Sonos is rolling out its Sonos 27 platform with a redesigned app, generative AI features, customizable voice agents and tools aimed at making the system easier to navigate and troubleshoot. The company also introduced Sonos Fabric, the technology that syncs its devices across rooms and enables features like portable surround and headphone-to-speaker playback, alongside the new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar.

Sony has introduced Live TV on PlayStation 5, a free ad-supported streaming service with over 100 live channels and on-demand content. The service includes TV shows such as "Community" and "The Walking Dead," anime such as "Naruto" and "Sailor Moon," and sports coverage from Fox Sports and NBC Sports. Sony plans to expand the service to Canada and other regions.

Google is actively pursuing talks with major Hollywood studios — including Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery — to license their intellectual property for its AI models. The discussions highlight Google's aim to integrate Hollywood's dynamic content into its AI tools, making them more valuable for television and film productions. Still, progress has been slow due to studios' concerns and the broader implications of AI in the entertainment industry.

Extended-range electric vehicles are gaining traction in the US as automakers introduce models that combine electric powertrains with combustion engines acting as generators. These vehicles, which include the Ram 1500 REV and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, offer benefits such as smooth acceleration and zero-emission travel without range anxiety.

Best Buy has begun rolling out an AI-powered shopping assistant called Ask Blue that uses product specs, customer reviews and pricing information to help shoppers make informed decisions, and it can connect them with live support. The company also has been installing Meta Labs spaces in its stores to showcase Meta products.