Latest articles by Russell Holly
You can now pre-order the Dell Visor for Windows Mixed Reality
Dell's Windows Mixed Reality headset is one of the nicer options to be made available at the launch of this new VR experience, and it's finally available for pre-order now.
What is Windows Mixed Reality Ultra?
Not all Windows Mixed Reality PCs are created equal, and Microsoft is grouping those experiences into two tiers. You may have a PC ready for Windows Mixed Reality, but is your rig ready to go Ultra?
What's the difference between Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality?
How many realities are there?! We break down the key differences in all of these confusing terms.
Dell's Windows Mixed Reality headset is good — but it's all about the controllers
We took an early look at Dell's kit for Windows Mixed Reality and walked away (very) impressed.
How to set up your Windows Mixed Reality playspace
Windows Mixed Reality has a couple of rules for safe play. Here's how to set up that environment.
How to get a Pride flag reaction on Facebook
Facebook has added a Pride flag to your list of available reactions, but only if you go and activate the feature yourself.
This is what you need for room-scale on Oculus Rift
Looking to get that HTC Vive-esque experience out of your Oculus Rift? This is what you're going to need to do.
What it's like to attend Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy
I took a trip through Microsoft's efforts to educate developers on building for Mixed Reality, and it's the best thing the company could be doing to inspire more creators.
Why Windows Mixed Reality and 'Project Scorpio' Xbox should be a killer combo
Microsoft's announcements today make it clear the plan for VR on Xbox is going to be epic.
This is how the new Windows Mixed Reality controllers work
Controllers that let you reach out into the "mixed reality world" are a big deal for the future.
HTC Vive, Oculus Rift probably won't be part of Windows Mixed Reality
If you were hoping to experience Windows Mixed Reality through your existing VR headset, prepare for disappointment.
Microsoft says Cortana now has more than 141 million monthly users
Cortana may not be the biggest voice assistant, but the number of people using it continues to grow at a healthy pace, according to Microsoft.
The coolest discoveries from CES 2017
Every CES is a sprint to find the things that are the most important things for the rest of the year, but sometimes you have to stop and admire how cool something is.
HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift: Which should you buy?
Choosing between the two big VR names isn't easy, but we can help!
PlayStation VR vs Oculus Rift: virtually comparable
If you're looking to make the big leap into VR, there are a whole lot of options available to you. Here's how PlayStation VR stands up against the heavyweight.
Three months with HTC Vive — the most fun you can have in VR today
HTC wasn't the first to announce a VR headset, but its partnership with Steam yielded the most complete experience currently available.
Three months with Oculus Rift — the polished experiment
After three months of nearly daily use, the Oculus Rift stands out as an unfinished thought in need of something truly unique to drive it forward.
How great would Pokémon Go be on HoloLens?
It's unlikely to happen anytime soon, but Pokemon Go and Microsoft HoloLens seems like a match made in heaven.
Virtual Wednesdays: Join Russell for streaming VR on Twitch!
Our weekly Twitch lineup has a new host, and it's all about Virtual Reality.
The weird, wonderful, and very early world of gaming on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Consumer-quality desktop-class VR is several kinds of new, and that makes folks who are used to a mature console ecosystem wonder why there aren't amazing launch games everywhere.
Five things you need to know about the HTC Vive
HTC's partnership with Valve has turned into something incredible, but there are a few things you need to know about the HTC Vive.
Five things you need to know about the Oculus Rift
There are some good reasons to doubt the potential success of Oculus and their Rift headset.
