The FTC is also requiring a security overhaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bluesky is having a moment... on Threads, The first company to use upgraded Apple Wallet tickets is... Ticketmaster, and Google tests feature to show full recipes in search results. It's Friday, October 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI is once again in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Internet Archive was taken down by DDoS attacks, the Justice Department could force Google to break itself up, and GM is ditching its one-size-fits-all Ultium battery system and adopting other cell formats. It's Thursday, October 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It designed an AI chatbot to help drivers get more info about switching to an electric vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than a dozen states are suing TikTok, the 'Godfather of AI,' was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, and the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts departure from the ISS  delayed. It's Wednesday, October 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Not all comments or replies are good,” Adam Mosseri said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google was ordered to open up the Play Store in the Epic Games antitrust ruling, Comcast says 230,000 customers were affected by debt collection data breach, and Prime Day has started, Engadget has you covered with the reviews and the best deals. It's Tuesday, October 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The case challenges Meta’s use of personal information for ad targeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X reportedly paid its Brazil fines to the wrong bank, Apple’s revamped Mac mini and iPad mini could be here as soon as November 1, and Lego's website was hacked to promote a crypto scam. It's Monday, October 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new unsubsidized minimum price for a Model 3 is $42,500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas is suing TikTok for allegedly violating its new child privacy law, Tesla’s fifth Cybertruck recall is due to a rear-view camera glitch, and Samsung's latest software update may be bricking older phones. It's Friday, October 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tech startup could still lose investors if it fails to convert to a for-profit model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Meta's smart glasses help to automatically dox strangers via Instagram streams, Oura’s fourth-generation smart ring gets smaller and smarter, and Epic will extend its free games program to its mobile store. It's Thursday, October 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offer could save you thousands of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report found that women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, Microsoft killed HoloLens 2, with no plans for a follow up device, and Pebblebee’s new item trackers works with both Apple and Google 'Find My' networks. It's Wednesday, October 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newsom called the bill 'well-intentioned,' but said, 'I do not believe this is the best approach.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford will throw in a free home charger with a new EV purchase or lease, Epic is suing Google and Samsung for making it too hard to download Fortnite, and Raspberry Pi built an AI camera with Sony. It's Tuesday, October 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rate hike is mentioned in an investor syllabus as OpenAI searches for more investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube blocked songs from several artists amid licensing negotiations, a judge rejected Apple’s last-minute request for a deadline extension in its Epic case, and X can be 'immediately' unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine. It's Monday, September 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEO Sam Altman will also receive equity in the company for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zillow is adding climate risk data to all US for-sale listings, FCC fines a political consultant for deepfake robocalls, and Google Maps will flag businesses with potentially fake reviews. It's Friday, September 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland alleges the financial giant’s fees have affected ‘the price of nearly everything.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI plans to switch to a for-profit mode, California's 'click to cancel' subscription bill is signed into law, and DoNotPay 'robot lawyer' was fined by the FTC for not being a lawyer. It's Thursday, September 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk posts that it’s “high time this happened,” but who asked for it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visa got slapped with a DOJ antitrust lawsuit, X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over, and SAG-AFTRA strikes against League of Legends over voiceover company actions. It's Wednesday, September 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s keeping all of the energy for itself, because of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X is nerfing the block button, the Biden administration seeks a ban on auto software from China, and Telegram will now provide IP addresses and phone numbers in response to legal requests. It's Tuesday, September 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If successful, the game company is promising to share the proceeds with its fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jony Ive confirms he’s working with Sam Altman on a secret project, X is now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court, and is Qualcomm eyeing a takeover of Intel? It's Monday, September 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This could accelerate development of the tech, which aims to help restore blind patients' vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sweeping FTC study found social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users, Cruise resumes operations in California, thankfully with human drivers, and Concord’s disastrous launch reportedly leads to its director’s self-demotion, It's Friday, September 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You shouldn’t have to ask by now if Musk is threatening to file a lawsuit. He is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber's rider ID program is available, Neuralink says the FDA designated its Blindsight implant as a 'breakthrough device', and X is temporarily back online for some people in Brazil, It's Thursday, September 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gavin Newsom also signed a second bill requiring consent from the estates of deceased performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple halts iPadOS update after bricking reports, Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, and Zynga says it will fight a $45 million fine for infringing decades-old IBM patents, It's Wednesday, September 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI's new safety board has more power and no Sam Altman, Meta bans Russian state media outlets on Facebook and Instagram, and Who exactly asked for a Wordle VR app? It's Tuesday, September 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House directed the agency to do so by the end of 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is moving away from its non-profit structure next year, 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit, and iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting today. It's Monday, September 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They aim to 'deliver even more competitive vehicles to customers faster and more efficiently.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI's new o1 model is slower, on purpose, a new report raises concerns about the future of NASA, and Unity dumps the runtime fee that caused a developer revolt. It's Friday, September 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government hasn’t determined an age limit but the PM estimated it would be between 14-16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist, Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats, and Nevada will use Google AI to process a backlog of unemployment cases. It's Thursday, September 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polaris Dawn’s crew will attempt the first commercial spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children, Google announced a deal with a direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions, and the new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego. It's Wednesday, September 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tentative labor agreement includes wage raises, a safe arbitration process, greater job protections and severance pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple revealed the iPhone 16 at its launch event yesterday plus a lot more, Google lost its seven-year fight against the EU, and Polaris Dawn is finally headed to space for its groundbreaking civilian mission. It's Tuesday, September 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CMA is 'concerned that Google is actively using its dominance in this sector to preference its own services.