Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Because of this, he covers both smartphones and VR technology, two avenues that split his passions right down the middle. From Nokia fan to Android fanatic, Nick has been writing about and reviewing smartphones since 2011. An avid gamer and equally well-versed tech head, Nick worked in the IT industry for 15 years, helping to further develop his technical knowledge which has become particularly important in his fight with PWM sensitivity and deep dives into display technology. He's a huge fan of any phone that can fold in half and loves getting into the nitty-gritty with folding phone coverage for the site. He's also got over a decade of experience with VR gaming, having used the original Oculus DK1 and every major VR headset since then, passionately covering Android Central's Meta Quest content with his weekly thVRsday column on Thursdays. Beyond that, you'll find Nick taking photos of anything and everything, from the beautiful mountains of his home or the chickens in his backyard, and using them to compare cameras to help you choose the best one.
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich
Before you buy a Quest 2 on Prime Day, consider why you shouldn't
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Wait and see Getting a great Meta Quest 2 Prime Day deal will likely be possible this year, but you might not want to jump on it immediately.
The Meta Quest 3's next-gen AR upgrade has been delayed
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Look at me Meta Augments, the next-generation mixed reality upgrade for the Meta Quest 3, was sent back to the drawing board earlier this year because it wasn't good enough.
Google Pixel 8a review: AI for the rest of us
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart and affordable The Google Pixel 8a is the finest mid-range phone the company has ever made, with flagship-level AI and camera features, seven years of support, and the most brilliant software in the industry.
Apple and Meta can't stop copying each other
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The same Vision The Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 are building off each other in a way we haven't seen since Android and iOS, and that's a good thing for everyone involved.
Best games in Google Play Pass 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Rachel Mogan last updated
Play with Google Google Play Pass is an apps and games subscription service that includes some of the best games released for Android over the past decade.
Best Oculus Quest 2 headphones 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Michael L Hicks last updated
Immersed in sound While the Oculus Quest 2 has its own audio solution built-in, many people prefer headphones a little more tailored to their preferences. Here are the best headphones for the Oculus Quest 2.
Best Quest 2 head strap & Elite Strap alternatives 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Strap in The strap that ships with the Meta Quest 2 isn't the best, and the official Elite Strap replacement isn't all that great either. That's why we've got several other better options to choose from!
The Meta Quest Pro 2 is allegedly canceled...again
By Nicholas Sutrich published
It's a no-go It's been rumored for some time that LG would be making the Meta Quest Pro 2, but new news from Korea suggests that LG and Meta are cutting back on the plans.
The Honor 200 Pro camera has what it takes to challenge the best Google Pixel
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The Honor 200 Pro is the successor to the Honor 90, but do its cameras live up the the hype and can it beat the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a?
This is the most unique horror game I've ever played
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Stabby puzzles How do you take a classic board game and turn it into one of the best VR horror games ever? Silent Slayer proves that there's still plenty of room for new ideas.
If Batman Arkham Shadow didn't have that classic Arkham combat feel, it ‘wasn’t worth pursuing’
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
THWACK BANG POW! Batman Arkham Shadow promises to be the return to the series that fans have been asking for, wrapping up iconic action moments into a new VR package on the Meta Quest 3.
Google Home: The everything app for your smart home needs
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The home for smart homes Google Home is your one-stop shop for everything smart home-related, from smart lights to Matter, music playback on smart speakers, reminders, and so much more.
An update just fixed the biggest Quest 3 mixed reality problem
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Magic. Pure magic. The Meta Quest 3 just got a huge new update to fix mixed reality vision, finally removing the warping around moving objects.
Best controllers for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Game on Picking up a Galaxy Z Fold 4 and want to start gaming? Here are some of the best controllers that actually fit the phone.
Best Meta Quest 3 & 2 battery packs 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Portable power The best Meta Quest battery pack will add hours to your VR gaming sessions, but they don't have to be a battery in your pocket. Most connect directly to the headset! These are our picks.
New Vivo update introduces a display feature I never expected
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Flicker free The Vivo X100 series just received an update with an important display accessibility feature, ensuring flicker-sensitive users feel more comfortable with its phones.
Summer Games Fest has already begun for the Meta Quest 3
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New new new! The Meta Quest 3 is getting loads of new updates and new games coming soon, including Hitman 3, a new Beat Saber OST, Netflix, Supernatural MR mode, and more.
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH hands-on: Shadow of the Colossus meets Dark Souls
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Climb! Climb! Skydance’s BEHEMOTH can be described as Shadow of the Colossus VR with a bit of Dark Souls thrown in for good measure. Here are my hands-on impressions of one of the biggest VR releases of the year.
I finally fixed my Meta Quest 3 guardian boundary problems
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Fix the floor! Lots of Meta Quest gamers have reported problems with their guardian boundary floor height. Here's how to fix it!
The next Meta Quest headset just got one step closer to release
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The Meta Quest 3s is expected to be Meta's new budget VR headset, and a store listing just confirmed the name.
Google service outage rectified as apps come back online
By Nicholas Sutrich published
All good A worldwide outage for the Google News service is affecting web traffic worldwide on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Meta's mixed reality fitness concept just got invented by someone else
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Yooooooooga Alo Moves is a popular online yoga platform and the company is bringing its massive library of lessons to mixed reality on the Meta Quest 3.
Google just made a VR partnership we didn't expect
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Talk about magic Magic Leap and Google are partnering up for the future of XR and mixed reality, likely making new products in the process.
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