Half-Life: Alyx review – a spectacular immersive experience
The classic shooter series gains a thrilling new perspective, thanks to VR tech that works symbiotically with the narrative
April 2018
Tom Daley advert for HTC phone banned after pool complaint
Watchdog finds ad misleadingly implied device could function in chlorinated water
September 2017
What does Google want with HTC's smartphone business?
Google is acquiring a $1bn chunk of HTC’s smartphone arm, including 2,000 employees and access to intellectual property, as it bets big on hardware
Google to buy part of HTC's smartphone operations for $1bn
Deal will not involve purchase of direct stake and HTC will continue to run its remaining phone business
HTC suspends shares in wake of Alphabet takeover rumours
Taiwanese smartphone and VR headset maker could become in-house manufacturer for Google-branded products
June 2017
HTC U11 review: the squeezable phone with a stunning camera
New 5.5in smartphone might be bulky, but its super-shiny back and pressure sensitive controls make up for it
April 2017
Sodas, fries and killing zombies: games arcades are back
A beloved but long-struggling industry sees a fresh start in VR, and in Bangkok headsets and high-powered PCs have replaced the coin-op machines of old
November 2016
The complete guide to virtual reality – everything you need to get started
From Oculus Rift to Google Daydream, VR is getting plenty of hype. Which system should you go for, what do you need to buy, and what should you play?
October 2016
Pixel is a direct challenge to Apple – and a referendum on Google
After fighting long proxy war the two tech titans are now in same arena, as Google bets big on its new phone brand transferring to a market dominated by iPhone
July 2016
If the future of video games is VR, it needs to stop making us feel sick
E3 2016 saw a range of virtual reality demos, from Resident Evil to Star Trek. But with problems from motion sickness to uncertainty over formats, is the industry floundering?
June 2016
Tried and tested
Six of the best Android smartphones
More than 80% of the world’s smartphones run Google’s operating system. Here we rate the handsets vying to outdo the iPhone
April 2016
HTC 10 review: up there with Samsung's best
HTC 10 bets on speed, battery life and shake-free selfie camera
March 2016
Alone together: my weird morning in a virtual reality chatroom
Coming soon to a screen strapped to your face: virtual reality is back
February 2016
HTC Vive: home VR for under £700 – if you have a computer to run it with
MWC 2016: six of the hottest new smartphones and gadgets
January 2016
HTC reveals Vive VR – a new power-packed virtual reality headset
Taiwanese smartphone maker unveils first developer version of product it thinks will appeal to gamers and entertainment sector
December 2015
Will 2016 be the year virtual reality gaming takes off?
The first wave of VR headsets flopped, but soon the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR will go on sale – and they’re going to be much, much better
November 2015
Apple, Google and Microsoft: weakening encryption lets the bad guys in
Technology companies respond to post-Paris attack threats to web security and calls for backdoors in encryption from government