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube terminates right-wing channels linked to the DOJ’s Russia indictments, Telegram will allow users to report illegal content in private chats, and LG flaunts its stretchable displays on the catwalk. It's Monday, September 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, YouTube is making tools to detect face and voice deepfakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An alleged fraudster used robots to stream AI-made music, nations have signed a landmark global AI treaty, and YouTube is making tools to detect face and voice deepfakes. It's Friday, September 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry, but you won't be getting your hands on the iPhone 16 immediately after the Apple event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report suggests X’s advertising woes are about to get a whole lot worse, Verizon may be near a deal to buy broadband provider Frontier Communications, and the Internet Archive lost its appeal in its book digitization lawsuit.. It's Thursday, September 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like Second Life for baseball fans, it includes a real-time virtual broadcast and live chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk's Starlink will comply with the Brazil X ban after all, DTS built an AI-powered system to make dialog sound clearer, and DraftKings got slapped with a fine for online slots that paid zilch. It's Wednesday, September 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's more good news in an already big year for OpenAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starlink is refusing to comply with Brazil's X ban, the origin of Starliner’s mystery sound has been solved, and the UK government will investigate Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model after Oasis chaos. It's Tuesday, September 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astronaut Butch Wilmore radioed Mission Control on Saturday for help figuring out the source of a pulsing noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boeing's Starliner is coming back without a crew on September 6, Apple plans to drop USB-A ports with the M4 Mac mini, and an Arrival electric van prototype went up for sale on eBay as the sad story of the failed electric delivery van maker just got a little bit sadder. It's Monday, September 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fungus-powered machines could lead to future crop-tending robots that sense subtle chemical reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI and Anthropic will share their models with the US AI Safety Institute, Nintendo can't repair your New 3DS because it ran out of parts, and Apple Sports is ready for some football with new game tracking updates. It's Friday, August 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chatbot’s Gems, user-created chatbots with custom instructions, also begin rolling out this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yelp filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged and released but he can’t leave France any time soon, and X's Grok chatbot now directs election queries to Vote.gov. It's Thursday, August 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a fraction of the $7.5 billion earmarked to improve charging infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For some reason, X is working on its own version of Zoom, Self-storage rooftops will become a nationwide solar farm, and millions in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stations. It's Wednesday, August 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use your phones to control some AirConsole games while your vehicle charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiegogo introduced its new guaranteed shipping program, Lyft’s belated Pet Mode matches drivers to those traveling with their furry friends, and Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli was ordered to surrender copies of that one-off Wu-Tang Clan album. It's Tuesday, August 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The industry event in September will discuss the best ways to improve Windows’ security and avoid another computer crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Telegram’s Pavel Durov was arrested in France over the weekend, Meta took down WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers targeting the US election, and VW is bringing casual multiplayer games to EVs and other cars. It's Monday, August 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start the new semester off right with this tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeepMind workers urge Google to drop military contracts, Cruise's self-driving cabs are coming to Uber next year, and Snap is reportedly working on a new pair of augmented reality Spectacles. It's Friday, August 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The automaker is also pushing back a next-gen electric pickup to 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google struck a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news, a Texas judge blocked the FTC from enforcing its ban on noncompete agreements, and Rotten Tomatoes further dilutes its utility with a 'Verified Hot' badge. It's Thursday, August 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He popped on a lo-fi parking lot livestream to share the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI will use Condé Nast content in ChatGPT's responses, Streaming hit multiple new viewership records in July, and Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription. It's Wednesday, August 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City Attorney David Chiu wants to stop 16 popular sites that create unauthorized nude deepfakes of women and children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo’s sixth-gen fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’, Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows, and Zoom can now handle one million simultaneous participants. It's Tuesday, August 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vehicle-to-everything tech could prevent hundreds of thousands of crashes, advocates say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US lays out a road safety plan that will have cars 'talking' to each other, San Francisco aims to take down AI undressing websites, and Fubo wins an injunction to delay Venu. It's Monday, August 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new rules prohibit the selling of fake and AI-generated reviews and testimonials in several forms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim Dotcom will be extradited to the US, online publishers face a dilemma to either allow AI scraping or lose search visibility, and Activision is finally addressing those massive Call of Duty download sizes. It's Friday, August 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palantir’s software has reportedly been used to suppress dissent and gather information about immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FTC finalized its rules clamping down on fake online reviews, Waymo driverless cars have gotten inexplicably chatty, honking at one another all night, and There’s another BlackBerry movie coming out and this one’s a documentary. It's Thursday, August 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ultra-thin material could one day be applied to roofs, cars and even phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers may have leaked the Social Security Numbers of every American, now it’s Democrats who want the House to investigate X for political censorship, and Opera's AI-focused web browser One is now on iOS. It's Wednesday, August 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Affected users are encouraged to turn on its “censorship circumvention” feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk claims ‘massive DDOS attack’ delayed his live stream with Donald Trump, Patreon will have to use Apple's in-app purchase system or it will be removed from the App Store, and the Indie Horror Showcase gaming event will return in October. It's Tuesday, August 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than a quarter of the homes have already been sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oxford scientists' new light-absorbing material can turn everyday objects into solar panels, X appears to be suppressing Trump-related searches, and Russia and Venezuela have blocked encrypted messaging app Signal. It's Monday, August 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NYU computer scientist visited a Brazilian museum and returned to the US on a new mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google and Meta teamed up for ads targeting young teens, a robotics company has 3D printed nearly a hundred homes in Texas, and ChargePoint's new adapter claims to work with all EVs, regardless of make or model. It's Friday, August 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX's capsule has nowhere to dock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren and Sanders call for an antitrust investigation into Venu Sports,  New York's flood warning drones screamed at residents in 'incomprehensible' Spanish, and People are returning Humane AI Pins faster than the company can sell them. It's Thursday, August 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the new Google TV Streamer, Google finally has a proper set-top box for binging content that also supports a much broader range of smart home controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X is suing advertisers for what it called an 'illegal boycott' of the platform, Reddit teases AI search features and paid subreddits, and Disney is increasing prices (again) for standalone streaming plans. It's Wednesday, August 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'I don't want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well,' Elon Musk said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CrowdStrike said Delta’s woes aren't its fault after the massive IT outage, OpenAI confirms it’s looking into text watermarking for ChatGPT that could expose cheating students, and Nat Geo's first Vision Pro immersive environment takes you to Iceland. It's Tuesday, August 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Apple has finally started sending out payments from its butterfly keyboard settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is reportedly offering millions to use Hollywood voices in AI projects, Google will no longer air an Olympics ad that showed a child using AI to write a fan letter, and Say goodbye to Boomerang, the streaming service dedicated to classic cartoons. It's Monday, August 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Boeing has revealed that it has taken another $125 million in losses as a result of its Starliner spacecraft's delayed return from the ISS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venu is the new sports streaming service likely to drain your bank account,  The Republican National Committee lost its legal challenge to Gmail, and a Manhattan Project nuclear weapons site is being turned into a giant solar farm. It's Friday, August 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI joined several entertainment industry groups in backing the NO FAKES Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lawsuit alleges StubHub deceives customers into paying extra for tickets, the Tesla involved in a fatal Washington crash was using self-driving mode, and Belgian researchers found a huge privacy hole in six dating apps. It's Thursday, August 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company was accused of using facial recognition tech without consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate just passed two landmark bills aimed at protecting minors online, Google dismisses Elon Musk's claim that autocomplete engaged in election interference, and OpenAI rolls out advanced Voice Mode and no, it won't sound like Scarlett Johannson. It's Wednesday, July 31st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The social media platform's AI chatbot says nine states have expired ballot deadlines. That's false. