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Updated 2026-05-21 23:18
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.
Google will livestream The Android Show: I/O Edition on May 12
The virtual event will showcase some of the biggest changes to the OS in years.
Coinbase lays off nearly 700 workers in 'AI-native' restructuring
CEO Brian Armstrong blamed a downturn in crypto markets.
Game Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6
It's another stacked lineup, with Mixtape also among the games joining Microsoft's subscription service
The creator of Citizen Sleeper 2 is making two new games
One is a TTRPG, and the other an entirely new video game.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22
The spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam.
Meta is using AI bone structure analysis to detect and remove underaged users
The company is also expanding its teen account detection systems to Facebook.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight balances fan service with an Arkham-style open world
It's Lego Batman's origin story, balancing his greatest hits with some new gameplay upgrades.
Form launches a cheaper version of its smart swimming goggles
Form Smart Swim 2 LT loses the heart-rate monitoring, keeps the rest.
Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to provide US government with early AI model access
The Commerce Department will use the access to conduct security evaluations.
Samsung Galaxy A37 review: A solid deal even in this economy
The Galaxy A37 isn't the the flashiest device, but it's got solid components and a sturdy design for a reasonable price, which is all we can really ask for.
Bose's new Lifestyle home audio lineup includes a speaker, soundbar and subwoofer
The new speakers will be available May 15.
Google's Pentagon AI deal reportedly drove the DeepMind team to unionize
DeepMind workers in the UK have voted to unionize.
Apple said to be talking to Intel and Samsung about building key device processors
Apple is concerned about its lack of supply chain flexibility.
Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Musk did not admit wrongdoing.
The White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models
A working group could vet new models before they're publicly released.
iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android
Keep those private conversations truly private.
Wholesome Direct returns June 6 with a slew of joyful games
Catch the stream the day after Summer Game Fest's 2026 showcase.
One of iRobot's co-founders is now making weird little robot companions
They are like pets, but without all of that pesky love.
Mini Motorways is letting players vote for its next city map
The traffic management sim will include the new area later this year.
A study shows that cellphone bans didn't improve US students' test scores
However, students reported improvements in overall well-being in later years.
How to watch Xbox's Stranger Than Heaven showcase
Tune in Wednesday for a closer look with the game's developers and cast.
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.
Amazon opens up its logistics networks to any business
The first to sign up are P&G, 3M, Lands' End and American Eagle.
Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million
Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.
GameStop submits $56 billion offer to buy eBay
The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.
Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butler
RIP to the original AI search bot.
Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
OpenAI introduces AI-generated pets for its Codex app
It's like Microsoft's Clippy, but useful.
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.
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.
Undead co-op shooters, gorgeous hack-and-slash action and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, more Ball x Pit is never a bad thing.
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