“High-fidelity virtual reality” is the tagline Valve’s gone with, and that’s certainly supported by the price tag. Whereas Oculus has chosen to aim for mass-market appeal in its second generation, ...

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, ...

For several months now, rumors have been building about Valve working on its own virtual reality hardware — completely separate from the Vive, which was jointly developed by the game company HTC. Now ...

Following a leak or two, Valve has now formally debuted its own virtual reality hardware solution, named Valve Index. The official site promises high-fidelity VR with superior comfort and control. Pre ...

An excellent Valve Index teardown gives a look at the headset’s complex inner-workings. Along with getting a clear look at the headset’s dual-element lenses, the teardown also reveals a screen ...

As if there weren't enough virtual headsets out there, the game maker Valve is throwing a hat into the ring. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at Large / News Ian Sherr (he/him/his) grew up in ...

The new Valve Index virtual reality system is here. It's here in our hands, on our heads, around our ears, and all-told it makes for simply the best consumer VR setup around. With a host of ...

One of the most exciting hardware launches of the year is finally here: The Valve Index will begin shipping in mere days, and we’ve been lucky enough to spend the last two weeks testing it out for ...