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg says ‘f*ck that’ to closed platforms, Instagram creators can now make AI doppelgangers to chat with their followers, and ISPs are fighting to raise the price of low-income broadband. It's Tuesday, July 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They want government money, but argue $30 broadband is impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk shared a doctored Harris campaign video without labeling it as fake, the DOJ says TikTok collected users’ views on controversial issues, and Apple Intelligence may not arrive until October. It's Monday, July 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From budget to flagship, we have picks for every price range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fleet of Flock drones will be used to assess emergency situations while human first responders are still en route. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla warns against wet towel charging trick two months too late, X's Grok chatbot is misleading voters about the presidential election, and that Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle is now available. It's Friday, July 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The accounts primarily targeted American men, according to the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate passed a bill empowering victims of intimate deep fakes, CrowdStrike blamed a bug for the worldwide outage on faulty testing software, and Police in Arizona will start using drones as first responders. It's Thursday, July 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cruise team will focus on the next-gen Chevy Bolt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Llama 3.1 is Meta's latest salvo in the battle for AI dominance, Netflix hired a former Epic Games exec as its new President of Games, and Russia-linked hackers cut the heat to Ukrainian buildings in the winter. It's Wednesday, July 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The intermediate-link black hole is believed to be a seed for supermassive black holes that formed just after the Big Bang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CrowdStrike outage is still affecting Delta Airlines, Google isn’t killing third-party cookies in Chrome after all, and Condé Nast accused AI search startup Perplexity of plagiarism. It's Tuesday, July 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now they just have tons of data to review before the crew can come home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outage caused by CrowdStrike’s disastrous update affected 8.5 million devices, Rivian opened its first Charging Outpost, it’s a crunchy not-gas station near Yosemite, and the workers at Bethesda Game Studios have fully unionized. It's Monday, July 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The study is part of a new pilot program with The Center for Open Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A faulty cybersecurity update took out banks, airlines and other major companies worldwide, Proton Mail now has a privacy-focused AI writing assistant, and NASA scraps its VIPER project that aimed to look for ice on the moon. It's Friday, July 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Apophis asteroid will reach within 20,000 miles on Earth in April 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta gave access to Instagram data for a teen mental health study, The European Space Agency will follow a skyscraper-sized asteroid as it flies past Earth, and Apple, NVIDIA and Anthropic reportedly used YouTube transcripts without permission to train its AI models. It's Thursday, July 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The COPIED ACT is a bipartisan effort to combat and monitor the rise of AI content and deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you need more AI in your life, Anthropic's Claude chatbot is now an Android app, UK antitrust officials are now investigating Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff, and Verizon faces a lawsuit after record labels say it profits from piracy. It's Wednesday, July 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The idea for the new stillsuit came from Frank Herbert's Dune novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A group leaked confidential data from Disney Slack channels, Elon Musk confirms the Tesla Robotaxi event has been delayed to October, and YouTube Music's latest features include 'hum to search' and AI-generated conversational radio. It's Tuesday, July 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second study looks into the sorry state of privacy policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI whistleblowers call for an SEC probe into NDAs, senators introduce a bill to protect artists from unauthorized AI use, and a new spacesuit design borrowed from Frank Herbert's Dune novels. It's Monday, July 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep on top of your assignments with these affordable essentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Redbox is filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy instead of Chapter 11 because payroll obligations were higher than its earnings, Joby Aviation completed a 523-mile test flight of a hydrogen-powered air taxi, and YouTube Shorts gets Instagram's 'Add yours' prompt stickers. It's Friday, July 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company said it reached a goal of sourcing all its power from clean energy sources in the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most subscription services manipulate customers with 'dark patterns', Is Amazon ‘distorting the truth’ in its clean-energy claim, and Severance season two will hit Apple TV+ in January. It's Thursday, July 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The iPhone is getting these features five years after Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US officials announced the takedown of an AI-powered Russian bot farm, Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm, and a British boarding school will make students use boring old Nokia phones. It's Wednesday, July 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The move might stem the wave of generative AI legally (and illegally) crawling for content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hackers reverse-engineered Ticketmaster’s barcode system, Microsoft Notepad just got spellcheck in the year 2024, and Agatha All Along finally comes to Disney+ on September 18. It's Tuesday, July 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The country’s Digital Agency has scrapped all but one of its outdated systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASCAR unveiled its first electric race car prototype, YouTube upgraded its 'erase song' tool to remove copyrighted music only, and Nike is killing the app for its futuristic Adapt BB sneakers. It's Monday, July 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three miles of I-94 will have special sensors and communication equipment to track cars and help drivers with special alerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cloudflare is taking a stand against AI website scrapers, Artists criticize Apple's lack of transparency around Apple Intelligence data, and Your next webcam could be a Game Boy Camera. It's Thursday, July 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube will give the video owner 48 hours to act on the complaint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court, Google’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed nearly 50 percent in five years due to AI, and Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway. It's Wednesday, July 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s one of the world’s biggest Al semiconductor hubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube quietly added a new policy last month that lets you request the removal of AI-generated content featuring your likeness; Google is investing in a Taiwanese solar company with plans to build a 1 gigawatt pipeline of sustainable energy in the region; the new Lovestruck expansion pack for The Sims 4 gives the decade-old sequel a shot of life by turning it into a full-fledged dating sim — including non-monogamous WooHoo-ing for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s part of an initiative to test how well moondust would work as a lunar building material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Extreme E is now Extreme H, a hydrogen-powered racing series starting 2025, and the AI prison of the future is just an Outer Limits episode. It's Monday, July 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation's oldest nonprofit newsroom is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, Paramount's strategy of purposeful digital rot doesn't even make sense, and YouTube reportedly wants to pay record labels to use their songs for AI training. It's Friday, June 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The company is being paid $843 million to a build a rocket to ""deorbit"" the space station." