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People in the UK now have to take an age verification selfie to watch porn online, China called for the creation of a global AI organization, and DOGE is reportedly pushing an AI tool that would put half of all federal regulations on a 'delete list'.
People in the UK now have to take an age verification selfie to watch porn online, China called for the creation of a global AI organization, and DOGE is reportedly pushing an AI tool that would put half of all federal regulations on a 'delete list'. It's Monday, July 28th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pixel Watch 4 might charge via a wireless charging stand
Leaked renders suggest Google is doing away with pogo pins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans, plus more Tech News
$1 billion of NVIDIA AI chips were reportedly sold in China despite US bans, Itch.io removed NSFW games to comply with payment processors' rules, and the Sonos Ace is finally fulfilling its potential. It's Friday, July 25th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AppleCare One lets you protect three devices under one subscription
It's $20, and extra devices are an additional $6 per month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FDA employees say the agency's generative AI hallucinates entire studies, Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias', and Uber will help pair women riders and drivers in the US
FDA employees say the agency's generative AI hallucinates entire studies, Trump's AI Action Plan targets state regulation and 'ideological bias', and Uber will help pair women riders and drivers in the US. It's Thursday, July 24th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google shows off the Pixel 10 less than a month before its launch
It could also be a Pixel 10 Pro, but we won't know for sure until August 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US nuclear weapons agency breached by Microsoft SharePoint hack, Meta is adding new safety features to Instagram accounts, and Amazon is acquiring an AI wearable that listens to everything you do
The US nuclear weapons agency was breached using the Microsoft SharePoint hack, Meta is adding new safety features to child-focused Instagram accounts, and privacy advocates start your engines, Amazon is acquiring an AI wearable that listens to everything you do. It's Wednesday, July 23rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft Sharepoint server vulnerability puts an estimated 10,000 organizations at risk
The software giant released an emergency patch but the flaw is being actively exploited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
France launched a criminal probe of X's alleged algorithm 'manipulation', OpenAI getting closer with the UK government, and Xbox cloud games will follow you just about everywhere
France launched a criminal probe of X's alleged algorithm 'manipulation', OpenAI is getting closer with the UK government, and Xbox cloud games will soon follow you just about everywhere. It's Tuesday, July 22nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI's experimental model achieved gold at the International Math Olympiad
It's a major milestone for AI models, but this level of reasoning won't be available to the public anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Microsoft Sharepoint server vulnerability puts 10,000 organizations at risk, Apple's next iPad Pro will get two front-facing cameras, and No EU Fines for Corning
The Microsoft Sharepoint server vulnerability puts an estimated 10,000 organizations at risk, Apple's next iPad Pro will reportedly get two front-facing cameras, and Corning ended its exclusive deals with phone manufacturers, avoiding the EU’s fine. It's Monday, July 21st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon’s AI push is undermining its sustainability goals
Emissions are climbing due to data center demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
$5.3 million for a piece of Mars, another big car company has given up on hydrogen, and it only took two years for Vimeo to realize deleting all of its TV apps was dumb
Someone paid $5.3 million for a piece of Mars, another big car company has given up on hydrogen, and it only took two years for Vimeo to realize deleting all of its TV apps was dumb. It's Friday, July 18th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple's $14 billion Irish tax break case is officially over
Ireland has withdrawn all the money from escrow, over a decade since the EU started investigating Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roblox adding 'age estimation' feature for teens, FCC plans to ban Chinese technology in undersea cables, and Samsung chairman cleared of fraud
Roblox is adding an 'age estimation' feature for teens, the FCC plans to ban Chinese technology in undersea cables, and Samsung chairman cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court. It's Thursday, July 17th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google spends $3 billion on securing energy for its data centers and AI expansion
A new deal with Brookfield Asset Management will yield the company 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple's Irish tax break case is officially over, Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build, and Xbox's 'Stream your own game' feature now extends to PC
Apple's €14.3 billion Irish tax break case is officially over, Laid off Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build, and Xbox's 'Stream your own game' feature now extends to PC. It's Wednesday, July 16th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem
It has bungled a key piece of green tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta’s new data centers could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day, Meta is cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content, and Claude AI now integrates with Canva
Meta’s new data centers could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day, but not to worry because Meta says it's cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content, and Claude AI now integrates with Canva. It's Tuesday, July 15th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update
'We deeply apologize for the horrific behavior that many experienced,' the Grok account posted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EA reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise, Summer Games Done Quick raised $2.4 million, and a Switch 2 user warned about possible ban after playing preowned game cards
EA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise, Summer Games Done Quick raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, and a Switch 2 user warned about an accidental ban after playing preowned game cards. It's Monday, July 14th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How exactly did Grok go full 'MechaHitler?'
