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Ease your family into VR with these games this holiday season
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC THVRSDAY Not all VR games are created equal, and giving your guests the wrong experience could turn them against VR forever. Here's how to start them off right!

This is how much the Meta Quest 3 really costs to make
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's not cheap The Meta Quest 3 costs twice as much to buy as a Meta Quest 2, but does it actually cost Meta that much to make? Now we know the answer.

Best Philips Hue alternatives 2023
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
The are plenty of smart lights available that are similar to Philips Hue bulbs at nearly half the cost. Most offer easy management from a designated app on your smartphone or tablet, too.

This Black Friday Pixel Fold deal folds the price in half
By Nicholas Sutrich published
This Google Pixel Fold Black Friday deal cuts the price in half, making it less expensive than a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Microsoft just hired the ChatGPT ex-CEO for its own AI program
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
AI exodus Over the weekend, OpenAI fired its CEO but Microsoft was quick to scoop him up and hire the ex-president of the company, as well.

The Galaxy S23 FE is trash at full price but this $399 Black Friday deal fixes that
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Finally good Samsung's delayed Galaxy S23 FE is too expensive at its regular price, but this early Black Friday Samsung deal makes it worth the money.

Meditating in VR is so good that astronauts brought it to space
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Find your zen SpaceX and HTC just launched a VR headset to the International Space Station, proving that meditation in VR is the best way to transport yourself elsewhere.

Assassin's Creed Nexus VR review: A return to the glory days
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Stealing the crown Assassin's Creed Nexus is the VR stealth game we've been waiting years for. It's a true return to the series' roots with an emphasis on parkour, stealth, and incredible variety.

Best hand-tracking games for Meta Quest 2023
By Nicholas Sutrich, Nick Ransbottom last updated
Show of hands Many Meta Quest games require controllers, but some offer more immersion by using hand tracking. These are the best Meta Quest hand-tracking games with gameplay that works best with your fingers.

Why I'm ditching Kindle for a Boox this Black Friday
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So much more Onyx offers an incredible line of e-readers that are better than a Kindle in every way. Here's why you should get one.

The first Android 14 QPR2 beta just dropped. Here are all the changes
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Latest and greatest The latest beta version of Android 14 is now available to all enrolled users with most modern Pixel devices.

Samsung apparently has no interest in launching an affordable foldable in 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich published
No flip for you! Looks like Samsung doesn't actually give a flip about making folding phones truly mainstream just yet as the company denies its working on a mid-range Galaxy Z Flip.

Nothing builds a blue bubble bridge while Google and Apple fight over RCS
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Green be gone The Nothing Phone (2) is officially getting support for Apple's iMessage and Google's RCS chats at the same time with one convenient messaging app: Nothing Chats.

Will Meta Quest 2 face pads work on Quest 3?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So soft If you've got a Meta Quest 2 and are looking to upgrade to a Quest 3, you might be wondering which accessories you can keep around for the long haul. We've got the answer on face pads.

Best Meta Quest 3 accessories 2023
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Make it better The best Meta Quest 3 accessories add important comfort and longevity features that make the Meta Quest 3 even better than it already is.

The Meta Quest 3 Lite could cause big problems for Pico in China
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Quest 3 Lite! Meta and Tencent have reached a provisional deal to bring Meta Quest VR headsets to China, and the first major product could be the Quest 3 Lite.

We almost got the Google Play Store on Meta Quest headsets
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Foul Play The Meta Quest platform has a lot of good things going for it, and it could have been even better if Google and Meta could work together to get the Play Store in VR.

The Meta Quest 3 keeps me from crying in the kitchen
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AC ThVRsday You've probably heard the term mixed reality before, but I bet you didn't know the Meta Quest 3's mixed reality mode could be so useful.

Samsung is treating its XR headset like it treated foldable phones
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Folding into mainstream Apple is said to be making 400,000 Vision Pro headsets in 2024, but Samsung is playing it safe with its upcoming XR headset.

The Pixel 8 Pro temperature sensor is only good for one thing
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Hot or not? The thermometer feature on the Pixel 8 Pro is pretty cool, but is it any good? Time to find out.

This early Black Friday ThinkPhone deal means serious business
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Think fast Black Friday is great, but getting a great deal early is even better. How about a flagship-level phone for a mid-range price with this ThinkPhone deal?

Pixel Watch 1 or 2? You might want to wait til Black Friday to decide
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Pick one or two? Waiting can be hard, especially when you're pining after new tech. But, most of the time, it's worth waiting a few weeks for a big sale. Here's why you might want a Pixel Watch 2 on sale this year.

Best Link Cable alternatives for Meta Quest in 2023
By Michael L Hicks, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
No weak link Aside from the useful but occasionally buggy Air Link, you can find other options than Meta's official Link Cable.

VR news of the week: TikTok in VR, controller issues, and new smart glasses
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We be Questin' We've got a recap of all the VR news you need to know about for the week ending November 3, 2023, including news on Meta, Ray-Ban, Quest 3, Pico, Samsung, and Qualcomm.