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metis could be available as early as September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Meta ‘error’ broke the political content filter on Threads and Instagram, a pink blob could lead to realistic robot skin, and Welcome to the future, where AI-generated Al Michaels reads you personalized Olympic recaps. It's Thursday, June 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The city joins Phoenix as the only areas where it’s available to the general public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Volkswagen and Rivian agree to a partnership, OpenAI has delayed its seductive ChatGPT voice assistants, and Toys 'R' Us used OpenAI's Sora to make a brand film about its origin story and it’s horrifying. It's Wednesday, June 26th and this is Engadget News. Here's the Toys R' Us link for the mentioned brand film: www.toysrus.com/pages/studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suno and Udio can reportedly produce uncanny copies of songs by The Temptations, Green Day and Michael Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Google building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers?, Apple facing a mammoth fine in the EU, and Uber is locking New York drivers out of its apps. It's Tuesday, June 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new laws prevent social media companies from sharing addictive feeds with and collecting data from minors without parental consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deepfakes of Elon Musk pushed a crypto giveaway scam on YouTube Live, Did Apple hold talks with Meta about an AI partnership?, and Spotify’s Basic plan returns to $11 a month by cutting audiobooks. It's Monday, June 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aligned jets appear to confirm clusters of forming stars spin in the same direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US will ban sales of Kaspersky antivirus software, Instagram is recommending sexual Reels to kids as young as 13, and Anthropic’s newest Claude chatbot beats OpenAI’s GPT-4o. It's Friday, June 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pornhub to leave five more states over age-verification laws, California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict phone use in schools, and Congress passed a sweeping pro-nuclear energy bill. It's Thursday, June 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It works with AI-generated videos and traditional footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 1,000 students pledge not to work at Google and Amazon, Meta makes the Threads API available to all developers, and Netflix House will open two locations next year. It's Wednesday, June 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company may be looking for a new partner after ending an IBM partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Surgeon General says that social media should come with warning labels, the FTC has sued Adobe over early termination fees, and Apple PayLater is dead. It's Tuesday, June 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Picsart and Getty are making an AI image generator entirely trained on licensed content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military reportedly spread anti-vax propaganda in the Philippines, NASA’s 47-year-old Voyager 1 probe is back in action, and Picsart and Getty are making an AI image generator entirely trained on licensed content. It's Monday, June 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scathing FTC complaint claims the service is leveraging audiobooks to charge more and pay publishers less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft postpones the launch of its controversial Recall AI feature, OpenAI's revenue is reportedly booming, and WhatsApp rolls out enhanced video calling. It's Friday, June 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding reliable and accurate news on social media is far from straightforward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple seems to have persuaded OpenAI to work for exposure, Music publishers accuse Spotify of a 'bait-and-switch subscription scheme', and Alamo Drafthouse is being bought by Sony Pictures. It's Thursday, June 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This move comes as GM pledges to invest another $850 million in Cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X is officially making likes (mostly) private for everyone, General Motors revived its robotaxi service in Houston, Light unveils a new minimalist phone with a black-and-white OLED screen. It's Wednesday, June 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s all thanks to an upcoming upgrade to 5G. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference kicked off yesterday … and the company rolled out Apple Intelligence, Apple's first attempt at AI. Along with OpenAI, Apple may integrate Google's Gemini AI into iOS. And how does Apple send your data to its cloud AI servers? Very carefully, it claims.. It's Tuesday, June 11th and it’s an all Apple edition of Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SpaceX ship successfully executed a series of firsts, marking a major step forward in its development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The XBox Games Showcase was this weekend. There’s news on an all-digital Xbox Series X is coming this holiday season. How about a new ‘Life is Strange’ game this fall. And Empire of the Ants will let you explore a photorealistic bug’s life this November. It's Monday, June 10th and it’s a video game edition of Engadget News. https://www.engadget.com/summer-game-fest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ByteDance can’t buy Nvidia’s chips for use in China, so it’s renting them from Oracle right in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record labels will start reaching into the pockets of Twitch DJs, Microsoft and CWA forged a labor neutrality agreement, and the FTC launched an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI. It's Friday, June 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The spacecraft successfully blasted off after a series of delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boeing's first crewed Starliner mission is finally heading to the ISS, YouTube is putting new age restrictions on gun videos, and after its reputation went up in flames, Humane warns users its charging case may too. It's Thursday, June 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It would head off the nation’s ability to use the cars’ software as a spying tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI workers demand stronger whistleblower protections, malicious code compromised a few TikTok accounts, and the EU accused Microsoft of secretly collecting children's data. It's Wednesday, June 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'I can't plan my future' with a Starship launch date still uncertain, Yusaku Maezawa wrote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Ticketmaster hack could affect hundreds of millions of users, a leaked Google database reveals its secret privacy and security failures, and New York is about to give parents more control over their kids' social media feeds. It's Tuesday, June 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “bright, massive and large” star system reportedly formed just 290 million years after the big bang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitch removes every member of its Safety Advisory Council, Meta says the future of Facebook is young adults (again), and the Tribeca Film Festival will debut a bunch of short films made by AI. It's Monday, June 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If things go as planned, the medicine could be available to consumers by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI says it stopped multiple covert influence operations, NASA’S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observed, and Google is putting more restrictions on AI Overviews after it told people to put glue on pizza. It's Friday May 31st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They're the latest in a string of publications to let OpenAI train its tool on their content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta caught an Israeli marketing firm running hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, a US House bill would require national security reviews on connected vehicles from China, and Sony pulled a fabricated 'interview' with Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann It's Thursday, May 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The move raises questions about self-policing after high-profile safety resignations earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI’s new safety team is led by board members, the Internet Archive has been fending off DDoS attacks for days, and the TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September. It's Wednesday, May 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI integration may also bring smart recaps for notifications and web pages, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk is planning an xAI supercomputer to power a better version of Grok, You can now hum to find a song on YouTube Music for Android, and Over a million Switch owners have bought the worst mainline Resident Evil game ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The disruptions appear to use “new and more advanced technology.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: OpenAI will reportedly pay $250 million to put News Corp's journalism in ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google plans to run a fiber optic cable from Kenya to Australia, Samsung requires independent repair stores to rat on customers using aftermarket parts, and the Robocaller behind Biden deep fakes is facing charges and a hefty FCC fine. It's Friday, May 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, New research places the sun's magnetic field close to the surface, upending decades of theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emory University awarded two students $10,000 for their AI study tool, then suspended them, Starliner’s first crew mission gets pushed back yet again, and Volkswagen indefinitely delays the ID.7 electric sedan’s arrival in North America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's powered by Aurora Driver, a level 4 autonomous driving system that uses high-resolution cameras, imaging radars, a LiDAR sensor that can detect objects up to 400 meters away and even more sensors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is battling a $2 billion EU fine over App Store practices, Wearable AI Pin maker Humane is reportedly seeking a buyer, and Nintendo snaps up a studio known for its Switch ports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a shocking turn of events, AI systems might not be as safe as their creators make them out to be — who saw that coming, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission, Another patient will get Neuralink’s brain implant, and Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck. It's