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23andMe is laying off 40 percent of its staff
The genetic testing service is also winding down its therapeutics division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EU published a draft of regulatory guidance for GPAI models, PBS coming to Prime Video, and Xbox seems to be confused
The EU publishes a draft of regulatory guidance for general purpose AI models, PBS programming is coming to Prime Video, and Xbox seems to be confused about what an Xbox is. It's Friday, November 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grubhub just sold for a tenth of what it was worth during the pandemic
The food-delivery startup Wonder purchased Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway earlier today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bluesky surges to 15 million users, The Guardian is leaving X, and Spotify unveiled a new payout model for creators
Bluesky surges to 15 million users, The Guardian is leaving X, and Spotify unveiled a new payout model for creators with popular videos. It's Thursday, November 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waymo's driverless cars in LA County are now available to everyone
The company has dropped the waitlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, Netflix’s ad tier attracted 70 million subscribers, and Discord leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced
Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, Netflix’s ad tier has attracted more than 70 million subscribers, and Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets a 15-year sentence for sharing classified documents. It's Wednesday, November 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla's Supercharger network this month
You may need a $230 NCAS adapter, however. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon drivers may wear AR glasses until robots can take over, LG's new stretchy display, and an EA Sports' Madden docuseries is coming to Prime Video
Amazon wants its drivers to wear AR glasses until robots can take over, LG's new display stretches from 12 to 18 inches, and a 4-part docuseries about EA Sports' Madden games is coming to Prime Video. It's Tuesday, November 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google's Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers
Vids uses Google’s Gemini AI model to create videos based on suggestions and document files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nintendo suing streamer of pirated software, ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests, and Black people have been getting racist texts
Nintendo is suing a streamer of pirated software for millions of dollars, ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests, and Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations. It's Monday, November 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Even Microsoft Notepad is getting infused with AI
It took forever and a day just to get spell check for Notepad, but AI? Hey, no problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max will crack down on password sharing, Google's Vids AI video maker rolling out to most Workspace tiers, No Man's Sky gets cross-platform saves and PS5 Pro enhancements
Max is about to crack down on password sharing, Google's Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers, and No Man's Sky gets cross-platform saves and PS5 Pro enhancements. It's Friday, November 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Japan just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space
This is a test to see if the material is durable enough to handle the endless void of the cosmos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canada orders TikTok to shut down its business operations, EU looking into Corning, Roblox details two new safety policies
Canada orders TikTok to shut down its business operations, the EU is looking into Corning for alleged anti-competitive practices, and Roblox has two new safety policies for protecting children. It's Thursday, November 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An AI-generated ad left thousands of Dubliners waiting for a Halloween parade that never came
A website created the fake event out of thin air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hacker; Japan sent a wooden satellite to space, and Amazon's drones begin deliveries in Phoenix
A new report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackers, Japan just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space, and Amazon begins drone deliveries to Phoenix, provided the weather is favorable. It's Wednesday, November 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram reorganizes message requests for creators
The new update filters messages from different sources for IG’s busiest social media makers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Netflix is removing most of its interactive content, a return-to-office mandate at Grindr draws NLRB inquiry, and Apple approved another app that streams pirated content
Netflix is removing most of its interactive content, the NLRB accused Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive, and Apple just approved another app that streams pirated movies and TV shows. It's Tuesday, November 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year
The new Alexa needs more time to learn how to do some really basic stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A glimpse into our AR future, thousands of Dubliners left waiting for a Halloween parade that never came, and Okta's account username vulnerability
Meta’s Orion prototype offers a glimpse into our AR future, an AI-generated ad left thousands of Dubliners waiting for a Halloween parade that never came, and an Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password. It's Monday, November 4th and this is Engadget News. Here is Karissa Bell's review of Meta's Orion prototype: https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/metas-orion-prototype-offers-a-glimpse-into-our-ar-future-123038066.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the POTUS candidates’ policies on EVs and clean energy?
