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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. Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now

   Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.

2. KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer

   There are single and dual probe models available.

3. Netflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users

   Advertising has become big business for the streamer.

4. Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI

   But doing so could threaten its bottom line.

5. Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it

   A Wilhelm one, no less.

6. X has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos

   The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.

7. The Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series

   Devolver promises "both familiar and all-new mechanics."

8. Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor

   The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.

9. Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise

   The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."

10. Xbox's new filters aim to make sense of disorganized game libraries

    And, brace yourself, Microsoft is also testing a new startup experience.