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Boston Dynamics unveils an all-electric version of its Atlas robot
A brief video shows off the bipedal machine's dexterity and agility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TikTok is cleaning up its ‘For You’ recommendations, Menteebot is a human-sized AI robot, X’s AI bot is so dumb
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boston Dynamics sends Atlas to the robot retirement home
The humanoid robot is going out to pasture 11 years after its debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI-generated sexual images, AI-generated images used in true crime doc, and NASA’s Space Junk
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tesla will unveil their robotaxi
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries,Threads is testing real-time search results, and AI object addition and removal for Adobe’s Premiere Pro
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The latest version of xAI's Grok can process images
Grok-1.5V is the company's first-generation multimodal AI model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple saysEpic 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
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 3 best cheap Windows laptops for 2024
These top Windows laptops are all under $700. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White House tells NASA to create a new time zone for the Moon
It’s all relative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No more hiding your Blue Check on X, Taylor Swift is back on TikTok, and AI-centric, M4-powered Macs on the way
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Physicist who predicted 'the God particle', has died at 94
He won the Nobel Prize in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Nutrition’ labels for ISPs, Twitch DJs will have to share, and it will cost a little more for EA Play
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
NASA selected three companies to develop their lunar terrain vehicles over the next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The MPA will work with Congress to block piracy sites, Formula E collapsed, and the owner of WordPress has bought Beeper for how much?
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Drones that charge on power lines may not be the best idea
A quadcopter was able to inspect and charge from power lines for five cycles over two hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google's Find My Device network is here, Tesla settled its lawsuit, and a new movie may play into conspiracy theorists' hands
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI and Google reportedly used transcriptions of YouTube videos to train their AI models … and more news
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASA will be studying the total solar eclipse. You can help.
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Personal robots for your home, useful quantum computing, and multicam Coachella streaming
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple is developing personal robots for your home
The company is reportedly focusing on robotics after scrapping its EV ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft may have finally made quantum computing useful
The company says it has developed the most error-free quantum solution yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new time zone for the Moon, Net Neutrality vote coming, and a fifth Matrix movie is on the way
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The US and UK are teaming up to test the safety of AI models
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new California bill may allow employees to relax, Amazon done with 'Just Walk Out,' and an artificial pancreas for all
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Uber and the gig economy changed the way we live and work
There's a steep price to pay for convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google will destroy browsing data, Jon Stewart talked with FTC Chair Lina Khan, and the US and UK are teaming up to test the safety of AI models
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft Copilot has reportedly been blocked on all Congress-owned devices
The Congress also banned free ChatGPT from its devices a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AT&T resets millions of customers’ passcodes after account info was leaked on the dark web … and more news.
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 5 best wireless earbuds for 2024
Noise-canceling, sport models and cheap Bluetooth earbud options galore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White House lays out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is a new Microsoft disc-free Xbox Series X coming, an OLED iPad Pro and big-screen iPad Air is on the way, and Activision is looking into the malware stealing its users' login credentials?
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation
Maps is also getting some AI tools to help with recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White House lays out AI guidelines, Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation, and Oregon's Right to Repair bill is now a law
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A camera that captures 156.3 trillion frames per second
So much for Samsung phones’ 960 fps “Super Slow-mo.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grok chatbot coming soon to X Premium, the FTC may sue TikTok, and Meta limits 'political' content recommendations
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida
The law completely bans children under 14 from participating in these services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spotify’s educational video courses, TikTok’s Teenage Youth Council, and Toys for Bob’s new game
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rabbit R1 starts shipping to the first batch of US buyers next week
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Authorities reportedly ordered Google to reveal the identities of some YouTube videos' viewers…and more news
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best deals under $50 from the Amazon Big Spring Sale
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The EPA reveals final auto industry regulations to try to keep the world habitable
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Researchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online, and DoorDash is testing drone delivery
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance.
The tech allowed the company to offer reliable forecasting to residents of 80 countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new bill passed the House unanimously, Big Companies lining up against Apple, and AI to predict floods
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ChatGPT is getting a digital memory to recall your past conversations
OpenAI says you'll be able to adjust what it does and does not remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intel will get CHIPS Act funding, Meta previewed ‘fediverse sharing’, and Overwatch 2 made some changes
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Moon mining startup Interlune wants to start digging for helium-3 by 2030
The company’s founders include former Blue Origin top employees and an Apollo 17 astronaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hackers gave pro players cheats, YouTube gave creators new rules, and NVIDIA has new, faster chips for AI companies
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chatbots promise a future that will never arrive
Why would we trust a platform so obscured by smoke, mirrors and hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices