Whether it’s VR headsets, mixed reality, or wacky gadgets, CES 2023 was filled with new interest in the world of metaverse tech.

This year’s event was particularly exciting, with many interesting ideas and different approaches. Here are our picks for the best of the new VR headsets, AR glasses and more introduced at the show.

HTC Vive XR Elite

HTC stepped up its game with the Vive XR Elite, a high-end device that challenges Meta’s Quest Pro for the title of best all-in-one VR headset. Like Meta, HTC is one of the few VR manufacturers with a significant library of standalone VR games and apps, reducing the effort required to get started with VR.

With inside-out tracking in the headset, there’s no need for base stations and a connection to a VR-capable PC…