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Microsoft hired an analyst with an influential video game blog to fix Xbox

Matthew Ball is the new chief strategy officer for Xbox ahead of Project Helix.

Hulu bundle subscribers can now access their watch history and recs in the Disney+ app

Even though Disney really wants you in its own app, it isn’t killing off Hulu.

The SpaceX IPO plans are now public

The paperwork sheds new light on the company that will soon trade as SPCX.

Kobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph

Kobo’s Storygraph integration launches in June and will automatically sync progress with the reading platform.

Google is bringing new AI-powered ad formats to search

Finally, the Google I/O announcement you’ve been waiting for.

OpenAI may go public as soon as September

OpenAI’s potential IPO would come after a jury sided with CEO Sam Altman in a legal battle with Elon Musk.

Xreal’s Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take on Android XR

At Google I/O 2026, we took a closer look at Xreal’s Project Aura, one of the first Android XR smart glasses.

Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries

Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.

Quantic Dream is shutting down its MOBA Spellcasters Chronicles

Spellcasters Chronicles struggled to compete with games like League of Legends and Dota.

Android Auto’s big 2026 makeover is Gemini at its most practical

Android Auto’s big 2026 makeover is full of small but helpful upgrades.