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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. Microsoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny

   It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.

2. Spotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts

   HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.

3. Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699

   An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.

4. The Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh

   Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.

5. Americans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes

   Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.

6. The ChatGPT desktop app for Mac just got hit with a security breach

   OpenAI found no evidence that user data was accessed.

7. New Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage — unless you link a phone number

   Google describes it as a regional test.

8. AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs

   RNDA 3 players can start using it in over 300 games this July.

9. The original versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light land on GOG

   These are the latest editions to the platform's game preservation program.

10. UK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office

    It's examining whether or not the bundling of Word, Excel, Teams and Copilot is uncompetitive.