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    Microsoft integrated the Sora video creator into Bing, a single player D&D game on the way, and People Can Fly canceled 2 games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 6:15


    Microsoft integrates OpenAI's Sora video creator into Bing, video game creator People Can Fly cancels two games and lays off developers, and a single-player Dungeons & Dragons game is in development. It's Tuesday, June 3rd and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meta will reportedly soon use AI for most product risk assessments instead of human reviewers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 5:39


    The report comes from NPR, which viewed internal documents about Meta's plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Google already planning to appeal its antitrust ruling, Nebraska is the latest state to crack down on social media use, and '28 Years Later' used iPhones for some wild shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 7:53


    Google plans to appeal the antitrust ruling against its search engine dominance, a new Nebraska law wants to make social media less addictive for kids, and the movie '28 Years Later' used iPhones in tandem for some wild shots. It's Monday, June 2nd and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Amazon and The New York Times enter AI-related licensing agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 5:39


    The deal allows AI training on the outlets content and brings NYT to Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A fake Facebook event has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany considering a 10% digital service tax on US tech giants

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 7:41


    A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants. It's Friday May 30th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight reaches space

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:07


    The company's next test flights will take place every three to four weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meta says it has a billion active users, Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:56


    Meta AI already has 1 billion active users, Microsoft launched Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy. It's Thursday May 29th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Browser Company stops active development of Arc in favor of new AI-focused product

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:04


    It's called Dia and was first announced last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    EU regulators are investigating Pornhub, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:45


    EU regulators are investigating Pornhub and three other sites, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch. It's Wednesday May 28th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:37


    The bill still needs to pass a Senate vote and get approval from the governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    House passes budget that bans state AI regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:59


    Plus, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad can now turn out custom text, and Spotify Jam is coming directly in your car

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 7:02


    Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you, and you will soon be able to start a Spotify Jam directly in your car. It's Monday May 26th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:28


    I/O 2025 didn't reveal many new features that will be helpful for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords ... and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:55


    A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords, the FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, and Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that will talk customers through product features. It's Friday May 23rd and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 6:26


    It has also announced new third-party partner integrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 6:04


    Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50. It's Thursday May 22nd and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Goodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:01


    Project Starline has gone from goals to (corporate) reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEIA warns of 'devastating energy shortages', US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs, and SynthID Detector checks for AI watermarks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 8:09


    The Solar trade association warned of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut, US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order, and SynthID Detector can check media to see if it was generated with Google's AI tools. It's Wednesday May 21st and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:50


    The company declared bankruptcy in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 6:11


    New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices. It's Tuesday May 20th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meta is trying to get its antitrust case thrown out in the middle of the trial

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:40


    The company's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a merger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 7:51


    Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a $34 billion merger. It's Monday May 19th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sony's flagship headphones arrive with updated sound

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 6:31


    There are subtle design changes and they cost $450, or $50 more than the WH-1000XM5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    TikTok will try to force teens to meditate, X is selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:19


    TikTok will try to force teens to meditate after 10PM, X is once again selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and doctors successfully treated a baby with the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy. It's Friday May 16th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Uber introduces Ride Shares, a rush hour version of Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 6:38


    It's also launching new ride passes for users, including teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental service for films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:29


    Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental service for films. It's Thursday May 15th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:20


    This is primarily intended to help folks with limited hand use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tech industry's source of carbon credits in conflict with Kenyan herders, USDA will republish climate change information, and Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:32


    One of the tech industry's sources of carbon credits is in conflict with Kenyan herders, the USDA will republish climate change information online following a farmer's lawsuit and Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks. It's Wednesday May 14th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:52


    Researchers at the University of Leicester are learning more about the massive auroras on our solar system's largest planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock promises new streaming features for its NBA broadcasts, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent to prolong overall battery life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 7:02


    Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock has promised new streaming features when the NBA arrives this fall, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent to prolong overall battery life. It's Tuesday May 13th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:41


    Scientists using the high-tech particle accelerator managed to transmute metals for a fraction of a second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    iOS 19 may make signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work, the FTC pushed back the enforcement of 'click-to-cancel' rule

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 6:54


    iOS 19 may bring a feature that makes signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work after getting called out for its terms of use change, and the FTC pushed the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July. It's Monday May 12th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:23


    It's an attempt to prevent financial scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, Claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement, Wikimedia challenges categorization rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 8:13


    ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, you can now claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri privacy settlement, and Wikipedia's owner challenges categorization rules under UK's Online Safety Act. It's Friday May 9th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:25


    They're joining brands like Harman Kardon and JBL under the Samsung umbrella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A militia group thinks NOAA radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla no longer releasing Cybertruck range extenders, and Ford raising Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:30


    NOAA is warning staff that a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla will no longer release the Cybertruck range extender, and Ford will raise Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs. It's Thursday May 8th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kindle's iOS app now has a button to make it easier to buy books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 6:19


    This is thanks to that recent ruling that banned Apple from collecting fees for purchases outside the App Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump admin to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis , and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 6:45


    The Trump administration announced plans to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis after a Las Vegas collision, and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story. It's Wednesday May 7th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SpaceX's Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:09


    Residents voted overwhelmingly in its favor, but most of them are SpaceX employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Apple hit with class action suit, DoorDash buying Deliveroo, and Google getting back into TV and film

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 7:28


    Apple gets hit with a class action suit from developers, DoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, and is Google getting back into film and TV?  It's Tuesday May 6th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Apple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone's release schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:13


    Get ready for new iPhone reveals twice a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A NASA space telescope will map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans, and SpaceX's Texas HQ is on its way to becoming a city

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:43


    A NASA space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans because their seats are too spacious, and SpaceX's Texas HQ is officially on its way to becoming a city. It's Monday May 5th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The 6 best gifts for moms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 7:47


    Get that motherly figure in your life something they'll use for months and years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eyeball-scanning ID technology debuts in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI delayed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 6:21


     Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning ID technology debuted in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed. It's Friday May 2nd and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meta is making it easier to use Llama models for app development

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:28


    The new Llama API is now available to preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The BBC used AI to bring Agatha Christie to life, Google is funding electrician training, and Mark Zuckerberg 'predicts' AI will write most of Meta's code within 12 to 18 months.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 7:13


    The BBC used AI (and an actor) to bring Agatha Christie to life, Google is funding electrician training to help meet the power demands of AI, and Mark Zuckerberg 'predicts' AI will write most of Meta's code within 12 to 18 months. It's Thursday May 1st and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:08


    The 27 satellites are now operating as expected in low Earth orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    OpenAI rolled back an update that made ChatGPT an ass-kissing weirdo, Amazon denied it planned to show tariff impacts on its prices, and EA reportedly canceled another Titanfall game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:42


    OpenAI rolled back an update that made ChatGPT an ass-kissing weirdo, Amazon denied a report that it planned to show tariff impacts on its prices, and EA reportedly canceled another Titanfall game, laying off several hundred employees. It's Wednesday, April 30th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CMF just announced a new smartphone and earbuds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 6:31


    The battery on the Phone Pro 2 lasts two full days on a charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Covert and unauthorized experiment on Reddit, World of Tanks developers under fire from Russia, and Kickstarter added a 'tariff manager'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 9:26


    Researchers secretly experimented on Reddit users with AI-generated comments, Russian regulators are trying to seize assets from the developers of World of Tanks, and Kickstarter added a 'tariff manager' to let creators add surcharges to previously funded projects. It's Tuesday, April 29th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:35


    For better or for worse, the contentious imageboard isn't going down without a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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