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5G could be the foundation of next-gen 'cloud VR'
AT&T, Ericsson, and a number of companies showed off streamed VR to headsets, using 5G to minimize nausea-inducing latencies while keeping the resolutions high.
Hands-on: The $399 Oculus Rift S kicks off the next gen of PC-based VR by appealing to the masses
The overhauled Oculus Rift S keeps pushing VR towards the mainstream by sticking to a wallet-friendly price and reasonable resolutions.
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs coming soon exclusively to iOS devices
Fling your feathered friends in augmented reality with this latest incarnation of the hit mobile game series.
Microsoft ports Xbox Live to Android, iOS to extend the reach of Xbox
Microsoft announces an initiative tied to the Game Developers Conference to bring games on Android, iOS and Switch to its Xbox Live platform.
PCWorld's March Digital Magazine: Intel Xeon reviewed
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
Gamevice review: A good iPhone game controller, but not for Fortnite
You need to press hard to use the Gamevice's trigger buttons, and that's of little use in frantic gaming battles.
The 5 iPhone and iPad games you need to play from January 2019
From 'Tacticool' to 'Roterra,' January's games can whisk you off to a winter wonderland.
ESPN+ Sign up: Get Amped Up For The Big Game With Exclusive Content
With an extensive library of on-demand football documentaries, and new original content featuring big names like Peyton Manning, ESPN+ will get you ready for the big game -- available on Apple TV, Roku and the rest.
Apple’s gaming subscription service has tough challenges ahead of it
Can Apple create a game subscription service that will attract game developers with a steady revenue stream?
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HTC reveals two new VR headsets, the untethered Vive Cosmos and gaze-tracking Vive Pro Eye
Only the HTC Vive Cosmos seems worth your attention, though.
The best iPhone and iPad games of 2018
From the action of 'Fortnite' to the art of 'Donut County,' it was a good year for iOS gaming.
Razer Phone 2 review: Still the best gaming phone
The Razer Phone 2 is a gaming powerhouse that loses some of its charm in the upgrades.
Epic Games cuts the once-loved 'Infinity Blade' series from the App Store
The Infinity Blade series was a key part of Apple's early iPhone presentations, and it will be missed.
The 10 iPhone and iPad games you need to play from October and November 2018
From the charm of Stardew Valley to the strategy of Civilization VI, there's something here for everyone.
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Cyber Monday 2018: All the best tech deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Newegg, and more
Cyber Monday may not rival Black Friday, but you can still score some sweet deals on laptops, PC components, TVs, streaming devices, and more.
Black Friday 2018: All of the best tech deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Newegg, and more
Our comprehensive list of the juiciest Black Friday tech bargains will make your shopping simple, easy, and cheap.
HTC Vive Focus hands-on impressions: No-PC, no-wires VR at a too-steep price
The Vive Focus is coming stateside with a $599 price tag, and that's too much for what HTC's offering.
HTC's standalone Vive Focus VR headset is coming to the U.S. for $600
HTC's no-PC-needed Vive Focus headset is coming stateside after a Chinese debut, but it costs $200 more than the rival Oculus Quest.
Oculus Quest impressions: This no-hassle wireless VR headset could be a breakout hit
The Oculus Quest offers true standalone wireless VR, complete with handtracking that actually works. Most of the time.
