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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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7. States are suing the EPA for relinquishing its role as a greenhouse gas emissions regulator

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9. DoorDash will start paying gig workers for creating content to train AI models

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10. Google is reportedly testing a Gemini app for Mac

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