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Bard AI chatbot understanding better, F1 using AI to assist humans, and Zelda reimagined
Google's Bard AI chatbot is getting better at understanding YouTube videos …Formula 1 hopes AI will help it figure out if a car breaks track limits … Zelda: Ocarina of Time reimagined in the style of Studio Ghibli It's Friday, Nov. 24th and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
More digital payment options means more chances to collect sensitive data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired
It has been quite a week for Sam Altman and OpenAI … first he was out and now he is back in as CEO … And just as that was going on, OpenAI and Microsoft were hit with another lawsuit citing copyright infringement … and another big advertiser has suspended ad buys on X. It's Wednesday, Nov. 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Webb telescope images show an unprecedented and 'chaotic' view of the center of our galaxy
Researchers plan to use this data to test current theories of star formation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
X lawsuit accuses Media Matters of running a campaign to drive advertisers away, and more news
X’s lawsuit accuses Media Matters of running a campaign to drive advertisers away … a US Senator calls for the public release of AT&T ‘Hemisphere’ surveillance records, and did Spotify strike a deal with Google that let it skip Play Store fees? It's Tuesday, Nov. 21st and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestines
The ‘smart capsule’ is designed to monitor vital signs and even detect opiate overdose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Altman hired by Microsoft, Kyle Vogt out at Cruise, and news about Nothing
Sam Altman fired on Friday, hired by Microsoft Monday; Kyle Vogt resigned his post at Cruise, and Nothing pulled its iMessage-compatible Chats app from the Google Play store. It's Monday, Nov. 20th and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kia's latest EV concepts go big on geometrics and cabin vibes
Given Kia's history, these ideas could end up in production EVs soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hackers Exploit SEC Rule, Apple’s RCS Support, and Amazon will sell you a Hyundai
Apple will offer RCS support in 2024, Amazon will start selling cars online, and Hackers used a new SEC rule to snitch on the company they infiltrated. It's Friday, Nov. 17th and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Researchers printed a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons for the first time
This new tech makes it much easier to combine soft and rigid materials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lawmakers Apple Jon Stewart Query, ASUS' Evangelion Typo Fix, and Amazon Axes Comixology for Kindle Shift
Lawmakers would like to know why Apple canceled Jon Stewart's show, ASUS is offering a free fix for the "Evangelion" typo on its motherboard, and Amazon is officially killing the Comixology app. It's Thursday, Nov. 16th and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI is starting to outperform meteorologists
Machine learning-based weather prediction is outshining traditional programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Social media companies on the defensive, a reversal for Tesla, and Pokémon Concierge is on the way.
Social media companies will be forced to defend themselves in teen addiction lawsuits, Tesla put their controversial resale clause in reverse, and Netflix announced a release date for its Pokemon collab. It's Wednesday, Nov. 15th and this is Engadget Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Popular AI platform introduces rewards system to encourage deepfakes of real people
The “bounties” feature has mostly been used to recreate women (big surprise.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NVIDIA’s new AI chips will power scientific research, Deleting your Threads account, and Zelle’s fraud refund policy change
NVIDIA's next gen AI chips are here, You can now delete your Threads profile without nuking your Instagram account, and Zelle may refund your money if you were scammed. It's Tuesday, Nov. 14th and this is Engadget Today … the latest tech news with a bit of tranquility with your morning coffee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates
A Reuters investigation found hundreds of previously unreported injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASA isn’t talking to its Mars Rovers right now, Tesla really doesn’t want you to resell your Cybertruck, and Splatting in Game to deal with cheaters
NASA isn’t talking to its Mars Rovers right now, Tesla really doesn’t want you to resell your Cybertruck, and Splatting in Game to deal with cheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These sonar-equipped glasses could pave the way for better VR body tracking
The Cornell team behind the technique says sonar is more privacy-conscious and efficient than cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI’s partnership program, Microsoft’s brief ChatGPT ban, and Maine’s massive hack
OpenAI will produce public and private databases, Microsoft blocked its employees from accessing ChatGPT briefly which is said later was a mistake, and if you live in Maine, there’s a good chance some of your data was stolen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google's AI-powered search feature goes global with a 120-country expansion
The SGE update includes additional language support for Spanish, Portuguese, Korean and Indonesian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
iMessage Regulations, Samsung’s AI, and the OWL says goodbye
Google and major mobile carriers want Europe to regulate Apple's iMessage platform, Samsung's Gauss is the generative AI that nobody asked for, and Blizzard is 'evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Things are going from bad to worse for Cruise's robotaxis
The company reportedly kept operating its robotaxis despite issues recognizing children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Robotaxis Woes, No More TikTok Creator Fund, and XBOX AI for NPCS
Things are going from bad to worse for Cruise's robotaxis, TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund and steering users to the Creativity Program, and Microsoft will let Xbox game makers use AI tools for story design and NPCs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASA discovered that an asteroid named Dinky actually has its own moon
‘It was not expected, and it’s really cool.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No AI Ads for Political Marketers, No Ad Blockers, and No Retina is Safe at this NFT event
If you’re a political marketer, these Meta AI tools are not for you… the great un-install is happening after YouTube's big crackdown, and attendees at Bored Ape’s NFT event wish they had worn sunglasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Want to buy a recycled user handle on X?
