Russell Holly

Russell is a Contributing Editor at Android Central. He's a former server admin who has been using Android since the HTC G1, and quite literally wrote the book on Android tablets. You can usually find him chasing the next tech trend, much to the pain of his wallet. Find him on Facebook and Twitter.

It hurts so good

How to stop Pistol Whip from destroying your frail human form

Russell Holly 3 days ago

My everything hurts, but all I really want to do is get back into the game.

Stream all the Things!

NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 review: Improving on the best

Russell Holly 5 days ago 12

NVIDIA has refreshed its Shield TV platform, and it's exactly what I wanted from a new streaming machine.

Automate your world

Need some Routines inspiration? Here are the best ones for your home

Russell Holly and Jeramy Johnson 5 days ago 2

Amazon has made it easy to create your own task combinations. These are my favorites.

Precision when you need it

How to add a keyboard and mouse to PlayStation 4

Russell Holly 1 week ago

You don't really need to go mouse and keyboard for a good gaming experience on your PlayStation 4, but it has some upsides.

More than rainbow flags

Social media companies are not allies, and they never will be

Russell Holly 1 week ago 4

If you're mad at TikTok right now, you haven't been paying attention.

Sit back and laugh

Use smart home tech to make your Halloween home a bit more terrifying

Russell Holly and Jeramy Johnson 2 weeks ago 5

Connected Home tech is great for automating your life, and you can use it to have a little fun when kids come to your door screaming Trick or Treat.

Too much friction

John Carmack on Samsung Gear VR - "I wish we had done more"

Russell Holly 1 month ago 1

The first portable Oculus headset is on John Carmack's mind this week, and he's shedding a lot of light in places we didn't previously have it.

All we know for now

Oculus Link hands-on and five questions answered

Russell Holly 1 month ago 6

Oculus is making it so you can connect a Quest to your PC and get Rift games, and it seems like it actually works.

Dis gon b gud

Absurd:Joy is a new XR company from the folks behind Job Simulator

Russell Holly 1 month ago

Cy Wise and Alex Schwartz are back, and their new company is aiming at making XR a whole lot of fun.

Poke the eyeball

Hand tracking on Oculus Quest is absolutely brilliant

Russell Holly 1 month ago

I went... hands on... with the new Oculus Quest hand tracking mode. It's SO good.

Not a sequel

'Pixelbook Go' reportedly debuting at Google October event

Russell Holly 1 month ago 6

Google appears to be ditching the tablet design for a return to something that was more universally loved.

Exactly as advertised

Nest Hub Max review: Bigger, louder, and way more clever

Russell Holly 1 month ago 6

Google has improved on the original Hub in every possible way, without sacrificing any of the things which made the original so good.

frictionless video chat

Facebook's new Portal TV is exactly what I want, finally

Russell Holly 1 month ago 1

Facebook is doubling down on its best Portal feature, and I am 100% here for it.

Eyes up, Stay sharp

Marvel Dimension of Heroes review: Clumsy fun, for a few minutes

Russell Holly 1 month ago 1

Disney and Lenovo have teamed up again, but only one of these companies is really bringing its A game.

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Ten ways to avoid getting murdered using Facebook Dating

Russell Holly 2 months ago 10

Facebook is taking on the dating world, but there are a few things you should do to protect yourself.

Something that works

Since it's back to school time, maybe it's time to get your kid a phone

Russell Holly and Joe Maring 2 months ago

Your kids have reached a point where they aren't right beside you at all times. For some, that means it's time to make sure they have a phone, and these are the phones you should consider.