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Last updated: May 15, 2026, 2:38 PM ET

Gaming & Hardware

The VR adventure Moss and its sequel are heading to consoles in a bundle with DLC this summer, expanding from PC VR to PlayStation and Xbox. Meanwhile, Microsoft's hardware plans revealed two new controllers including a Cloud Gaming model and an Elite Series, with leaked images showing modular components and USB-C ports. Both moves signal a broader push to unify play across devices and premium peripherals.

AI & Services

OpenAI is partnering with Plaid to let Chat GPT pull data from 12,000 financial institutions for personalized advice, a significant step in AI-assisted money management. The feature, however, requires explicit user consent to connect bank accounts. In a separate service issue, Alphabet's Nest app experienced a widespread outage for many users, though its status page continued to report normal operations, highlighting ongoing reliability challenges for smart home platforms.

Industry Moves

Take-Two Interactive will pull Lego 2K Drive from digital stores on May 19, though multiplayer servers will stay online for another year, a rare extension for a delisted title. The racing game's removal reflects the volatile lifecycle of licensed digital products and the cost of maintaining backend services post-sale.