It’s Monday, November 6th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The AI Seinfeld show is bugging out harder than Frank Costanza on Festivus
Come for the silent awkward stares and stay for even more silent awkward stares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta Ends Forced Facebook Threads Integration, Commercial Spaceplane Ready for NASA Testing, and Uber & Lyft's Driver Settlements
Meta will stop forcing your Threads posts onto Facebook and it can’t come soon enough; a commercial spaceplane capable of orbital flight is ready for NASA testing; and Uber and Lyft must pay $328 million to New York drivers in a massive wage theft settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nissan's Hyper Force EV concept is part Batmobile, part VR racer
It's the fifth and last concept Nissan has introduced this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UK Spends $273 million on AI Super Computer, LinkedIn's AI Job Coach, and YouTube Cracks Down on Ad Blockers
The UK is spending $273 million to build its fastest-ever AI supercomputer, LinkedIn’s latest premium perk is an AI job coach, and YouTube is cracking down on ad blockers globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mars' core looks bigger than it is because it's wrapped in radioactive magma
Using data from the InSight lander, two studies found that the red planet's core is smaller and denser than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atari’s Buy, Apple’s Kill, and Chrome’s Move
Atari is buying retro game specialist Digital Eclipse, Chrome for iOS now lets you move the address bar to the bottom, and Apple finally kills off the 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NYU is developing 3D streaming video tech with the help of its dance department
The $1.2 million project could lead to more advanced VR and mixed reality streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3D Video Tech from NYU, X on Disinformation, and Meta’s Oversight Board on Dangerous Diet Videos
NYU is developing 3D streaming video tech with the help of its dance department, X won’t pay creators for tweets that get fact-checked with community notes, and Meta’s Oversight Board: Dangerous diet videos can remain, but please demonetize them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hertz decides to slow down its EV expansion
The company originally planned to purchase 100,000 EVs from Tesla by the end of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A sweeping White House EO takes aim at AI's toughest challenges, NASA is studying a 20,000-year-old supernova, and Barbarian will soon be a game
It’s Monday, October 30th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Uber starts offering fully autonomous Waymo rides in Phoenix
You can adjust your in-app preferences to make it more likely to match with a driverless car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google updates Maps with a flurry of AI features and more
It’s Friday, October 27th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The White House will reportedly reveal a ‘sweeping’ AI executive order on October 30
It would leverage the federal government’s purchasing power to influence Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Honda Prelude returns as a concept EV, Spotify overhauling its royalty model, and X is rolling out a new feature
It’s Thursday, October 26th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lunar rock samples suggest moon is older than previously thought
Samples from the 1972 Apollo mission were recently analyzed by researchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple 'Scary Fast' event set for Oct. 30, California suspended Cruise's Driverless vehicle permit, and funky concepts by Motorola
It’s Wednesday, October 25th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biden administration designates 31 new 'tech hubs' to encourage innovation
Each location will receive up to $75 million in federal funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Biden administration designated 31 new 'tech hubs' to encourage innovation, the DOJ probing Tesla on driving range, and NASA has more rocks to study than first thought
It’s Tuesday, October 24th and this is Engadget Today…the latest tech news with a touch of tranquility for your morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SpaceX will ramp up its launches in 2024 for Starlink's satellite-to-cell service
It's aiming for 144 flights or 12 flights a month next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple new iMac launch is on the way, Twitch allowing simulcasting, and a human-blood-infused PC could be yours
The rumors of a new iMac and MacBook Pro seem to be panning out, as long you’re not signed exclusively with Twitch you can simulcast, and Blizzard will give away a human-blood-infused PC if gamers donate a collective total of 666 quarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EPA’s Initial Step to Regulate Lead Fuel for Small Planes and Driverless Taxis in 2026 Japan
The EPA takes the initial step towards regulating lead fuel used by small planes and GM, Honda, and Cruise plan to offer driverless taxi rides in Japan in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
India Wants A Space Station, British Museum Digitizes its Collection, and Polls in your Instagram’s comments section coming soon
India wants to build its own space station and send astronauts to the moon by 2040, the British Museum is digitizing its entire collection in response to recent thefts, and Instagram is giving creators yet another way to milk their content for more engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s $250 million NYC biohub will engineer disease-fighting cells
The organization led by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg will work with Columbia, Rockefeller and Yale to study immune cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Netflix Jacks Up Prices, Amazon Plans for Drone Deliveries, and NordVPN’s Big Deal
Netflix jacks up the price of its premium plan to $23 a month, Amazon plans to start drone deliveries in the UK and Italy next year, and NordVPN plans are nearly 70 percent off ahead of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices