Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Because of this, he covers both smartphones and VR technology, two avenues that split his passions right down the middle. From Nokia fan to Android fanatic, Nick has been writing about and reviewing smartphones since 2011. An avid gamer and equally well-versed tech head, Nick worked in the IT industry for 15 years, helping to further develop his technical knowledge which has become particularly important in his fight with PWM sensitivity and deep dives into display technology. He's a huge fan of any phone that can fold in half and loves getting into the nitty-gritty with folding phone coverage for the site. He's also got over a decade of experience with VR gaming, having used the original Oculus DK1 and every major VR headset since then, passionately covering Android Central's Meta Quest content with his weekly thVRsday column on Thursdays. Beyond that, you'll find Nick taking photos of anything and everything, from the beautiful mountains of his home or the chickens in his backyard, and using them to compare cameras to help you choose the best one.
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich

Best Android phones under $300 in 2025
By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
More for less! Here are some of the best Android phones under $300 you can get. From big batteries to stereo speakers to expandable storage, they have it all.

I don't want this Galaxy S25 feature, but it looks like Samsung will do it anyway
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Listening? Samsung is readying its next-generation virtual assistant, Bixby, in time for the Galaxy S25 launch, but does anyone really want it?

OnePlus pulled off a miracle with the OnePlus 13 camera
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A serious plus I put the OnePlus 13's camera to the test against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro and couldn't believe how well it performed.

OnePlus 13 review: The best Android phone you can stick in a dishwasher
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's the One The OnePlus 13 is a triumph of a phone, delivering best-in-class performance, design, display, and even camera quality.

A bad update is turning Meta Quest headsets into paperweights, but a solution is here
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Not a brick! Meta Quest update v72 is bricking some headsets, but Meta is working on a solution for affected customers.

This year was pivotal for VR, but the video game market's decline spells trouble for 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Competition needed The VR industry made huge strides with big name releases in 2024, but the overall video game market is on the decline.

The North American smartphone market could be headed for a depressing 2025
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smartphones around the world still deliver tons of excitement, but the choices in North America continue to dwindle.

One UI 7 Beta first impressions: An early Christmas present from Samsung
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Android 15, baby Samsung's second One UI 7 beta, based on Android 15, is now available and we found our favorite new changes to fix.

Meta Quest 3 review: The best VR headset you can buy
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Get in the game The Meta Quest 3 represents the best of VR. It's a console that's easy to use and provides a huge next-generation upgrade over the Oculus Quest 2.

Android XR is the most exciting new version of Android in years
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Truly open XR Android XR is the first version of Android built with Gemini at its core, delivering new UI experiences to upcoming XR devices.

How I made my chicken coop smarter than my chickens
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart coop Smart home gadgets can do more than you think, and my chicken coop is proof.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Smaller size, bigger punch
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Size matters With a Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Pixel 8 Pro analysis, you can better assess whether the newer Pro model is worth the upgrade. Here are the essential details you need to decide.

Skydance's Behemoth is even better than I expected it to be
By Nicholas Sutrich published
There be giants Skydance's BEHEMOTH is the latest AAA VR game to come out on the Meta Quest, delivering satisfying dark fantasy giant slaying action.

Cyber Monday is done, but these Samsung deals are still around — save big while they're still available
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer last updated
Cyber Monday We have the best Samsung Cyber Monday deals LIVE so you can get ahead of the game.

Did I just steal from Amazon? This portable 1080p USB-C monitor is under $60 on Cyber Monday
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nearly 7,000 5-star ratings can't be wrong, especially when it's this cheap.

Samsung apparently hates profits because the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $800 off for Cyber Monday (NO trade-in either!)
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Finally. FINALLY! The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is usually way too expensive, but this crazy Cyber Monday deal actually makes it worthwhile.

My favorite Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap is $100 less than Meta's on Cyber Monday
By Nicholas Sutrich published
What a deal! My favorite Meta Quest 3S head strap just hit a record low price on Cyber Monday, making it a fraction of the price of the official one.

The Roku Ultra (2024) is $119 less than the Nvidia Shield on Cyber Monday
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
The Roku Ultra (2024) is on

From gift cards to free stuff, these Meta Quest Cyber Monday deals are going strong
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Black Friday is over and while the best deal ended, we found three more retailers willing to offer a nice discount on a new Quest 3.

Don't buy Soundcore earbuds for your Meta Quest 3. Get these instead at a better than Black Friday price
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The better to hear you with Soundcore P1 earbuds used to be the best, but the Meta Quest 3 requires more power. Get these PrismXR ones, instead.

These smart plugs saved me hundreds and now they're half off ahead of Cyber Monday
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart control Get 47% off my favorite smart plugs from TP-Link Kasa with this early Cyber Monday deal and get your power bill under control.

These incredible earbuds just dropped to stocking stuffer prices
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Checking the list CMF Buds Pro 2 are uniquely fantastic earbuds, and this Black Friday deal dropped them to a record-low price!

The Galaxy Ring just got an elusive Black Friday discount we didn't see coming
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Ringing in the holidays It's been difficult finding a good Samsung Galaxy Ring Black Friday deal, but two retailers are finally offering something enticing.
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