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
Meta's latest AI breakthrough can automatically map your home
By Nicholas Sutrich published
AI FTW A new Meta AI algorithm could give the Meta Quest Guardian a massive upgrade, giving it fully automated room scanning capability.
These AMVR Quest 3 controller grips prove simple is best
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Get a grip! AMVR Quest 3 controller grips don't cover the entire controller. Instead, they replace the battery door with a superior design.
Forget Amazon Spring sale, THIS is the best Meta Quest 2 deal we've ever seen
By Nicholas Sutrich published
What a deal The Meta Quest 2 has a new permanent low price, but one retailer gives you an even better deal than Amazon's big Spring sale.
One of my favorite Moto X design traits is making a big return
By Nicholas Sutrich published
No more glass More phones than ever are replacing glass backs with something a lot more interesting and durable. That even includes cheap phones like the Moto G 5G 2024.
A new Virtual Desktop update proves why it's still the best way to play PCVR
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Crisper and clearer The latest Virtual Desktop update for Meta Quest headsets includes a brilliant new Qualcomm Snapdragon feature that gives it better image quality than ever.
This AMVR Quest 3 face pad is the best way to get rid of foggy lenses
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Luxurious padding AMVR makes it easy to swap out the Quest 3 facial interface for something far more comfortable and sanitary. Plus, AMVR's design keeps those lenses from fogging up!
This new Meta Quest 3 Lite leak looks wild
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Woah A new Meta Quest 3 Lite render has leaked, revealing that the new budget VR headset could be called the Meta Quest 3s instead.
Contractors Showdown is the VR Call of Duty Warzone I've been waiting for
By Nicholas Sutrich published
VRcade Contractors Showdown is an upcoming VR battle royale that channels Call of Duty Warzone and PUBG in all the best ways.
The Honor Magic 6 Pro camera seriously blows me away
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A new paradigm The Honor Magic 6 Pro camera uses AI in amazing ways, producing incredible photos and videos. It even takes photos for you!
Even the new Quest Link software can't save PCVR for me
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So much hassle Meta relaunched its PC Quest Link software this past week, so I gave it a try. Unfortunately, PCVR still hates me.
Meta is channeling Apple Vision Pro in the upcoming Meta Quest UI update
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New looks Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth talked about the upcoming big Meta Quest UI update, which will include more personalized features and a focus on mixed reality.
Samsung could be ruining the best thing about the Galaxy Watch
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Don't do it! Samsung's first smartwatches were square, and that was OK then. But the company wants to return to the ugly designs of yesteryear.
Nothing Phone 2a: All the answers to your questions
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nothing Q&A We've had the Nothing Phone 2a for over a week and answer your questions about the new budget phone.
Would you rather play Doom on smart glasses or a lawn mower?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
E1M1 for life People like me have long had a fascination with getting the classic 1993 PC game Doom running on anything with a screen, and two new devices have reignited my passion for this odd project.
I tested the OnePlus Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 2 for a week in Spain. The results were surprising
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Which Watch 2 wins? Smartwatches are very personal things, so how do you choose between the OnePlus Watch 2 and Google Pixel Watch 2? My tests show you.
Google abandoned VR years ago, but now it wants to run things again
By Nicholas Sutrich published
ThVRsday Google is reportedly trying to impress partners with AndroidXR, but the strategy seems to be backfiring.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: A vivacious return to the top
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Evolution revolution The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra represents the best of Android, from powerful hardware to customizable software, incredible camera experience, and years of software support.
Hands-on: The Nothing Phone 2a is a brilliant budget pick
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Nothing missing The Nothing Phone 2a is the company's first budget-priced phone, and it leaves nothing to be desired. Unless you live in the U.S., that is.
A big OnePlus Watch 2 weak point is getting fixed soon
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Sync it The OnePlus Watch 2 does a lot of things right, but it gets a few things wrong. Thankfully, OnePlus is working on addressing a few of those negatives.
Throw your camera in the trash. AI is here to make photography better
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart photos! AI has been a major buzzword at MWC 2024, but a handful of companies are making that more meaningful by using it to enhance smartphone photography.
The coolest things we saw at MWC 2024
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich published
Cool tech things Some things didn't make our Best of MWC 2024 list, but they're cool enough to point out anyway. Here are those products.
Android Central's Best of MWC 2024
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich published
Best of show Android Central lists the top devices and features shown off at MWC 2024, from upcoming devices to crazy concepts that may never hit store shelves.
Smart glasses at MWC 2024 are starting to look like science fiction
By Nicholas Sutrich published
I can see it! Smart glasses are improving rapidly, and the new ones I saw at MWC 2024 from companies like OPPO, Xreal, and Viture are so much better than previous efforts.
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