Twitch has new penalties for streamers caught viewbotting, CEO says
Repeat offenders will be punished with caps on their views.
iam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30th
The vinyl drops in Q4, but the full album is streamable now.
Bumble will replace swiping right with... something
The company previously announced it was working on an AI assistant that can make matches.
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.
Perplexity opens up its Personal Computer AI assistant to all Mac users
It's no longer locked 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.
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.
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
There's no opt-in, and the file reappears if deleted.
reMarkable's Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate
It's consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
