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Mark Zuckerberg wearing a prototype VR headset.

The future of the Meta Quest headsets just leaked out

New reports suggest Meta is working on three mixed-reality headsets and considering a multibillion-dollar investment for smart glasses.
Computing News
Alan Truly wears Viture Pro smart glasses while working with an iPhone and Bluetooth keyboard.

These smart glasses turned my iPhone into a legitimate spatial computer

Check out how I used Viture Pro smart glasses as a unique solution for pocket-sized spatial computing with my iPhone and a Bluetooth keyboard.
Computing Features
Disk Drill Pro is open on a PC monitor with various drives resting on a desk in front.

Disk Drill Pro review: premium data recovery without a subscription

I review Disk Drill Pro, an app that helps recover lost files from your HDD, SSD, and external drives at a great price.
Computing Reviews
A photo shows Wise Data Recovery Pro open on a PC monitor.

Wise Data Recovery Pro review: Is it worth it?

Wise Data Recovery is a nice free option for file restoration, so I tested the low-cost pro version to find out if it's worth the cost.
Computing Reviews
A person pinches while wearing an Apple Vision Pro.

The Vision Pro still has a chance at success

A new report predicts that Vision Pro units sold could double in 2025.
Computing News
The RoboForm start page is shown on a PC monitor.

RoboForm review: a password manager that keeps things simple

I review RoboForm, a low-cost password manager that claims 24/7 priority support and unlimited logins for all your devices.
Computing Reviews
Brother's HL-L3280CDW is compact and attractive.

This Brother printer is great, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

Brother's HL-L3280CDW color laser printer has a nice price, so I tested the quality, performance, and long-term value to see if it's right for you.
Computing Reviews
Brother's HL-L3295CDW is a compact color laser printer.

Brother HL-L3295CDW review: a low-cost, scalable color laser printer

I reviewed Brother's HL-L3295CDW color laser printer to find out if it's the right choice for your home office or small business.
Computing Reviews
A person plays Demeo on the Meta Quest 3.

The Quest 3 has never been cheaper

Meta's offering a Quest 3 for just $25 monthly, and you also get games, so we checked out whether "Play now, pay later" really is a good deal.
Computing News
The Keeper password manager app is open on a Windows PC.

Keeper password manager review: share logins with precision and ease

I review Keeper's Personal and Family plans, affordable password management with robust security and lots of sharing features.
Computing Reviews
An enhanced version of the Quest 3S leaked image reveals a possible design.

Meta Quest 3S: everything we know so far

Meta's potential next VR headset, the Quest 3S, may be coming soon.
Computing Guides
A person wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, taking a photo.

Zuckerberg says holographic AR glasses are coming

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts and Meta's plans for future smart glasses, AR holographic, and neural interfaces.
Computing News
A photo shows EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro and Stellar Data Recovery Premium side-by-side on a PC monitor.

This data recovery service has the best free and paid tiers I’ve reviewed

I compare premium data recovery pricing, features, ease of use, and customer service for Stellar and EaseUS to find out which is best for you.
Computing Guides
A photo of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro and Recuva Professional side-by-sdie on a PC monitor.

I tested two of the best data recovery services. Here’s which to use

This hands-on comparison of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro and Recuva Professional reveals which is the best file restoration app for you.
Computing Guides
A photo shows Stellar Data Recovery Premium and Recuva Professional side-by-side on a PC monitor

Stellar Data Recovery vs. Recuva: Is premium file restoration worth the cost?

I compare Stellar Data Recovery and Recuva Professional to find out if premium file restoration software can beat a budget app.
Computing Guides
Recuva Professional data recovery app shown on a PC monitor

Recuva Professional review: a $25 data recovery app that works

I review one of the cheapest data recovery apps available to find out if it works well and is easy to use on SSDs, HDDs, and more.
Computing Reviews
The Ease US Data Recovery Wizard Pro app appears on a PC monitor.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro review: a low-cost way to restore files

I review EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro, software that helps restore lost files for every type of storage to test its ease-of-use and value.
Computing Reviews
Xreal Air 2 Ultra with Beam Pro lets you use your hands to interact with virtual content

Xreal’s new device enables Vision Pro features on smart glasses

Xreal's new Beam Pro works with Air and Air 2 smart glasses, replacing your phone while adding spatial video recording and more.
Mobile News
A rose gold MacBook Air has Disk Utility open with a red warning symbol and an external drive connected.

