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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. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight balances fan service with an Arkham-style open world

   It's Lego Batman's origin story, balancing his greatest hits with some new gameplay upgrades.

2. Form launches a cheaper version of its smart swimming goggles

   Form Smart Swim 2 LT loses the heart-rate monitoring, keeps the rest.

3. Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to provide US government with early AI model access

   The Commerce Department will use the access to conduct security evaluations.

4. Samsung Galaxy A37 review: A solid deal even in this economy

   The Galaxy A37 isn't the the flashiest device, but it's got solid components and a sturdy design for a reasonable price, which is all we can really ask for.

5. Bose's new Lifestyle home audio lineup includes a speaker, soundbar and subwoofer

   The new speakers will be available May 15.

6. Google's Pentagon AI deal reportedly drove the DeepMind team to unionize

   DeepMind workers in the UK have voted to unionize.

7. Apple said to be talking to Intel and Samsung about building key device processors

   Apple is concerned about its lack of supply chain flexibility.

8. Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment

   Musk did not admit wrongdoing.

9. The White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models

   A working group could vet new models before they're publicly released.

10. iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

    Keep those private conversations truly private.