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Tesla's Robotaxi rides kicked off in Austin Sunday, Perplexity's AI-powered browser opens up to select Windows user, and Meta said it isn't removing the word 'transgenderism' from its hate speech rules
Tesla’s first Robotaxi rides kick off in Austin, Perplexity's AI-powered browser opens up to select Windows users, and Meta told the Oversight Board it isn't removing the word 'transgenderism' from its hate speech rules. It's Monday June 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
Wyze adds major security update to its security cameras
VerifiedView embeds unique IDs in photos and videos that must be matched before viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The golden Trump Phone is almost certainly not made in the US ... and more
The golden Trump Phone is almost certainly not made in the US, Cloudflare CEO says people aren't checking AI chatbots' source links, and Tesla's robotaxi debut will reportedly be limited to only 10 cars in very specific areas. It's Friday June 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
Garmin’s new sleep tracker offers a week of battery life
The Index Sleep Monitor is designed to compliment your Garmin smartwatch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waymo will test its autonomous cars in New York again, Google's AI-powered Search Live feature is here, and Adobe Project Indigo is a new photo app from former Pixel camera engineers
Waymo will test its autonomous cars in New York again, Google's AI-powered Search Live feature is here to further cannibalize the internet, and Adobe Project Indigo is a new photo app from former Pixel camera engineers. It's Thursday June 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
Waymo expands service area around San Francisco and Los Angeles
The company's robotaxis began operating in new neighborhoods and cities Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TikTok ban delayed again, Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem, and the 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end
The TikTok ban delayed for a third time, Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem, and the 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end in a Nevada desert. It's Wednesday June 18th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-amd-partnership-sheds-light-on-the-future-of-the-divisions-ecosystem-200940253.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Threads is testing out a way to hide spoilers
Text and images you want to hide can be revealed with a tap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI was awarded a $200 million US defense contract, Meta warned users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app, and Instagram is running another test of a repost feature
OpenAI was awarded a $200 million US defense contract, Meta warned users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app, and Instagram is running another test of a repost feature. It's Tuesday June 17th 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 Internet Archive modernizes its GeoCities GIF search engine
Plus, Apple will repair some Mac minis powered by M2 chips for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FSD tests showed a Tesla blowing past a stopped school bus, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries
In Full Self-Driving tests, a Tesla blew past a stopped school bus and hit kid-sized dummies, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company after all, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries after editors skewered the idea. It's Monday June 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
Google DeepMind is sharing its AI forecasts with the National Weather Service
It launched a new website where you can see its predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta is funding geothermal energy projects, Reddit added analytics, and an Anker Power Bank Recall
Meta is helping to fund geothermal energy projects in New Mexico, Reddit added analytics and drafts for comments, and Anker recalled over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards. It's Friday June 13th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. With reporting from Ian Carlos Campbell, Karissa Bell, and Steve Dent, and was voiced by a real human and produced from the sound studios of SpokenLayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hong Kong bans video game using national security laws
Authorities accuse 'Reversed Front: Bonfire' of advocating for armed revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, iOS 26 new Parental Controls, and Midjourney sued for copyright infringement
Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, Apple's iOS 26 requires kids to get parental permission to text new numbers, and Disney and Universal Studios filed suit against Midjourney for copyright infringement It's Thursday June 12th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Here's the link to the article to read the court filing: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/disney-and-universal-studios-file-suit-against-midjourney-for-copyright-infringement-154206053.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Android 16 is out
There's also an easier way to activate advanced security protocols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team? ... and 2 more questions answered
Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team?, Will OpenAI start using Google's cloud servers?, and are 'lightweight' AR glasses on the way next year? It's Wednesday June 11th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple is adding a camera remote and upgrading audio recording on AirPods
The updates will arrive alongside iOS 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs, YouTube allowing more harmful misinformation, and Nintendo delayed The Legend of Zelda movie
macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs, YouTube now allows more harmful misinformation on its platform, and Nintendo delayed The Legend of Zelda movie. It's Tuesday June 10th 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 head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program leaves the company
Musk previously said that he expects Optimus to turn Tesla into a $25 trillion company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WWDC kicks off this afternoon but not everybody is juiced for Apple’s big event and Monument Valley 3 is breaking free from Netflix
WWDC kicks off this afternoon and Apple will reportedly demo its 'Liquid Glass' interface redesign with 'see-through visuals', but not everybody is juiced for Apple’s big event, Engadget’s Daniel Cooper has a hot take on this year’s event, and Monument Valley 3 breaks free from Netflix on July 22. It's Monday June 9th 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
Foreign propagandists continue using ChatGPT in influence campaigns
OpenAI claims it has disrupted operations across China, Russia and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple's appeal for an emergency hold on app fees denied, you can train AI models without copyrighted material, and OpenAI appealed a court order forcing it to preserve all ChatGPT data
Apple's appeal for an emergency hold on app fees denied, it turns out you can train AI models without copyrighted material - it’s just a pain in the ass, and OpenAI appealed a court order forcing it to preserve all ChatGPT data. It's Friday June 6th 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
Florida's social media law has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge
'The challenged law is likely unconstitutional,' the court ruled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reddit is suing Anthropic, Volvo introduced new adaptive seatbelt technology, and AMC Networks teaming up with Runway
Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly scraping its data without permission, Volvo introduced multi-adaptive seatbelt technology, and AMC Networks are teaming up with AI company Runway. It's Thursday June 5th 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
TikTok ripe with mental health misinformation, new study reports
There were inaccuracies in over half of the top #mentalhealthtips videos viewed by experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta signed a nuclear energy deal, Reddit will let you hide your NSFW posts, and TikTok blocked search results for #SkinnyTok
Meta signed a multi-decade nuclear energy deal to power its AI data centers, Reddit will let you hide posts, comments and NSFW activity from your public profile, and TikTok now blocks search results for #SkinnyTok. It's WEDNESDAY, June 4th 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 plans to appeal the antitrust ruling against its search engine dominance
The company argued that the federal court's decision was wrong and would hurt consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft integrated the Sora video creator into Bing, a single player D&D game on the way, and People Can Fly canceled 2 games
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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