Raymond Wong

Raymond Wong is the Deputy Editor of Reviews & Guides at Inverse, leading consumer tech coverage. Whether it’s reviewing the latest devices, investigating the use of AI in smartphone cameras to fake moon photos, or diving deep into design and engineering, he strives to uncover the larger story through honest, truthful reporting and new storytelling formats. His reviews and analysis have influenced and shaped product design at many tech companies including OnePlus.

Previously, he was a founding editor at Input and led its tech reviews, guides, and gaming verticals as Deputy Editor of Reviews & Guides. Before that, Ray was Senior Tech Correspondent at Mashable, where he led consumer tech coverage and commanded an audience that included everyone from Tim Cook to Elon Musk.

Raymond’s other loves include: gaming (Game Boy forever!), photography and video production, making a mess in the kitchen, eating ice cream all year round (even when it’s freezing out), and obsessing over details in Wong Kar Wai films.

Handhelds

A New Game Boy-Inspired Handheld That Can Play Dreamcast, DS, and PSP Games Is Coming

Anbernic’s popular RG35XX is getting a new model soon.

ByRaymond Wong
AI

One of the Most Anticipated AI Gadgets Now Has a Release Date

Here’s when the first Rabbit R1 devices are arriving.

ByRaymond Wong
Review

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: This Great Smartwatch Caught Me By Surprise

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 finally has a serious competitor.

ByRaymond Wong
Review

The PS5’s Official Wireless Earbuds Make Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Feel Even More Epic

The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are the best way to experience Square Enix’s epic RPG sequel.

ByRaymond Wong
Cameras

Fujifilm’s New Instax Mini 99 Is the Best Instant Camera for Taking Vintage-Looking Photos

And you won’t look like a child pulling it out in public.

ByRaymond Wong
Xbox

This SpongeBob Xbox Series X Is Microsoft's Best Custom Console Yet

Expect these to sell out immediately.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple

The New M3 MacBook Airs Finally Have the One Feature Everyone Wanted

Apple heard your requests.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple

Apple’s Electric Car Was Doomed From the Start

The “Apple Car” was never going to happen. Here’s why.

ByRaymond Wong
MWC 2024

OnePlus Watch 2 Hands-On: Not Bad for a $299.99 Smartwatch

A new smartwatch fighter has arrived.

ByRaymond Wong
AI

Humane Just Gave Everyone a Huge Incentive To Buy an AI Pin

This free value definitely makes the $699 starting price easier to swallow.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple

Why iPhone 15 Batteries Are Now Rated for 1,000 Charge Cycles

The European Union strikes again.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple

New Apple Sports App for iPhone Is for Sports Stats Junkies

The app is free and has a single purpose: Display real-time sports scores, stats, and more as quickly as possible.

ByRaymond Wong
Cameras

TikTok’s Favorite Camera for Taking Film-Like Photos Is Getting a Huge Upgrade

Say hello to the highly anticipated Fujifilm X100VI.

ByRaymond Wong
Smartphones

I Found the Galaxy S24's Best AI Feature: Making Epic Slow-Mo Cat Videos

Samsung should just call it “Epic Cat Mode.”

ByRaymond Wong
Review

My Life-Changing Week With Apple Vision Pro

Raymond Wong gets hands-on — and then some — in this in-depth Apple Vision Pro review.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple Vision Pro

I Used Apple Vision Pro for 48 Hours Working, Watching Videos, and Playing Games

And it has been mostly awesome!

ByRaymond Wong
Apple Vision Pro

What Is the Apple Vision Pro’s Secret Wide Lightning Connector For?

What is the wide Lightning plug called? Why is it back? How mad is the EU?

ByRaymond Wong
Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro Unboxing: All the Secrets We Just Discovered

What comes in the box? How big is the box? Does the cable detach from the battery pack? And many details we just discovered about the Apple Vision Pro.

ByRaymond Wong
Apple Vision Pro

This Mixed Reality DJ-ing App for Apple Vision Pro Blew My Mind

“Spatial” apps like Alogriddim’s djay that replace physical gear with virtual ones could change everything.

ByRaymond Wong
Interview

How Arc Search Is Using AI To Reimagine Mobile Web Browsers

What if a web browser could generate a website using results it finds online? In an exclusive interview, we chatted with The Browser Company’s lead designer, Karla Mickens, and lead engineer, Adam Stern to learn how they’re making that a reality using AI.

ByRaymond Wong