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903 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe tech world can be frantic, but the news doesn't have to be. Start your days with the headlines from Engadget, and what it means for you.
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Google is no longer building its own augmented reality glasses
June 29, 2023 10:50 - 4 minutesGoogle is no longer building its own augmented reality glasses, North America’s first hydrogen-powered train debuts in Canada, Microsoft is already offering a generative AI certification program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok is killing off its BeReal clone
June 28, 2023 09:48 - 4 minutesTikTok is killing off its BeReal clone, The SAE is creating a standardized version of Tesla's EV charging plug, SoftBank gave $170m to a social app whose users mostly didn't exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The verdict on Google’s Pixel Fold
June 27, 2023 10:10 - 4 minutesNASA is creating a ChatGPT-like AI assistant for astronauts, The verdict on Google’s Pixel Fold, Netflix is removing its 'basic' plan in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASA can now recycle 98 percent of astronaut pee on the ISS into drinkable water
June 26, 2023 10:26 - 3 minutesNASA can now recycle 98 percent of astronaut pee on the ISS into drinkable water, YouTube is reportedly testing online games for mobile and desktop, Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not come with a top strap in the box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zuck v. Musk: the cage fight
June 23, 2023 10:38 - 3 minutesZuck v. Musk is apparently the cage fight everyone wants to see, Sony plans to keep making smartphones for at least a few more years, E3 2024 and 2025 aren't canceled (yet). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parts of Reddit welcomed adult content to protest company’s API changes
June 22, 2023 10:21 - 4 minutesPopular parts of Reddit welcomed adult content to protest the company’s API changes, A 'Super Mario RPG' remake is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 17th, Cellular satellite test successfully beams 4G data from space to a regular phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon Prime Day kicks off July 11th
June 21, 2023 09:49 - 4 minutesAI-generated music won’t win a Grammy anytime soon, Amazon Prime Day kicks off July 11th this year, Apple's expanded self-repair program covers the iPhone 14 and newer MacBooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FCC takes a 'fresh look' at internet data caps
June 20, 2023 10:38 - 3 minutesThe FCC is preparing to take a 'fresh look' at internet data caps, Samsung brings its self-repair program to the UK, The verdict on Google’s Pixel Tablet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Morning Edition Will Return June 20
June 07, 2023 12:00 - 32 secondsEngadget Morning Edition is taking a vacation break but will return on June 20. Until then, find the latest in tech news at Engadget.com or subscribe to our newsletter, 'The Morning After.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple reveals its mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro
June 06, 2023 09:58 - 4 minutesApple finally announces the 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,299, Apple reveals its $3,499 Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Reddit communities are 'going dark' to protest changes that would hurt third-party apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon reportedly explores free cell phone service for Prime subscribers
June 05, 2023 09:45 - 3 minutesAmazon reportedly explores free cell phone service for Prime subscribers, Scientists claim first successful transmission of space-based solar power to Earth, Even the cheapest Tesla Model 3 now qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meta announces its new mixed-reality headset, the Quest 3
June 02, 2023 09:55 - 4 minutesMeta announces its new mixed-reality headset, the Quest 3, Apple is reportedly testing high-end Macs powered by its new M2 chips, Motorola's folding Razr+ has a giant external display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to expect from Apple’s WWDC 2023
June 01, 2023 10:41 - 4 minutesWhat to expect from Apple’s WWDC 2023, Riot threatens to cancel a 'League of Legends' esports season after a player revolt, Range Rover’s next luxury add-on is a car seat that vibrates to music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Experts say AI presents 'risk of extinction' on par with nuclear war
May 31, 2023 10:30 - 4 minutesIndustry leaders say AI presents 'risk of extinction' on par with nuclear war, Google's Pixel Watch 2 may address the wearable’s biggest problem, Amazon ditches Alexa’s celebrity voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NASA's SLS rocket is already $6 billion over budget
May 30, 2023 11:36 - 4 minutesNASA's SLS rocket is $6 billion over budget already, NVIDIA's generative AI lets gamers converse with NPCs, Tesla will open its Supercharger network to other EVs in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sony reveals its PS5 streaming handheld, ‘Project Q’
May 25, 2023 10:20 - 4 minutesSony reveals a PS5 streaming handheld, ‘Project Q’, Twitter struggled with Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid announcement, iOS 17 will reportedly turn your locked iPhone into a smart display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Netflix starts charging for account sharing in the US
