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The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

Apple said to be redesigning the Vision Pro headset in 2 important ways

Apple's Vision Pro headset will launch early next year, but the tech company is reportedly already redesigning the device in two important ways.
A Chevy Volt parked on the beach.

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Bolt EUV: Is bigger better?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are both great cars -- but they're also very similar. Is one better than the other? We put the two head-to-head to find out.
Alan Truly holds a display model of Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip.

Meet the Qualcomm chips powering Meta’s Quest 3 headset

Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 bring game-changing performance, efficiency, and connectivity to VR headsets and AR glasses.
Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro headset may have been scrapped, report claims

Rumors have claimed Apple is working on a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, but a new report says the company may have abandoned the project entirely.
beat saber star wars day

The best Meta Quest 2 games

The Oculus Quest offers a fantastic virtual reality experience without the need for a gaming PC. These are the best Oculus Quest games available right now.
Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Everything announced at the September 2023 State of Play

Here's every PS5 and PSVR2 announcement made during the September 2023 State of Play, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
TiVo Edge for Antenna OTA DVR.

The best OTA DVRs for cord-cutters

Why pay for cable or satellite when local broadcasts are free? These OTA DVRs pay for themselves, and some can get you ready for the next wave in TV tech.
Key art for Firewall Ultra.

PlayStation VR2 just got 2 fun shooters, but I’m still waiting to be wowed

Firewall Ultra and Crossfire Sierra Squad just released for PlayStation VR2, but I'm still waiting for a VR game that'll really sell me on the headset.
Astro's Playroom booting up on the PlayStation Portal.

Sony’s cloud handheld, the PlayStation Portal, will only stream certain games

Sony finally revealed the price tag for its PlayStation Portal cloud gaming handheld, but there's a major catch when it comes to games it supports.
Ghost stand around a living room in The 7th Guest VR.

The 7th Guest VR is an ingenious reimagining of a PC gaming classic

We tried out The 7th Guest VR, which ingeniously reimagines a foundational 1993 PC classic as a modern escape room game.
Apple Vision Pro being worn by a person while using a keyboard.

Apple calls the Vision Pro a ‘spatial computer.’ What is that?

Apple's Vision Pro is a spatial computer, but it looks like a VR headset begging the question of what's different and what that means for the future.
A person tries on an Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset in an Apple Store, with an Apple employee alongside them.

Apple’s Vision Pro may help your eyesight in this genius way

The Vision Pro could help glasses wearers find the perfect prescription by infusing its lenses with liquid, not glass. It’s a genius idea -- but will it work?
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car

Affordable is not enough. Here’s what Chevy’s new Bolt needs to nail

The Chevrolet Bolt EV has long been a great car for those who want a solid EV at a reasonable price. Now, however, it's approaching its second generation.
The TapStrap 2 is a great solution for my Microsoft Surface Book in tablet mode.

I tried an insane one-handed keyboard, and I actually liked it

If you're looking for an ultra-portable keyboard, this strap-on solution could single-handedly change the way you work.
Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos soundbar close-up of top panel.

Sony’s premium soundbars will finally get support for VRR, ALLM

The one thing Sony's 2022 soundbars lacked was support for HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate and auto low-latency mode. This fall, that gets fixed.
Alan Truly wears the Pimax Crystal, a premium VR headset with incredible sharpness.

This VR headset made me never want to go back to my Quest 2

Most VR gamers still use a Quest 2, but if you try this premium PC VR headset like I did, you won't want to go back to a standalone device.
A man wears Apple Vision Pro.

The next Vision Pro could let you see invisible energy

A new patent shows Apple is working on letting the Vision Pro headset visualize invisible energy like Wi-Fi signals and radio waves. Here’s how it could work.
A person plays a game on the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple’s Vision Pro could get this incredible gaming upgrade

Apple’s Vision Pro headset might soon get advanced haptic controls, turning your hands into controllers and leveling up your virtual reality gaming experience.
Denon AVR-S770H AV receiver in black.

Denon’s small-room 8K AV receivers start at $549

Denon's newest AVRs offer 8K resolution and enough power for small- and mid-sized rooms, at prices that won't break the bank.
From a side view, you can see how glasses can be worn along with a Quest Pro.

The Meta Quest Pro may already be dead

Meta is slowing down its AR/VR production, seemingly to see how the Apple Vision Pro fares on the market first.
The Apple Vision Pro reveals the wearer's eyes on a front-facing display.

Apple’s next Vision Pro may send you on a mood-altering trip

A freshly granted patent shows Apple is working on letting its Vision Pro headset alter your mood at the touch of a button. Could we see it in the near future?
Apple iGlasses

Apple’s secret AR glasses may have this genius feature for glasses users

Everyone’s talking about Apple’s Vision Pro headset, but the company’s future AR glasses could solve a key problem for glasses users with this genius feature.
The GameCube startup screen appears mid animation.

We ranked all the best (and worst) video game system startup sounds

From the PlayStation to the Steam Deck, plenty of game systems have given us memorable startup sounds. But which one is the best?
A person tries on an Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset in an Apple Store, with an Apple employee alongside them.

There’s a bunch of bad news about Apple’s Vision Pro headset

Getting the Vision Pro headset ready to launch is giving Apple a host of problems, from customer discomfort to slow international rollouts, a new report claims.
Nvidia GPU core.

How much GPU memory do I need?

Figuring out how much VRAM you need depends on how much VRAM you have, and the games and apps you want to run. Here's how to figure it all out.
Living room with Microsoft Xbox Series X (L) and Sony PlayStation 5 home video game consoles alongside a television and soundbar.

How we test video game consoles

With the gaming hardware landscape more complicated than ever, our approach to video game console reviews has modernized. Here's how we test gaming devices.
A divided image shows an Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

Apple Reality Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: power or price?

We compare Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro, two next generation VR headsets with advanced mixed reality capabilities.
A player prepares to start a run in Synapse

The best Synapse upgrades: 3 abilities to buy with Insight first

These three abilities are some of the most useful upgrades Synapse players can buy with Insight.
Apple Vision Pro has a digital crown just like the Apple Watch.

Apple may already be cutting back Vision Pro production

Apple may only be producing 400,000 units of its upcoming Vision Pro headset.
RTX 4090.

What is GDDR7? Everything you need to know about next-gen VRAM

GDDR7 VRAM is coming and it's bringing a huge uplift in bandwidth with it. If combined with a wide memory bus, we could see next-gen GPU bandwidth explode.
The Caviar 18-karat gold version of Apple's Vision Pro headset with its front plate in place, seen from the side.

This $40K Vision Pro mod adds 18K gold to Apple’s headset

Apple’s Vision Pro is super expensive, but one company has just revealed an 18-karat version costing a cool $40,000. It takes the price to absurd new heights.
A graphic depicting the inside of a GPU.

How GDDR7 memory could solve PC gaming’s VRAM woes

Micron has just announced that GDDR7 memory for graphics cards is closer than we thought. Will it make its way into upcoming GPUs?
A player lifts and enemy with telekinesis in Synapse

Synapse review: mind-bending roguelite’s mental blocks prevent greatness

If you're looking for a good reason to boot up your PlayStation VR2, Synapse offers some fun action despite a lacking roguelite setup.
Key art for Meta Quest+

Meta Quest+ subscription is the VR version of PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold

The new Meta Quest+ subscription will give players two VR games every month, starting with Pistol Whip and Pixel Ripped 1995.