Our guide to the frontrunners' positions on crucial environmental policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Samsung may launch 'extended reality' wearable device next year, the EC set its regulatory gaze on Temu, and Tidal laid off its entire product marketing team
Samsung could launch its 'extended reality' wearable device next year, the European Commission set its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales, and Tidal, which is in dire need of some good marketing, lays off its entire product marketing team. It's Friday, November 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lucid's electric Gravity SUV starts at $79,900
If you don't want to wait for the base model, you can snap up the Grand Touring trim, which starts at $94,900. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta AI has more than 500 million users, Google says 25% of the company’s new code is AI generated, and Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can pick car parts on its own
Meta AI has more than 500 million users, Google’s CEO says a quarter of the company’s new code is already AI generated, and Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own. It's Thursday, October 31st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Latest UN report demands 'unprecedented' emissions cuts to salvage climate goals
Earth's temperature is on track to rise a devastating 2.6 degrees Celsius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FBI suspects China-linked hackers accessed officials’ call logs and SMS messages, Brazil sues Meta and TikTok, and Sony pulled the plug on Concord
The FBI suspects China-linked hackers accessed officials’ call logs and SMS messages, Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for not protecting minors, and Sony pulled the plug on Concord and shut down Firewalk Studios. It's Wednesday, October 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASA spent October hoisting a 103-ton simulator section onto a test stand to prep for the next Moon mission
What did you do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft accuses Google of a secret proxy campaign, Dutch police took down credential stealer malware, and is Meta developing a search engine for its chatbot
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding a regulatory astroturf campaign, Dutch police say they've taken down credential stealer malware, and Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot. It's Tuesday, October 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines
The US Copyright Office approved a third-party repair exemption for the chronically inoperable dessert making machines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram reduces video quality for low ranking posts, Google developing AI that could take over your web browser, and Apple won $250 in its Masimo smartwatch patent case
Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views, Google is developing AI that could take over your web browser, and Apple won $250 in its Masimo smartwatch patent case. It's Monday, October 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers
The new layer of transparency follows the company releasing loads of AI editing tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple teases new Macs, Biden sets up new AI guardrails for m agencies, and Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan
Apple teased new Macs in a 'week of announcements', President Biden set up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies, and Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment. It's Friday, October 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems
The hardware will come from Qualcomm and the operating system will come from Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boeing-made satellite exploded in orbit, Meta’s handling of a satirical image raises ‘serious concerns’, and No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update
Intelsat's Boeing-made satellite exploded and broke up in orbit, the Oversight Board says Meta’s handling of a satirical image of Harris and Walz raises ‘serious concerns’, and No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update just in time for Halloween. It's Thursday, October 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More than 10,500 artists sign open letter protesting unlicensed AI training
Signees include Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore and Thom Yorke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon working on low-cost storefront rivaling Temu, Huawei still using TSMC chips despite sanctions, and Qualcomm and Google team up to help create AI voice systems
Amazon is working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu, Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions, and Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems. It's Wednesday, October 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN faces $146K fine for using emergency alert tones in NBA ads
This is the third time ESPN used an emergency tone on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ford says stop using its free Tesla Supercharger adapters, Meta is bringing back facial recognition, and Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS.
Ford tells its EV owners to stop using its free Tesla Supercharger adapters, Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram, and Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS. It's Tuesday, October 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Penguin Random House amends its copyright rules to protect authors from AI
The new warning prohibits AI companies from training on the publisher's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Redbox kiosks are a big security risk, Penguin Random House protecting authors against AI, and Tesla’s FSD under investigation
Redbox's derelict kiosks are a big red security risk, Penguin Random House amended its copyright rules, and Tesla's Full Self Driving function is under federal investigation after four reduced-visibility crashes. It's Monday, October 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets
The company — and Space Force — claim its rocket launches are federal activity; the state agency isn't so sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Prada revealed its spacesuit, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin doubling down on Orbs, and ESPN faces a large FCC fine
Prada revealed its spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin startup is dropping the coin and doubling down on Orbs, and ESPN faces a large fine for using emergency alert tones in NBA ads. It's Friday, October 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nissan Ariya drivers will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers
Drivers can use the MyNissan app to find and pay for available chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram adding features to prevent teen sextortion scams, Google wants to press pause on the Epic antitrust ruling, and Leapmotor revealed an SUV EV with an economical price tag
Instagram is adding new features to prevent teen sextortion scams, Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause, and Chinese automaker Leapmotor revealed an SUV EV with an economical price tag. It's Thursday, October 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content
Perplexity says it's taking the Gray Lady's notice seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Creators on Threads don’t understand its algorithm either, FCC launched a formal inquiry into why broadband data caps, and Hilton and Be My Eyes team up
Creators getting paid to post on Threads don’t understand its algorithm either, FCC launches a formal inquiry into why broadband data caps are terrible, and Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users. It's Wednesday, October 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers
The company agreed to buy energy from seven small nuclear reactors built by Kairos Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SpaceX successfully catches Super Heavy booster
It’s a huge milestone in SpaceX’s plans to make Starship and the Super Heavy rocket a fully reusable system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marriott reaches $52 million settlement over years of data breaches
The FTC is also requiring a security overhaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bluesky is having a moment, Ticketmaster will use upgraded Apple Wallet, and Google tests feature to show full recipes in search results.
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