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Mechanism launches Steam Controller Basegrip accessory as Valve's new controller debuts
Mechanism began selling the Basegrip smartphone mount for Valve’s Steam Controller on May 4, the same day the controller launched.
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Apple drops $599 Mac mini, raises entry price to $799
Apple has stopped selling its $599 Mac mini and now starts the line at $799 with 512GB storage.
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Academy bars AI-generated performances and AI-written screenplays from Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules to block AI-generated acting performances and AI-written screenplays from winning Oscars.
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Indie roundup spotlights The Day I Became A Bird and Far Far West sales
Indie game coverage on Tuesday highlighted The Day I Became A Bird, Far Far West and upcoming events.
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Tesla resumes sales of Chinese-made Model 3 in Canada at lowest price yet
Tesla restarted sales of Chinese-made Model 3 in Canada at $39,490 CAD, nearly half the previous entry price amid tariff cuts.
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OpenAI adds AI-generated pet companions to Codex app
OpenAI added optional AI-generated pet companions to its Codex app, with commands to summon or dismiss them.[s1]
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Lego to release Sega Genesis console set with mini controllers for $40
Lego will launch a Sega Genesis console building set with mini controllers and game cartridge on June 1 in the US.
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Pentagon inks AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, Reflection AI for classified networks
The U.S. Defense Department signed deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, and Reflection AI to deploy AI tech on classified military networks.
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Ask.com shuts down search business after 25 years
Ask.com shut down on May 1, ending its search business after 25 years, the company said on its website.
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Castlery offers tiered Memorial Day discounts and spring sales in 2026
Castlery is running Memorial Day sales in May 2026 with tiered discounts and promo codes for new subscribers and additional savings, Wired reports.
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Ulta offers 20% off 160 brands with promo code BOPIS20
Ulta Beauty is offering 20% off 160 brands through May 7 with promo code BOPIS20.
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TurboTax offers 10% off federal online filings with early May discounts in US
TurboTax is offering 10% off federal online tax filings and early filing discounts through May in the US, WIRED reports.
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Rover offers up to $30 off and referral deals for new users in 2026
Rover launched 2026 promo codes giving new users up to $30 off and referral rewards for dog services in the US.
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Coway launches Mighty2 air purifier with longer-lasting filters
Coway launched the Airmega Mighty2 in late March with wider room coverage and 12-month filters.
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KitchenAid unveils Artisan Plus stand mixer with new look and colors
KitchenAid launched its Artisan Plus tilt-head stand mixer, the first major redesign of its mixer blueprint in more than 70 years.
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WIRED updates travel tote list, names Away’s Everywhere Tote best overall
WIRED published a May 2026 update naming Away’s Everywhere Tote the best travel tote and added new picks for digital nomads.
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Wired reviews luggage-tracking tips and July’s CaseSafe suitcase tracker
Wired recommends Bluetooth luggage trackers and reviews July’s CaseSafe tracker that works with Apple and Google services.
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Wired updates 2026 gift guide for plant lovers and gardeners
Wired updated its plant-and-gardener gift guide in May 2026 with 10 new ideas and fresh testing notes.
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme in Asus Zenbook A16 with faster performance
Qualcomm introduced its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip in the Asus Zenbook A16, boosting performance but cutting battery life.
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Star Wars gift guide updated with new collectibles and sets for Star Wars Day
Hasbro, Lego, Target Darts, and others added new Star Wars products to the gift guide on May 4, 2026.
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Basalt Space builds AI-run satellite constellation for customer tasking
Basalt Space is building satellite constellations it says customers can directly task, with AI running operations instead of human operators.
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US singles delay dating as average date cost rises to $189
US singles are delaying dating as the average all-in cost of a date rose 12.5% in 2026 to $189, a report said.
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Apple’s MagSafe and Qi2 chargers span iPhone 12 to iPhone 17
Apple’s MagSafe system works with iPhone 12 through iPhone 17 models and some Android phones as buyers weigh new Qi2 chargers.
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Study finds coffee changes gut microbes and may affect mood
Researchers in Cork found coffee alters gut bacteria and links to different emotional responses in a study published Monday.