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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 employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program

   Last month, it said it would use employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.

2. Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants

   It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.

3. May's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws

   Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.

4. Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite

   Epic Games might be doing more to mark Overwatch's 10th anniversary than Blizzard is.

5. Elon Musk just can't stop (potentially) violating the Clean Air Act

   xAI has reportedly added 19 more unpermitted methane gas turbines to its latest data center site.

6. That awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week

   They were supposed to be made in the US, but instead were "designed with American values in mind."

7. WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI

   No one other than you will be able to read messages exchanged via Incognito Chat with Meta AI.

8. Sony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor

   It can now shoot at a stellar 30 fps with no blackout and capture 8K 30p video.

9. Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 review: Taking on Sonos

   One of the best things these speakers have going for them is a reliable app.

10. You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays

    The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.