two head-to-head to find out.
Alan Truly holds a display model of Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip.

Meet the Qualcomm chips powering Meta’s Quest 3 headset

Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 bring game-changing performance, efficiency, and connectivity to VR headsets and AR glasses.
Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro headset may have been scrapped, report claims

Rumors have claimed Apple is working on a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, but a new report says the company may have abandoned the project entirely.
beat saber star wars day

The best Meta Quest 2 games

The Oculus Quest offers a fantastic virtual reality experience without the need for a gaming PC. These are the best Oculus Quest games available right now.
Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Everything announced at the September 2023 State of Play

Here's every PS5 and PSVR2 announcement made during the September 2023 State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

Apple Vision Pro: release date, price, specs, and more

Apple's exciting, yet staggeringly expensive Vision Pro XR headset is no longer a rumor. Here's everything we know about Apple's revolutionary new device.
TiVo Edge for Antenna OTA DVR.

The best OTA DVRs for cord-cutters

Why pay for cable or satellite when local broadcasts are free? These OTA DVRs pay for themselves, and some can get you ready for the next wave in TV tech.
Key art for Firewall Ultra.

PlayStation VR2 just got 2 fun shooters, but I’m still waiting to be wowed

Firewall Ultra and Crossfire Sierra Squad just released for PlayStation VR2, but I'm still waiting for a VR game that'll really sell me on the headset.
Astro's Playroom booting up on the PlayStation Portal.

Sony’s cloud handheld, the PlayStation Portal, will only stream certain games

Sony finally revealed the price tag for its PlayStation Portal cloud gaming handheld, but there's a major catch when it comes to games it supports.
Ghost stand around a living room in The 7th Guest VR.

The 7th Guest VR is an ingenious reimagining of a PC gaming classic

We tried out The 7th Guest VR, which ingeniously reimagines a foundational 1993 PC classic as a modern escape room game.