The first time out of the box, the Valve Index is a giant pain in the ass. And Valve doesn’t seem to be interested in competing when it comes to simplicity of use; connecting the two external sensors ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

From being a first-rate developer of contemporary gaming classics like Half-Life and Dota to establishing the industry’s biggest PC gaming storefront in Steam, Valve’s evolution has been jaw-dropping.

BELLEVUE, Washington—The Valve Index, a new virtual reality system from the creators of beloved video game series like Half-Life and Portal and the mega-popular Steam game store, is an aspirational ...

The full Valve Index kit used to cost around $1,000, which was pretty high-end. Newer headsets like the Meta Quest 3 are much ...

It’s pricey, but Valve’s new virtual reality headset is the one to beat thanks to its crisp display and high field of view. Last month we put out some initial impressions of Valve’s new Index virtual ...

My introduction to the Index, Valve's first-ever top-to-bottom PC virtual reality system, was a whirlwind of numbers and demos. Valve's three-hour hands-on event in April came with a considerable ...

The Valve Index sets a new high bar for VR quality, but this is purely for the hobbyists and most intrepid virtual explorers. While Facebook is moving the needle with affordability and accessibility, ...

Alright, so you’re trying to figure out which VR headset is the one to get in 2025, right? It’s a big question, especially with new tech popping up all the time. We’ve got the Meta Quest 3, which is ...

The Valve Index is the ultimate option for virtual reality users looking to get the premium experience, thanks to its bustling feature set, immersive controllers, and open-source philosophy. Why you ...

Until about six months ago, I would’ve said the HTC Vive was Valve’s virtual reality headset. It wasn’t, of course—merely the product of a mutually beneficial partnership. But with the VR market ...

Steam Frame dev kits will help studios optimise games for the new headset. Android apps run natively on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip without translation. New 2160x2160 LCD lenses offer a major ...