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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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   The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.

2. NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9

   The game is sort of a spiritual sequel to NBA Street and NBA Jam.

3. Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week

   However, its marquee features won't arrive until the final release.

4. Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs

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