Microsoft’s next-generation console, Project Helix, is expected to launch in 2027, with backward compatibility that allows it to run both Xbox and PC games. The system will be Windows-based, similar to a gaming PC, powered by AMD’s Zen 6 processor and RDNA 5 graphics.

Apple's rumored HomePad smart display may feature a magnetic mounting system similar to MagSafe, according to a prototype seen by leaker Kosutami. The device, expected to launch in fall 2026, aims to be a versatile smart home hub with doorbell integration and heavy reliance on Apple Intelligence.

Sony has begun testing dynamic pricing on PlayStation games, with PSprices reporting that over 150 games in 68 regions are part of an A/B test. The test offers select users discounts of 5% to 17.5% on titles such as "Spider-Man 2" and "God of War."

Wearable health ring maker Oura has purchased Doublepoint, a Finnish company specializing in gesture recognition technology. Doublepoint's technology uses inertial measurement unit sensors for pinch detection and wrist-based ray casting, enhancing interaction with augmented reality and virtual reality devices, the internet of things and smartwatches.