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
![A Meta Quest 3 headset with a pirate sword](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6cbnfowsaHzTxNWJo2H7cg-320-80.jpg)
Lucy Liu, The Pirate Queen, and using the Quest 3 to tell history in a whole new way
By Nicholas Sutrich published
See it, believe it Seeing is believing, and that's why VR is such a powerful tool for education. Titles like The Pirate Queen are just the beginning of the revolution.
![A leaked promotional image of the Meta Quest airplane mode feature](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zB7pApKN3pAjoHvpLMMTSB-320-80.jpg)
The Meta Quest may soon make long boring airplane rides a thing of the past
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Get your wings Meta Quest headsets don't work on airplanes right now unless you disable spatial tracking, but a secret new mode uncovered in an upcoming update might fix that.
![Looking closely at the lenses on the Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/34jWvW4mHM2HaXcBzLEbJC-320-80.jpg)
YouTube got an 8K upgrade on the Meta Quest
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Futureproof The YouTube VR app on the Meta Quest just got another big update to support 8K resolution videos.
![Playing the dino game on the T-Mobile SyncUP Kids Watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v4Fa9ScHoph9rtR5B4Wu4c-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile SyncUP Kids Watch review: A smartwatch for your kid that actually feels smart
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Dino on your wrist Too many kids smartwatches are overly basic, but the T-Mobile SyncUP Kids Watch nails the basics in 2024 without being too complicated to use.
![The updated room scanning feature with auto object identification on the Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GT7xg2dTdeuQmCoGm2Q4tG-320-80.jpg)
Meta's new Quest 3 room scanning update is pure magic
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So effortless Meta quietly upgraded the Meta Quest 3's room scanning feature with firmware v64, adding automatic object recognition and naming.
![A PS5 DualSense controller in front of a Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8D24z9LS7F3EJSBSa933tN-320-80.jpg)
Meta is quietly testing one of the best PS5 features on this Meta Quest game
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Instant replay A new Instant Replay feature is coming to Horizon Worlds on the Meta Quest platform that automatically saves gameplay footage when activated.
![A Google Pixel Watch 2 and a OnePlus Watch 2 charging alongside each other](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrHNW637qkZwGv7DtN4HNj-320-80.jpg)
14 ways to extend battery life on Wear OS
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Save the batteries! Most Wear OS watches require daily charging, but these tips and tricks can reduce your charger usage while keeping your watch fully useful.
![Casting magic with hand tracking on a Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FBWD9uKYDt7QhozufvjtUk-320-80.jpg)
Best hand-tracking games for Meta Quest 2024
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.
![A Meta Quest 3 alongside a red pair of sneakers and an AI-generated tennis racket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fm9CoPc6SFJccqm4eDeFpk-320-80.jpg)
These Meta Quest games are channeling Wii Sports in the best way
By Nicholas Sutrich published
See? Smash! Wii Sports was popular because of its easy-to-play mechanics that were accessible for all ages and experience levels. VR games can be that way, too.
![The pirate from Spongebob Squarepants wearing a Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S6XatCYynhtYxWCHpt2PcT-320-80.jpg)
Meta Quest owners might want to clean their Bikini Bottoms
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Shiny, square pants PowerWash Simulator VR's first DLC lets you clean up everyone's favorite SpongeBob SquarePants locations, including Bikini Bottom, The Krusty Krab, and more.
![Poetic Google Pixel 8a cases with a Pixel 7a for comparison](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7nE9cR9LCKgooaV4mLamv-320-80.jpg)
The first Google Pixel 8a cases suggest some big design changes
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Just in case The first Google Pixel 8a cases are here, and Poetic is giving us a clear glimpse into what the Google Pixel 8a should look like.
![The BoboVR M3 Pro headstrap replacement on a Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jo8HgVLQCzGhcWNiW6RpXY-320-80.jpg)
This Meta Quest 3 headstrap makes it easy to use VR for hours
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Game on BoboVR is synonymous with quality VR accessories, and the BoboVR M3 Pro Meta Quest 3 headstrap strikes a perfect balance of price, comfort, and longevity.
