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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. The ChatGPT desktop app for Mac just got hit with a security breach

   OpenAI found no evidence that user data was accessed.

2. New Google accounts may only get 5GB free storage — unless you link a phone number

   Google describes it as a regional test.

3. AMD will bring its next-generation FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to older GPUs

   RNDA 3 players can start using it in over 300 games this July.

4. The original versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light land on GOG

   These are the latest editions to the platform's game preservation program.

5. UK antitrust regulator is officially investigating Microsoft Office

   It's examining whether or not the bundling of Word, Excel, Teams and Copilot is uncompetitive.

6. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon join forces to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones

   The rival carriers will pool resources to improve satellite capacity and boost connectivity in underserved areas.

7. Don't Touch the Snail is an anti-cozy game that takes permadeath to the next level

   Once you die, you can never play again.

8. Ultrahuman Ring Pro review: The future of smart rings looks a lot like its present

   The major innovations on the Ultrahuman Ring Pro are in its charging case.

9. We're going to be watching the Legend of Zelda movie sooner than expected

   The Legend of Zelda is now landing in theaters on April 30.

10. Dell's new 14S and 16S are the replacement for its old Plus models

    The new models are now available, with prices starting at $1,270.