HTC Vive to demo a 'very big' breakthrough in VR at CES

Regular folks who are eager to get hold of the HTC Vive would have been bummed by the news that it's been pushed to April 2016, but in return, we'll actually be getting a much improved version.

Take a VR tour of the White House's Christmas splendor

Think your Christmas decorations are impressive this year? Think again. Google has released a 360-degree video of the White House today which shows off some of its most impressive Christmas trees and ornaments.

Flying the Icon A5, an almost affordable personal plane

As we cut through the skies over the Hudson River and traced a loop around the Statue of Liberty, I spent as much time glancing down at the instrument cluster as I did peering out the window.

Microsoft's mixed reality is for developers, not the public

HoloLens, the augmented reality headset Microsoft's been touting as a future pillar of its Windows business, isn't "fun" to use.

The Xperia Z5 Premium's UHD screen broke my heart

Pro BMX biker Kriss Kyle navigates a complex series of colorful loops and platforms, set against a seemingly endless void of black.

HP Spectre x2 review: A less expensive Surface rival

We've been noticing something the past few months: Every tech company is trying to be more like Microsoft.

Microsoft owns up to issues with the Surface Book and Pro 4

When reviews of the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 hit, it seemed like Microsoft would be riding a wave of positive publicity into the holiday season.

The 15 weirdest gadgets of 2015

It's been a good year for gadgets, and also a bad year for gadgets. From smile-enforcing Santa beards and remote telepresence teddy bears to "wearable" tablets and cameras, here are 15 marvels of modern technology that are either the best or worst ideas (or maybe both) that we've covered this year.

Nintendo's 'Yo-Kai Watch' is a love letter to urban life

I was sitting on an eight hour flight back from London, my 3DS the only thing illuminating my little corner of the plane.

I learned to ride an electric unicycle

As a beginner, stepping onto an electric unicycle is equal parts frightening and exhilarating. There are no handlebars to grip or a saddle to clench between your thighs, just two narrow pedals separated by a small motorized wheel.