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Joseph Volpe
By Joseph Volpe
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is proof every phone should have a 'pen'
My journey of stylus acceptance.
By Joseph Volpe
![Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone with stylus on a pink background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/074lTlwrLLcH7SVYrBFC2mU/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1645211431.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone with stylus on a pink background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/074lTlwrLLcH7SVYrBFC2mU/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1645211431.jpg)
Horizon Worlds, Meta's virtual playground for creators, is now open for all adults to misbehave
If you can't buy VRChat, just knock it off.
By Joseph Volpe
![Quest 2 users get together in Meta's sprawling virtual worlds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06CyUmEvEUUpEQnVC5BqKKh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1639071858.png)
![Quest 2 users get together in Meta's sprawling virtual worlds.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06CyUmEvEUUpEQnVC5BqKKh/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1639071858.png)
Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) review: A costly but killer laptop for creators
Non-creative types need not apply.
By Joseph Volpe
![Apple MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip inside.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/06P4Fqbrovc6FRkw649HArJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1636647012.jpg)
![Apple MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip inside.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/06P4Fqbrovc6FRkw649HArJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1636647012.jpg)
Mark Zuckerberg wants to smooth the edges off Meta's baby metaverse
No one said building a new reality would be easy.
By Joseph Volpe
![Mark Zuckerberg wants to smooth the edges off Meta's baby metaverse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01mnqV3iqqYAO0fDUORYyES/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635538812.jpg)
![Mark Zuckerberg wants to smooth the edges off Meta's baby metaverse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01mnqV3iqqYAO0fDUORYyES/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635538812.jpg)
Facebook's new iOS app will let you make and share your own AR filters
Because regular reality is so boring.
By Joseph Volpe
![Facebook's new iOS app will let you make and share your own AR filters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07mqva7OuOP4EzYbCNxOJa1/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635538812.png)
![Facebook's new iOS app will let you make and share your own AR filters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07mqva7OuOP4EzYbCNxOJa1/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635538812.png)
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: The 'Google phone' that makes convenience fun
Style meets substance in Google's best Pixel yet.
By Joseph Volpe
![The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/01BY2To3ZkVSyQNLzQXig0m/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1635170716.jpg)
![The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/01BY2To3ZkVSyQNLzQXig0m/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1635170716.jpg)
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 review: A sequel that's better than the original
If at first you don't succeed...
By Joseph Volpe
![A Microsoft Surface Duo 2 device partially covering the trackpad of a laptop next to a potted plant, a note with a phone number, and two pens in a desk organizer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/01tKouV5m6VJVYEfL7dK6em/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1634823919.jpg)
![A Microsoft Surface Duo 2 device partially covering the trackpad of a laptop next to a potted plant, a note with a phone number, and two pens in a desk organizer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/01tKouV5m6VJVYEfL7dK6em/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1634823919.jpg)
The future of remote work is a lot like living in a video game
Coming soon to a home office near you.
By Joseph Volpe
![The future of remote work is a lot like living in a video game](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sSxNGJloo873FGInjEKbG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1621888347.jpg)
![The future of remote work is a lot like living in a video game](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sSxNGJloo873FGInjEKbG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1621888347.jpg)
SXSW got canceled by the pandemic. So it built Austin in VR for 2021.
When life gives you lemons, make virtual lemonade.
By Joseph Volpe
![A screenshot of the VR version of Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, created for SXSW 2021.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ly8z6A0tN73BqQMFvP1MP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619019533.jpg)
![A screenshot of the VR version of Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, created for SXSW 2021.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ly8z6A0tN73BqQMFvP1MP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619019533.jpg)
Adventure Lab is building the VR gig economy of the future for performers
No prior experience (or showering) necessary.
By Joseph Volpe
![Adventure Lab is building the VR gig economy of the future for performers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03uDwawRLUl5NEHGn13cyHb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1618548486.jpg)
![Adventure Lab is building the VR gig economy of the future for performers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03uDwawRLUl5NEHGn13cyHb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1618548486.jpg)
'Jurassic World Aftermath' lets you play VR hide-and-seek with a cartoon velociraptor
This "clever girl" will hunt you down.
By Joseph Volpe
!['Jurassic World Aftermath' lets you play VR hide-and-seek with a cartoon velociraptor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00WAoe6qmS6wjd1WHIkVKRm/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275979.png)
!['Jurassic World Aftermath' lets you play VR hide-and-seek with a cartoon velociraptor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00WAoe6qmS6wjd1WHIkVKRm/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275979.png)
The weird and wonderful world of VRChat is a joyful antidote to these dark times
Turn on, log in, meme out
By Joseph Volpe
![The weird and wonderful world of VRChat is a joyful antidote to these dark times](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036Din8vDbXjY8PCWFoljkX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391600.png)
![The weird and wonderful world of VRChat is a joyful antidote to these dark times](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036Din8vDbXjY8PCWFoljkX/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391600.png)
'Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge' VR delivers what Disney’s theme parks can’t
This is no Disney theme park attraction.