Tuesday, May 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The OpenAI team tasked with protecting humanity is no more, Slack has been using data from your chats to train its machine learning models, and Blue Origin successfully sends tourists to the edge of space again after a long hiatus. It's Monday, May 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got tablet picks for every ecosystem along with some more affordable options too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its partner, AST SpaceMobile, will launch its first five commercial satellites this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI struck a deal to put Reddit posts in ChatGPT, AT&T’s deal will make every phone a satellite phone, and EA Sports' dormant College Football will reemerge, cicada-like, on July 19. It's Friday, May 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The move to multi-modal AI is going to be multi-year endeavor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big event, Ubisoft's planned free-to-play Division game is dead, and Netflix will stream its first NFL games on Christmas Day. It's Thursday, May 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AI will study the video frame-by-frame and pull info from forums to help troubleshoot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ilya Sutskever is leaving OpenAI, Google I/O kicked off yesterday with some big announcements, and X now treats the term cisgender as a slur. It's Wednesday, May 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company is also releasing a desktop app for ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bipartisan bill may end Section 230 protections for tech companies, Meta’s next hardware project might be AI-infused headphones with cameras, and Google teases a new camera-powered AI feature one day ahead of I/O. It's Tuesday, May 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It can capture around 36,000 tons of CO2 per year, but that’s just a drop in the bucket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo Robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week, the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online, and most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option. It's Monday, May 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The app will add support for content credentials, which can trace the origins of an image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple apologized for its tone-deaf ad, Jack Dorsey says Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter, and Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration. It's Friday, May 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AlphaFold 3 builds on previous versions of the software that have cataloged over 200 million proteins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is working on a search feature for ChatGPT, FTX plans to refund defrauded customers with interest, and Max subscription prices might be going up again. It's Thursday, May 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s a fairly large gap between what nations have committed to and what is required to limit warming to 1.5C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is partnering with People publisher Dotdash Meredith, Meta is testing cross-posting from Instagram to Threads, and Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year. It's Wednesday, May 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tests are planned for later this year in Mojave, Ca's supersonic corridor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden Administration opened funding for a ‘digital twin’ chip research institute, Meta’s Oversight Board will rule on ‘from the river to the sea’, and Proton's new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf. It's Tuesday, May 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better late than never? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Dorsey says that he’s not on the Bluesky board anymore, X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries, and Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger. It's Monday, May 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From speakers to coffee subscriptions, these are gifts mom will keep loving even after the holiday is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company is laying off 15 percent of its workforce and the CEO is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huawei has been secretly funding research in America, Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN, and Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia. It's Friday, May 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The publications accuse the companies of using their copyrighted materials for AI training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok, T-Mobile finally owns Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile, and Anthropic now has a Claude chatbot app for iOS. It's Thursday, May 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The agency discovered years ago that the carriers were selling location information to aggregators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla is getting 'absolutely hard core' about layoffs, advanced automatic braking systems will be required by the end of the decade, and Instagram's algorithm overhaul will reward ‘original content’ and penalize aggregators. It's Wednesday, May 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teens age 13 and up can shop for goods inside virtual stores before getting products shipped to their house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk’s appeal, Razer will refund Zephyr mask buyers due to its bogus N95 claims, and Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars in bonuses for Threads posts. It's Tuesday, April 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With four motors and some amazing tricks, the new G is a stunner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is resuming talks with OpenAI to build a chatbot for the iPhone, Some Apple users say they’ve been mysteriously locked out of their accounts, and OpenAI's Sam Altman and other tech leaders join the federal AI safety board. It's Monday, April 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Give them something useful without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can also theoretically make military vehicles, bridges and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections, Threads is getting its own Hidden Words feature, and BlizzCon 2024 is canceled. It's Friday, April 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It aims for 30 percent of the industry’s heavy truck sales to produce zero carbon emissions by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google has delayed killing third-party cookies from Chrome (again) … Manhattan's DA wants to know why YouTube is pushing 'ghost gun' tutorials to kids … and Threads has 150 million monthly users. It's Thursday, April 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drone deliveries in Phoenix will begin later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's leading AI companies pledge to protect the safety of children online … Rivian offers (up to) $5,000 discount if you trade in your gas-powered truck … and Elon Musk says X will launch a smart TV app that will most definitely actually happen. It's Wednesday, April 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate voted on Friday to approve the renewal of Section 702. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon halts drone deliveries in California, but kicks off tests in Phoenix … Newsletter service Ghost will support the fediverse protocol ActivityPub … and a Russian court sentences a Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison. It's Tuesday, April 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But the creators themselves admit that it has the potential to be misused. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tinder is making it easier to share date details with family and friends … Tesla made its Full Self-Driving software cheaper by $4,000 … and Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app.  It's Monday, April 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 33 times the size of our sun and 'only' 1,926 light-years away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bill that could ban TikTok is barreling ahead … Apple says it was ordered to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China’s App Store … TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive. It's Friday, April 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brief video shows off the bipedal machine's dexterity and agility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok is trying to clean up its ‘For You’ recommendations … Command your human-sized AI robot with natural language … and X’s AI bot is so dumb it can’t tell the difference between a bad game and vandalism. It's Thursday, April 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The humanoid robot is going out to pasture 11 years after its debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta’s Oversight Board will rule on AI-generated sexual images … a Netflix true crime documentary may have used AI-generated images of a real person … and NASA confirmed its space trash pierced a Florida man’s roof. It's Wednesday, April 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He made the announcement shortly after Reuters reported that Tesla is no longer making a $25,000 EV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries due to 'unexpected delay … 'Threads is testing real-time search results … and Adobe previews AI object addition and removal for Premiere Pro. It's Tuesday, April 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grok-1.5V is the company's first-generation multimodal AI model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple claims Epic is ‘micromanaging’ its business operations … Meta is stuffing its AI chatbot into your Instagram DMs … and Bluesky now allows heads of state to join the platform. It's Monday, April 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These top Windows laptops are all under $700. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s all relative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

