I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

More comfortable to wear with clearer visuals than the original Vive. Included adjustment controls, built-in headphones, and mic up the level of immersion. Very high PC requirements. Nearly 3x the ...

One of the bigger complaints about the HTC Vive Pro from our review was that the $799 headset felt like an upgrade path for existing Vive owners -- not an entry point for new users. HTC and Valve must ...

Unlike the Vive itself, the Vive Wireless adapter isn’t a strictly plug-and-play affair. To use it, you have to be comfortable opening up your PC and inserting an included WiGig adapter card into a ...

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011. Of all ...

The HTC Vive XR Elite is a fantastic VR headset and (as our HTC Vive XR Elite Review suggests), it's a direct rival to the Meta Quest Pro. The headset functions as a standalone unit and is capable of ...

HTC has announced two new VR headsets in its Vive lineup of devices. Announced at this year's Vivecon conference, the company confirmed that the HTC Vive Pro 2 and the HTC Vive Focus 3 will be ...

The HTC VIVE Tracker is a new tool for the VR universe – an extra bit of zazz that opens up new doors and dimensions. Over the past few days I've had the opportunity to test out the HTC VIVE Tracker ...

So much of VR depends on a comfortable face cushion. You could even say there’s a direct relationship between the comfort of a virtual reality headset and what companies imagine you’ll use them for.