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The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.

OpenAI is apparently not content with just running the most talked-about AI chatbot on the planet. The company now wants to be in your pocket, too.

Prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published findings this weekend revealing that OpenAI is developing a smartphone built around AI agents rather than traditional apps. According to Kuo, the device is being built in partnership with MediaTek and Qualcomm on the processor side, with Luxshare serving as the exclusive manufacturing partner.

Mass production isn't expected until 2028, with specs and suppliers likely locked in by late 2026 or early 2027.

SEE ALSO: Florida investigates OpenAI over deadly mass shooting

The core pitch, per Kuo, is a fundamental rethinking of the way our phones work.

Instead of juggling a pile of apps, users would simply tell their phone what they want to do, and the AI agent would accomplish that task. OpenAI is reportedly building an agentic AI operating system from the ground up around that premise.

Kuo notes that OpenAI has several advantages in this space, including an established consumer brand, years of accumulated user data, and frontier AI models. The phone would reportedly combine on-device AI for continuous context awareness with cloud AI handling heavier computational tasks.

This is a separate venture from OpenAI's previously announced hardware ambitions. The company has been working alongside former Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive on a small, screenless AI companion device.

SEE ALSO: Leak reveals what Sam Altman and Jony Ive are cooking up: 100 million AI 'companion' devices

As Mashable reported last October, that project has hit significant development headwinds, including software architecture challenges, infrastructure hurdles, and the thorny question of how to build an "always-on" AI personality that feels helpful rather than creepy.

One source close to the project told the Financial Times that OpenAI is already stretched thin just keeping ChatGPT running, which reportedly costs between $3 and $4 billion annually. A release that was once eyed for 2026 could slip to 2027.

Whether OpenAI can actually deliver on any of its hardware ambitions is the real question. Several "revolutionary" AI devices have already gone to the tech graveyard. The Rabbit R1 promised similar things. So did the Humane Pin, which was discontinued less than a year after launch. OpenAI is betting that it's not like the others.

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Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

SAVE $150: As of April 28, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $649.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's a discount of 19% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Whether you're playing your favorite first-person shooters or enjoying a story-based game, an immersive gaming monitor is essential. The right one can help you feel like you're right in the middle of the action, and we've found a discount on one in particular that you'll love adding to your home setup.

As of April 28, get the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor for $649.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's $150 off and a discount of 19%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best premium gaming monitors instantly level up your desktop — for a price

This 34.2-inch gaming monitor boasts a 3440 x 1440 display with an 0.03 response and a 240Hz refresh rate. With an extensive 1800R curve, it can put you right in the middle of the action, whether you're fighting off zombies or heading out on a picturesque role-playing adventure.

It features DCI-P3 99.3% color coverage and Delta E

If you're looking to add a new monitor to the way you enjoy games on PC, or you just want a great new specimen for daily work and internet use, this is a splurge well worth making. Just make sure you don't miss it while it's so heavily discounted.

SAVE $600: The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale at Amazon for $899, down from the list price of $1,499. That's a 40% discount that matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

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Unless vacuuming is your favorite household chore, there's an easy way to assign the task to someone else. No, you don't need to bother the kids with the task. Instead, you can offload it to a powerful robot vacuum that also mops. If you've been meaning to find a new robot vacuum, check out today's Amazon sale.

As of April 28, the Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete Robot Vacuum and Mop is on sale at Amazon for $899, marked down from the usual price of $1,499. That works out to a 40% discount or a savings of $600. This sale price also matches the lowest we've seen at Amazon.

The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete takes cleaning floors seriously. It comes with an impressive 28,000Pa suction power which is approaching the strongest available on the market. It's also ideal for homes that have tall thresholds since it can lift itself 3.15 inches.

SEE ALSO: It's never been this cheap to snag the Eufy E15 robot lawn mower — save $850 at Amazon

Sticky spills should be no issue for the Mova Z60 since it uses hot-water mopping that can reach up to 176 degrees to help get rid of tough stains. However, there's no worry about the carpet getting wet because the Mova Z60 has a built-in auto shield to block any moisture for getting on the carpet or leaking onto a rug.