X won’t let users hide their blue checks anymore … Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok … and Apple may start releasing AI-centric, M4-powered Macs later this year.  It's Friday, April 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He won the Nobel Prize in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mandatory broadband 'nutrition' labels for ISPs just rolled out … Twitch DJs will have to share some of what they earn … and The EA Play subscription service is getting more expensive. It's Thursday, April 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA selected three companies to develop their lunar terrain vehicles over the next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Motion Picture Association will work with Congress to start blocking piracy sites in the US … Formula E killed its latest junior series just days before the first scheduled race … and the owner of WordPress bought Beeper, you know, that app that flipped the bird to Apple’s iMessage supremacy. It's Wednesday, April 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quadcopter was able to inspect and charge from power lines for five cycles over two hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google's long-awaited Find My Device network is finally here… Tesla settled its lawsuit over the fatal Model X crash that killed an Apple engineer … and part of the upcoming movie Fly Me To The Moon plays right into Apollo 11 conspiracy theorists' hands. It's Tuesday, April 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI and Google reportedly used transcriptions of YouTube videos to train their AI models … Spotify tests AI-generated playlists based on text prompts … Apple officially allows retro game emulators on the App Store. It's Monday, April 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of North America, from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the easternmost reaches of Canada. And in those few minutes of daytime darkness, all sorts of interesting phenomena are known to occur — phenomena NASA would like our help measuring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hardware isn’t the only thing to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is developing personal robots for your home … Microsoft may have finally made quantum computing useful … Who exactly is YouTube’s multicam Coachella stream for?. It's Friday, April 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company is reportedly focusing on robotics after scrapping its EV ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company says it has developed the most error-free quantum solution yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House tells NASA to create a new time zone for the Moon … The FCC will vote to restore net neutrality later this month … and Prepare for more red pill memes: a fifth Matrix movie is happening. It's Thursday, April 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They believe they have to act quickly, as more advanced AI models are expected to come out soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California introduces a bill that would allow employees to possibly relax … Amazon just walked out on its self-checkout technology … and England’s NHS will provide an artificial pancreas to thousands of diabetes patients. It's Wednesday, April 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a steep price to pay for convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google will destroy browsing data collected from Incognito mode … Apple asked Jon Stewart not to host FTC Chair Lina Khan … and The US and UK are teaming up to test the safety of AI models. It's Tuesday, April 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Congress also banned free ChatGPT from its devices a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AT&T customer account info was leaked on the dark web … LinkedIn is testing a TikTok-like feed for vertical video … New York City’s business chatbot is reportedly doling out ‘dangerously inaccurate’ information  It's Monday, April 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been five months since President Joe Biden signed an executive order to address the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Microsoft working on a cheaper, disc-free Xbox Series X? Maybe … Is an OLED iPad Pro and big-screen iPad Air on the way? Looks like it … Is Activision looking into the malware stealing its users' login credentials? It's Friday, March 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maps is also getting some AI tools to help with recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House laid out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government, Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation, and Oregon's Right to Repair bill is now a law. It's Thursday, March 28th and this is Engadget News. Link to White House AI Guidelines article: https://www.engadget.com/the-white-house-lays-out-extensive-ai-guidelines-for-the-federal-government-090058684.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much for Samsung phones’ 960 fps “Super Slow-mo.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Grok chatbot will soon be enabled for X Premium users, The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users’ privacy and security, and Meta limits 'political' content recommendations on Instagram and Threads. It's Wednesday, March 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The law completely bans children under 14 from participating in these services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotify launches educational video courses in the UK, TikTok turns to teenage 'youth council', and the studio behind Spyro remakes and Crash Bandicoot 4 is reportedly working with Xbox on a new game. It's Tuesday, March 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company is also hosting a pickup party for buyers of all batches in New York City at the end of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You apparently don't have to do anything illegal for law enforcement to ask for your Google data, Senators ask intelligence officials to declassify details about TikTok and ByteDance, and China bans Intel and AMD processors in government computers. It's Monday, March 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few of the best deals from Amazon's latest sales event are on budget tech we recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s final rule requires most new auto sales in the US to be electric or hybrid by 2032. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day, another lawsuit filed against Apple, Researchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online for now, and DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia. It's Friday, March 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tech allowed the company to offer reliable forecasting to residents of 80 countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House passed a bill that would bar data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to 'adversary' countries, Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules, and Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance. It's Thursday, March 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI says you'll be able to adjust what it does and does not remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intel will get CHIPS Act funding to support its US manufacturing efforts Meta previewed ‘fediverse sharing’ for Threads, and Overwatch 2 players won't have to pay or grind through a battle pass to unlock new heroes. It's Wednesday, March 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company’s founders include former Blue Origin top employees and an Apollo 17 astronaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers gave pro players cheats during the Finals of an Apex Legends competition … YouTube has new rules for 'realistic' AI-generated videos, and NVIDIA's new Blackwell chips are up to 30 times faster. It's Tuesday, March 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would we trust a platform so obscured by smoke, mirrors and hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US government … Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla purchase debacle, and LinkedIn is developing in-app games to further distract you from your job hunt. It's Monday, March 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best (and most affordable) smart devices to make your home more connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company plans to test the payload door and carry out the first re-light of a Raptor engine in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC put ISPs on notice, you want to call yourself broadband? Then you need to pick up the pace …, TikTok is now asking users to call their Senators to prevent a US ban, and want to watch some soccer for free this weekend, Apple TV has you covered. It's Friday, March 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has failed its bid to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House passed the bill that could ban TikTok, Tesla apparently paid no federal income taxes the last five years, and YouTube’s redesigned TV app focuses on everything but video. It's Thursday, March 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now in beta, it's one of the more useful 'multimodel' AI-powered features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple made some major changes to comply with new rules, NVIDIA is now being sued over AI copyright infringement, and Neil Young is back on Spotify. It's Wednesday, March 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung has finally shown off the Galaxy Ring in physical form at Mobile World Conference (MWC 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airbnb tells hosts to stop filming the guests, OpenAI says Elon Musk's lawsuit allegations are 'incoherent', and Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses can now identify and describe landmarks. It's Tuesday, March 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But it’s come up short in nearly everything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s an AI Marilyn Monroe now, Bobby Kotick apparently wants to buy TikTok, and Apple reinstated Epic's developer account two days after banning it. It's Monday, March 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at one of the most significant products of the past 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Times is cracking down on