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Where does virtual reality go next? Right now, there seem to be two paths: Portable and self-contained headsets or those connected to computers and consoles. Valve is clearly betting on the second way with the Index, its first VR hardware. It crams in just about every feature you’d expect from a high-end headset, including some truly transformative finger-sensing controllers. It’s just too bad the entire Index package costs $999, putting it out of reach for most people. It’s a boundary-pushing headset meant to keep the VR industry from getting stale.

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1. Meta says it may withdraw its apps from New Mexico if judge agrees to the state's demands

   Welcome to the Land of Enchantment.

2. Modder releases loader to turn the PS5 into a Linux system

   Linux is having a very busy year.

3. Prime Video will stream three Duke basketball games next season

   This marks Amazon's first streaming deal with a college team.

4. You can now choose which games use Quick Resume on Xbox

   The option is part of a collection of updates Microsoft is making to consoles and the Xbox PC app.

5. The minimalist Light Phone III will soon support a curated set of third-party apps

   An SDK will allow developers to start building non-commercial tools soon.

6. City of None is the next game from the co-creator of Celeste

   Extremely OK Games is publishing the project.

7. Anbernic's swiveling retro handheld will be available May 11

   The RG Rotate starts at just $88.

8. LG's UltraGear evo 5K gaming monitor is available to pre-order

   The monitor uses a Mini LED screen and supports AI upscaling for lower resolution content.

9. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 support for PlayStation VR2 is now live

   Asobo Studio says it also improved the game's performance with the latest update.

10. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves AI chatbot age verification

    It's a rare moment of working across the aisle.