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Updated 2026-05-11 21:17
OpenAI debuts a Codex plugin for Chrome
The new feature could turn Codex into more than a coding aid.
Meta's AI agent plans reportedly include an OpenClaw competitor that can shop on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg has said he wants to make AI agents more accessible.
The Lexus TZ is a quieter, upscale take on the Highlander EV
It's also the company's first fully-electric three-row SUV.
I'm already dreading Apple's camera-equipped AirPods
Must everything be part of the panopticon?
Perplexity opens up its Personal Computer AI assistant to all Mac users
It's no longer locked behind a Max subscription.
Amazon Luna's May lineup includes Guardians of the Galaxy and the Resident Evil 2 remake
Prime members can also claim a code for Mafia II: Definitive Edition.
Valve will open reservations on May 8 for the second wave of Steam Controllers
Hopefully fewer of the coveted controllers will be snapped up by bots and resellers this time.
Cozy city builder Town to City leaves early access on May 26
One of the genre's top-rated games is going 1.0 and adding a new map.
The Ploopy Bean is a travel-friendly mouse with a ThinkPad-style nub
No trackballs here.
Teenage Engineering just released a stereo mixer that physically connects to its EP-series samplers
It can control just about everything you plug into it and operates as an audio interface.
Spotify now lets AI agents like OpenClaw generate personal podcasts
Rejoice, nerds.
Qualcomm reveals two new affordable phone chips with Smooth Motion UI tech
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises next-gen AI camera features while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 offers a big boost in GPU performance.
Angry Birds and FIFA International Soccer join the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Silent Hill and Dragon Quest round out the class of 2026.
Spotify's AI-powered personal DJ expands to more languages and countries
Premium users in more than 75 markets will now have access to it.
Google is turning the Fitbit app into a unified portal for your health and fitness data
The new Health app is rolling out on May 19.
The survival horror game Hollowbody launches for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on June 5
The well-received title was developed by a single person.
The Google Fitbit Air is an AI-infused take on Whoop wearables
It's basically a small Fitbit Inspire without a strap.
DJI's Osmo Mobile 8P gimbal has a detachable screen remote
It makes it easier to record yourself from afar with the higher-quality rear cameras.
HP EliteBoard G1a review: It's a desktop in a keyboard! But it's not for you
The EliteBoard sure will make some IT managers out there happy, though.
RGG's Stranger Than Heaven game arrives this winter
The game, from the creators of Yakuza, will focus on the founder of the Tojo clan.
Samsung says its Galaxy Watch can predict fainting with 'high accuracy'
The feature would allow users to get into a safe position or call for help.
A Star Fox remake is heading to Switch 2 on June 25
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
Energizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed
The Ultimate Child Shield batteries also turn the victim's mouth blue.
Canadian officials claim OpenAI violated federal and provincial privacy laws
Regulators took issue with the amount of personal data the company collected and its approach to consent.
Snap's $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead
The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out.
Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice
AI responses now also recommend in-depth articles and links to sources you already subscribe to.
Mina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29
The gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from the makers of Shovel Knight maker is almost here.
Anthropic is doubling Claude Code rate limits after deal with SpaceX
The company is also interested in SpaceX's planned orbital data centers.
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
DeepMind will research player behavior in the space-based RPG.
MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly laid off even more staff
Around 170 roles are said to be affected.
Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges
At least there's a toggle to easily turn this off.
reMarkable's Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate
It's consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.
reMarkable Paper Pure review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy
There's an obvious conflict between business and ordinary users.
Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads
Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.
Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple
Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.
Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller
Make and mod your own accessories if you've already got the gamepad.
Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time
The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.
Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access
This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.
Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.
Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store
Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.
Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds
European law requires large platforms to offer alternative feeds.
Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27
iPads and Macs are also expected to embrace external options for generative AI.
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI over chatbots that pretend to be licensed doctors
State investigators found a chatbot that claimed it had a medical license and could write prescriptions.
The next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One)
Activision Blizzard seems to be focusing on next-gen platforms.
Google Home gains more Gemini-powered camera features
The company also updated Gemini for Home for those in an early access program.
The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock
Well, that was fast.
ChatGPT's new default model is more factual and better at personalization
OpenAI is deploying GPT-5.5 Instant to all users starting today.
Book publishers accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of copyright infringement
The class action suit concerns unauthorized scraping by Llama AI.
Alexa+ is now available on a bunch of Bose speakers
This is the upgraded smart assistant's debut on a non-Amazon device.
Chrome on Android will now let you share your approximate location
The feature is also coming to desktops soon.
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