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Last updated: May 27, 2026, 5:36 PM ET

Consumer Technology

Ultrahuman entered the wellness hardware market with its $249 Photon red light therapy device now available for pre-order, expanding beyond smart rings into consumer health tech. The launch follows a 3% year-over-year decline in US smartphone sales during Q1 2026, with the market dropping to 33.4 million units as consumers delay upgrades amid economic uncertainty.

Gaming

Bungie scheduled Marathon's first open play week for June 2, providing players free access to the game's competitive modes ahead of seasonal content updates.