Oculus Quest Review: VR Has Never Felt This Free
The new stand-alone virtual-reality headset lets you roam without wires. This is the VR you’ve been waiting for. Continue reading Oculus Quest Review: VR Has Never Felt This Free
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How the Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Pro Help Us Interact
Where the new wireless VR headsets really shine is their ability to help us connect more freely with other people. Continue reading How the Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Pro Help Us Interact
The Best High-Tech Socks to Tackle Your Next Run
Leave the cotton behind with technical fabrics and constructions that help you pile on the miles. Continue reading The Best High-Tech Socks to Tackle Your Next Run
With Google Stadia, Gaming Dreams Head For the Cloud
The company this morning introduced Stadia, its new vision for anywhere, any-device gaming. Continue reading With Google Stadia, Gaming Dreams Head For the Cloud
Facebook Can Make VR Avatars Look—and Move—Exactly Like You
“Codec avatars,” as Facebook researchers call them, are all but indistinguishable from the humans they represent—and may be a staple of our virtual lives sooner than we think. Continue reading Facebook Can Make VR Avatars Look—and Move—Exactly Like You
HTC Goes All In on Easy-to-Use VR, But Not For Everyone
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, the company announces the Focus Plus—a new VR headset aimed squarely at the enterprise market. Continue reading HTC Goes All In on Easy-to-Use VR, But Not For Everyone
Would You Pay $6,000 for Vision-Quality VR?
The VR-1, from Finnish company Varjo, isn’t exactly cheap, but its resolution is so high that many companies are eager to get it. Continue reading Would You Pay $6,000 for Vision-Quality VR?
Nike’s Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart
The Adapt BB isn’t just an impressive riff on a sci-fi dream—it’s a lightweight, NBA-ready kick that’s ushering in a new age of smart footwear. Continue reading Nike’s Self-Lacing Adapt BB Basketball Shoe Is Actually Smart
How Fitbit Started the Wearables Craze That Got Us All Moving
Pedometers first arrived 50 years ago in Japan. Now, thanks to technology, quantified stepping is everywhere. Continue reading How Fitbit Started the Wearables Craze That Got Us All Moving
How the Magic Leap Lightwear Headset Might Actually Work
Magic Leap’s mixed reality system looks like space-age steampunk. But experts are unsure how they’ll create big experiences in a such a small package. Continue reading How the Magic Leap Lightwear Headset Might Actually Work