Latest articles by Sherri L. Smith
How Good Is Xbox Tech Support? Report Card 2017
Undercover testing by Tom’s Guide reveals the overall high quality of Microsoft’s Xbox Support, including a phone number call back option that is just great customer service.
Pixel 2 and XL Revealed in Massive Google Leak
A massive Google leak shows off everything fom its October 4 event, including a new Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Daydream View headset and Google Home Mini.
What Does iPhone 8 Mean For AR? Not Much Without Better Apps
The iPhone 8 and ARKit could finally usher in the age of augmented reality, but the content needs to catch up to the gee-whiz tech.
Lenovo Explorer Boldly Goes Into the World of Mixed Reality
Set to debut sometime in October at $349, the Explorer is Lenovo's promising first sojourn into virtual/mixed reality sphere.
Are Microsoft's Mixed Reality Headsets the Affordable Savior of VR?
Learning from the slow adoption of virtual reality, Microsoft is taking a smarter approach with its mixed reality headsets.
Comfort Comes to Mixed Reality: Meet the Dell Visor
The $359 Dell Visor mixes virtual and merged reality in a comfortable-to-wear headset.
Asus ZenFone AR Review: A Big Step Forward for Augmented Reality
The Asus ZenFone AR is the first smartphone to offer both Google Daydream and Project Tango in one stylish, pocket-friendly device.
Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Review: Kick Ass for the Price
The Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition delivers awesome power for a relatively reasonable price.
New Teddy Ruxpin Reviewed: Classic Bear, Cool New Tricks
One of the most cuddly storytelling toys is back with some modern upgrades for the next generation of kids.
Voltron: Legendary Defender Recap: What You Need to Know
From lions to Lotor, check out what you missed on Voltron: Legendary Defender before Season 3 starts.
You Can Get the Asus Zenfone AR from Verizon for $648
We now know how much Asus's VR- and AR-powered phone will cost, as the $648 ZenFone AR goes on sale exclusively at Verizon.
Help Me, Tom's Guide! What Are the Best Headphones Under $175?
When you're on the hunt for the perfect set of headphones, features and price are everything. Here are our recommendations.
Why You Should You Play Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Triology is nostalgia done right.
Tobii Expands Eye-Tracking Technology to Virtual Reality
Tobii's eye-tracing technology could potentially change the way we play in virtual reality.
Bloody Zombie Lets You Kill the Undead with Friends
Bloody Zombie draws inspiration from classic games like Streets of Rage and Final Fight and serves up a heaping helping of nostalgia.
Detroit: Become Human Made Me Question My Stance on Technology
Detroit is an action-adventure title with a noir thriller feel, and it hinges on the choices you make.
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Gave Me the Need to Siege
It's time to go back to Mordor, but this time around you'll need some tactical smarts to go along with your hacking and slashing.
Xbox One X Hands-on: Meet the New 4K Gaming King
The Xbox One X is coming soon, and based on our initial play session, it will be the console to beat.
Exclusive: Hands-on with DisplayLink's New Wireless VR Kit
The DisplayLink XR cuts the cord for headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. We get a first-look at the new, latency-free version of this groundbreaking device.
How Google Will Make the Rest of Us Care About VR
Google's updates to its Daydream platform include a big emphasis on sharing content and dedicated headsets.
Gap AR App Could Make Fitting Rooms Obsolete
The Gap has teamed up with Google to make an augmented reality fitting room.
No Phone Required: Google Announces Standalone VR Headsets
Google is working with HTC, Lenovo and Qualcomm to launch VR headsets that don't need a phone or PC to operate.
Prey Is Basically BioShock in Space, and That's a Great Thing
Prey is a first-person sci-fi shooter with plenty of powers and scary alien jump scares.
