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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. RGG's Stranger Than Heaven game arrives this winter

   The game, from the creators of Yakuza, will focus on the founder of the Tojo clan.

2. Samsung says its Galaxy Watch can predict fainting with 'high accuracy'

   The feature would allow users to get into a safe position or call for help.

3. A Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25

   The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.

4. Energizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed

   The Ultimate Child Shield batteries also turn the victim's mouth blue.

5. Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws

   Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.

6. Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead

   The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.

7. Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice

   AI responses now also recommend in-depth articles and links to sources you already subscribe to.

8. Mina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29

   The gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight maker is almost here.

9. Anthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX

   The company is also interested in SpaceX's planned orbital data centers.

10. Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models

    DeepMind will research player behavior in the space-based RPG.