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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. OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app

   It's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.

2. Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever

   The cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000 in USD for a Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant.

3. Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines

   The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.

4. Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out

   Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.

5. AI performances and screenplays won't be eligible for Oscars

   Will that stop them from taking over?

6. Apple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini

   The compact desktop Mac now starts at $799 and comes with 512GB of storage.

7. There's already a way to mount your smartphone to a Steam Controller

   Just don't expect it to work with many iOS or Android apps yet.

8. LG's 2026 Gram laptop lineup starts at $1,150

   They're available today from LG's website.

9. It's Bandcamp Friday again

   What are you buying today?

10. Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings

    The system will track potential side effects of various birth control methods.