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.
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Xbox is ditching Microsoft’s Copilot AI
The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the...
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.
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.
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.
ChatGPT’s new default model is more factual and better at personalization
OpenAI is deploying GPT-5.5 Instant to all users starting today.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is holding another playtest on May 22
The spinoff will be playable on PS5 and PC via Steam.
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.
Apple said to be talking to Intel and Samsung about building key device processors
Apple is concerned about its lack of supply chain flexibility.
How to watch Xbox’s Stranger Than Heaven showcase
Tune in Wednesday for a closer look with the game's developers and cast.
Mini Motorways is letting players vote for its next city map
The traffic management sim will include the new area later this year.
One of iRobot’s co-founders is now making weird little robot companions
They are like pets, but without all of that pesky love.
The White House is considering tighter regulation of new AI models
A working group could vet new models before they're publicly released.
Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment
Musk did not admit wrongdoing.
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.
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,...
Amazon opens up its logistics networks to any business
The first to sign up are P&G, 3M, Lands' End and American Eagle.
Lego is releasing a Sega Genesis set complete with little controllers
It's not playable, but it's still pretty cool.
Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet’s favorite butler
RIP to the original AI search bot.
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 is reportedly preparing an offer to buy eBay
The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could come as soon as this month.