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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. 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.

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

   They're available today from LG's website.

3. It's Bandcamp Friday again

   What are you buying today?

4. 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.

5. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and NVIDIA will provide AI tech to Pentagon

   They join Google, OpenAI and xAI.

6. Engadget Podcast: Is the Valve Steam Controller worth $100?

   And why it's not exactly a PC gamepad.

7. Nissan abandons plans for US EV plant

   So much for 200,000 EVs a year.

8. The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts

   Did Instagram put its feed slop on notice?

9. Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown'

   It will cover events from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 until Princess Elizabeth's wedding.

10. Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs

    Xbox mode brings a console-like interface to Windows 11.