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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. Amazon hurled its Lord of the Rings MMO back into the fires of Mount Doom

   It's still making a new game set in Middle-earth, though.

2. OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to mobile

   The integration allows you to keep tabs on your coding projects on the go.

3. Netflix wants to use generative AI to make animated shorts

   Sigh.

4. The VW ID.Buzz is returning for model year 2027 with a new trim for camping

   The Tourer model features a fold-out mattress, removable window binds and more.

5. The HDMI ARC port on your TV has a very specific job

   The distinction between various flavors of HDMI can get a bit technical.

6. Microsoft's unreleased cloud controller has been spotted in the wild and it's teeny

   It reportedly uses Wi-Fi to directly connect to the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, for lower latency.

7. Spotify and its hosting platforms are adopting Apple's tech for video podcasts

   HTTP Live Streaming support will let Apple Podcasts play Spotify-hosted video podcasts.

8. Noble Audio to launch FoKus Apollo Pro headset for $699

   An extra $50 will get you even nicer materials on the already high-end headphones.

9. The Esports World Cup will reportedly move to Paris from Riyadh

   Uncertainty in the Middle East is apparently forcing the location change.

10. Americans really don't want AI data centers close to their homes

    Maybe NIMBYs are right for once.