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French Assembly passes a bill allowing police to remotely activate phone cameras and microphones for surveillance, and the US is using robots to destroy the world's last known chemical weapons stockpile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A giant LED video dome in Las Vegas changes the live performance experience, and researchers reconstruct 3D environments from eye reflections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids get a seat at the table with The Environmental Protection Agency and the reality of our recent record-breaking rising temperatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe regulates Meta's ad sales, and a court stops the White House from talking content moderation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North America’s first hydrogen-powered train began traveling across the Canadian countryside and Virgin Galactic completes its first commercial spaceflight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Right now, you can use Amazon's Palm-Reading to buy alcohol in Colorado, and we’re on the fast track to the future of contactless NFC advancements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The looming risks and advantages of generative AI have US Lawmakers calling for help from experts and creating committees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virgin Galactic will start commercial spaceflight as soon as June 27th, and NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS into drinkable water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress is reportedly limiting staff use of AI models while NASA is creating a ChatGPT-like assistant for astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A synthetic heart valve that grows with the body, a remote-controlled pill-shaped camera, and what that means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The surprising role of bugs in the latest robotics, from live woodlice for robot hands to an invasive species-killing machine to eradicate the spotted lanternfly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data transfers, solar energy, and what that means for the future of space and of Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington is stepping in, with both congress members and the president focused on what the future of AI regulation looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US jumps to second in EV sales and expands its battery production to electrify the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virgin Galactic is customer-ready and SpaceX is planning the next step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A moon of Saturn that could support life, a far-off planet covered in volcanoes, and what discoveries may lie in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI powers a new music generator, a new Beatles song, and maybe the future of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pixel phones receive a slew of new features; Pixel phones receive a slew of new features like improved car crash detection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grubhub lays off 15 percent of its employees; 'The Crew Motorfest' brings open-world racing to Hawaii on September 14th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter has reportedly refused to pay its Google Cloud contract; Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game is 'Outlaws', coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Screenshots of Instagram's answer to Twitter leak online; Fortnite's next season features Transformers and rideable raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is reportedly planning an ad-supported tier for Prime Video; NYC sues Hyundai for negligence in wake of TikTok car thefts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chinese startup says its new EV battery doesn’t lose range in the cold; Ubisoft's Rocksmith+ guitar-learning app is finally coming to iOS and Android on June 9th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FaceTime is coming to Apple TV; Apple announces kid-friendly features to reduce eye strain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is reportedly trying to offer Prime subscribers free cell phone service; Latest Webb Telescope images gives a look at stars being born in the Virgo constellation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nintendo officially halts all eShop sales in Russia; Lordstown's EV pickup has a worryingly short 174 miles of EPA range Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon settles lawsuit with FTC over Ring doorbell privacy concerns; The PlayStation Plus monthly games for June include 'NBA 2K23' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Razer's new gaming earbuds include a low-latency dongle; Apple Music’s dedicated classical app arrives on Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp screen sharing is reportedly rolling out to more users soon; Japan will try to beam solar power from space by 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford EV drivers will get access to 12,000 North American Tesla Superchargers next spring; TikTok is testing an AI chatbot for content discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First look at 'Spider-Man 2' gameplay; 'The 'Resident Evil 4' remake will support PS VR2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peloton's revamped fitness app; Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter bug seems to be randomly restoring deleted tweets; The first all-electric Escalade joins Cadillac’s EV lineup later this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta reportedly wants to license Magic Leap’s AR technology; The Apple Watch Series 8 drops to $329 at Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok creators sue Montana over statewide ban of the app; PlayStation Plus bug warns that games will expire in 15 minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Montana's governor signs bill banning TikTok; BlizzCon returns as an in-person event later this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok opens a $6 million fund to pay creators of popular AR effects; Meta’s paid verification system comes to the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IRS reportedly has a free TurboTax alternative in the works; Elon Musk loses appeal to tweet whatever he wants about Tesla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta fixed a Facebook bug that sent automatic friend requests to users; Google faces antitrust compliance review in India following Match Group complaint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC promises it'll be easier to watch the Olympics in 2024; Facebook Messenger app for Apple Watch is going away after May 31st Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can now stream Android phone apps to your Chromebook; Google opens up access to its text-to-music AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pokémon-inspired art collection comes to LA this summer; WhatsApp bug is making some Android phones falsely report microphone access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Updates on Samsung's Galaxy Watch coming soon; 'Oppenheimer' trailer shows Chris Nolan's take on the birth of the atomic bomb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple’s AirPods Pro are back on sale for $200; Netflix is launching a remastered 'World of Goo' on May 23rd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount+ tops 60 million subscribers thanks to 'Picard' and the NFL; Tesla reopens long-range Model 3 orders after almost nine months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even Gmail has blue verification checks now; Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because most people don't know what it means Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House bill would demand disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads; Amazon expands Matter smart home support to older Echo speakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is examining how companies use AI to monitor workers; Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down amid stiff competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ARM registers for US initial public offering; Apple reportedly redesigning watchOS around widgets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lyft is laying off 26 percent of employees; PlayStation VR2 is finally heading to retailers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices