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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. Honor says its 4.8mm thick MagicPad 4 is the world's slimmest Android tablet

   Ahead of a full release at Mobile World Conference (MWC), Honor has teased the MagicPad 4 that it calls the world's thinnest Android tablet. The new model is just 4.8mm thick (not counting that camera bump), a full millimeter thinner than the MagicPad 3 and slightly less than the 5.1mm iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, the company revealed.

   On top of being thinner, the MagicPad

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2. xAI's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI has been dismissed

   OpenAI has successfully convinced the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s xAI, accusing the company of stealing its trade secrets. In her decision, US District Judge Rita F. Lin wrote that xAI’s complaint

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3. The best cheap kitchen gadgets in 2026

   Outfitting a kitchen can get expensive fast, but you don’t need high-end appliances or flashy tools to cook more efficiently. Some of the best kitchen gadgets are simple, affordable gadgets that quietly make everyday tasks easier — whether that’s prepping ingredients,

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4. Apple introduces age verification for apps in Utah, Louisiana and Australia

   Now that Apple has started blocking users under 18 in certain regions from downloading apps, the company has introduced new age verification tools. Those will help developers "meet their age assurance

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5. LG's massive 52-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor costs $2,000

   LG kicked off the year by unveiling a new lineup of gaming monitors, and today the company has priced out the biggest of the bunch. The UltraGear evo G9 (52G930B) is now available for pre-order, and

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6. Apple's touchscreen MacBook will reportedly have a dynamic interface

   Apple's plan to add touchscreens to its premium MacBook Pros is coming into focus. ...

7. 1Password plans are getting more expensive soon

   1Password is increasing prices for its individual and family plans. The individual rate is increasing from nearly $36 a year to $48, while the family option will cost $72 instead of $60. In emails sent to users, the business announced that the new rates will take effect for users at their next subscription renewal after March 27. 

   It's a sizable price hike, but 1Password

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8. Discord delays age verification to address user concerns

   Earlier this month, Discord said it would be enacting an age verification policy. The platform faced some initial concerns from users about turning over their IDs and personal information, particularly given

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9. The Pentagon has reportedly given Anthropic until Friday to let it use Claude as it sees fit

   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will reportedly give Anthropic until Friday to drop certain guardrails for military use, as reported byAxios. The outlet also reported that CEO Dario Amodei ...

10. Google sent an AI-generated push alert that included a racial slur

    Google sent out an AI-generated news alert that included the N-word, according to reporting byDeadline. The push notification featured a link to a story by The Hollywood Reporter regarding an incident at the recent BAFTA Film

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