The next Meta VR device may not look like a Quest headset at all, report says

The last two years saw the launches of the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets, but it sounds like we'll have to wait a bit for the next one. It also sounds like the next one will be something a little different. UploadVR reported that Meta's next ... more - mashable

Parents: Check out these new parental controls for Nintendo Switch 2

As Nintendo gears up to launch the new Switch 2, the gaming giant is also revamping its parental controls. Parents will be getting more control of in-game communications, necessitated by the console's brand new GameChat, an upcoming social feature for ... more - mashable

PlayStations Days of Play is live — Get a PS5 Call of Duty bundle for just $400

The best Days of Play deals at a glance: Best Console Deal 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' PlayStation 5 Console Bundle (Digital and Standard) $399.99 (Save $119.99) Get Deal Best VR Headset Deal PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $349.99 ... more - mashable

Snag a refurbished iPhone 12 with 5G for just $230

TL;DR: Enjoy powerful performance in a sleek, compact casing with a refurbished Apple iPhone 12 (64GB, unlocked), now just $229.99 (reg. $729) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple iPhone 12 (64GB, unlocked) $229.99 ... more - mashable

The best Memorial Day deals for under $100: Sony, Lego, and much more

The best Memorial Day deals for under $100: BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sony ULT Field 1 $88 (save $41.99) Get Deal BEST TECH DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $64.99 (save $64.99) Get Deal BEST TOY DEAL Tonies Toniebox Starter Set $99.99 (save $40) Get Deal ... more - mashable

Anthropics new AI model resorted to blackmail during testing, but its also really good at coding

So endeth the never-ending week of AI keynotes. What started with Microsoft Build, continued with Google I/O, and ended with Anthropic Code with Claude, plus a big hardware interruption from OpenAI, the week has finally come to a close. AI announcements ... more - mashable

Apple smart glasses could come as soon as 2026

Just a few days after Google unveiled its AR smart glasses, a new report suggests Apple may soon release a similar product. The iPhone maker is apparently planning on launching its long-rumored smart glasses in 2026, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. According ... more - mashable

Slash $800 off a 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV at Best Buy

SAVE $800: As of May 23, get the 65-inch Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV for $1,499.99, down from its usual price of $2,299.99, at Best Buy. That's a discount of 38%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV $1,499.99 at Best Buy $2,299.99 ... more - mashable

The best Memorial Day deals for under $100

The best Memorial Day deals for under $100: BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sony ULT Field 1 $88 (save $41.99) Get Deal BEST TECH DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $64.99 (save $64.99) Get Deal BEST TOY DEAL Tonies Toniebox Starter Set $99.99 (save $40) Get Deal ... more - mashable

Leak reveals what Sam Altman and Jony Ive are cooking up: 100 million AI companion devices

OpenAI and Jony Ive's vision for its AI device is a screenless companion that knows everything about you. Details leaked to the Wall Street Journal give us a clearer picture of OpenAI's acquisition of io, cofounded by Ive, the iconic iPhone designer. ... more - mashable

Android XR Glasses Unveiled at Google I/O 2025

Google showed off its Android XR Glasses with built-in Gemini Live AI capabilities and video cameras at the annual Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California. ... more - mashable

Everything Unveiled at Google I/O 2025

See all the highlights from Google's annual 2025 Developers Conference in Mountain View, California. Check out the latest updates from Android XR to Gemini Live, and more. ... more - mashable

OpenAI taps iPhone designer Jony Ive to develop AI devices

Are OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and iPhone designer Jony Ive getting married? In a manner of speaking. In an announcement blog post that's giving major engagement photo vibes, OpenAI announced it will start building AI hardware with the iconic iPhone designer, ... more - mashable

Save over $100 on the OnePlus 13 at Best Buy

SAVE $150: As of May 21, the OnePlus 13 is on sale for $849.99 at Best Buy. That's a 17% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: OnePlus OnePlus 13 $849.99 at Best Buy $999.99 Save $150 Get Deal Looking for a new smartphone? This latest ... more - mashable

Sony is giving away a free TVs with select purchases. Heres how to get yours.

