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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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   Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has been sharing every incremental update about what Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will and won't include. His latest article

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2. Zoox is bringing its robotaxi to new cities and expanding coverage in Las Vegas and San Francisco

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3. AccuWeather is now available inside ChatGPT

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   Snark aside, there may be a few niche situations where this provides a slight advantage.

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5. Three new Gemini features come to Google TV

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8. iOS 26.4 is here, with Playlist Playground and new emoji

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   Playlist Playground is

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9. Bandsintown integration for concerts is coming to Apple Music

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10. Pokémon Champions will hit Switch and Switch 2 on April 8

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