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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

Gaming & Entertainment

Fortnite players got a 10-minute sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of the film's May 22 theatrical release, giving the community an early look at what appears to be a limited-time event tie-in. Meanwhile, Terraria's developer confirmed cross-play support is coming to the 15-year-old sandbox hit, which has moved 70 million copies since its debut, while Re-Logic also teased a line of 15th-anniversary collector's items to mark the milestone. On the multiplayer front, a spiritual successor to Titanfall from 1047 Games is reportedly codenamed Empulse, though the movement shooter remains in pre-alpha with no release date announced.

Mobile Hardware

Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII with a refreshed exterior design but carried over largely the same core specs, equipping it with a new 1/1.56-inch telephoto camera that features a sensor four times larger and four times the resolution of its predecessor. The same roundup flagged Xiaomi's upcoming 17 Max, signaling a heated mid-year flagship cycle in Asia. On the software side, Apple's upcoming Siri app will reportedly let users auto-delete conversations, offering retention periods of 30 days, one year, or indefinite storage according to Bloomberg sources. Google is moving in parallel on security, with its Android Password Manager gaining passkey import and export support, a shift that could accelerate the platform's transition away from traditional passwords toward cryptographically secured authentication.

Deals & Accessories

Best Buy slashed $1,300 off a 77-inch Samsung Smart Tizen TV that normally retails for $3,500 ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, bringing the flagship panel's price into more competitive territory. For smaller screens, Rolling Square released an ultra-thin magnetic mount that adheres phones and tablets to displays almost invisibly, leveraging a reinforced metal plate that the company describes as both featherlight and durable.