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The best smartphones, tablets and smartwatches for students
New school year, new gear. Maybe you're due for an upgrade, or maybe you broke your phone over summer break, or maybe you just want a new toy. Either way, you might be looking to refresh your slate of devices before heading to campus. For the mobile section of our back-to-school guide, we considered the best phones you can get on a student-friendly budget. We also threw in our favorite smartwatches for both Android and iOS users. But "mobile" means more than just phones and phone-like things meant for your wrists. We also included our favorite e-reader and make a case for why someone might want to splurge on an iPad Pro. (Hint: art and design students might get a kick out of it.) We know that in your haste to get to class on time you might occasionally forget to charge your devices, so we've also included a portable battery that can keep all your stuff running. And life isn't all work and no play, so when it's time to chill out in your dorm, you can strap on our favorite wireless headset and take out some aliens in VR -- no need to make your roommate trip over any cables.
Engadget02.28.2022
Meta says its VR platform has grown by ten times since December
Facebook rebranded itself as Meta in order to fully embrace virtual reality via the Oculus platform, so how is that actually going?
Steve Dent02.18.2022
The best gaming deals you can get for Black Friday
Here are the best gaming deals for Black Friday, including sales on VR headsets, controllers, gaming keyboards and more.
Kris Naudus11.26.2021
Fandango's Vudu streaming service is now available on Oculus Quest VR headsets
Vudu is now available on Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets.
Igor Bonifacic10.12.2021You can now buy the $299 Oculus Quest 2 with 128GB of storage
Facebook’s new 128GB model of the Oculus Quest 2 is now available to buy
Igor Bonifacic08.24.2021
Facebook recalls Quest 2 foam inserts over skin irritation issues
Facebook has issued a voluntary recall for a component that comes with the company’s latest VR headset.
Igor Bonifacic07.27.2021
In-app ads are coming to Oculus Quest
In the coming weeks, Facebook plans to start testing ads Oculus Quest owners will see while playing games and using apps with their headsets.
Igor Bonifacic06.16.2021
First-gen Oculus Quests will also get wireless PC VR gaming via Air Link
The original Oculus Quest is getting Air Link.
Mariella Moon06.16.2021
VR Nerf gun battles are coming to Oculus Quest next year
'Nerf Ultimate Championship' is a new team-based virtual reality shooter for Oculus.
Saqib Shah06.14.2021
Oculus will soon let you see how silly you look while playing VR games
You'll also be able to keep an eye on your phone notifications without taking off your headset.
Kris Holt05.17.2021
'Farpoint' studio Impulse Gear will release a VR hero shooter this summer
Among the characters in 'Larcenauts' is [checks notes] a sentient, brawling mushroom.
Kris Holt05.05.2021
Twitter, Facebook and Paramount+ will stream WNBA games this summer
When the WNBA kicks off its historic 25th season on May 14th, fans will have plenty of chances to watch it unfold online.
Igor Bonifacic05.03.2021
Facebook buys the studio behind VR shooter 'Onward'
Facebook is another developer to its growing Oculus Studios stable.
Igor Bonifacic04.30.2021
FitXR's VR fitness club offers multiplayer workouts with a monthly subscription
FitXR is becoming a VR fitness club, with multiplayer. Could it replace real gyms?
Daniel Cooper04.15.2021
'Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual!' heads to Oculus Quest this summer
SteamVR, Viveport and PSVR releases will follow in 2021 and 2022.
Igor Bonifacic03.31.2021
Facebook starts rolling out Messenger on Oculus headsets
Developers also have a new way to distribute VR apps and games.
Kris Holt02.02.2021
VR workout app Supernatural adds goals and streaks for motivation
No matter how fun a workout is, keeping a consistent exercise schedule can be challenging. VR workout app Supernatural wants to help its users stay motivated and is introducing new goals and streaks features today to do that. The iOS or Android app will guide you through creating your goals, recommending that you aim to work out three times a week (advanced users will be encouraged to shoot for four times).
Cherlynn Low11.20.2020
'Galaxy's Edge' lets you choose your own 'Star Wars' VR adventure
After finishing up the latest episode of The Mandalorian, I slipped on my Oculus Quest 2, loaded up ILMxLAB's Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, and was immediately thrust right into the world I was watching on my TV. Vader Immortal, ILMxLAB's previous VR series, was a classic narrative told across three episodes. Tales from the Galaxy's Edge — which launches today on the Oculus Quest store for $25 — is something different.
Devindra Hardawar11.19.2020
New 'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' trailer reveals its story
ILMxLAB first revealed that it’s teaming up with Oculus Studios to work on a virtual reality game based on Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge attraction back in May.
Mariella Moon10.30.2020
'Blair Witch' is headed to Oculus Quest VR ahead of Halloween
The excellent Blair Witch game is finally headed to VR, starting with the Oculus Quest.
Devindra Hardawar10.07.2020