Russell Holly
Russell is a tech nerd who chases the best of everything, from phones to game consoles to laptops and everything glowing or beeping. He's the Managing Editor of gaming content for Mobile Nations and can be found contributing to all of the Mobile Nations sites. Reach out on Twitter!
Latest articles by Russell Holly
Three months with Oculus Rift — the polished experiment
By Russell Holly last updated
After three months of nearly daily use, the Oculus Rift stands out as an unfinished thought in need of something truly unique to drive it forward.
The great Virtual Reality buyer's guide
By Russell Holly last updated
There's a lot of things out there with Virtual Reality in the name, and choosing what is right for you isn't easy. Here's a quick guide to help you choose what is best for you.
HTC Vive vs. Windows Mixed Reality: Which should you buy?
By Russell Holly published
If you're looking to set up a big VR room, you've got some great options. Choosing between them might not be as easy as you think.
How to connect Philips Hue lights to your music, movies, or games
By Russell Holly published
Your Philips Hue bulbs can be used for a lot of super cool things, and it all starts with Entertainment Mode.
How rugged Dell PCs help Clipper Race ships sail rough seas
By Russell Holly last updated
Dell offered us a tour through a Clipper 70 equipped with its rugged hardware, providing a unique view into how the people on the ship live during this massive race.
This is what you need for room-scale on Oculus Rift
By Russell Holly last updated
Looking to get that HTC Vive-esque experience out of your Oculus Rift? This is what you're going to need to do.
How to watch 360-degree YouTube on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift
By Russell Holly last updated
YouTube doesn't officially support desktop-class VR headsets, but as always, there are ways around this.
HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift: Which should you buy?
By Russell Holly last updated
Choosing between the two big VR names isn't easy, but we can help!
MixCast turns novice VR streamers into pros
By Russell Holly published
This software is making the act of streaming in VR a lot more visually interesting, and it's very simple to set up.
Take our Affordable Phone Survey and you could win a $350 gift card!
By Russell Holly published
What are you looking for in your next phone? Share your thoughts with us and you could earn some cash.
Oculus releases patch for Rift-bricking certificate failure
By Russell Holly last updated
An embarassing error from Oculus rendered every Rift headset inoperable, but a fix is now available.
Here are all the wireless VR accessories worth picking up
By Russell Holly published
If you're looking to go wireless for your VR rig, there are about to be lots of options. Here's how to choose the best one.
This is how every Windows Mixed Reality headset stacks up against each other
By Russell Holly last updated
There are a LOT of Windows Mixed Reality headsets to choose from right now. What sets each of them apart from the pack isn't always obvious.
Is it safe for kids to use VR? Yes, but ...
By Russell Holly published
There's a lot of concern surrounding children using VR headsets. Here's what you need to know.
12 great Star Wars gifts of 2017
By Russell Holly published
Star Wars fans are practically swimming in options for cool things to show off their love, but it's up to you to find the quality gifts in the pile.
Swappa Gaming is an all new place for buying and selling used games
By Russell Holly last updated
You can now buy and sell your games in one of the safest communities on the planet, thanks to Swappa Gaming.
With Windows Mixed Reality and Xbox Play Anywhere, do you really need a console?
By Russell Holly published
Microsoft wants you to to use its software to work and play and do wherever you are, and that means you can probably save some cash if you really wanted to.
You can now pre-order the Dell Visor for Windows Mixed Reality
By Russell Holly published
Dell's Windows Mixed Reality headset is one of the nicer options to be made available at the launch of this new VR experience, and it's finally available for pre-order now.
What's the difference between Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality?
By Russell Holly last updated
How many realities are there?! We break down the key differences in all of these confusing terms.
Dell's Windows Mixed Reality headset is good — but it's all about the controllers
By Russell Holly published
We took an early look at Dell's kit for Windows Mixed Reality and walked away (very) impressed.
How to get a Pride flag reaction on Facebook
By Russell Holly published
Facebook has added a Pride flag to your list of available reactions, but only if you go and activate the feature yourself.
HTC Vive, Oculus Rift probably won't be part of Windows Mixed Reality
By Russell Holly last updated
If you were hoping to experience Windows Mixed Reality through your existing VR headset, prepare for disappointment.
Tips for surviving Inauguration Weekend
By Russell Holly published
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