Microsoft is preparing to launch a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows users to stream select games without a Game Pass subscription, The Verge says. The service, currently being tested internally, includes two minutes of pre-roll ads and limits sessions to one hour, up to five hours a month, sources say.

TCL's NXTVision TVs feature an eco-friendly material called ECORA, made from upcycled plastic and ceramic waste, along with remote controls made from recycled tea leaves. The company plans to expand the use of ECORA across more products in 2026, including air conditioning units.

Scientist Ekaterina Muravevskaia developed a virtual reality-based empathy game that uses AI to allow it to adapt to individual children's emotional states. AI systems can adjust the game in real time -- offering supportive prompts, scaling emotional intensity or introducing more complex scenarios as needed -- and allows children to practice empathy in a controlled environment.

United Airlines is the first airline to support the updated boarding pass features in Apple Wallet, which include real-time flight updates, airport maps and the ability to share flight information with friends and family. The features, part of iOS 26, enhance the digital customer experience, building on United's previous digital innovations such as the ConnectionSaver tool and real-time weather data.