Source: Tech Radar
Security & Justice
Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Soldiers in Two Days, Army Reports
Israeli Strikes Kill Four Lebanese Soldiers in Two Days, Army Reports
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Israeli Army Expands Ground Operations to New Areas in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that its 98th Division has kicked off operations in new areas of southern Lebanon, intensifying efforts to dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Opinion
Flying Above the Bombs, a Lebanese Airline Becomes an Unlikely National Hero
It used to be like almost any other national carrier, fielding gripes about flight delays, ticket prices and bad food.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Berri's Exclusive Control Over Ceasefire Talks: A Threat to National Interests?
As U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues his shuttle diplomacy between Tel Aviv and Beirut, aiming to broker a ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanese political sources are increasingly calling for transparency in the negotiations. With the possibility of a ceasefire agreement looming, many are demanding that the Lebanese public be made aware of the terms being discussed behind closed doors, especially given the high stakes for Lebanon’s future and security.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Sports
Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ecuador's Angulo, 22, Dies a Month After Car Crash
Ecuador international Marco Angulo has died at the age of 22 just over a month after being seriously injured in a car crash, his club has announced.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Friday 19 April 2024 19:12:28
The Meta Quest 2 Has Received Another Permanent Price Drop to Just $199
The Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset has just received another staggering - and permanent - price drop.
As detailed in an official Meta blog post, those who have been holding out on Meta Quest 2 can now purchase the 128GB model for $199 / £199, either from Meta's own website or at online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Currys. You can now expect this price to remain this way too, and it won't bounce back up to its previous retail price of $249 / £249. This means that the 128GB version is now permanently matching fantastic prices that were previously only available as temporary discounts.
While some retailers aren't offering the new reduced price quite yet, here's a quick overview of some of the current Meta Quest 2 prices in your region:
On top of this, a range of the best Meta Quest 2 accessories have also seen substantial price cuts. The Elite Strap with Battery is now just $44.99 / £44.99 (was $89.99 / $84.99), the Active Pack has dropped to $29.99 / £29.99 (was $59.99 / £59.99) and you can pick up the official carrying case for only $19.99 / £19.99 (was $44.99 / £44.99).
This swathe of price drops now makes the Meta Quest 2 far and away the most affordable of the best VR headsets on the market, and the aggressive slashing of official accessory prices is excellent news if you're looking for a more robust VR experience.
Overall, these permanent price cuts are very welcome especially for those looking to buy into VR for the first time. It's typically a very expensive hobby, and when you factor in the sky-high prices of headsets like PSVR 2 and Valve Index, $199 / £199 for a headset that's entirely standalone and has a massive library of games is an enticing prospect.
While PSVR 2 is set to receive PC support sometime this year, there's still no price drop in sight for Sony's excellent - yet very expensive - VR headset. And as it still requires the use of the PlayStation 5 console at present, we'd certainly suggest checking out this round of Quest 2 price drops for first-time VR buyers.
