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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. Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator

   It's a tough day to work at Microsoft PR.

2. The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress

   Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'

3. Razer updates the Blade 18 with new chips, a specced-out model costs $7,000

   The 2026 model adds the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.

4. Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses

   The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.

5. 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.

6. OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to mobile

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

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

   Sigh.

8. 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 blinds and more.

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

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

10. 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.