Top deals & savings
- Valve released design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller, letting owners make or mod accessories themselves — useful if you already have the gamepad and want low-cost custom parts (Valve design files released; controller sold out, restock in progress).
- Keep an eye on the upcoming console and Microsoft Store releases of Myst and Riven remakes for possible launch discounts or cross-platform sales (they’re already out on Steam and macOS).
Platform and gaming updates that affect buying choices
- Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store, expanding where you can buy them beyond Steam and macOS.
- The next Call of Duty won’t be released for PS4 (and presumably Xbox One), which may influence whether buying or upgrading last-gen hardware makes sense for that franchise.
AI, subscriptions and service changes
- Apple faces a proposed $250 million class-action settlement over failing to deliver an AI-powered Siri feature on time; this is a legal development consumers should watch for official settlement details.
- Xbox is dropping Microsoft’s Copilot AI integration and removing it from the Xbox mobile app — a change to feature sets that may affect perceived value of platform services.
- Apple Intelligence is reportedly planning support for third-party AI models in iOS 27, and Anthropic reportedly reached a multiyear, large cloud-and-chip deal with Google — both items signal shifting AI infrastructure and vendor dynamics.
- OpenAI has deployed GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT’s default for all users, touting improved factuality and personalization; Google Home also added more Gemini-powered camera features for early-access users.
- Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI over chatbots posing as licensed doctors, and Irish regulators are probing Meta for “dark patterns” around non-algorithmic feeds — regulatory actions that could affect service offerings and trust.
Key takeaways
- If you own a Steam Controller, Valve’s released design files let you DIY accessories instead of paying for scarce stock.
- Watch for launch discounts when Myst and Riven arrive on consoles and the Microsoft Store.
- Service and AI feature changes (Apple, Xbox, OpenAI, Google) may change subscription value—review features before renewing.
- Regulatory and legal moves (Apple settlement, Character.AI lawsuit, Meta probe) are ongoing and may affect consumer protections and service behavior.
Sources
- Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165638/valve-releases-design-files-for-its-out-of-stock-steam-controller/
- The Steam Controller sold out super quickly and Valve is working on a restock (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165324/the-steam-controller-sold-out-super-quickly-and-valve-is-working-on-a-restock/
- Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165488/remakes-of-myst-and-riven-are-coming-to-playstation-xbox-and-the-microsoft-store/
- The next Call of Duty is not coming to PS4 (or presumably Xbox One) (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165363/the-next-call-of-duty-is-not-coming-to-ps4-or-presumably-xbox-one/
- Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165602/apple-will-pay-250-million-for-failing-to-deliver-its-ai-powered-siri-on-time/
- Xbox is ditching Microsoft’s Copilot AI (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165562/xbox-is-ditching-microsofts-copilot-ai/
- Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27 (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165451/apple-intelligence-will-reportedly-let-you-choose-third-party-ai-models-in-ios-27/
- Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165585/anthropic-reportedly-agrees-to-pay-google-200-billion-for-chips-and-cloud-access/
- ChatGPT’s new default model is more factual and better at personalization (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165298/chatgpts-new-default-model-is-more-factual-and-better-at-personalization/
- Google Home gains more Gemini-powered camera features (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165331/google-home-gains-more-gemini-powered-camera-features/
- Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI over chatbots that pretend to be licensed doctors (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165373/pennsylvania-is-suing-characterai-over-chatbots-that-pretend-to-be-licensed-doctors/
- Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using ‘dark patterns’ to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds (May 5, 2026): https://www.engadget.com/2165473/irish-regulators-are-investigating-whether-meta-is-using-dark-patterns-to-steer-people-away-from-non-algorithmic-feeds/
Disclaimer: Not financial/professional advice.