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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. GoPro to lay off over 20 percent of staff by the end of 2026

   GoPro will cut 23 percent of its global workforce by the end of this year, as the action camera pioneer looks to reverse its fortunes in a competitive market.

   145 employees will be laid off, with the restructuring process commencing in the second quarter of 2026, the San Mateo company said in a ...

2. Forza Horizon 6 gives would-be racers another gorgeous open world to explore

   I've played a couple of hours of Forza Horizon 6, and so far I've enjoyed it in much the same way as its predecessor: by exploring and taking in the sumptuous world Playground Games has crafted. The

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3. Fender Elie review: Handsome speaker/amp hybrids with excellent clarity

   A new company needs to make a strong first impression. For ...

4. Amazon is cutting off support for older Kindles

   If you’re using an older Kindle, you may want to check what year it was released. Amazon has sent out emails to some of its users, with a warning that it’s discontinuing support for Kindle ereaders and Fire tables released in 2012 or earlier. You can still read books you’ve already downloaded on those devices, but you’ll no longer be able to purchase, borrow or download new ones, starting on

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5. Insta360 releases USB-C selfie screen it's calling Snap

   Insta360, the company best known for its action cameras, just released the Snap selfie screen. It's a small display that connects via USB-C and sits on the back of your phone, helping you to use your rear camera for higher resolution vlogging or selfies.

   The 3.5-inch touchscreen allows you to adjust camera settings like zoom and focus and frame your selfies before you take them.

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6. Uber begins testing its Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi fleet in LA

   If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies' ...

7. WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

   Meta has released a new version of WhatsApp for CarPlay that has much better integration that its previous version. As MacRumors and...

8. Sony teases its next-gen 'True RGB' Mini LED TV technology

   This year at CES 2026 everybody was pretty confused about the new "Micro RGB" and "RGB Mini LED" TVs that use similar technology but carry different names. Now, Sony has come up with another label for its own Mini LED TVs with

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9. Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company's nonprofit arm

   Elon Musk is still taking OpenAI to court over its transition to a for-profit company, but today he amended the complaint so that he won't personally get any of the $150 billion in damages he's pushing for. ...

10. Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI

    We see a lot of doom and gloom about the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence, particularly centered on how it could create new problems in cybersecurity. Anthropic has announced a new initiative called Project Glasswing to help address those concerns by working "to

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