Here is a roundup of the latest developments in AI and gaming:
- Fundamental Research Labs secures $30M+ funding to develop AI agents across gaming and productivity sectors.
- DeepMind unveils Genie 3, a world model that creates real-time, interactive 3D simulations for games and research.
- Microsoft launches Gaming Copilot beta for PC and Windows handhelds, offering in-game advice and coaching.
- OpenAI releases Operator, a browser-capable AI agent, as it claims over 400 million weekly users and 2.5B daily prompts.
- PlayStation 6 leaks suggest tripled 3D rendering power compared to the PS5, with a rumored $499 price tag.
- Apple develops in-house AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT, aiming to integrate it with Siri and Spotlight.
- OpenAI’s models excel in coding and math competitions, securing second place in a top coding contest and gold in the 2025 International Math Olympiad.
- Lenovo’s Legion Go S is a SteamOS-powered handheld gaming console with enhanced performance.
- Thumby Color is a tiny GBA-inspired handheld game system with a non-Nintendo game library.
- OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a dual-screen handheld that combines gaming and productivity.
- Nintendo Switch 2 portable dock acts as a 100W laptop charger and video capture card.
- Genki Moonbase is a stylish power strip with smart features for gamers.
- DJI Neo drone features flapping wings like real birds, expanding creative possibilities.
- Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot now supports voice queries and game-specific tips via in-game screenshots.
- OpenAI’s research focuses on AI agents, with Anthropic and Google working on protocols to streamline their integration into daily tasks.