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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. Microsoft lets Insiders choose their Windows 11 Start menu size

   The company is also testing the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar.

2. YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

   Even new creators can sign up for access.

3. Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled another major social media addiction lawsuit

   The companies are facing numerous other legal challenges.

4. New crash data highlights the slow progress of Tesla's robotaxis

   Two crashes since July 2025 involved robotaxis being driven by remote operators.

5. California lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games

   Game preservation group Stop Killing Games advised on the bill.

6. Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out now

   Who's up for a Jak & Daxter / Half-Life hybrid?

7. Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboarding

   Bungie details how it plans to grow its extraction shooter.

8. The cute VR platformer Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles

   A bundle of both games, along with some DLC, arrives this summer.

9. ChatGPT will offer personalized financial advice (if you connect your bank account)

   ChatGPT's new Plaid integration allows it pull information from more than 12,000 financial institutions.

10. The Nest app is down for many users

    The official Nest status page claims everything is running smoothly.