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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. NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles

   The space agency shared footage of tests with its Ernest prototype rover.

2. Epic is working on a 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher that will be 5x faster

   Launcher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release.

3. NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope

   NASA mission to save a falling space telescope is ready to launch.

4. Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft's co-founders, has died in a plane crash

   The crash reportedly happened on an airstrip near the western coast of France on June 19.

5. How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle

   Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.

6. Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why

   Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.

7. Nothing's budget brand CMF won't be releasing a new phone this year

   CMF by Nothing won't be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.

8. Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

   Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out.

9. Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos?

   The short answer is: sometimes, but it's complicated.

10. Norway imposes broad restrictions on AI for elementary school kids

    Norway will reportedly ban young kids from using AI in schools.