Wordle clones, Rivian is halting construction of its Georgia plant, and Microsoft’s neural voice tool for people with speech disabilities arrives later this year. It's Friday, March 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Countryman is bigger than ever, but it's better to drive and way more practical, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple bans Epic’s developer account, a former Google engineer was arrested for allegedly stealing AI secrets, and Facebook is using AI to supercharge the algorithm that recommends you videos. It's Thursday, March 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It also laid off 15 percent of its workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI responded to Elon Musk’s lawsuit, Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows, and TikTok tells creators: make longer videos, get paid. It's Wednesday, March 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan's SLIM spacecraft and Intuitive Machines' Odysseus sent their last transmissions home before the two-week-long night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Claude 3 better than GPT-4?, X walks back its misgendering policy, and the makers Yuzu settle with Nintendo. It's Tuesday, March 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CPUC has approved Waymo's expansion plans even though it suspended the company in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waymo gets approval in LA, there’s a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple, and Apple may skip a spring event and announce new gear online instead.  It's Monday, March 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noise-canceling, sport models and cheap Bluetooth earbud options galore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House says connected cars 'collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ford adopts Tesla’s charging technology, Meta is killing the Facebook news tab, and Toys for Bob is going independent. It's Friday, March 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company will use the cash to bolster semiconductor production for the automotive, aerospace and AI industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok is muting all Universal Music-related songs, Substack has direct messages now, and Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight hits the Playdate console soon. Happy Leap Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It isn't available to the general public yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Apple Car project is dead, Project Maven-developed AI identified air strike targets, and did Amazon use AI to 'replicate the voices' of actors in the Road House remake? It's Wednesday February 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadly it's just a concept device, so it won't be hitting store shelves anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google explains why Gemini overcorrected for diversity, if you’re still using Apple iTunes to pay for Netflix, that is ending, and Doom on your robot lawnmower? Maybe.  It's Tuesday February 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't worry, pictures from the moon's surface are coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Ring, the Google Pay app is shutting down in the US later this year, and Lenovo and Motorola’s Smart Connect makes it easier to manage tasks across your devices. It's Monday, February 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smartwatches aren't your only options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company admits Gemini offers 'inaccuracies in some historical image generation depictions.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google pressed pause on Gemini’s ability to generate people, the latest experimental Threads features let you save drafts and take photos in-app, and Reddit files for IPO and will let some longtime users buy shares. It's Friday, February 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The robotic delivery service will commence in select Tokyo areas in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google promises to fix Gemini's image generation, Microsoft's upcoming custom chip will be made by Intel, and Apple Sports puts real-time scores on your iPhone lock screen. It's Thursday, February 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a smartwatch run basic diagnostic tests to free up doctors' time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FuboTV has some issues with the new joint streaming service, Twitch is bumping channel subscription prices for the first time, and Tinder is bringing its advanced ID verification system to the US and UK. It's Wednesday, February 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some critics worry the pact’s language doesn’t go far enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools, GlobalFoundries secures $1.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding for a US expansion, and the EU opens a wide-ranging probe into TikTok. It's Tuesday, February 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company will use Reddit content to train its AI models, Bloomberg says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wyze camera issue allowed users to see other owners' homes, the Biden administration may give automakers more time to shift to EVs, and NASA is looking for volunteers to live in its Mars simulation for a year. It's Monday, February 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turn your Apple tablet into the ultimate productivity tool with the right gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Korean researchers infused actual rice grains with cow muscle and fat cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI’s new model can generate short videos from text prompts, you've tried plant-based meat, but here come meat-based plants, and GM's Super Cruise added 750,000 miles of rural roads. It's Friday, February 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company is teaming up with the Environmental Defense Fund to help combat climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report says that X let terrorist groups pay for verification, an earnings typo sent Lyft's stock price into the stratosphere, a piracy app outranked Netflix on the App Store before Apple pulled it. It's Thursday, February 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Astrobotic’s Peregrine failed, Intuitive Machines could make history with its Nova-C lander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waymo issued a recall after two robotaxis crashed into the same pickup truck, ChatGPT is getting a digital memory to recall your past conversations, and Max is the first streaming service to offer Dolby Vision for live sports. It's Wednesday, February 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EU bill would also recognize the sending of unsolicited nudes as a criminal offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla has won the EV charging wars, Xbox multiplatform rumors will be answered soon, and you no longer have to visit an Apple Store if you forget your Vision Pro passcode. It's Tuesday, February 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can thank Congress for not yet finalizing the agency's annual budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A court orders Elon Musk to testify about his Twitter takeover, a possible settlement between Apple and the startup it sued for trade secret theft, and Instagram and Threads will no longer recommend political content. It's Monday, February 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an overcrowded space, we narrowed down 5 of the best and most affordable portable bluetooth speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The group will work on implementing actions from President Biden’s recent executive order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midjourney might ban Biden and Trump images this election season, the FCC says robocalls that use AI-generated voices are illegal, and Bluesky added nearly a million users one day after opening to the public. It's Friday, February 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

137 mining operations in the US account for over 2 percent of national electricity usage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Large cryptocurrency miners must report their energy use, Apple released an AI model that can edit images based on text-based commands, and ESPN's standalone streaming service will launch by fall 2025. It's Thursday, February 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The process can create large aluminum parts in minutes, and not hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bluesky ditched its waitlist and is now open to everyone, a streaming service just for sports coming this fall, and Former Mandalorian actor Gina Carano is suing Disney — with a little help from Elon Musk. It's Wednesday, February 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ‘expert shopping assistant’ can answer questions about Amazon’s products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A maliciously edited Joe Biden video can stay on Facebook, Yandex sold its Russian operations, and YouTube reportedly has an Apple Vision Pro app on its roadmap. It's Tuesday, February 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arc Browser is blurring the lines between the browser and the search engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City is ending its trial run of a subway security robot, Google is rebranding Bard with plans to launch a dedicated app, and Tesla is recalling over 2 million EVs because the warning light text is too small.  