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This reliable Jabra Evolve 20 SE headset is now only $44.20 on Amazon

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000

If you're looking for a solid headset that doesn't break the bank, the Jabra Evolve 20 SE is now under $50 on Amazon. Read more...

Grab a pro-grade Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset for just $39.99 (50% off)

Paul Hill — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:14:02 +0000

If you are looking for an entry-level gaming heatset for great value, check out the Logitech G435 Lightspeed headset, now 50% off. Read more...

Sennheiser HD 599 SE Ear Open Back Headphone deal is great for budget audiophile listening

Sayan Sen — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:01 +0000

Sennheiser HD 599 SE open-back headphones are a great deal at the moment, as they are just $100. Get it while it lasts. Read more...

London authorities: The whole bus didn't ask for your Spotify playlist

Usama Jawad — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:30:01 +0000

Transport for London is running a poster campaign encouraging public transport commuters to be considerate of others when taking calls. Read more...

Lost in "Brainrot"? Razer Skibidi headset offers the perfect April Fools cure

News Staff — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:12:01 +0000

Razer has released the best thing for all the people out there struggling to understand brainrot lingo, a Skibidi headset to decipher it all. Read more...

Samsung officially drops the first look at its Galaxy XR headset

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:22:01 +0000

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset will be powered by the recently announced Android XR OS, and is codenamed 'Project Moohan'. Read more...

Get the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC at its lowest price

John Callaham — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:08:01 +0000

The Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset works with Xbox consoles as well as PCs with 50 mm audio drivers. It's hit a new all-time low price of $89.99 at Amazon for a limited time. Read more...

Tesla owners are driving with Apple Vision Pro, secretary of transportation doesn't like it

Martin Hodás — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:30:01 +0000

Owners of Apple Vision Pro have taken to the U.S. streets, occasionally wearing the headset in weird or even dangerous situations, such as in Tesla cars with Autopilot self-driving feature engaged. Read more...

Apple AR/VR headset manufacturing cost apparently exceeds $1,500

Omer Dursun — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:26:01 +0000

Apple is set to unveil its mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023. It is rumored manufacturing cost exceeds $1,500. Also, the price will be much more than its competitors like Meta Quest Pro. Read more...

Apple has reportedly demoed a version of its rumoured mixed-reality headset to executives

Steve Bennett — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:42:01 +0000

Apple's heavily rumoured Mixed-Reality headset has reportedly been demoed to it's top 100 executives in the Steve Jobs Theater within the past week in a 'key milestone' for the company. Read more...

Apple's AR/VR headset could be delayed until the second half of 2023 says analyst

Justin Luna — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:20:01 +0000

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that mass shipments of the company's first AR/VR headset could be delayed to the second half of 2023. This is reportedly due to software-related issues. Read more...

Job listings show Apple is still hiring more people for mixed-reality projects

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:46:01 +0000

Apple is looking to hire more people to help it with its VR and AR headset ambitions. It comes at a time when economic conditions are tough and companies are looking to layoff staff, not hire more. Read more...

Google is planning to test AR prototype headsets in public next month

Paul Hill — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:12:01 +0000

Google is going to start testing augmented reality headsets in public next month. The firm said it's going to take things slow because it's very concerned after what happened with Google Glass. Read more...

Apple board shown mixed-reality headset suggesting it could arrive soon

Paul Hill — Thu, 19 May 2022 21:26:01 +0000

Apple's board of directors have been shown an in-development mixed-reality headset which suggests the firm could be getting closer to publicly unveiling the device later this year or in 2023. Read more...

You will soon be able to control your Teams call through a Bluetooth headset

Usama Jawad — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 06:34:01 +0000

Microsoft is working on implementing a new feature in the Teams desktop client, which will allow you to answer, end, and hold calls directly through your Bluetooth headset on supported hardware. Read more...

Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset may use the same 96W power adapter as the 14-inch MacBook Pro

Moshe Jacobs — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:36:01 +0000

Apple's rumored AR/VR headset is expected to house two processors, with performance akin to the Mac line, and will require a 96W USB-C power adapter like the higher-spec 14-inch MacBook Pro. Read more...

Sony reveals more details about PS VR2, including Sense controller and Horizon title

Usama Jawad — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:28:01 +0000

Sony took to the stage at CES 2022 to reveal more details about its PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) platform, which comes with an improved headset, Sense controllers, and a brand new Horizon experience. Read more...

See. Hear. Tell. A week with Microsoft's new Modern remote work accessories

Christopher White — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:16:01 +0000

With remote work here to stay, Microsoft sent us a webcam, a speakerphone, and both a wired and wireless headset to see if they could augment our work-from-home life. Find out what we think of them. Read more...

Huawei FreeBuds 4 true wireless earbuds review [Update]

Robbie Khan — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:54:01 +0000

Huawei has updated the FreeBuds to a new level with impressive features. But will the sonic performance reflect the specs on paper? I spend some time with the 4th generation to find out! Read more...

Xbox Wireless Headset now available in 30 markets, but is sold out at Microsoft U.S.

Steven Parker — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:46:01 +0000

As promised, the new Xbox Wireless Headset went on sale around the world today. You can also get Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation for free until the end of September with your purchase. Read more...

