AllYouCanTech

Apple TV currently boasts an impressive array of top-tier programs, but May will introduce a number of brand new series, in addition to the first film helmed by John Travolta, among other offerings. Here’s a rundown of all that’s new on Apple TV this May.

## Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

– **When:** *May 3*
– **What:** *Grand Prix Race*
– **Genre:** *Sports*

The F1 2026 season is in full swing, but May 3 holds particular significance for Apple viewers as it marks the first US-based race: the Miami Grand Prix. Apple TV subscribers in the US have complete access to all F1 races along with bonus coverage—all at no extra cost.

## Unconditional

– **When:** *May 8*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Thriller*

“Unconditional” tracks a mother-daughter holiday that spirals into a nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is detained for drug trafficking in Moscow. Her mother, Orna (Liraz Chamami), refuses to believe the charges — but her battle for Gali’s freedom drags her into a treacherous web of crime and deceit.

## Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

– **When:** *May 20*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Thriller-Comedy*

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” depicts newly divorced mom Paula (Maslany) as she tumbles down a perilous path of blackmail, homicide, and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime — while concurrently dealing with a custody battle and an identity crisis — Paula embarks on her own investigation, one that could expose a larger conspiracy while potentially offering her family and sense of self a chance to be restored.

## Propeller One-Way Night Coach

– **When:** *May 29*
– **What:** *Movie*
– **Genre:** *Adventure*

“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” marks John Travolta’s directorial debut. Set in the glorious era of aviation, a young aviation enthusiast, Jeff (portrayed by newcomer Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) embark on a one-way journey across the country to Hollywood, turning a routine flight into an extraordinary adventure. The experience unfolds with moments both magical and unforeseen, shaping the boy’s future.

## Star City

– **When:** *May 29*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Sci-Fi*

Inspired by the space-race narrative For All Mankind, “Star City” serves as a gripping paranoid thriller that revisits a pivotal moment in the alternate history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union first sent a man to the moon. This time, the story is explored from behind the Iron Curtain, revealing the experiences of cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence agents intertwined in the Soviet space program.

## New episodes: Your Friends & Neighbors, Criminal Record, and more

May will also see the release of new episodes for various currently airing Apple TV shows.

Apple TV is offered at $12.99 per month, or you can acquire it at a reduced rate through the Apple One bundle.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California has approved iyO’s request for a preliminary injunction, stopping OpenAI and Jony Ive’s new hardware initiative from utilizing the io branding. Here are the specifics.

### A Bit of Background

Last year, Sam Altman and Jony Ive revealed that their companies would collaborate under a new enterprise named io to create AI-driven products. Shortly thereafter, a company known as iyO initiated a lawsuit, claiming trademark violation. iyO obtained a temporary restraining order, leading OpenAI to remove references to the newly established venture from online sources.

In the subsequent weeks, iyO and OpenAI submitted several documents indicating that the companies had communicated before the io announcement, including product demonstrations. OpenAI contended that some of this outreach included unsolicited information and investment proposals from iyO, while iyO recently revised its lawsuit to claim trade secret theft.

Meanwhile, iyO also presented the findings of a consumer survey to the court, arguing that the brands were sufficiently similar to likely create confusion among consumers if OpenAI were to launch products too similar to its own, such as connected headphones.

OpenAI, for its part, asserted that its initial product would not be an AI-enabled wearable and mentioned earlier this year that it no longer intended to use the io branding at all, requesting the court to dismiss the lawsuit.

### Court Sides with iyO

In a ruling made yesterday, U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson granted iyO’s request for a preliminary injunction, effectively prohibiting OpenAI from utilizing the io branding. Judge Thompson was not persuaded by OpenAI’s choice to voluntarily discontinue the use of the io branding and raised concerns about whether the company might revert to using the mark in the future.

She noted that if OpenAI indeed does not intend to use the mark, an injunction should not pose an issue, but if it does, it offers protection to iyO. She also concluded that iyO “is likely to succeed on the merits of its Trademark Claim” and acknowledged that iyO could continue to experience “irreparable harm (…), including an inability to attract new investors, the depletion of its funding, and the appropriation of its brand equity.”

Following the injunction, the case is progressing further into discovery. In another ruling also issued yesterday, Judge Peter H. Kang instructed attorneys for both parties to meet and discuss ongoing discovery disagreements and report back to the court “no later than May 29, 2026.”