Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich
The best Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories to buy in 2026
Make it better We run through the Elite Straps, facial interfaces, Link cables, cases, battery packs, and other Meta Quest 3 & 3S accessories that you'll want with your new headset.
Shopping on a budget? We ranked the 6 BEST Android phones under $300
More for less! Here are some of the best Android phones under $300 you can buy. From big batteries to stereo speakers to expandable storage, they have it all.
Honor Magic 8 Pro review: A compelling Galaxy S26 Ultra alternative... if you can get it
Big improvements The Honor Magic 8 Pro is finally available globally, and it's not just the best phone Honor has ever made, but a compelling alternative to the competition.
CES's most interesting e-reader still needs a bit of work before it hits prime time
Android Central Labs The DuRoBo Krono made its debut at CES 2026, but I've been using the device for the past 6 weeks in an attempt to replace my daily e-reader. Here's how it went.
Meta isn't giving up on VR, but it just evaporated any goodwill it had left
AC thVRsday Meta laid off most of its first-party development studios and seemingly shuttered developer funding, leaving many to wonder what's next for the Quest.
Xreal takes legal battle with Viture to the US over patent infringement claims
An all-out brawl Xreal filed suit against Viture in Germany back in December, and now the company is taking the fight to another country in which it holds patents.
Meta is reportedly slashing another 1,500 jobs, and it looks pretty bad for Meta Quest exclusives
Flat Horizon Reality Labs is reportedly seeing a 10% staff cut, mainly targeting VR development.
Switch 2 VR could be really good if it weren't for the hardware
thVRsday Many Nintendo Switch games with VR mode have received Switch 2 graphics upgrades, but without proper headset hardware, you may as well not bother.
Honor Magic 8 Pro display review: Comfort without compromise
Android Central Labs The Honor Magic 8 Pro begins 2026 with a bang, sporting an OLED display with the best brightness and flicker ratings we've seen from an LTPO panel.
Honor Magic 8 Pro camera review: I love big bokeh and I cannot lie
Big bokeh The Honor Magic 8 Pro's camera system doesn't look like a big upgrade on paper, but a new lens and OIS system did something I didn't expect.
If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026
It's gonna be big The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.
The TikTok deal could be the big break the North American smartphone market needs to thrive in 2026
Another year The North American smartphone market has been decidedly stagnant for a while, but 2026 could become a year where change is inevitable.
VR and XR report card 2025: Attack of the face computers
ThVRsday XR has had a monumental 2025, from the launch of Android XR to a flurry of new smart glasses, this was a massive year of growth and excitement.
North American smartphone market 2025 report card: The U.S. gets all the leftovers
AC Labs The North American smartphone market is unlike any in the world, and that comes with its own problems and advantages, all of which shone in 2025.
These two new Meta Quest games revive the classic stealth genre in fresh ways
AC thVRsday Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and Espire MR Missions use the Meta Quest 3's capabilities to perfectly revive the stealth genre, and I'm all here for it.
I expected the OnePlus 15R's display to be run-of-the-mill, but it turns out it's exactly the OLED we've been asking for
AC Labs The OnePlus 15R sets a new standard for OLED smartphone displays, achieving excellent quality with superb eye care features.
Holy frijoles! The Quest 3 is now $407 for a VERY limited time and I'm really going to have a Feliz Navidad now
Lightning sale! A special Christmastime lightning sale just brought the Meta Quest 3 down to its lowest price ever, but you better get it fast!
Meta's Quest 4 shift: Reality Labs is reportedly cutting the fat in a move to prioritize gaming. Here's why that's best for everyone
AC thVRsday Big changes at Meta Reality Labs and the Metaverse division, new hires, and fresh leaks point to a very big future for VR and beyond.
Motorola is back again with another budget winner, and boy does it ever come in bright colors
Moto Gee Whiz! The Moto G 2026 is making its debut a month before 2026 actually starts, but that's not stopping it from being an excellent new budget pick.
Cyberpunk smart glasses? Viture's got that and a new Ultra pair you might want to see
Powerfully beautiful Viture Luma Ultra and Viture x Cyberpunk 2077 are two of Viture's latest smart glasses, and they're both available right now.
Thinborne's OnePlus 15 case solves nearly every design problem with the phone
So thin Thinborne does it again, making a superb minimalist case that adds needed texture to the OnePlus 15's awful flat sides and a MagSafe magnet to the back.
TMNT VR is the return to beat-em-up games I've been waiting for
Cowabunga! TMNT: Empire City's gameplay debut is finally here, and I got to play through the first 15 minutes of the game, including time with all four Turtles.
Honor Magic 8 Lite review: One tough mudder
Go ahead, drop it! The Honor Magic 8 Lite is here, and it's redefining what mid-range phones can be with a massive battery, great performance, and class-leading durability.
Why smart glasses have been my secret weapon for motivating myself to train harder
AC thVRsday Oakley Meta and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are proving their worth in a way I didn't expect: as a way to help myself train for Spartan Races.
The Meta Quest 4 might get a serious glow-up now that Meta stole two of Apple's lead designers for iPhone, Vision Pro, and the Apple Watch.
Big moves Two legendary designers at Apple are jumping ship and heading to lead Meta's Reality Labs design team, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Meta.
