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, ...

HTC is ready to be back in the virtual reality limelight. The company announced the Vive XR Elite at CES 2023, its take on a mixed-reality device that just about anyone can enjoy. With a single strap ...

With regards to fitting in with the competition and justifying its price, the key goal for Vive Pro 2 would be to offer customers the wide field of view of Valve Index with the clarity of Reverb G2—or ...

Enter the Vive Focus 3, a $1,300 standalone headset that's really only meant for businesses. Because it costs $1,000 more than the Oculus Quest 2, the Focus 3 unsurprisingly offers better hardware, ...

Just as the Meta Quest Pro dropped its price to $1,000, HTC has released a high-end virtual reality headset of its own that takes a different approach. During our time with the $1,099 HTC Vive XR ...

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 ...

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 ...

The HTC Vive Pro 2 is an impressive step forward for fidelity when it comes to virtual reality hardware. But HTC needs to focus its attention on the overall package to win the ongoing VR race. Why you ...

I played VR soccer, ping-pong, and shot virtual ducks with the Vive Tracker and its accessories. It's a lot of hassle. Scott Stein Editor at Large I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I ...

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 ...

HTC Vive promises the best option for virtual reality – but with a high price, power-hungry processing needs and confusing set-up needs, can it live up to its own hype? Virtual reality is still a ...