
Russell Holly
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Google's Nexus 6P case is surprisingly good
By Russell Holly last updated
Google launched the Nexus 6P with accessories ready to ship, and its Nexus-branded case is a great addition to the phone.

First camera shots from the Nexus 6P
By Russell Holly last updated
Google has put a lot of energy into making sure the camera on the Nexus 6P is one of the best. Here's what we captured with this camera.

Some Walmart stores have pulled 'violent' games from shelves [Update]
By Russell Holly last updated
After the recent violence in its stores, Walmart has fallen in line with the White House and temporarily pulled many games from its shelves.

Your Strava rides will no longer be shared with Relive
By Russell Holly last updated
One side calls it API abuse, the other says nothing to see here. Users suffer the fallout.

Focals by North 2.0 is on the way, Gen 1 no longer available
By Russell Holly last updated
The only real wearable computer you can buy right now is going away, but there's something better coming.

Please say a VR180 version of Google Clips is next
By Russell Holly last updated
I'm a fan of Google Clips, but I want to do more than see these memories on a flat screen. I want to live in them.

In shuttering Spotlight Stories, Google is losing something truly special
By Russell Holly last updated
Google has shuttered Spotlight Stories, and that sucks. But what we gained while it was still around was so very worth it.

Two of the brains behind Job Simulator just started a new XR company called Absurd:Joy
By Russell Holly last updated
Cy Wise and Alex Schwartz are back, and their new company is aiming at making XR a whole lot of fun.

Niantic's massive reboot to Ingress, called Prime, is finally here
By Russell Holly last updated
Step one of a huge campaign to completely revitalize the first global AR game has arrived, and it is fantastic.

Ingress has a huge Google+ problem
By Russell Holly last updated
Huge communities of Ingress players have used Google+ as an organizing tool for years, and Niantic still has no solid plans for what happens when it shuts down.

Lenovo Mirage Camera review: Simple, solid VR photography
By Russell Holly last updated
Google wants to encourage creators to do more in VR, and this is going to make that much easier.

That PayPal Trojan story is stupid and a waste of everyone's time
By Russell Holly last updated
Did you hear the news? Another Android security scare. Only, not really, it's the same nonsense as always.

Coolpad Dyno Smartwatch hands on: Perfect for kids
By Russell Holly last updated
Coolpad is growing beyond its smartphone roots and pushing forward to family-focused tech. Its first smartwatch fo kids shows the company is taking this new focus very seriously.

The EU Antitrust case against Android sucks for everyone, especially you
By Russell Holly last updated
Google is appealing the European Union's largest Antitrust fine ever issued, and it's important to understand why this is so important.

Review: Dell Venue 10 7000 Series
By Russell Holly last updated
After nailing the 8-inch tablet design, Dell set their sights on something that functionally bridges the gap between tablet and laptop.

FeelReal wants to add haptics and smells to your VR experience
By Russell Holly last updated
Attach this box to your VR headset, and it will fill your face with experiences to help make the inside of the headset feel more realistic and immersive.

I'm excited for the BlackBerry KEY2 because virtual keyboards are still terrible
By Russell Holly last updated
I'm pretty tired of virtual keyboards in general, and I think this new BlackBerry might be my next because of it.

How to use Bluetooth headphones with Google Daydream
By Russell Holly, Jen Karner last updated
We've got the details on how to use Bluetooth headphones with Google Daydream.

4 Tips to Automate Your Halloween Scare Tactics
By Russell Holly, Jeramy Johnson last updated
Connected Home tech is great for automating your life, and you can use it to have a little fun when kids come to your door screaming Trick or Treat.
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