Not exactly reliable
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Six months later, Google Lens still isn't great
It's early days for Google's real-time image recognition platform, but what we have right now still feels very Alpha.
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Universally good
98
Google's RCS 'Chat' plans are actually kind of brilliant
It's not the sleek, powerful, Google-centric messaging unification the nerds want, but Google's plans for Chat will actually work.
Smarter television
18
The future of Android TV is less hardware, more YouTube TV
It would be super cool if the next phase for Android TV looked and felt like a smaller Chromecast.
Where's the love?
82
It sure looks like Google is about to kill Inbox
Google hasn't made any significant updates to Inbox in a long time, and now its best features are coming to Gmail alongside a huge visual refresh.
Better than most, but not the best
17
Is the PlayStation 4 a great Blu-ray player?
Sony's decision to include a DVD player in the PlayStation 2 will go down in history as one of the best decisions the company ever made, but how well did this translate to Blu-ray?
CV1 vs PSVR
2
How well does PlayStation VR compare to Oculus Rift?
If you're looking to make the big leap into VR, there are a whole lot of options available to you. Here's how PlayStation VR stands up against the heavyweight.
Slower and Smarter
32
Samsung Galaxy S9 slow motion tested and compared
Lots of phones offer slow motion, but using it isn’t always as simple as pressing a button. Here’s what you need to know about slow motion on the Galaxy S9!
Get ready to game
40
PS4 vs. PS4 Slim vs. PS4 Pro: Which should you buy?
There are three different consoles on shelves all bearing the name PlayStation 4. Which is the one for you?
don't be dirty
16
How to clean and disinfect your Android smartphone
Regardless of the Android phone you’re carrying, make sure it’s clean enough for you — and your loved ones, too.
The Grand Unified Theory
12
Why don't Fortnite and other PlayStation 4 games play nice with Xbox?
Microsoft does a great job at pointing fingers, and Sony does a great job of staying quiet. So what's the actual reason for cross platform incompatibility between PlayStation and Xbox?
I want it bad
1
Please say a VR180 version of Google Clips is next
I'm a fan of Google Clips, but I want to do more than see these memories on a flat screen. I want to live in them.
Standing alone together
1
Oculus Go vs Samsung Gear VR
Are existing Gear VR owners going to be interested in a standalone version of the experience they already have?
This is weird
The weirdest thing I found at GDC
Attach this box to your VR headset, and it will fill your face with experiences to help make the inside of the headset feel more realistic and immersive.
Getting used to the new thing
24
These are the best Wear OS apps
The coolest part of a new OS launch from Google is seeing which of their software partners will move to support the new tech first. Here's a look at the Wear OS apps that are already available for you to play with.
It's only a model
38
In theory, this new Atari console is going to be awesome
The Atari VCS is coming later this year, and at this point what we know for sure is it looks pretty cool.
entertainment where you are
2
Hands-on (or eyes-on) with Oculus Go, the awesome new VR headset
Oculus is finally letting people touch the upcoming Go headset, and it's pretty great.
A taste of the future
Qualcomm wants to make 'XR' a thing with its future-forward developer kit
The Snapdragon 845-powered VR Developer Kit is the first step in a huge push for the next generation of headsets.
But I want one
1
HTC's Vive Focus VR headset is super cool, but you can't have one
HTC's first standalone VR headset is very comfortable, but it's only available in China for now.
Do the thing!
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What are you looking for in your next phone? Share your thoughts with us and earn yourself some cash.
This is a big deal
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Bigscreen is preparing a Gear VR launch soon
One of the most impressive apps across the entire VR landscape is headed to mobile VR headsets soon.