The best data recovery software for your Mac or MacBook

Our guide to the best data recovery apps for the Mac can help you restore any files missing after a storage failure or drive error.
Computing Guides
A man adjusts an Apple Vision Pro headset over his eyes.

The Vision Pro just got one of its most anticipated features

In visionOS 2, Apple enabled WebXR in the Vision Pro's Safari browser, expanding the number of immersive games you can play.
Computing News
A person uses a Logitech MX Ink to scuplt in 3D with a Meta Quest 3

The Meta Quest just got an awesome new VR accessory

Learn more about Logitech's new stylus that works in VR and lets you draw, paint, and sculpt in 3D with your Meta Quest 3 headset.
Computing News
A side-by-side comparison of Dashlane and 1Password pricing appears on a PC monitor.

Why 1Password continues to beat its biggest rivals

I went hands-on with two top password managers to find out which has the security and features you need at a price you'll like.
Computing Guides
A side-by-side comparison of 1Password and Bitwarden pricing appears on a PC monitor.

I reviewed two of the best password managers. Here’s the one I recommend people use

After reviewing 1Password and Bitwarden, I compare these top password managers to help you decide which offers the best value for you and your family.
Computing Guides
Norton antivirus scan is in progress on the screen of a Windows PC.

Norton 360 for Windows review: excellent antivirus packed with extras

We review Norton's antivirus and cybersecurity plans, checking malware protection, support, pricing, and more to help you keep your data secure.
Computing Reviews
A side-by-side comparison of Dashlane and Bitwarden pricing appears on a PC monitor.

I tested two of the best password managers, and there’s a clear difference

We pit top password managers Dashlane and Bitwarden against each other to see which offers the best solution at each price tier.
Computing Guides
A person looks at a large Mac Virtual Display while wearing an Apple Vision Pro.

All the new ways the Vision Pro just got so much better

At WWDC 2024, Apple previewed visionOS 2, a significant upgrade for the Vision Pro that solves some common complaints and adds new features.
Computing News
The Bitwarden extension is open in a browser showing an article about password managers.

Bitwarden review: This open-source password manager unlocks choice

I researched Bitwarden's subscription plans and tested the family plan to check how much value it adds to its very competitive free option.
Computing Reviews
An iPhone with the Dashlane app appears in front of a Window screen with the Dashlane extension.

I reviewed Dashlane, and it’s much more than just a password manager

I tested Dashlane, a full-featured password manager with lots of extras and cross-platform support for passwordless logins.
Computing Reviews
Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw is a sturdy color laser printer.

Canon imageClass MF753Cdw laser printer review: fast color for your home office

I tested the value and quality of Canon's imageClass MF753Cdw, a home office color laser printer that can print, scan, copy, and fax.
Computing Reviews
A MacBook Air runs Norton 360 Deluxe antivirus software.

Norton for Mac review: antivirus protection and much more

I tested Norton antivirus software on my MacBook, checking pricing and features to find out how well this popular solution works with macOS.
Computing Reviews
First Encounter is the perfect introduction to mixed reality on Quest 3.

A free update just made the Quest 3 way better

Meta significantly upgraded the Quest 3's mixed reality quality in the latest v66 update.
Computing News
Oculus Rift CV1

The creator of the Oculus Rift is working on a mysterious new VR headset

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is working on a new VR headset, and the VR industry is excited about what this innovator will create.
Computing News
Two people wear Magic Leap 2 AR headsets.

Maybe Google hasn’t given up on Google Glass after all

Google just partnered with a leading AR glasses manufacturer, signaling that Google Glass could return with the most advanced technology available.
Computing News
A PC monitor shows a side-by-side comparison of Malwarebytes and Norton pricing.

I tried both Malwarebytes and Norton, and one came out on top

Malwarebytes and Norton are two top names in antivirus software, but which one protects best and which has the most value?
Computing Guides
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