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A pair of DeepMind researchers have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
AI is once again in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks, the DOJ could force Google to break up, and GM is ditching its one-size-fits-all Ultium battery system
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
Uber is adding an EV-only option in many cities
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
Fourteen states are suing TikTok, the 'Godfather of AI,' awarded the Nobel Prize, and the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts departure delayed
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
Meta is working to fix Threads' engagement bait problem
"Not all comments or replies are good,” Adam Mosseri said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google ordered to open up its Play Store, Comcast customers affected by data breach, and Prime Days are here
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
EU court rules social networks can’t use personal data forever
The case challenges Meta’s use of personal information for ad targeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X paid its Brazil fines to the wrong bank, Apple’s revamped Mac mini and iPad mini may arrive November 1, and Lego's website was hacked to promote a crypto scam
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
Tesla has stopped selling its cheapest car
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, Tesla’s fifth Cybertruck recall, and Samsung's latest software update may be bricking older phones
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
OpenAI rakes in over $6 billion in new funding
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? Also, the smaller and smarter 4th gen Oura smart ring, and Epic expanding its free games program
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
Ford throws in a free home charger and installation with new EV purchases and leases
The offer could save you thousands of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Women of color running for Congress are attacked disproportionately on X, Microsoft is killing HoloLens 2, and Pebblebee's trackers work with Apple and Google
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
California Governor vetoes bill that aims to prevent AI disasters
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 w/new EV purchase or lease, Epic is suing Google and Samsung, and Raspberry Pi built an AI camera with Sony.
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
Three men charged in connection with the Trump campaign hack
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 blocks songs amid licensing negotiations, a judge rejects Apple’s last-minute request, and X can be unblocked after paying $1.9 million fine.
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
New report details OpenAI's plan to switch to for-profit mode
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 adding climate risk data to for-sale listings, FCC hands down a $6m fine for deepfake robocalls, and Google Maps will flag potentially fake reviews
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
Visa slapped with a DOJ antitrust lawsuit
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 now law, and DoNotPay 'robot lawyer' was fined for not being a lawyer
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
X is nerfing the block button
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 slapped with DOJ antitrust lawsuit, X released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over, and SAG-AFTRA strikes against League of Legends
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
Microsoft plans to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant that narrowly avoided disaster
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 seeking ban on auto software from China, and Telegram will provide info in response to legal requests
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
Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX
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 is with Sam Altman on a secret project, X complying with orders in Brazil’s Supreme Court, and Qualcomm eyeing a takeover of Intel
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
Neuralink says the FDA designated its Blindsight implant as a 'breakthrough device'
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 returns to California, and Concord's disastrous launch leads to changes
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
FAA wants to impose more than $630K in fines for SpaceX launch violations
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 available, Neuralink's Blindsight implant a 'breakthrough device', and X is temporarily back online for some in Brazil
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
California passes landmark law requiring actors' permission for AI likenesses
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
iPadOS bricking issues, Discord rolling out E2EE for voice and video calls, and Zynga will fight a $45 million fine
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 Polaris Dawn crew is back on Earth after a historic mission
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 banned Russian state media outlets, and a Wordle VR app?
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
NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone
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 moving away from its non-profit structure, 23andMe will pay to settle data breach lawsuit, and iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting today
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
GM and Hyundai plan to work together on cars and clean-energy tech
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,concerns about the future of NASA, and Unity dumps the runtime fee
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
Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children
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
‘Audio earrings’ barely exist, Bluesky now allows video uploads, and Nevada will use AI to process backlog cases
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 is finally headed to space for its groundbreaking civilian mission
Polaris Dawn’s crew will attempt the first commercial spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Australia’s PM wants to ban social media for children, Google working with a direct-air capture startup, and the new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego
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
An Apple Store in Oklahoma City is close to approving an union agreement for its workers
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, Google lost its seven-year fight against the EU, and Polaris Dawn is finally headed to space
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
UK watchdog claims Google’s ad tech practices are harming competition
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 terminated 5 right-wing channels, Telegram users can report illegal content in private chats, and LG's stretchable displays on the catwalk
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
Microsoft joins coalition to scrub revenge and deepfake porn from Bing
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, a global AI treaty, and YouTube tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
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