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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. YouTube's picture-in-picture mode is rolling out to all users worldwide

   It will be available to everyone, not just Premium users.

2. Sony says your PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days

   Rumors that Sony's new digital rights management (DRM) system might check PlayStation game licenses every 30 days appear not to be true.

3. Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is working on AI agents for personal and business use

   The CEO wants to make an agent so easy even his mom can use it.

4. Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents

   No need to copy and paste Gemini's outputs anymore.

5. Humanoid robots will work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport

   Has nobody watched Terminator?

6. Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI

   Sam Altman apologized for not notifying local authorities last week.

7. The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children

   A preliminary investigation found the company isn't adequately keeping minors off of Instagram and Facebook.

8. The Google TV platform will soon display YouTube Shorts videos directly on the home page

   There are also new generative AI tools, because they must be stuffed into everything.

9. May's PlayStation Plus lineup includes Nine Sols, EA FC 26, Wuchang

   Start your downloads on May 5.

10. Google Photos Wardrobe will scan your pictures to compile a digital version of your closet

    At least now you can figure out what to wear without physically going to your closet?