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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. Google introduces Find Hub updates and more AI tools in the March Pixel Drop

   Google unveiled its new features coming both to the Pixel line of devices and to the broader Android ecosystem this spring. Two of the more exciting additions for all Android devices are coming through the Find Hub. This can now be used to share real-time locations within Google Messages conversations or to send tracking information to airlines in instances of lost luggage.

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2. MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Air M4: What's changed beyond the Apple silicon

   Apple unveiled a new MacBook Air today, and apart from the new M5 chip, things don’t look remarkably different. Sure, it’s getting a mild refresh, but maybe not in the way most people would want. Namely, it’s more expensive — a $100 price bump across all models. In exchange, the ...

3. X to require AI labels on armed conflict videos from paid creators, citing ‘times of war’

   X will suspend creators from its revenue sharing program if they post AI-generated videos depicting armed conflicts without disclosing they were made with AI. Head of product Nikita Bier announced the policy change on March 3, saying first-time violators will

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4. Two fantastic indie games not named Blue Prince also just arrived on Switch

   Sure, Blue Prince has the most name recognition among the indie games that had a surprise debut on

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5. AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

   Apparently, AI data centers are capable of sucking less (power, that is). A recent UK trial demonstrated that they can adjust their energy demands dynamically without disrupting critical workloads. This contrasts with data centers' current approach of always-on power draw, which can ...

6. Audible's new plan is $9 a month and still includes an audiobook credit

   Audible just launched a new ...

7. Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25

   Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for March. Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25 headline the batch; the former is coming to both Ultimate and Premium tiers. Hollow Knight: Silksong, which launched about six months ago, is

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8. Everything Apple announced this week: iPhone 17e, new MacBooks, M4 iPad Air and more

   Apple has promised a “big week” for the company, which includes an in-person event for press and creators on March 4. But it didn’t exactly wait until Wednesday to get things started. 

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9. Blue Prince is out on Switch 2 today, complete with mouse control

   The unique and highly addictive roguelike Blue Prince is now available for Switch 2, as announced at today's Nintendo

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10. Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo

    “MacBook Neo” appears to be the name of Apple’s long-rumored cheap MacBook, based on a regulatory posting on Apple’s website, MacRumors reports. The gaffe was quickly removed from Apple’s site (pour one out for the poor soul who posted it).

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