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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. How to watch Xbox's Stranger Than Heaven showcase

   Tune in Wednesday for a closer look with the game's developers and cast.

2. Instagram is testing optional 'AI creator' labels

   The company is encouraging accounts that frequently post Gen AI content to use the feature, but isn't requiring it.

3. Amazon opens up its logistics networks to any business

   The first to sign up are P&G, 3M, Lands' End and American Eagle.

4. Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million

   Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.

5. GameStop submits $56 billion offer to buy eBay

   The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.

6. Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butler

   RIP to the original AI search bot.

7. Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers

   It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.

8. OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app

   It's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.

9. Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model 3s in Canada at the EV's lowest price ever

   The cars made at the Giga Shanghai factory start at $39,490 CAD, or roughly $29,000 in USD for a Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive variant.

10. Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines

    The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.