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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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2. Google is reportedly considering working with SpaceX on orbital data centers

   The company has been working on the idea since the end of 2025.

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   The company has deployed an OTA software fix.

4. Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription

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8. Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name

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