May 24, 2023 10:10 - 3 minutesAmazon's latest Fire tablet is a $230 Android-powered 2-in-1, Dyson claims its next-gen robot vacuum with twice the suction of rivals, Netflix starts charging for account sharing in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WhatsApp finally lets you fix your message typos
May 23, 2023 10:40 - 3 minutesWhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messages, TikTok is suing Montana over statewide ban, Lego’s latest set is a Pac-Man arcade machine with a crank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meta could launch a Twitter competitor next month
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutesApple rejected 1,679,694 App Store submissions in 2022, Meta could launch a Twitter competitor as early as next month, Disney’s pricey, immersive Star Wars hotel is shutting down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ChatGPT has an official iPhone app
May 19, 2023 10:05 - 4 minutesChatGPT has an official iPhone app, Heinz Remix is the sauce dispenser of your dreams, 'Grand Theft Auto VI' could land as early as 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can now call an Uber like a normal taxi
May 18, 2023 10:05 - 3 minutes‘The New York Times’ built a standalone app for audio journalism, Logitech teams up with iFixit for self-repair programs, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samsung is reportedly sourcing OLED TV panels from rival LG
May 17, 2023 11:16 - 3 minutesSamsung is reportedly sourcing OLED TV panels from rival LG, Apple's Assistive Access simplifies iOS 16 for people with cognitive disabilities, YouTube’s recommendations are leading kids to gun videos, report says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This company will give you a free TV if you watch non-stop ads
May 16, 2023 10:05 - 3 minutesThis company will give you a free TV if you watch non-stop ads, Google will pay Texas $8 million to settle claims of 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads, The EU approves Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter has a new CEO
May 15, 2023 09:30 - 3 minutesApple's 'M3 Pro' chipset could feature 12 CPU cores, Twitter has a new CEO, PlayStation VR2 is finally available at retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our verdict on ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
May 12, 2023 10:40 - 3 minutesElon Musk says a new Twitter CEO is starting in six weeks, Fairphone made a fully repairable set of over-ear headphones, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The biggest announcements from Google I/O 2023
May 11, 2023 10:25 - 4 minutesThe biggest announcements from Google I/O 2023, Vast and SpaceX plan to launch the first commercial space station in 2025, Google Pixel Fold hands-on: A real rival for Samsung’s foldables And expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nintendo wants several Switch consoles ‘in every home’
May 10, 2023 10:25 - 3 minutesNintendo wants several Switch consoles ‘in every home’, Twitter is going to purge and archive inactive accounts, Spotify has reportedly removed tens of thousands of AI-generated songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative, Bluesky, is having a moment
May 09, 2023 10:15 - 3 minutesBank of Canada asks for public feedback about a national digital currency, Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky is having a moment, We get the first trailer for Chris Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to expect at Google I/O 2023
May 08, 2023 10:10 - 4 minutesWhat to expect at Google I/O 2023, Tesla unveils Model S Plaid track package that unlocks 200 MPH top speed, The iPhone 15 Pro may not feature solid-state buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Google officially reveals its first foldable phone: The Pixel Fold
May 05, 2023 10:45 - 3 minutesGoogle reveals its first foldable phone: The Pixel Fold, Biden Administration will invest $140 million to launch seven new AI Research Institutes, Astronomers finally spot a star consuming a planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White House proposes a 30 percent tax on electricity used for crypto mining
May 04, 2023 09:50 - 3 minutesWhite House proposes a 30 percent tax on electricity used for crypto mining, Meta warns that ChatGPT scams are the new crypto scams, Watch the first trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hollywood writers are officially on strike due to streaming services
May 03, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutesHollywood writers are officially on strike due to streaming services, Apple and Google are teaming up to tackle Bluetooth tracker stalking, No Pornhub for Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Someone posted the entire ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ on Twitter
May 02, 2023 10:10 - 3 minutesSpaceX's Starship didn't immediately respond to a self-destruct command, The 'Godfather of AI' leaves Google amid ethical concerns, Someone posted the entire ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Walmart's suppliers prefer negotiating with an AI
May 01, 2023 10:05 - 4 minutesWalmart's suppliers would rather negotiate with AI than a human, Apple drops lawsuit against former exec who accused the company of spying, Brazil lifts nationwide Telegram ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dyson's air-purifying Zone headset is now available in the US
