All Posts by Russell Holly

Standing alone together

Oculus Go vs Samsung Gear VR

Russell Holly 4 months ago 1

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

Russell Holly 4 months ago

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

These are the best Wear OS apps

Russell Holly 5 months ago 24

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

In theory, this new Atari console is going to be awesome

Russell Holly 5 months ago 38

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

Hands-on (or eyes-on) with Oculus Go, the awesome new VR headset

Russell Holly 5 months ago 2

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

Russell Holly 5 months ago

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

HTC's Vive Focus VR headset is super cool, but you can't have one

Russell Holly 5 months ago 1

HTC's first standalone VR headset is very comfortable, but it's only available in China for now.

Do the thing!

Take our Affordable Phone Survey and you could win a $350 gift card!

Russell Holly 5 months ago 8

What are you looking for in your next phone? Share your thoughts with us and earn yourself some cash.

This is a big deal

Bigscreen is preparing a Gear VR launch soon

Russell Holly 5 months ago 1

One of the most impressive apps across the entire VR landscape is headed to mobile VR headsets soon.

Long live Maps

Google now owns a very important part of the next Pokémon Go

Russell Holly 5 months ago 3

Developers will soon be able to integrate Google maps seamlessly into their apps, which is going to create some amazing experiences.

🍹🍸🍺

Keep this Bluetooth Breathalyzer with you on St. Patrick's Day

Russell Holly 5 months ago 15

If you're planning to go out for some "festive" drinking, so bring something with you to help determine whether you're actually safe to drive.

Access and Usage

From the Editor's Desk: Entertainment in the Smartphone Age

Russell Holly 5 months ago 14

We can do everything with our phones, but that doesn't mean we want to.

Tasty treats everywhere

Android P: Top 6 things you need to know!

Russell Holly 5 months ago 27

Our first look at Android P is right around the corner, and these are the features/changes I'm hoping for the most.

It's good ... I think?

Google Clips review: A thing that exists

Russell Holly 5 months ago 8

Google's new camera does what it wants, and makes you happy about it later. That's a little difficult to get used to, but deeply rewarding when you figure it out.

Just hear me out

I use my phone in the shower — don't judge, just listen

Russell Holly 5 months ago 69

When my phone is the only form of entertainment I have, it usually follows me wherever I go. Now that phones are waterproof, that really does mean everywhere.

Not the end of the world

Why the Gear VR wasn't a big part of Samsung's Galaxy S9 event

Russell Holly 5 months ago 7

VR fans no doubt noticed something big missing from Samsung's launch of the Galaxy S9, but that absence is far from the death knell some are claiming.