xAI has yet to give a comprehensive answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK
Four suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK. It's Friday, July 11th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches
The official app provides turn-by-turn directions on compatible wearables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks
Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks. It's Thursday, July 10th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day
They were asked to 'volunteer' their time to pick items and pack Fresh orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, FTC’s click-to-cancel rule struck down, and zooplankton is a surprising ally
Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, the FTC’s click-to-cancel rule was struck down by federal judges, and humans have a surprising underwater ally in combating climate change: zooplankton. It's Wednesday, July 9th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet
Plus, new leaks shed light on the next generation of Samsung's foldable phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on its blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung
Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung. It's Tuesday, July 8th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We have the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
Plus, the Microsoft layoffs are hitting gaming studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US TikTok users may have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is delayed, and 'The Stop Killing Games' initiative hit a major milestone
US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is reportedly delayed due to lack of customers, and The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun. It's Monday, July 7th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages
The feature is being tested in Meta’s open-to-all AI Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta is training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, E Ink created a new touchscreen trackpad, and Anthem is shutting down Jan. 12
Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea, and Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12. It's Friday July 4th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space
And it's no longer recoverable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI disavowed Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity offering a $200/month sub, and Summer Games Done Quick starts Sunday
OpenAI disavowed online broker Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription, and how to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025. It's Thursday July 3rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. To stream SGDQ 2025: https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit
Di Liu allegedly did not tell Apple he had accepted a similar role at Snap while serving his notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts, X will let AI write Community Notes, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers
ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts after officials slammed it, X will let AI write Community Notes…what could possibly go wrong, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers unless they pay a fee. It's Wednesday July 2nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GoPro’s Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots
It costs $130, but it might be worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthropic's Claude failed at vending business, Apple may power Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models, and NASA will livestream on Netflix this summer
Anthropic's Claude stocked a fridge with metal cubes when it was put in charge of a snacks business, Apple may power Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models amid its AI struggles, and NASA will start livestreaming content on Netflix later this summer. It's Tuesday July 1st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats
This upcoming security feature notifies Android users of unsafe cell networks and activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apple's F1 had a successful $144 million opening weekend, Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload, and Trump claims a 'very wealthy' group will buy TikTok
Apple's F1 lapped its competition with a $144 million opening weekend, Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload, and Trump claims a 'very wealthy' group will buy TikTok without revealing who. It's Monday June 30th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meta wins AI copyright case filed by Sarah Silverman and other authors
The judge said the plaintiffs failed to show how Meta's actions could financially harm them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores, Threads' Hidden Words setting now separate from Instagram, and Windows saying 'goodbye' to Blue Screen of Death
US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores, Threads now has a Hidden Words setting that's separate from Instagram, and Windows is finally kicking the Blue Screen of Death to the curb. It's Friday June 27th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Judge rules Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use
However, the company is still on the hook for piracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Sorkin is making a second 'Social Network' movie, Trump Mobile dropped its 'made in the USA' claims, and YouTube increasing the minimum age for live streaming to 16
Aaron Sorkin is making a second 'Social Network' movie, Trump Mobile dropped its 'made in the USA' claims, and YouTube will increase the minimum age for live streaming to 16. It's Thursday June 26th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The xMEMS 'fan on a chip' is ready for smart glasses
It provides active cooling without any moving parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use, US prices for Phillips Hue will rise due to tariffs, and Netflix is removing over 20 games
A judge ruled Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use, Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs, and Netflix is removing over 20 games, including Hades and Monument Valley. It's Wednesday June 25th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices
The chief administrative officer is said to have cited security concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Oversight Board called Meta's uneven AI moderation 'incoherent and unjustifiable' ... and more news
The Oversight Board called Meta's uneven AI moderation 'incoherent and unjustifiable', Media Matters is suing the FTC to block its investigation into the X advertiser boycott, and the Rubin Observatory shared its first images. It's Tuesday June 24th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Texas will require permits for self-driving cars
This bill was signed into the law around the same time as Tesla's robotaxi rollout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices