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, ...

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 ...

The HTC Vive is the beginning of a fundamental change to the way we compute. While other authors are reviewing the HTC Vive itself today, I will talk about the evolution of the platform and software ...

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 ...

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 ...

As more high-end VR headsets are arriving, HTC’s new Vive XR Elite is looking to challenge Meta’s Quest Pro as one of the best standalone VR headsets. HTC’s New Vive XR Elite Headset: My First ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. HTC has unveiled the ...