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Hamish Hector holding Starburst to his face

I used a brilliant VR headset that Meta will never release

By Hamish Hector published

At Siggraph 2022, I was able to try out Starburst, a prototype VR headset that Meta will never ever launch.

Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset under a green light

HyperJump wants to cure the motion sickness caused by your Oculus Quest 2

By Hamish Hector published

If you suffer from motion sickness while using your Oculus Quest 2, then HyperJump could be just what you need.

Morpheus VR

Why virtual reality is about more than gaming, and your mom will love it

By Phil Iwaniuk last updated

PlayStation Gamer Not just for gaming, says Sony: so what does the Wii-loving 50-plus demographic think of it?

Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset sits on white background with sparkling futuristic lights

Rumors of a new Oculus Quest 2 rival couldn’t come at a worse time for Meta

By Hamish Hector last updated

Analysis ByteDance's Pico 4 VR headset couldn't have leaked at a worse time for Meta. Is this the end of the Oculus Quest 2?

Amazon Prime package with branded tape

Bad news: Amazon Prime is going up in price, with no new benefits

By Hamish Hector published

Amazon Prime is getting a price hike in the UK for the first time since 2014.

Currys cost of living

Currys is here to help you through the cost of living crisis

By Sponsored last updated

Sponsored The UK’s leading tech retailer has brand new ways to make essential tech more affordable

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Amazon is suing 10,000 people for leaving fake reviews, but is that enough?

By Hamish Hector last updated

Analysis Amazon is suing over 10,000 people for leaving fake reviews on its site, but could it be doing more?

Hamish Hector wearing the teslasuit glove - it looks like a spider is covering his hand

I let someone else control my hands using gloves designed for VR headsets

By Hamish Hector last updated

The Teslasuit Glove can let you feel VR, and hand over control of your hands to someone else...

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These super-cheap Prime Day deals are under £50 and will pay for themselves

By Mark Wilson last updated

Prime Day 2022 Amazon Prime Day has served up some cracking sub-£50 deals – and we've picked out the ones that could ultimately even pay for themselves.

A user taking advantage of free delivery by ordering a salad from a Grubhub Plus restaurant

Your Amazon Prime subscription just got a great new benefit ahead of Prime Day

By Hamish Hector last updated

Amazon Prime Day Get free delivery for a year on Grubhub and Deliveroo orders if you're an Amazon Prime Member.

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