Microsoft teases mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership
… I reported in February that Microsoft is looking at ways to bundle third-party services with Game Pass subscriptions. …
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Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down
… Xbox will now be judged on daily active players and the priorities of hardware, content, experience, and services. …
Leak reveals new Xbox Game Pass “Starter Edition” that’s part of Discord Nitro
… I reported in February that Microsoft is looking at ways to bundle third-party services with Game Pass subscriptions. This new Starter Edition appears to be a way for other services to bundle Game Pass. …
Google I/O 2026: How to watch and what to expect
… Google announced multiple smart glasses partnerships at the time, as well. It’s possible Google has some glasses from those partnerships ready to show off this year. …
Google says Polymarket bets showing up in News was an ‘error’
… Polymarket and Kalshi have been aggressively pursuing partnerships with journalists and news outlets, even less reputable ones. …
Amazon’s Echo speakers can now help kids wind down and fall asleep
… That’s why Calm has created a sprawling library of meditations, lullabies, soundscapes, and Sleep Stories for kids,” says Fergal Walker, the vice president of partnerships at Calm, in a release from Amazon.
Allbirds announced a switch from shoes to AI and its stock jumped 600 percent
… Global enterprise spending on AI services and data center investment are on the rise. …
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… The two also note the potential for fleet services like parking robotaxis ? , and vehicle charging. …
Anthropic is paying $15 billion a year for access to Elon Musk’s data centers
Earlier this month, SpaceX and Anthropic announced a new compute partnership that provides access to the rocket company’s Colossus data centers in Memphis, TN. Now, with the release of SpaceX’s…
Hollywood is bending the knee to OpenAI
…Yesterday, Google’s DeepMind AI arm announced that it has struck a $75 million, multiyear “research partnership” deal with A24 to develop a host of filmmaking technologies like a new storyboarding application…