Michael is a former ebook dev turned tech writer whose career arc took him from VR to wearables, emerging tech to gaming guides, before arriving at AC to cover Android, Oculus, Stadia, and smart homes, among other things. A Bay Area native, he loves underperforming sports teams, running, and tormenting his friends as the DM for D&D and Star Wars RPG campaigns.
Oculus Quest 2 games are enhanced with the latest graphics and let you enjoy VR experiences untethered. But Oculus Store games can get expensive, so you don't want to waste your money. Here are the best games available in your favorite genres.
Usenet is the long-lost cousin of the Internet that has retained a cult following of dedicated users for forty years. If you want to join their number and take advantage of secure, fast data downloads, we've rounded up the best picks.
The Oculus Link cable is undoubtedly the best way to play SteamVR and Oculus Rift games on the Oculus Quest 2, but it costs nearly 80 bucks. There are alternative cables that cost far less while hitting the same benchmarks, but some that you'll find on Amazon can't be trusted. Here are the ones you should try first.
Several new streaming devices have launched or are launching within a month of one another, cramming in new specs and features while driving down prices to compete with one another. We're weighing the best dongles, sticks and devices from Amazon, Google, Apple, Roku, Nvidia and other major tech players to decide which streaming device is the best for you.
Looking for a gaming monitor that will double as a workstation, or one that focuses on your gaming genre of choice? Are you willing to spend extra for better resolution and refresh rates, or do you have a limited budget? Whatever you're looking for, one of our top six picks will likely fit the bill.
The Pixel 4a 5G is cheaper than the Pixel 5, but that doesn't mean it'd be cheap to replace. Many phone cases won't protect your phone properly from falls, so choose one of these heavy-duty cases for better peace of mind.
Most Oculus store games support cross-buy between the Rift and Quest, but there are a few games too large or ambitious to ever fit on a mobile headset. Using a VR-capable PC and Oculus Link, you can and should play these Oculus Rift exclusives on your Quest. Trust us: They'll blow you away compared to what the Quest is capable of on its own.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now easily stream over 100 games on their Android phones, but you'll need a proper controller to play. Most gamers use Bluetooth, but the Razer Kishi turns your phone into a pseudo-handheld console and is fully compatible with Game Pass for Android. Here are the steps you'll need to use Kishi for Xbox gaming.
SteamVR games can be played either with Oculus Link or wirelessly on the Oculus Quest 2. Once you know how to link your PC to your headset, you'll have access to all the latest game titles. Here are our favorites!
After ten years with an iPhone, then the past three months using a Pixel, Galaxy, and OnePlus phone, I'm ready to make the switch to Android official. But not for just any Android phone. Only one manufacturer actually has the powerful tech I need to make the plunge feel worth leaving iOS behind.
Unsure if your computer can handle PC VR games? This guide explains which computers can handle the Oculus Link, including less powerful laptops or Macs. We also share what accessories you'll need, which new PCs you should consider if your computer isn't compatible, and also how to make Oculus Link work on your Oculus Quest 2.
With the new Nest Hub (2nd Gen) set to launch on March 30, here's what you need to know about how it compares to the 1st-Generation smart display. While physically quite similar looking, the newer model has more tricks up its sleeve.
It's pretty easy to take screenshots or record clips on the Oculus Quest 2 once you know the right shortcuts. But figuring out how to download and share them on sites like YouTube or Twitter isn't easy. Here are the steps you need to know to show off your Beat Saber skills with your friends.
4K monitors expand your workstation while keeping the resolution pixel-filled, the brightness high and color gamuts wide. We've chosen the best 4K monitors for business, 4K gaming monitors, 4K gaming monitors for photo editing, 4K Apple monitor,
Amazon Luna is still technically in an invite-only early access beta, but certain devices let you skip the line and just start playing. Here's every Luna-compatible device today, plus what you'll need to do to stream games on all of them.
Amazon would love for you to buy the new Luna controller, but there are a couple of other options that are fully functional with the game streaming service. Beyond those, most Bluetooth controllers won't work as well as they should.
iOS 14 added customization options that Android owners have enjoyed for years, but there are plenty of exclusive Android features that still aren't available on iPhones. As a former iPhone power user just getting used to the Android ecosystem, here are the tricks and tech that I hope Apple will "borrow" for its phones — including some that'll probably never happen.
Most Apple or Android phone owners know what they like and are happy with the default apps that each OS provides. So they rarely get to know which apps are actually "better". So as part of my iOS vs Android analysis, I broke down how Apple and Google's apps for photos, word processing, calendars, directions, and other core apps compare.
The Climb was one of the Oculus Rift launch titles and has remained popular since. The sequel had big shoes to fill to live up to its reputation, and it mostly succeeds! Here's what you need to know about The Climb 2 vs The Climb, and how the new game performs on the Oculus Quest 2.
Samsung is working on a new smartwatch that'll abandon its proprietary OS for Wear OS, plus a non-invasive blood glucose tracker for diabetic users. We're just not sure if it's the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Active Watch 3, or something entirely new! Here's what we do know about, and hope to see in the new Galaxy smartwatch.