Mova also thought of pet owners when designing the Z60 Ultra Roller Complete. It contains two compartments for different cleaning solitons, and one is designed to tackle pet area that might need extra attention, especially when it comes to getting rid of odors.

Since the Mova Z60 is back at a record-low price, upgrade your home's cleaning routine. It's a powerful model that'll help out with one of the most time-consuming chores at home.

Attention PC gamers: The controller of your dreams might be here soon.

Valve's new Steam Controller is set to launch imminently, and early reviews are out now to give us an idea of what to expect. This is a fully customizable gamepad that's meant to work with every (or at least almost every) game in your Steam library. It was initially revealed alongside the upcoming Steam Machine and VR headset Valve is producing, but the controller is coming first because, well, it hasn't fallen victim to the global memory shortage like the console and VR headset have.

With all of that being said, here is how to get your hands on a Steam Controller, as well as what some critics are saying about it.

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The process of getting a Steam Controller seems relatively straightforward, though I can't personally guarantee success when the time comes.

Orders open on May 4 at 1 p.m. ET, when they will be available for purchase through the official Valve Steam Controller store page. Will there be enough stock for everyone to get one? Given that this isn't subject to the RAM shortage, there may very well be.

Steam Controller review roundup

As for what critics are saying about it, pretty much every major outlet's review is much more positive than negative. That's especially in comparison to the original 2015 Steam Controller, which had two mouse-replicating touchpads in place of analog sticks. It was...divisive, to say the least.

The new Steam controller has two regular analog sticks, a normal array of face and shoulder buttons, some optional back buttons for good measure, and two trackpads like the Steam Deck for any mouse inputs you might need to do.

Our friend Will Greenwald at PCMag says he hated the original Steam Controller, but adores the way the new one feels in his hands.

"The new Steam Controller is much more solid, comparable with an Xbox gamepad in heft and grip curve. It’s still mostly plain, matte black plastic, but textured to be more secure and less slippery than its half-glossy predecessor," Greenwald wrote. "The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky. It feels better to hold in all regards."

While the Steam Controller is mostly just a game controller with some additional inputs, it does have a unique charging puck that snaps onto the bottom of the controller. You can plug a USB cable into the puck and connect it to your PC, allowing for easy charging while you play. Jessica Conditt of Engadget had high praise for this little addition, but also noted that other forms of connectivity work just fine, too.

"The puck snaps onto the belly of the controller for charging, and when you hover the gamepad’s connection point over it, it jumps up and latches on like a cute little sucker fish. I don’t know if this behavior is an intentional selling point, but it certainly is for me," Conditt wrote. "The Steam Controller also connects to devices via Bluetooth or with a cable, and in all configurations it’s performed without issue for me."

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On top of that, everyone agreed that battery life isn't an issue here. Valve promises more than 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, and with the charging puck, you never have to stop playing for a power up.

Generally speaking, critics agree that playing games with the Steam Controller is a quality experience, though it's worth noting that not everyone loved that aspect of the device in all contexts. Multiple reviews noted that the controller is only compatible with Steam games, so if you want to play Xbox Game Pass games with it, you're out of luck. Beyond that, some critics, like IGN's Bo Moore, noted that playing conventionally mouse-controlled games with the touchpads is not a great experience.

"For the sake of testing, I tried playing Crusader Kings 3 and Against the Storm with the Steam Controller, neither of which have built-in controller support," Moore wrote. "In both cases, the games were playable, but it’s not a very efficient or enjoyable experience, and I gave up in frustration after a few minutes, even when employing one of the community profiles already built for the Steam Deck."

Even with those particular limitations, it sounds like the Steam Controller is kind of a dream gamepad for anyone with a massive Steam library and a desire to play games from their couch every now and then.

Do you smell a whiff of shortbread? Or hear faint snatches of folksy life advice on the wind? That can only mean one thing: Ted Lasso is almost back.

