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Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:38 PM ET

Consumer Hardware & Mobile

Apple's iPhone 19 Pro prototypes are undergoing testing with quad-curved screens, a design shift that would mark the biggest change to the Pro lineup's display since the introduction of Pro Motion. Meanwhile, Google opened Gemini for Home to carriers and hardware makers, pushing its assistant software into third-party devices in a bid to challenge Amazon's dominance in connected homes. On the budget end, Infinix detailed the design of its Hot 70 series, which officially launched in Bangladesh ahead of a global rollout on May 25, targeting price-sensitive markets with refreshed aesthetics. Over in console peripherals, Microsoft's new Xbox controller refresh dropped the underused accessory port, cutting physical connectivity options in favor of a streamlined design that signals the company's pivot toward wireless-first accessories.

Telecom & AI

T-Mobile began rolling out its network-native AI Live Translation beta, making real-time multilingual calls available to customers without relying on third-party apps, a move that puts it ahead of most U.S. carriers in deploying on-device translation. Google's Gemini expansion to carriers complements this push by giving service providers a branded AI layer they can integrate directly into customer experiences, from smart home control to call assistance.

Gaming

Bungie announced it will end active development of Destiny 2 on June 9, closing the book on over a decade of live-service updates for the sci-fi shooter and shifting the studio's resources toward its upcoming expansion into the Marvel universe.

Deals & Legal

Sony's WH-1000XM5 hit $150 off at Best Buy ahead of Memorial Day weekend, offering one of the steepest discounts on the noise-cancelling headphones this year. Separately, Meta settled a closely watched school district lawsuit weeks before trial, avoiding an adversarial courtroom fight over allegations that Instagram harmed adolescent users, though the company still faces a broader slate of regulatory challenges.