What is the metaverse and why is it so controversial?

by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2022 | Features, VR

Out of seemingly nowhere, the metaverse has simultaneously become a subject of excitement and controversy over the past few months. While companies like Facebook (or Meta) and Microsoft predict that the metaverse will someday replace the internet, critics argue it’s a...

Motorola and Verizon made a chonky 5G neckband. Here’s what it does.

by dbadmin | Feb 15, 2022 | AR, Motorola, News, Verizon, VR

Credit: Motorola Motorola and Verizon have revealed a 5G neckband to power AR and VR headsets. This is meant to enable lighter, slimmer headset designs. Today’s AR/VR headsets have generally slimmed down in size compared to early generation products, but they’re still...

Here’s everything we know about the upcoming PSVR 2 (Updated: Jan 5)

by dbadmin | Jan 5, 2022 | Features, Gaming, Sony PlayStation, VR

Update: January 5, 2022 (1 AM ET): We’ve updated the PSVR 2 hub with info from Sony’s CES 2022 press event about the newly named PlayStation VR2. Original article: The Sony PS5 was released during the holiday season of 2020, In February 2021, the company confirmed it...

On Good Authority: Our favorite tech and gadgets in 2021

by dbadmin | Dec 25, 2021 | Apple iPad, Features, Logitech, Oculus, Roborock, robot vacuum, Sony PlayStation, standing desk, Vivo, VR

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Working for Android Authority is both a blessing and a (bit of a) curse — please, don’t tell the boss we said that. You get to try a lot of cool new tech and gadgets throughout the year, but you rarely have time to enjoy the...

Here’s everything we know about the rumored PSVR 2 (Updated: Aug 5)

by dbadmin | Aug 5, 2021 | Features, Gaming, Sony PlayStation, VR

Update: August 5, 2021 (3:50 AM ET): We’ve updated the PSVR 2 hub below with leaked details, specs, and features garnered from a private Sony developer conference. Original article: The Sony PS5 was released during the holiday season of 2020, but it’s exciting to read...

Demand for AR and VR headsets nearly tripled in one year

by dbadmin | Jul 14, 2021 | AR, Augmented Reality, News, Oculus, VR, Wearables

Credit: Adam Sinicki / Android Authority Shipments of AR and VR headsets nearly tripled year-over-year at the start of 2021. The Oculus Quest 2 dominated the market with 75% share. Facebook might reign supreme for the foreseeable future. Virtual reality might have had...