Apple TV's Emmy-winning comedy returns for a fourth season this August, bringing Ted (Jason Sudeikis) back to Richmond following his Season 3 departure. This time, though, he won't be coaching the same Richmond Greyhounds he worked with before. Instead, he's heading up a second division women's football team. The series first hinted at bringing in a women's team in its Season 3 finale, when Keeley (Juno Temple) presented Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) with a proposal for one.

SEE ALSO: Everything we know about 'Ted Lasso' Season 4

The first teaser for Season 4 shows the women's team in action, from tryouts to practices to high-stakes games. It also highlights new faces, from Sex Education's Tanya Reynolds as an assistant coach to Tracey Ullman in an undisclosed role. Other additions to the cast include Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

Several old Ted Lasso favorites will also be returning for Season 4. Sudeikis, Waddingham, and Temple will be reprising their roles, as will Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift.

On top of showcasing the women's team, the Season 4 teaser also hints at some juicy developments ahead for the Ted Lasso ensemble. Rebecca kisses Matthijs (Matteo van der Grijn), the Dutch houseboat owner she spent a magical night with in Season 3. Elsewhere, Roy and Keeley share some charged moments — is their romance back on the table after deciding to be friends in Season 3? For matters of the heart and of football alike, we'll have to wait until August to find out.

Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres Aug. 5 on Apple TV.

FREE LEGO FLOWERS: Through April 30, spending $40 at Lego.com unlocks a free Lego Botanicals Field Flowers set.

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We're approaching official "pull off on the side of the road to pick flowers" season. Lego is celebrating by giving away free Lego Botanicals Field Flowers sets to anyone who spends $40 at Lego.com through April 30.

The Field Flowers set includes two dandelions (the wispy gray kind that you blow on and the regular yellow kind) and an ear of wheat. Though bags of 100 pieces or less typically only go for $5, most free sets can't typically be purchased separately — so this is still an exclusive grab.

SEE ALSO: Best Mother's Day gifts 2026: 40+ ideas for pampering, de-stressing, or making life easier

Sets that'll quickly get you to the $40 point include the Lego Botanicals Magnolia Branches for $49.99, Lego Star Wars AT-RT Attack set for $44.99, Lego Mario Kart Piranha Plant Power-Up Pursuit set for $49.99, Lego Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: Triceratops Skull for $44.99, or Lego Botanicals Tiny Planets set for $49.99. You can also combine multiple lower cost sets to hit $40, and preorders count toward the promo.

Also through April 30, Lego Insiders will get double the points on their purchase of Pokémon Legos like the Lego Eevee or Lego Pikachu and Poké Ball, or on the Claude Monet Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies art set. Those points can be redeemed for money off a future purchase.

Need to get rid of old Legos before bringing home new ones? You can recycle unwanted Bricks and minifigures using the Lego Replay free mail-in service.

Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.

The best robot pool cleaner deals at a glance: AIPER Scuba V3 $899.99 (save $500) Get Deal Beatbot AquaSense $799 (save $500) Get Deal iGarden Robotic Pool Cleaner KN Series $399.99 (save $300) Get Deal

Stepping into the backyard when you own a swimming pool should feel like a mini vacation. But that's far from the truth in most cases. Instead of floating carelessly in the sun, many pool owners spend their summer days chasing stubborn piles of sand, leaves, sunken debris, and bugs in their pools. It's time to hand off the cleaning chore to a robot — and these three robot pool cleaner discounts will help you seal the deal.

With up to $500 in savings, these deals from top robot pool vacuum brands Aiper, Beatbot, and iGarden can help you get your outdoor oasis ready for swimming season while keeping some money in your pocket.

