Microsoft and Discord are collaborating to offer a budget-friendly entry point to Xbox Game Pass through Discord Nitro. The offering gives Nitro subscribers access to a new Game Pass Starter Edition bundle, featuring more than 50 games, limited cloud gaming hours and a chance to earn Xbox Rewards points.

Bosch and Ecovacs have introduced a robot vacuum and mop that can be integrated into kitchen cabinets, keeping it out of sight when not in use. The device features fresh and waste water connections, simplifying maintenance, and boasts a suction power of 20,000 Pascals, AI object recognition and the ability to clean under furniture.

A leaked review from Japanese site 4Gamer revealed that Valve's upcoming Steam Controller may launch on May 4. While the date remains unconfirmed, it aligns with other reports suggesting an imminent announcement, with the Steam Machine still slated for 2026 and the controller likely arriving first.

Uber is using its extensive data to influence the placement and management of electric vehicle charging stations, setting out to support the growing number of autonomous and electric vehicles on its platform. "One of Uber's superpowers is the fact that we have just so much data," says Andrew Cornelia, global head of electrification and sustainability at Uber. "We're using that data to essentially tell us where charging needs to be." The company has invested $100 million to build fast-charging stations in partnership with networks such as EVgo and Ionity.