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Updated 2026-05-16 12:17
Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals
The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer
There are single and dual probe models available.
Netflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users
Advertising has become big business for the streamer.
Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI
But doing so could threaten its bottom line.
Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it
A Wilhelm one, no less.
X has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos
The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.
The Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series
Devolver promises "both familiar and all-new mechanics."
Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor
The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.
Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."
Xbox's new filters aim to make sense of disorganized game libraries
And, brace yourself, Microsoft is also testing a new startup experience.
OpenAI endorses the Kids Online Safety Act
The bill appears to be gaining new momentum.
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
Marketing, engineering and product teams are among those affected, according to a leaked memo.
Meta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Last month, it said it would use employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.
Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants
It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.
May's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws
Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.
Several Overwatch heroes are about to hit Fortnite
Epic Games might be doing more to mark Overwatch's 10th anniversary than Blizzard is.
Elon Musk just can't stop (potentially) violating the Clean Air Act
xAI has reportedly added 19 more unpermitted methane gas turbines to its latest data center site.
That awful gold Trump phone will reportedly ship this week
They were supposed to be made in the US, but instead were "designed with American values in mind."
WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI
No one other than you will be able to read messages exchanged via Incognito Chat with Meta AI.
Sony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor
It can now shoot at a stellar 30 fps with no blackout and capture 8K 30p video.
Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 review: Taking on Sonos
One of the best things these speakers have going for them is a reliable app.
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays
The full Amazon experience is available on Echo Show 15 and 21.
Amazon made a version of Alexa just for shopping
Alexa for Shopping is an 'agentic AI assistant' for Amazon purchases
Canon's full-frame R6 V vlogging camera shoots up to 7K RAW video
It comes with a flip-out display and in-body stabilization, but no stacked sensor or electronic viewfinder.
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII has bigger camera sensors and a new look
Once again, Sony doesn't have plans to release it in the US.
Family sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT advice led to accidental overdose
The complaint says ChatGPT started giving Sam Nelson advice about drug use with the launch of GPT-4o.
iRacing is now on Vision Pro, but you'll need a hefty PC to play it
Vroom!
Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
The lawsuit claims Meta is not doing enough to protect senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.
Apple reportedly has a lot of changes planned for the Camera app
iOS 27 may integrate Visual Intelligence into the Camera and make it more customizable.
DOJ extracts $30m settlement from PayPal over minority-owned business program
The federal retaliation against corporate DEI efforts marches on.
NBA The Run hits the streets on June 9
The game is sort of a spiritual sequel to NBA Street and NBA Jam.
Samsung's One UI 9 beta will roll out for Galaxy S26 owners this week
However, its marquee features won't arrive until the final release.
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam announces layoffs
The Spanish studio's newest title is due to be released on Steam later this week.
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada is back with his own studio under SNK
Six months after leaving Bandai Namco, Harada is in charge of his own team.
Google is reportedly considering working with SpaceX on orbital data centers
The company has been working on the idea since the end of 2025.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after a car drove directly into a flooded road
The company has deployed an OTA software fix.
Apple acquired another company that could help build out its Creator Studio subscription
The company behind color grading tool Color.io was acquired in January.
Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
It's the top trending topic on the platform.
Spotify is down for some users
The service confirmed issues on X.
Panasonic's L10 camera honors 25 years of Lumix
It offers a new multi-aspect ratio feature and up to 5.6K 60 fps video.
Everything announced at The Android Show: I/O 2026 edition
Google had a whole lot of news to share, including on new laptops and Gemini Intelligence.
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android
Meta is also finally delivering an Instagram app for Android tablets.
Gemini in Chrome arrives on Android devices in June
A device with at least 4GB of RAM is required to use the software.
Gemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android
It will arrive on Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones first.
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026
Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to Prime Video in November
Season three of Amazon's Lord of the Rings show skips forward several years from the second season finale.
Alan Wake comes to horror game Phasmophobia
This is a free update on all platforms.
Rivian is rolling out its AI-powered voice assistant
It will be available on all Rivian Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles, as well as on the R2 when it launches.
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