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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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   There's no opt-in, and the file reappears if deleted.

2. reMarkable's Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate

   It's consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.

3. reMarkable Paper Pure Review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy

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4. Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads

   Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.

5. Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple

   Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.

6. Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller

   Make and mod your own accessories if you've already got the gamepad.

7. Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time

   The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.

8. Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access

   This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.

9. Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI

   The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.

10. Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store

    Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.