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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. The world's leading AI companies pledge to protect the safety of children online

   Leading artificial intelligence companies including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Meta and others have jointly pledged to prevent their AI tools from being used to exploit children and generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The initiative was led by child-safety group Thorn and All Tech Is Human, a non-profit focused on responsible tech.

   The pledges from AI companies, Thorn ...

2. Tesla previews ride-hailing experience ahead of August robotaxi unveil

   Tesla has shown off a preview of an upcoming ride-hailing feature in its app ahead of an August robotaxi unveiling. The company released mock-ups of the upcoming feature, which showed the ability to “summon” a ride from the Tesla app.

   The company didn’t offer many details about how it would work, but images show Uber-like functionality, with the ability to remotely set the car’s

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3. Roland’s mobile podcasting studio gives you a mic and streaming app for $140

   Roland has a new on-the-go podcasting setup with an eye-catching price. The company’s Go:Podcast studio includes a USB condenser mic (with support for four polar patterns) and a companion app that can stream to platforms like YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.

   The company describes the Go:Podcast as “the simplest way to do high-quality live streaming with a mobile device.” For $140, you get

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4. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses do the AI thing without a projector or subscription

   The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been something of a pleasant surprise. They make videos, take photos, livestream and act as an adequate replacement for headphones, all while looking like a normal pair of sunglasses. However, everyone’s been

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5. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale for its lowest price yet at Amazon and Best Buy

   Both ...

6. Amazon’s updated grocery delivery program has some strings attached

   After asserting itself as an overshadowing presence in retail, Amazon is still experimenting with ways to leave a similar mark in groceries. The company’s ...

7. 8BitDo's Nintendo-style Retro Mechanical Keyboard hits a new low of $70 at Woot

   If you're in the market for a new mechanical keyboard with some retro flair, here's a deal worth noting: the ...

8. Your old Rock Band guitars now work in Fortnite Festival

   You may be able to give those plastic Rock Band guitars you have stuffed away in the attic a new lease of life. Fortnite Festival(a Rock Band-style mode that debuted inFortnitein December) now

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9. Elon Musk says it's his turn to have the remote

   X just announced a smart TV app for streaming video. Or, more accurately, that it claims it's building one, with absolutely no launch date mentioned. The appropriately-named X TV wants to be “your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience on a larger screen.” By

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10. Nobody needs to spend $160 on a gaming mouse, but Razer’s new Viper V3 Pro is excellent anyway

    Razer has rolled out the ...