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HTC Desire 22 Pro is a mid-range phone attempting to cash in on VR and crypto trends

by Brad Linder Comments Off on HTC Desire 22 Pro is a mid-range phone attempting to cash in on VR and crypto trends

In the early days of Android, HTC was one of the top smartphone makers. That hasn’t been the case for a long time, with the company more recently shifting its focus to virtual reality products like the HTC Vive Flow headset. But HTC hasn’t given up on phones… or trying to find reasons why you […]

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Lilbits: Amazon may be cracking down on pay-to-play reviews

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At least two companies that sell mobile accessories on Amazon seem to have had all their product listings removed a few days ago. Search the site for a set of Mpow wireless headphone or earbuds and you’ll find that everything is “currently unavailable”. The same goes for Aukey, which normally sells a much wider range […]

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HTC Vive wireless adapter is now available for $299 (more than half as much as the Vive)

by Brad Linder Comments Off on HTC Vive wireless adapter is now available for $299 (more than half as much as the Vive)

The HTC Vive virtual reality headset sold for $799 when it first launched in 2016, but the price dropped to $499 earlier this year when HTC introduced the more powerful Vive Pro. That price includes the headset, base station, and motion controllers — everything you need to get started except for a computer. So it […]

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HTC to layoff nearly a quarter of its workforce

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After selling a significant portion of its smartphone business to Google, Taiwanese device maker HTC has continued making smartphones. HTC has also been investing heavily in its Vive virtual reality business. But the company has been having a tough time of things lately. Its latest phone has arrived to mediocre reviews, at best. Year-over-year revenue […]

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HTC Vive VR headset price drops to $499, Vive Pro goes up for pre-order for $799

by Brad Linder 6 Comments on HTC Vive VR headset price drops to $499, Vive Pro goes up for pre-order for $799

It’s been about two years since HTC released its first VR headset, the HTC Vive. At the time it carried a hefty price tag of $799, but HTC has slashed the price a few times and today the company is permanently reducing the price of a Vive headset, controllers, and base stations to $499. But […]

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HTC reveals Vive Focus standalone VR headset (but cancels its Google Daydream-compatible headset)

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HTC was one of the first companies that said it would build a standalone virtual reality headset that uses Google’s Daydream VR platform. Now the company has unveiled its first VR headset that doesn’t need a phone or a PC to function… and not only is it not a Daydream device, but HTC says it’s […]

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Is HTC developing a Vive-branded phone for VR?

by Brad Linder Comments Off on Is HTC developing a Vive-branded phone for VR?

HTC may be best known for making smartphones, but the company entered the virtual reality space in 2016 with the release of the HTC Vive VR system. Now it looks like the company may be bringing the Vive brand to an upcoming smartphone. Or something. HTC hasn’t made any officially announcements about the new phone […]

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Google Earth does VR… but only for HTC Vive at launch

by Brad Linder Comments Off on Google Earth does VR… but only for HTC Vive at launch

Google’s Daydream View virtual reality headset for smartphones began shipping this month, and one of the first apps available for the platform is a VR version of Google Street View. I found it kind of underwhelming. But you know what looks pretty cool? Google Earth VR. Google is launching a virtual reality version of its […]

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HTC Vive goes wire-free with $220 TPCast add-on

by Brad Linder Comments Off on HTC Vive goes wire-free with $220 TPCast add-on

Just a day after MSI started selling the first VR-ready gaming PC in a backpack, HTC has unveiled a device that could make the whole idea of a gaming backpack unnecessary. Here’s the thing: high-end virtual reality headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift currently need to have a wired connection to a PC […]

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HTC launches Viveport app store for VR apps (that aren’t games)

by Brad Linder Comments Off on HTC launches Viveport app store for VR apps (that aren’t games)

Virtual Reality devices like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR have gotten a lot of attention from gamers. But you can also use a VR headset to explore distant lands… or the bottom of the sea or the night sky. You can watch 360 degree movies, make music, or create paintings. So HTC is launching […]