Virtual reality is almost upon us. And no, this isn’t the heavy, constrictive, poorly animated VR you might remember from the early ’90s. These modern entries into the VR space are lighter and faster, and pump out the sort of fantastical 3D worlds our younger selves always dreamed of experiencing. Most of these devices are …

The HTC Vive VR headset has arrived at CNET, but we’re going to take a break from our extensive, exhaustive forays into virtual reality — for testing purposes — to answer a few questions you might be asking about Valve’s take on gaming in virtual reality. Is virtual reality fun? Yes! I’ve spent a lot of time mucking around in …

The Virtual Reality Wars have begun, and it’s time to pick a side. To our left, we have the Oculus Rift. Born of a Kickstarter project that raised $2.4 million, it’s one of the most recognizable virtual reality headsets around. We’ve watched its evolution from underdog to Facebook-backed juggernaut, and seen the promise of a platform for virtual reality evolve …

For a select few lucky developers, it’s time to pay up: Microsoft’s HoloLens Development Edition is now available for preorder. Developers who applied to be among the first to build holographic apps for the HoloLens will be receiving invitations to preorder the device, provided they qualify. The HoloLens will start shipping on March 30 in Canada and the US, and …

Now playing: Watch this: LG G5 smartphone: CNET Editors react 3:09 We’ve long expected LG’s latest flagship phone would be making the rounds in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress. But here’s something we didn’t expect: The G5 modular, so you can pop the battery out of a compartment on the bottom end and slot in accessories. LG’s G5 goes modular …

Now playing: Watch this: Everything from Samsung’s Unpacked event in 3 minutes 2:57 The Galaxy S7 looks familiar. But maybe that’s OK: Samsung’s latest flagship phone borrows a lot from its predecessor, and if you picked up the Galaxy S6, there might not be enough here to sway you. But the S7 brings back a few fan-favorite features that went …

Samsung could be joining the 360-degree video camera space, with a device dubbed the Gear 360. Sammobile reports that Samsung will announce the Gear 360 alongside the Galaxy S7. That phone, the latest Samsung flagship, should be announced by the end of this month: Samsung has scheduled the Unpacked press conference for February 21. The Gear 360 will reportedly operate …

Microsoft’s Cortana has arrived on Android and iOS smartphones. Starting today, you can grab the virtual assistant on devices running Android 4.1.2, iOS 8 or higher. You’ll be able to use Cortana to set reminders, look up information, or just keep tabs on your day. If you’re using an Android or iOS device, then Google Now and Apple’s Siri likely …

If an Apple Watch is on your holiday wish list, you might be due for a trip to Best Buy. The retail store is cutting the price of the Apple Watch by $100, starting Wednesday, December 9. The deal is available in stores and on Best Buy’s website. If you’ve been on the fence about Apple’s pretty, pricey smartwatch, $100 …

Nvidia has slashed the price on its powerful gaming-centric 8-inch Android tablet, down to $199 and £149 in the UK, which converts to around AU$320. That’s down from $299 (£240 in the UK), which leaves you a bit of extra cash to spend on apps or a controller. A quick refresher: The Nvidia Shield Tablet arrived last August, and it …