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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. You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays

   The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.

2. Amazon made a version of Alexa just for shopping

   Alexa for Shopping is an 'agentic AI assistant' for Amazon purchases

3. Canon's full-frame R6 V vlogging camera shoots up to 7K RAW video

   It comes with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, but no stacked sensor or electronic viewfinder.

4. Sony's Xperia 1 VIII has bigger camera sensors and a new look

   Once again, Sony doesn't have plans to release it in the US.

5. Family sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advice led to accidental overdose

   The complaint says ChatGPT started giving Sam Nelson advice about drug use with the launch of GPT-4o.

6. iRacing is now on Vision Pro, but you'll need a hefty PC to play it

   Vroom!

7. Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

   The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.

8. Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app

   iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.

9. DOJ extracts $30m settlement from PayPal over minority-owned business program

   The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.

10. NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9

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