![iOttie Velox Mini Qi2 Air Vent Mount](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nUxw9PjtmJ2EGrFZhV92Pi-320-80.jpg)
This magnetic car mount is everything I want from Qi2
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Stick it and go The iOttie Velox Mini Qi2 Air Vent Mount is the perfect way to magnetically mount and wirelessly charge your phone while you're in the car.
![Sony PlayStation VR2 headset with Sense controllers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R8zHgMSEUDPMq99iRNMZBA-320-80.jpg)
The PS5 Pro could finally solve the PSVR 2 frame rate problem
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Interpolate this! Frame interpolation is slowly ruining the PSVR 2 for me, but the PS5 Pro could hold the key to getting rid of this annoying problem once and for all.
![A leaked render of the Google Pixel 9 in a blue colorway.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCKU2wBxKspWAEd9M8LATB-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 9: Rumors, specs, and what we want to see
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pixel 9 The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro might have just been announced, but rumors are already heating up for the next big thing from Google.
![A child playing on a Meta Quest 2 VR headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SX75gzBz2nAukmR89SponD-320-80.jpg)
Meta just employed its latest tactic to keep little kids off VR
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Age check! Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 users will be seeing a new prompt to verify their age soon, helping tailor experiences and data collection for all ages.
![Comparing the Moto G 5G 2024 with the Moto G Power 5G 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NadJzZiiZ2R5tjJyBxNUEn-320-80.jpg)
Moto G Power 5G 2024 vs. Moto G 5G 2024: A little leather goes a long way
By Nicholas Sutrich published
5G Power Should you spend $299 on a Moto G Power 5G 2024, or save $100 and opt for the Moto G 5G 2024, instead? Here's the answer.
![Comparing the Google Pixel 7a to the Nothing Phone 2a](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9wmrZVHhpPEvJDNQoQ4n5X-320-80.jpg)
8 things the Pixel 8a can learn from the Nothing Phone 2a
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's not nothing The Nothing Phone 2a is the best budget phone you can buy in its price class, so what can Google do to offer something better at $100 more?
![An Oculus Quest headset with controllers and children's shape toys that looks like a dead cartoon face](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZM5mrftEkveP6t9pzfCYCM-320-80.jpg)
The Oculus Quest 1 is about to be sent out to pasture
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We salute you The original Oculus Quest was a breakthrough for standalone VR, but Meta won't be supporting its aging hardware for much longer.
![Smiling while wearing a Meta Quest 3 headset with a BoboVR M3 Pro head strap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q28mq33BPDEkX577VTkKo5-320-80.jpg)
The Meta Quest 3 is more powerful than we originally thought
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Next-gen indeed The Meta Quest 3 is 2x more powerful than the Quest 2, but it was hard to understand what that meant until Meta revealed details at GDC 2024.
![Playing No Man's Sky's new March 2024 update with a Meta Quest 3 headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w6BDUJXTPZLLH2sYB9E7Cd-320-80.jpg)
AAA gaming has a 3 Body Problem that only No Man's Sky can save
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's time to create AAA games have been on an unsustainable trajectory for a long time, but one tool could significantly turn the industry around.
![The vegan leather back of the Moto G 5G 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zThXs799Zzyon4PWZA3ETX-320-80.jpg)
Moto G 5G 2024 review: A slice of luxury for less
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Leather clad The Moto G 5G 2024 is a decent phone for the price, and the new vegan leather back is a slice of luxury we didn't expect.
![A Max Mustard screenshot from the Meta Quest 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G8b824u93tM6boBdQRw9EG-320-80.jpg)
Max Mustard is the blissful VR rebirth of a popular 32-bit genre
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Jump on it! Max Mustard is the reboot of the 3D platformer, adding a Saturday morning cartoon vibe and VR interactivity to revitalize an aging genre.