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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. Alan Wake comes to horror game Phasmophobia

   This is a free update on all platforms.

2. Rivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant

   It will be available on all Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, as well as on the R2 when it launches.

3. Amazon rolls out its new 30-minute delivery option in a number of cities across the US

   Amazon Now is coming to "dozens" of locations in 2026.

4. Hey @meta.ai is that true? Threads is testing a Grok-like AI feature

   What could go wrong?

5. TikTok adds in-app travel booking services

   Your next impulse vacation is just a few taps away.

6. Sega cancels its 'Super Game' plan

   The company will focus instead on classic reboots and movies.

7. Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app

   This will display joining date, first song streamed and more.

8. eBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'

   The reaction may set in motion a hostile takeover attempt from GameStop.

9. The Steve Jobs $1 coin goes on sale today starting at $61 for a roll

   It features the Apple co-founder with the California landscape in the background.

10. Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars

    It's part of yet another ambitious pivot for the UK car maker.