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Mashable's sister site CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) consistently selects Aiper's products for its best robot pool cleaners list. The Scuba V3 is one of the brand's most popular models for good reason. It packs adaptive intelligence, ultra-fine filtration, and convenient waterline parking, and as of April 28, it's on sale for $500 off — its lowest price to date. The built-in AI camera can analyze your pool and detect over 20 debris types, then navigate directly to it and eliminate it. The V3 can also create autonomous weekly cleaning schedules by analyzing your pool size, the real-time weather forecasts, and cleaning history. It ensures a consistently clean swim with very low manual effort on your part.

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Ideal for pools up to 2,260 square feet in any shape or material, the Beatbot AquaSense is a versatile robot vacuum for your pool with 5,500 gph of suction and three hours of runtime. As of April 28, it's down to $799 at Amazon — its best price ever. It packs an ultra-fine filter to sift out fine sand and debris, as well as a 2x2 brush system, 200W pump, and three motors to ensure powerful scrubbing along the floor, walls, and waterline. It may not have as many built-in AI conveniences as the Aiper Scuba V3, but its 15 sensors and intelligent path optimization ensure it precisely maps your pool, optimizes the cleaning path, and avoids obstacles. You can also customize cleaning schedules and details in the app.

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If you're looking for a more budget friendly option, the iGarden KN Series is down to a best-ever price of $399.99 at Amazon. That's 43% off its list price. Of course, for that price, you won't get as many bells and whistles as the other pool vacuums on this list. It can run for up to 210 minutes per charge and thanks to three high-efficiency motors, delivers suction up to 17,000 LPH. It packs smart 3D navigation and supports three cleaning modes with LED guidance: green for floor-only, blue for full coverage, and purple for walls a waterline first, then floor. It's a bit more hands-on than the other robot vacuums, but is still powerful and customizable enough to fit most pools.

Musk’s posts on his X social media platform have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.

SAVE UP TO 50%: As of April 28, get the Monster Cube 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $19.98, down from its usual price of $39. That's a discount of 50%. Alternatively, get the Monster Ripple Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker for $24.97, down from its usual price of $39.99. That's a discount of 38%.

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The warm weather and sunny days of summer are almost upon us, and if you plan on spending a lot of time outside, no doubt you'll want to take your favorite music with you to share it. Or maybe you just want a way to listen to your tunes in the shower. That's where a portable speaker comes in handy. Right now, Monster has you covered right now with two deals you won't want to miss.

As of April 28, get the Monster Cube 1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $19.98, down from its usual price of $39. Alternatively, get the Monster Ripple Portable Bluetooth Shower Speaker for $24.97, down from its usual price of $39.99. That's a discount of 38%.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best portable Bluetooth speakers take your music to-go

The Monster Cube 1 is a waterproof option that's perfect for listening at home, on the go, or anywhere you want to have some kicking tunes. It's a compact speaker with 12W output that's lightweight and portable. It boasts 20 hours of battery on a single charge, and it provides plenty of loud, satisfying audio no matter where you end up: camping, a pool party, or hanging out in the living room where you want to have portable audio.

Alternatively, the Monster Ripple is a circular shower speaker built to let you listen while scrubbing up for the day. With waterproof IPX8 protection, it's a round, compact spaker with a 15W driver that can fill the entire room, not just the shower, with satisfying sound. It also has a lanyard to secure the speaker to wherever you want it in the shower to avoid any drops or accidents.

If you're ready to pick up a speaker for less right now, don't sleep on these Monster deals, which will keep you tuned in throughout the season and longer with their portability and waterproof features.

Like Apple and Google, Samsung is working on launching its first pair of smart glasses, and a new leak claims to provide a clear look at the design, price, and launch timeline.

Android Headlines published two new images of the Galaxy Smart Glasses, and the site says, "The design in the images you see is based on real-life pictures of a testing unit of these smart glasses."

If this leak is correct, the Galaxy smart glasses will feature two 12MP cameras but no display. Android Headlines reports that the glasses, codenamed Jinju, will be announced in 2026 with a price between $379 and $449 in the United States.

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Unlike augmented reality glasses, which include a heads-up or built-in display, the Jinju smart glasses would feature dual 12MP cameras for content creation and AI features. Android Headlines reports that the Samsung Galaxy smart glasses will feature heavy Gemini integration, which is no surprise.

