Ahead of its 2026 DevDay event, OpenAI is rumored to be preparing to release a continuously running AI agent called Aeon, aiming to compete with rivals such as Meta's Muse, SpaceX's Grok Bot, OpenClaw, and Instinct. The report notes OpenAI has lagged in the consumer agent race despite demoing agentic features in 2024 and releasing early computer-use and research agents in 2025.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-28
Brief references to a feature called "o, your always-on assistant" appeared temporarily in listings for OpenAI's $100 ChatGPT Pro plan before being removed. Configuration details spotted by users on X included a display name of "o" and an email suffix of "-o", suggesting some email-related function. OpenAI has not confirmed or denied working on the feature.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-27
SteelSeries unveiled the Aeon Pro, a $260 wireless controller featuring patent-pending QuickSwitch technology that lets it toggle instantly between a PC and Xbox console without re-pairing or reconnecting. The controller ships with a QuickSwitch Dock System, swappable rechargeable batteries for continuous use, and an OLED display for monitoring power and customization.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-11
SteelSeries has entered the premium controller market with the Aeon Pro, a $259.99 wireless controller for Xbox and PC shipping now. It features a small OLED screen for switching between Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth modes and adjusting settings, plus a swappable dual-battery system charged via an included wireless base station.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-08