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 review: An all-around great gaming headset

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:00:01 +0000

To meet the new-founded demands of next-gen gamers, Turtle Beach has upgraded its existing line of Stealth 700 gaming headsets. Join us we look at the Stealth 700 Gen 2, a premium gaming audio device. Read more...

Apple planning AR Headset and Glasses in 2022 and 2023 respectively

Paul Hill — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:16:01 +0000

Apple is working on an AR Headset and Glasses which it plans to launch in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Details were leaked by sources who were presumably at an internal Apple meeting in October. Read more...

Sony announces four new DualShock Controller colors and a gold headset

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:22:01 +0000

The DS4 wireless controllers which accompany the PlayStation 4 will soon be available in a broader range of colors. Sony just introduced four new shades for the DualShock 4 coming this fall. Read more...

Apple files patent for mixed reality headset with gesture recognition capabilities

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:38:01 +0000

A new patent has come to light which was published a few days ago by Apple. The document filed describes plans for a mixed reality headset which is capable of tracking facial expressions and gestures. Read more...

Razer launches $49.99 Kraken X with 7.1 surround sound, which is coming to other headsets

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:02:01 +0000

Razer has announced a new gaming headset called the Kraken X, which is lighter and cheaper than the regular Kraken, but still features 7.1 surround sound. It's available today for $49.99. Read more...

Oculus Go now lets you binge watch your favorite shows in VR with Oculus TV

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 03:38:01 +0000

You can now download the Oculus TV app from the Oculus Store if you already own the $199 Oculus Go headset released last month. Oculus TV offers content from Hulu, Netflix, and Showtime. Read more...

HTC will reportedly launch new standalone VR headset on November 14

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:58:01 +0000

Hot on the heels of the Oculus Go which was announced earlier, HTC will reportedly launch its answer to the standalone headset on November 14 and will be powered by the Snapdragon 835. Read more...

Five new Xbox Wireless headsets help you cut the cord

John Keefer — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:16:02 +0000

Microsoft has been pushing wireless for Xbox One, and has even expanded its "ecosystem" to start covering Windows 10 PCs. To that end, five new headsets were revealed through three separate partners. Read more...

Amazon deal offers Xbox One S with Forza Horizon 3, Minecraft, chatpad, and more, for £180

Andy Weir — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:44:01 +0000

An Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 bundle will set you back £229.99 at the Microsoft Store - but Amazon is offering it with Minecraft Favorites, an extra controller, chatpad and headset, for just £179.99. Read more...

LucidSound announces LS25 eSports gaming headset

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:12:01 +0000

LucidSound has a wide range of products and is committed to expanding its line of headphones to cover all scenarios. It has recently announced its LS25 eSports gaming headset, offering dual mics. Read more...

Microsoft announces Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers; headset bundles from $399

Andy Weir — Thu, 11 May 2017 16:25:28 +0000

"A customer who pairs a Windows Mixed Reality headset with motion controllers," Microsoft said, "will have a rich, immersive experience across creativity tools, productivity, games and entertainment." Read more...

Vive offering financing for PCs, laptops and graphics cards bundled with its VR headset

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:28:01 +0000

Vive originally announced a no-interest financing solution for its VR helmet earlier this year. Now the program has expanded to include high-end graphics cards, PCs and gaming laptops. Read more...

Oculus announces Rooms 1.2 and support for livestreaming from Gear VR to Facebook

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:26:01 +0000

Oculus has announced version 1.2 of Oculus Rooms, Events, and Facebook livestreaming for the Samsung Gear VR headset. It has also introduced Oculus Voice for both the Gear VR and Rift. Read more...

Lenovo shows off its VR headset designed for Windows Holographic, priced at 'less than $400'

Usama Jawad — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:40:01 +0000

Lenovo has showcased its upcoming VR headset, powered by the Windows Holographic platform. The device will reportedly arrive later this year and will be priced at less than $400. Read more...

You can get the HTC Vive headset from Microsoft with $240 in savings

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:58:02 +0000

The HTC Vive is being discounted in a number of deals today, but the best one yet comes from Microsoft. The company is selling the headset with a discount of $100, with a further $140 in savings. Read more...

Google announces 30 titles that will become available for the Daydream View VR headset

Steven Parker — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:36:01 +0000

Google has updated its Daydream View blog page with 30 titles that will presumably be available once the $79 headset starts shipping out to customers in November. Read more...

Google announces Daydream View VR headset for $79

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:00:01 +0000

Following in the footsteps of Samsung, Google has announced its own smartphone-powered VR headset, called the Daydream View. Available in November, it will be priced at $79. Read more...

Xiaomi Mi VR Play: Unboxing and first impressions

Usama Jawad — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:42:48 +0000

With its premium design, the Xiaomi Mi VR Play looks to be an ideal low-cost solution for VR on a smartphone. Here is our unboxing and first impressions of the headset. Read more...

The Oculus Rift is now available in Europe and Canada, but Touch controller still absent

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:54:01 +0000

Just as promised, the Oculus Rift is now available at various retailers in the UK, France and Germany. Unfortunately, there's still no sign of the company's new motion-tracking Touch controllers. Read more...

Google focusing on content as Android VR Daydream platform gets ready for prime time

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:12:02 +0000

With the launch of Android 7.0 Nougat out of the way, Google is now getting ready to launch its Daydream virtual reality platform. The company is partnering with HBO, Hulu and YouTube for content. Read more...