Google announced its own upcoming AI smart glasses at Google I/O in 2025, and teased the new products in a blog post late last year. Both Google and Samsung's glasses will run on the new Android XR platform, which also powers the Samsung Galaxy XR headset. Hopefully, we'll learn more about Google's glasses at the upcoming Google I/O 2026 event.

Android Headlines also claims that Samsung is working on a second pair of display smart glasses under the codename Haean, which will be announced in 2027 and cost up to $900. We've known about the Haean glasses since 2025, when the project first leaked. Jinju and Haean are the names of historic locations in South Korea and translate roughly to "pearl" (Jinju) and "coast" (Haean).

Based on these descriptions, the upcoming Samsung glasses would compete directly with Meta Ray-Ban and Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, as well as the upcoming Google Android glasses. While the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses use a monocular waveguide display, the Samsung Haean glasses will reportedly use a micro-OLED display, per Android Headlines.

For fans of augmented reality and smart glasses, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year.

SEE ALSO: Apple smart glasses could come as soon as 2026

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SAVE $250: The 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) is on sale at Amazon for $749, down from the normal price of $999. That's a 25% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Some of us spend plenty of time in front of the gaming monitor. That's espeically true for anyone who works from home on the same monitor used for gaming. If you've toyed with the idea of getting a top-tier curved gaming monitor but have felt meh about the prices, there's a special deal in store today.

As of April 28, the 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor (XG34WCDG) is on sale at Amazon for $749, marked down from the standard price of $999. That works out to a 25% discount, shaving $250 off the price. It also matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Asus meant business when designing the Rog Strix. For starers, it has a 34-inch OLED display with 3440 x 1440 resolution. Additional bragging rights come from the 175Hz refresh rate and 0.03 millisecond response time. Asus also added its Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology to this model which is said to reduce motion blur and any ghosting effect.

SEE ALSO: The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 gaming laptop is down to a record-low price at Amazon — now $400 off

Combating a typical problem with gaming monitors, the Asus Rog is designed to detect when you're away and automatically switch to a black screen when you're gone, helping reduce the risk of burn-in. Asus also upped the cooling game on the Rog Strix with integrating a custom heatsink and internal airflow system.

On top of the excellent stats, the Asus Rog comes with an ergonomic and adjustable stand. It can swivel, tilt, and adjust in height to match your exact preferences. You can also wall-mount the Asus Rog instead, if that's a better fit for your space.

While it's still at an all-time low price, give yourself the upgrade you deserve to the 34-inch ultrawide Asus Rog Strix OLED curved gaming monitor. It's $250 off at Amazon for a limited time only.

Dating app conglomerate Match Group announced yesterday it's making a $100 million investment in Sniffies, a gay cruising app that makes "getting laid as a gay man almost too easy," according to Mashable's review.

The investment is a minority stake in the company and includes the option to acquire the remaining equity in the future, according to a press release shared with Mashable. Founder and CEO of Sniffies, Blake Gallagher, shared on LinkedIn that it will remain led by him and independently operated.

SEE ALSO: Sniffies just rolled out new features to help you hook up faster

"The product, the tone, and the community will continue to be shaped by the people who use it," Gallagher continued, saying the app can now move faster to make improvements users are asking for while building it by being "grounded in real-world connection, with our community leading the way."

In the press release, Gallagher stated that with Match Group's support, the Sniffies team can improve the product and expand their network while investing in Trust and Safety (a growing issue on dating apps) and giving users what they want.

Sniffies has around three million monthly active users globally, according to the press release, and 20 million messages sent daily. And Sniffies' iOS app only launched last year, only to be pulled from the App Store shortly after.

The investment comes around a year after Match Group acquired sapphic dating app HER, which drew mixed reactions from users. The same is true for this announcement, with a Reddit thread asking, "Are we cooked?", and most comments answering in the affirmative. But how Sniffies changes with this investment is yet to be seen.