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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. The Morning After: Apple's quest to make AI useful to its users

   Apple's WWDC saw the company look to tidy up its existing work and make AI useful rather than throw a thousand eye-catching features at users.

2. Apple says Siri AI won't suck up to you

   In an interview, Apple's SVP of engineering explains how the new Siri wasn't designed to be sycophantic.

3. Google sues Chinese scammers using Gemini AI for fraud

   Google sued a Chinese cybercrime network for using its Gemini AI in a 'massive' scam operation.

4. Senators introduce bipartisan bill to fight government censorship

   Senators Cruz and Wyden have introduced the JAWBONE Act to fight government censorship while arguing over who's censoring who.

5. Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air

   How very Dune.

6. Overwatch's latest hero will throw a bike at your head

   Shion arrives when Season 3 starts on June 16.

7. Another parent has filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI

   Yet another parent is suing OpenAI, claiming its chatbot did not do enough to prevent their child's death by suicide.

8. Boox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking

   Boox's new Go 6 ereader offers stylus support for note-taking.

9. Waymo's monthly membership seems like a bad deal

   Waymo will happily relieve you of $30 a month in exchange for not a whole lot.

10. Reddit now lets you post videos in comments

    Reddit comments now allow videos.