SAVE OVER $500: Until June 8, Sony is giving away TVs for free with select purchases. Learn more about how to qualify here. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Free Sony Class X77L 4K HDR LED Google TVs Learn More Memorial Day is just around the corner, ... more - mashable

Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2025

From the opening AI-influenced intro video set to "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals to CEO Sundar Pichai's sign-off, Google I/O 2025 was packed with news and updates for the tech giant and its products. And when we say packed, we mean ... more - mashable

Google Pixel 10 rumors: Everything we know (and everything we think we know)

It's hard to believe, but we're about to experience the tenth year of Google Pixel annual upgrades. What started as an uncertain experiment a decade ago is now a solid and dependable smartphone lineup from Google, year in and year out. 2025 looks to ... more - mashable

Google debuts AI-powered Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O

Google is trying out smart glasses again. At its Google I/O keynote address on Tuesday, Google showed off a product that was referred to simply as "Android XR glasses" in both the presentation and the accompanying blog post. No price or release ... more - mashable

Darren Aronofsky turns to AI to reimagine the future of film

AI and creators mix much like oil and vinegar — not at all unless you use a very specific technique (whisking) for a very specific purpose (making salad dressing). For Darren Aronofsky, the director behind Requiem for a Dream , The Whale , and Black ... more - mashable

Everything we learned at The Android Show event from Google

Google I/O 2025 is just one week away. But, if you just can't wait, Google held a special event on Tuesday: Android Show I/O Edition, which gave a look at some new big things headed to Android devices with the Android 16 update. Google shared some interesting ... more - mashable

Googles Gemini AI is coming for your car, watch, and TV

Starting soon, Google Gemini will be available on your watch, in your car, and on your TV. At The Android Show, an Android-focused mini event leading up to Google I/O, the tech giant announced that its Gemini AI model will be integrated into Wear OS, ... more - mashable

How to watch Googles The Android Show: I/O Edition event live

If you're interested in all things Android, then you'll want to watch Google's The Android Show: I/O Edition event on Tuesday, May 13. Usually, we learn about all the new Android updates during the annual Google I/O event, but this year, Google's doing ... more - mashable

I got to try Samsungs new ultra-thin S25 Edge smartphone

On Monday night, Samsung finally lifted the veil off the Galaxy S25 Edge. Just a few hours prior to that, I got to put my grubby little fingers all over it. At an event for media on Monday, I went hands-on with Samsung's latest flagship phone, part of ... more - mashable

Apple is working on a chip for smart glasses, report claims

Apple is working on a bunch of specialized chips, and it shows how serious the company is about AI. It also indicates that Apple hasn't given up on its own version of smart glasses. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is developing chips for wearable ... more - mashable

Meta forges ahead with facial recognition for its AI glasses

Meet Aperol and Bellini, the codenames Meta has given its new "super-sensing" AI glasses with facial recognition technology, according to The Information . Meta originally scrapped the facial recognition feature for the first generation of ... more - mashable

Samsung heats up AR glasses race with new microdisplay technology

Your next AR headset may include a brand-new microdisplay technology from Samsung. According to a new report from South Korean business news outlet The Korea Economic Daily, Samsung's semiconductor division is now accelerating work on its new microdisplay ... more - mashable

Google I/O 2025: What to expect with Gemini, Android 16, and Project Astra

The latest news from Google-land is all Gemini, Gemini, Gemini. And at Google I/O 2025, we expect more of the same. A year after its last big event, Google is back with an even deeper dive into AI. So deep, in fact, that Android is being shuffled off ... more - mashable

Backbone just dropped a new mobile gaming controller: Meet the Backbone Pro

Opens in a new window Credit: Backbone Backbone Pro $169.99 at Backbone Shop Now Backbone has just announced the latest addition to their lineup of popular mobile gaming controllers: The Backbone Pro. The Pro is designed from the ground up to be your ... more - mashable

Google launches a movie production initiative for an anti-Black Mirror take on tech

Last month, the new season of the dystopian sci-fi series Black Mirror was released on Netflix to critical acclaim. However, while most viewers enjoyed Season 7, a few social media posts went viral wondering what a show with an optimistic view on tech ... more - mashable

Rumors suggest Half-Life 3 is real and could be announced this year

In some huge gaming news, rumors suggest that Valve Software’s long-dormant Half-Life 3 not only exists — it’s playable from start to finish. And if the leaks are to be believed, the company could be gearing up to announce it later this year. SEE ALSO: ... more - mashable