April 28, 2023 09:55 - 3 minutesDyson's $949 air-purifying Zone headset is now available in the US, PlayStation VR2 is finally heading to retailers, Teenage Engineering reveals a gorgeous mic that I can’t afford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ first impressions
April 27, 2023 10:55 - 3 minutesTile's latest accessory helps track your cat, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ first impressions, 'Indiana Jones 5' will feature a de-aged Harrison Ford for the first 25 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI-generated political attack ads are here
April 26, 2023 10:45 - 3 minutesASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PC hands-on, AI-generated political attack ads are here, GM will stop making the Chevy Bolt EV later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grimes invites AI artists to use her voice, promising 50 percent royalty split
April 25, 2023 10:20 - 4 minutesApple wins appeals court ruling against Epic Games, Grimes invites AI artists to use her voice, promising 50 percent royalty split, Like it or not, a Call of Duty board game is coming in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple’s mixed-reality headset may feature external power supply and MagSafe-style ports
April 24, 2023 09:13 - 3 minutesApple’s mixed-reality headset may feature external power supply and MagSafe-style ports, Leaked Pixel Fold video shows an internal display with chunky bezels, Twitter adds blue checks to accounts of dead celebrities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter pulls legacy blue verification checkmarks
April 21, 2023 09:53 - 4 minutesTwitter pulls legacy blue verification checkmarks, Michael Schumacher’s family plans to sue German tabloid for AI-generated ‘interview’, SpaceX's Starship completed its first fully integrated launch, then exploded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to claim your cut of Meta's $725 million class action settlement
April 20, 2023 10:50 - 3 minutesAn AI-generated song featuring Drake and The Weeknd gets pulled from streaming platforms, How to claim your cut of Meta's $725 million class action settlement. Google might announce a foldable Pixel phone at I/O next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple’s debut VR headset might include sport and fitness features
April 19, 2023 10:30 - 3 minutesApple’s debut VR headset might include sport and fitness features, Netflix is ready to crack down on account sharing in the US, The Polestar 4 electric SUV arrives with 544 HP and no rear window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nike launches its first digital shoe collection
April 18, 2023 10:41 - 3 minutesNetflix struggles with its livestreaming tech, Nike launches its first digital shoe collection, Google wants you to help listen for fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artist refuses award after his AI image wins prestigious Sony photography prize
April 17, 2023 16:15 - 3 minutesGerman artist refuses award after his AI image wins photography prize, Pentagon leaks suspect was outed by his Steam profile, Is Apple prepping a 15-inch MacBook Air? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Researchers used machine learning to improve the first photo of a black hole
April 14, 2023 09:33 - 3 minutesResearchers used machine learning to improve the first photo of a black hole, PBS also quits Twitter over its 'government-funded media' label, New 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' trailer showcases Link's allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mario theme joins the Library of Congress
April 13, 2023 09:46 - 3 minutesPhilips' new 'Ultra Efficient' LED bulbs use 40 percent less energy, NPR is ditching Twitter over 'government-funded media' label on its main account, The Mario theme joins your old tweets in the Library of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden administration wants your help making rules for AI models
April 12, 2023 10:05 - 3 minutesFormer Twitter execs sue company over unpaid legal fees, The Biden administration wants your help making rules for AI models like ChatGPT, Google Bard's new 'experiment updates' page tells you what's new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Worldwide PC shipments plunged by a third in the first quarter of 2023
April 11, 2023 11:28 - 3 minutesWorldwide PC shipments plunged by a third in the first quarter, 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' sets box office records, Museum creates a 20-foot ‘Donkey Kong’ cabinet with a little help from Nintendo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon’s Halo Rise sleep tracker is surprisingly helpful
April 06, 2023 10:14 - 3 minutesBest Buy’s new recycling program will let you mail in your old electronics, Twitter designates NPR as 'US state-affiliated media', Amazon’s Halo Rise sleep tracker is surprisingly helpful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft’s new Xbox controller is partially made of ground-up CDs
April 05, 2023 10:26 - 3 minutesPresident Biden says it 'remains to be seen' if AI is dangerous, Microsoft’s new Xbox controller is partially made of ground-up CDs, Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy protection as it seeks a buyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices