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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. Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

   Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy

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2. The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more

   The Steam Spring Sale is underway and as usual, there's plenty of good stuff to add to your library. The seasonal discounts will run through Thursday, March 26 at 1PM ET. If there's anything you've been waiting to buy, it's worth checking to see if it's on sale now, because

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3. Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

   A little more than a year after ditching third-party fact checkers and rolling back much of its proactive content moderation, the company says it will further "transform" its approach by ...

4. Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data

   The FBI has confirmed to the Senate it is once again buying data which can be used to track the locations of US citizens. That may have surprised the people who thought the precedent in ...

5. The complete Stranger Things DVD set includes 25 discs and costs around $200

   Stranger Things fans will soon have permanent access to the Upside Down, as a full DVD set is now available to preorder. Stranger Things: The Complete Series comes in Blu-Ray and 4K UHD editions.

   This collection includes all five seasons of the hit show, which totals 25

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6. Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm

   Ubisoft is ceasing game development at its studio, Red Storm Entertainment, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy’s series. While the studio is set to remain open, 105 people will be laid off, a Ubisoft source told GamesIndustry.biz.

   Those who survive the cull will reportedly continue to work on

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7. Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

   Meta is backtracking on its plans to shut down the VR version of its metaverse. The company now plans to support Horizon Worlds in VR for the "foreseeable future," though users shouldn't expect new games, CTO Andrew Bosworth said in an update.

   "We will keep horizon worlds working in VR for existing games, to support the fans who've reached out," Bosworth said

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8. Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26

   The Switch 2 ports keep on coming. This time it's Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the award-winning 2021 title from Ember Lab. Previously ...

9. Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion

   Rivian and Uber have entered into a major partnership, with the former to provide the latter with 50,000 robotaxis ...

10. A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk

    Google and cybersecurity companies ...