By Joseph Volpe
!['Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge' VR delivers what Disney’s theme parks can’t](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Ei9q89NGr2oixCKpXt3yf/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391379.jpg)
!['Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge' VR delivers what Disney’s theme parks can’t](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Ei9q89NGr2oixCKpXt3yf/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391379.jpg)
Curious about what life is really like on the ISS? This is your chance.
Warning: It might make you cry.
By Joseph Volpe
![Curious about what life is really like on the ISS? This is your chance.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03E2RvUYSJDcOREjC9Y3jBT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275738.jpg)
![Curious about what life is really like on the ISS? This is your chance.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03E2RvUYSJDcOREjC9Y3jBT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275738.jpg)
This interactive VR 'film' lets you play god to an evolving artificial intelligence
The question is: Should you?
By Joseph Volpe
![This interactive VR 'film' lets you play god to an evolving artificial intelligence](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06DIxVcpt0amMlYqRiqItfK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390788.jpg)
![This interactive VR 'film' lets you play god to an evolving artificial intelligence](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06DIxVcpt0amMlYqRiqItfK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390788.jpg)
Oculus will stop selling the Rift S because the Quest 2 is just that good
You knew this was coming.
By Joseph Volpe
![Oculus will stop selling the Rift S because the Quest 2 is just that good](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qwSXRzHKSye8nWDBfsbIg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390674.jpg)
![Oculus will stop selling the Rift S because the Quest 2 is just that good](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qwSXRzHKSye8nWDBfsbIg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390674.jpg)
Oculus Quest 2 review: VR finally goes mainstream
Welcome, mainstream America, to VR 2.0!
By Joseph Volpe
![Oculus Quest 2 review: VR finally goes mainstream](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/05BmmANsyK540LwCK9XBaji/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390673.jpg)
![Oculus Quest 2 review: VR finally goes mainstream](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/05BmmANsyK540LwCK9XBaji/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390673.jpg)
Facebook actually made something good. It's called Horizon and it's only in VR.
Get ready for the next evolution of Facebook.
By Joseph Volpe
![Facebook actually made something good. It's called Horizon and it's only in VR.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cCW2udOoqIKaYBGFsWpbX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390663.jpg)
![Facebook actually made something good. It's called Horizon and it's only in VR.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cCW2udOoqIKaYBGFsWpbX/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390663.jpg)
Microsoft Surface Duo review: Is this the new normal?
Is this the future of mobile computing or just a tease in the right direction?
By Joseph Volpe
![Microsoft Surface Duo review: Is this the new normal?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05TJ2E3HJTxOnDzqOLJ8PMl/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390630.jpg)
![Microsoft Surface Duo review: Is this the new normal?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05TJ2E3HJTxOnDzqOLJ8PMl/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390630.jpg)
How one VFX studio brought The Mandalorian's blurrgs to life
One part elephant, one part mechanical bull?
By Joseph Volpe
![How one VFX studio brought The Mandalorian's blurrgs to life](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05yezyWUreKQcvgaQWvRy4r/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275446.jpg)
![How one VFX studio brought The Mandalorian's blurrgs to life](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05yezyWUreKQcvgaQWvRy4r/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275446.jpg)
Microsoft's Surface Duo is a dual-screen 'risk' that might pay off. Just don't call it a phone.
Two screens, one Android.
By Joseph Volpe
![Microsoft's Surface Duo is a dual-screen 'risk' that might pay off. Just don't call it a phone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0779NpoUUhRGtN2GnmldHmK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390404.jpg)
![Microsoft's Surface Duo is a dual-screen 'risk' that might pay off. Just don't call it a phone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0779NpoUUhRGtN2GnmldHmK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390404.jpg)
TurboGrafx-16 Mini review: A loving homage to the coolest console of the early ’90s
Welcome back to the console that gave us 'Bonk.'
By Joseph Volpe
![TurboGrafx-16 Mini review: A loving homage to the coolest console of the early ’90s](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04en8RZi2gmzn4DdPR0JoTv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623389355.png)
![TurboGrafx-16 Mini review: A loving homage to the coolest console of the early ’90s](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04en8RZi2gmzn4DdPR0JoTv/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623389355.png)