Sony has filed a patent for a modular PlayStation controller featuring a detachable touchscreen, magnetic modules and a rotating dial designed to make menu navigation and control adjustments more intuitive. The concept would let users reposition input modules, including the touchscreen and dial, offering a more customizable gaming experience.

GM Energy has partnered with WeaveGrid to enable owners of General Motors electric vehicles to participate in managed charging programs to lower home charging costs by automatically charging during cheaper, more abundant electricity periods. The partnership also enables owners of select GM EVs with vehicle-to-home systems to enroll in utility programs, providing grid stability by shifting loads as needed.

Xbox is shifting its strategy to bring back more console exclusives, with Gears of War E-Day and Clockwork Revolution set to remain Xbox-only releases. Other major titles, such as Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved, will still launch on competing platforms due to existing commitments and broader multiplatform plans.