It's Monday, February 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intuit is shutting down the popular budgeting app in March 2024. We tested half a dozen Mint alternatives for you to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They will maintain a kid-friendly section at OpenAI's GPT Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hulu is the latest to crack down on password sharing, Tesla settled its California hazardous waste lawsuit, and Meta's Reality labs just had its best quarter, but still lost billions. It's Friday, February 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company has also agreed to keep a closer eye on counterfeit molds, stamps and dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate tells social media CEOs they have 'blood on their hands', The FCC wants to make robocalls that use AI-generated voices illegal, and Tesla is being sued by 25 California counties. It's Thursday, February 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don’t know what they do, but they like to hang out inside bacteria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you need a password manager. But it doesn’t have to be overly complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Universal Music threatens to pull songs from TikTok, Xbox thinks Apple's EU App Store plan is 'a step in the wrong direction', and Scientists discover something weird in the human gut. It's Wednesday, January 31st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The solar panels recharged the probe's battery after the sun's orientation shifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neuralink’s brain chip has been implanted in a human, a Proposed California bill would let parents block algorithmic social feeds for children, and a bizarre game-beating bug caused Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to be pulled offline. It's Tuesday, January 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The helicopter suffered rotor blade damage on its 72nd flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Carlin's estate is suing over an AI-generated comedy special, X plans to hire 100 content moderators, and Fossil is done making smartwatches. It's Monday, January 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no shortage of sleek and powerful laptops and Chromebooks out there. These are our top 5 picks. Read the entire list here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Eric Adams said young people are particularly vulnerable to harm during an address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft launches a virtual meeting platform, MIT researchers have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal, and Apple Podcasts will automatically generate transcripts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts predict 2024 could be even warmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ring is walking back its police-friendly stance on data sharing, Apple is planning to charge developers if they offer sideloaded apps, and Twitch is cutting how much streamers earn from Prime subscriptions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The device is the first of its kind to provide a medication-free treatment option for post-menopausal women that have weakened bones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Apple car apparently still exists and may debut in 2028, Google's next Chrome update adds three new generative AI features, and Netflix says that game engagement tripled last year. It's Wednesday, January 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's shifting resources to pump out more Broncos and Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s new iOS release introduces the new Stolen Device Protection tool, The SEC says its X account was taken over with a SIM swap attack, and Alphabet is cutting dozens of jobs at its X moonshot lab. It's Tuesday, January 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But he's still not giving up on the metaverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI suspended a developer that impersonated a presidential candidate, Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production, and NASA says it’s reestablished contact with the Ingenuity Mars helicopter. It's Monday, January 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a streaming option for every aspiring cord-cutter out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brightest spot in the outer disc shifted to the right, showing off the object's chaotic nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg wants to create artificial general intelligence, Call of Duty will ‘shut you down if it detects aim assist’, and Obsidian's big fantasy RPG will land this fall. It's Friday, January 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It'll manufacture 350kW ultra-fast chargers later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new lawsuit claims Facebook and Instagram's algorithms facilitated child sexual harassment, Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Meta’s board, and Samsung announces a render of its new fitness device, the Galaxy Ring. It's Thursday, January 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of this will involve the detection of AI-generated images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google admits it could collect data in Chrome's Incognito mode, Uber shuts down alcohol delivery service Drizly, and Apple updated its US App Store allowing a link to third-party payments. It's Wednesday, January 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two machine learning models dubbed the “PRISM” neural network were created using five million patient health records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASA finally got the stuck lid off its asteroid Bennu sample container, Apple will remove the Blood Oxygen app from Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, Peacock's NFL wild card game broke streaming records.  It's Tuesday, January 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of the coolest items unveiled in Las Vegas are actually already available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX aims to offer messaging services in 2024 and expand to voice and data by 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and replacing them with gas-powered vehicles, eBay will pay $3 million to resolve criminal charges in a bizarre cyberstalking case, and from the winners to the weird, Engadget wrapping up at CES 2024. It's Friday, January 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's the latest celebrity to have their likeness created by AI to scam people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC approves bitcoin ETFs and it’s for real this time, Who knew dogs enjoyed downtempo music?, and Don’t call ‘em skates, because they’re Moonwalkers.  It's Thursday, January 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company has also published a response to a lawsuit filed by The New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SEC’s X account was apparently ‘compromised’, LG Display's next-gen OLED panels address the tech’s biggest weakness, and Samsung's Ballie robot didn't do much at CES 2024, but it sure is cute. It's Wednesday, January 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This follows a successful launch by the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI admits it's impossible to train generative AI without copyrighted materials, Apple tells developers not to call their AR or VR apps AR or VR apps, and Duolingo lays off contractors as it starts relying more on AI. It's Tuesday, January 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deal will allow owners of Tesla's Powerwall and solar products to monitor their home energy usage from their TVs and other Samsung SmartThings devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung debuts the world's first transparent MicroLED screen, your payments from Apple’s ‘batterygate’ settlement may finally be on the way, and the tradition of weird pet tech continues at CES 2024.  It's Monday, January 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While parked ahead of a pause in duties for the Mars solar conjunction, Curiosity put its Hazcams to another use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google has started disabling third-party cookies for Chrome users, Google Bard Advanced is on the way, but it likely won't be free, and a UK company wants to make physical iPhone keyboards a thing again. It's Friday, Jan 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next year will reveal whether it's of the torment variety or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX accused of illegally firing workers for criticizing the boss, Twitch re-revises its guidelines banning the implication of nudity, and score one for the humans, a 13-year old just became the first person to beat NES Tetris. It's Thursday, Jan 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More details about it will be revealed at CES 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pornhub blocked two states after their age verification laws took effect, Tesla says it delivered a record number of EVs last year, and Square Enix plans 'aggressive' use of AI to create new forms of content.  It's Wednesday, Jan 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Federal judge rejected X’s claim about California’s content moderation, Microsoft's Copilot is now available for iOS, and from poop to jet fuel, a UK company is nearly ready to make it commercially available. It's Tuesday, Jan. 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google agrees to settle a $5 billion lawsuit accusing it of tracking Incognito users, Russia will assist NASA with ISS space flights through 2025, and LG developed a two-legged AI-powered robot that can watch your pets for you. It's Friday, Dec. 29th and this is Engadget News.

The Apple Watch import ban is paused — for now, The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in January, and Nintendo starts shutting down online play for Wii U and 3DS, months ahead of schedule. It's Thursday, Dec. 28th and this is Engadget News.

Apple's iPhone designer is leaving to work with Jony Ive and Sam Altman on AI hardware, CBS and Paramount’s parent company reported a hack affecting over 80,000 people, and Amazon's Prime Video will start serving ads on January 29 unless you pay extra.  It's Wednesday, Dec. 27th and this is Engadget News.

There were 200 successful orbital launches before the end of the year, and SpaceX alone was responsible for 92.

Hyperloop One is shutting down, Sony won't take away your PlayStation-bought Discovery shows after all, and Arturia just released a free unison-based multi-fx plugin. It's Friday, Dec. 22nd and this is Engadget News.

They don’t look great… but after 8 months astray, they don’t really look that bad either.

The ITC is not pausing its US Apple Watch ban, Apple’s Vision Pro mixed-reality headset may be available in a few months, and those QR code attacks probably aren’t coming for your scan-to-order menus. It's Thursday, Dec. 21st and this is Engadget News.

The Jeff Bezos-backed agency recovered its New Shepard booster and unmanned crew capsule.