Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Because of this, he covers both smartphones and VR technology, two avenues that split his passions right down the middle. From Nokia fan to Android fanatic, Nick has been writing about and reviewing smartphones since 2011. An avid gamer and equally well-versed tech head, Nick worked in the IT industry for 15 years, helping to further develop his technical knowledge which has become particularly important in his fight with PWM sensitivity and deep dives into display technology. He's a huge fan of any phone that can fold in half and loves getting into the nitty-gritty with folding phone coverage for the site. He's also got over a decade of experience with VR gaming, having used the original Oculus DK1 and every major VR headset since then, passionately covering Android Central's Meta Quest content with his weekly thVRsday column on Thursdays. Beyond that, you'll find Nick taking photos of anything and everything, from the beautiful mountains of his home or the chickens in his backyard, and using them to compare cameras to help you choose the best one.
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich
Upcoming Meta Quest games releasing in August 2024 and beyond
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Everything's new! These upcoming Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 games will get your blood pumping.
Tons of new Quest games are getting announced at next week's VR Games Showcase
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Get immersed The first VR Games Showcase debuts on August 15 and is said to feature 15 games from 7 different studios. Here's how to watch!
Best Android phones 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich, Patrick Farmer last updated
Cream of the crop There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.
This is what it'll take to make esports a real Olympic event
By Nicholas Sutrich published
We are the champions Video Games and the Olympics don't sound like a great match, but VR games bridge the two worlds in a way that's a perfect match.
Exclusive: Meta is closing a beloved first-party Quest studio
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A lonely echo Oculus Studios is shrinking a bit today as one major studio, Ready at Dawn, is closing its doors due to wider Reality Labs budget cuts.
Fitbit Ace LTE review: I wish my Pixel Watch was this fun
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So, so fun From its sleek exterior to the powerful Pixel Watch hardware inside, the Fitbit Ace LTE rewrites the rules for what a kids smartwatch could be.
Best accessories for Meta Quest 3 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Make it better The best Meta Quest 3 accessories add important comfort and longevity features that make the Meta Quest 3 even better than it already is.
Best security cameras with local storage 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Store footage locally No need to depend on the cloud for your security footage with these cameras.
Google Pixel 9: Rumors, specs, and what we want to see
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pixel 9 The Google Pixel 9's announcement is just around the corner. Here's everything you need to know before it's official!
This game is exactly what VR needs right now
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The call of duty A real problem in VR is being solved with releases like Zero Caliber 2.
Samsung Galaxy Ring initial review: First-gen growing pains
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Dead Ring(er) I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Ring for a solid week, testing sleep tracking, workout tracking, and everything else Samsung's first-generation smart ring can do.
I made the Pixel 8 Pro's display 20x better with a single line of code
By Nicholas Sutrich published
What an upgrade! The Google Pixel 8 Pro launched with an abysmally low PWM rate of 240Hz, but the custom ROM community has been able to push that as high as 4800Hz.
This week's Meta Quest news was stupidly jam-packed
By Nicholas Sutrich published
VR news roundup! Lots of Meta Quest news came across our desks this week, including Meta AI coming to Quest, an upcoming avatar overhaul, Meta Quest 3s leaks, and more.
Best foldable phone 2024
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Fold it up! Samsung makes great foldable phones, but they aren't the only game in town. These are the future of smartphones, now.
Meta Quest 3s: Rumors, specs, and what we want to see
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Less money! Rumors are heating up about the Meta Quest 3s, or Meta Quest 3 Lite, a more affordable way to get into the world of VR. Here's everything we know about the upcoming headset!
CMF Phone 1 review: The only good $200 phone I've ever used
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A real budget saver Nothing proves that you don't have to spend much to get a truly fantastic phone, with speed and camera quality that matches phones twice the price, plus a unique, customizable design.
I watched the 2024 Olympics in VR on Peacock, here's what it was like
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Did you know you can watch the 2024 Olympics in VR? I tried out the Peacock app on a Meta Quest 3 to see how well it worked.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Release date, price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Foldy fold The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 borrows heavily from its predecessors but still manages to refine the design enough to stand out from the pack. Here's everything you need to know!
Google is using humans, not AI, to radically change the Play Store
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Getting it right Gemini and AI have been all the rage this year, but the latest Google Play updates don't rely on AI. Instead, humans will be doing the curation
Meta teased its new AR glasses back in February and no one realized it
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Meta's upcoming smart glasses have been a bit of a mystery, and while we're getting more information later this year, it turns out that we already saw them and didn't even know it.
The Meta Quest 4 is reportedly coming in 2026 with a big twist
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New Quest get! The Meta Quest 4 may be coming sooner than you think, according to a new report from The Information.
Add MagSafe to your Android phone for the price of a pizza even after Prime Day
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Android manufacturers have been very slow to adopt MagSafe tech in phones, but you can add it to any Android phone with this simple ring from Spigen, still on sale after Prime Day.
I won't use the Quest 3 without this important accessory, still on sale after Prime Day
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Must-have accessories The Meta Quest 3 is an amazing mixed reality headset, but a few accessories can make it substantially more comfortable.
The phone I love and use every day is still on sale after Prime Day
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
OnePlus 12 Minus300 Bucks The OnePlus 12 is my favorite phone of 2024 so far, and OnePlus is keeping it discounted well after Prime Day ended.
I review smart glasses for a living and my favorite smart glasses are still on sale after Prime Day
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Smart looks, smarter deals Smart glasses can be an amazing way to travel or game without neck pain, and this Prime Day sale is still going well after the big event ended.