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Bluesky surges to 15 million users, The Guardian is leaving X, and Spotify unveiled a new payout model for creators

Bluesky surges to 15 million users, The Guardian is leaving X, and Spotify unveiled a new payout model for creators with popular videos. It's Thursday, November 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn …

00:07:40 | Thu 14 Nov 2024

Waymo's driverless cars in LA County are now available to everyone

The company has dropped the waitlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:48 | Wed 13 Nov 2024

Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, Netflix’s ad tier attracted 70 million subscribers, and Discord leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced

Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, Netflix’s ad tier has attracted more than 70 million subscribers, and Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets a 15-year sentence for sharing…

00:06:51 | Wed 13 Nov 2024

Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla's Supercharger network this month

You may need a $230 NCAS adapter, however. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:54 | Tue 12 Nov 2024

Amazon drivers may wear AR glasses until robots can take over, LG's new stretchy display, and an EA Sports' Madden docuseries is coming to Prime Video

Amazon wants its drivers to wear AR glasses until robots can take over, LG's new display stretches from 12 to 18 inches, and a 4-part docuseries about EA Sports' Madden games is coming to Prime Video…

00:07:12 | Tue 12 Nov 2024

Google's Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers

Vids uses Google’s Gemini AI model to create videos based on suggestions and document files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:15 | Mon 11 Nov 2024

Nintendo suing streamer of pirated software, ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests, and Black people have been getting racist texts

Nintendo is suing a streamer of pirated software for millions of dollars, ChatGPT rejected 250,000 election deepfake requests, and Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about…

00:09:03 | Mon 11 Nov 2024

Even Microsoft Notepad is getting infused with AI

It took forever and a day just to get spell check for Notepad, but AI? Hey, no problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:19 | Fri 08 Nov 2024

Max will crack down on password sharing, Google's Vids AI video maker rolling out to most Workspace tiers, No Man's Sky gets cross-platform saves and PS5 Pro enhancements

Max is about to crack down on password sharing, Google's Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers, and No Man's Sky gets cross-platform saves and PS5 Pro enhancements. It's Friday, …

00:07:22 | Fri 08 Nov 2024

Japan just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space

This is a test to see if the material is durable enough to handle the endless void of the cosmos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:14 | Thu 07 Nov 2024

Canada orders TikTok to shut down its business operations, EU looking into Corning, Roblox details two new safety policies

Canada orders TikTok to shut down its business operations, the EU is looking into Corning for alleged anti-competitive practices, and Roblox has two new safety policies for protecting children. It's …

00:06:20 | Thu 07 Nov 2024

An AI-generated ad left thousands of Dubliners waiting for a Halloween parade that never came

A website created the fake event out of thin air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:06:21 | Wed 06 Nov 2024

A new report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hacker; Japan sent a wooden satellite to space, and Amazon's drones begin deliveries in Phoenix

A new report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackers, Japan just sent the world’s first wooden satellite to space, and Amazon begins drone deliveries to Phoenix, provided the weather is…

00:06:47 | Wed 06 Nov 2024

Instagram reorganizes message requests for creators

The new update filters messages from different sources for IG’s busiest social media makers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:45 | Tue 05 Nov 2024

Netflix is removing most of its interactive content, a return-to-office mandate at Grindr draws NLRB inquiry, and Apple approved another app that streams pirated content

Netflix is removing most of its interactive content, the NLRB accused Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive, and Apple just approved another app that streams pirate…

00:07:40 | Tue 05 Nov 2024

Amazon reportedly bumped back its AI-powered Alexa to next year

The new Alexa needs more time to learn how to do some really basic stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:05:20 | Mon 04 Nov 2024

A glimpse into our AR future, thousands of Dubliners left waiting for a Halloween parade that never came, and Okta's account username vulnerability

Meta’s Orion prototype offers a glimpse into our AR future, an AI-generated ad left thousands of Dubliners waiting for a Halloween parade that never came, and an Okta vulnerability allowed accounts w…

00:07:34 | Mon 04 Nov 2024

What are the POTUS candidates’ policies on EVs and clean energy?

Our guide to the frontrunners' positions on crucial environmental policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:07:47 | Fri 01 Nov 2024

Samsung may launch 'extended reality' wearable device next year, the EC set its regulatory gaze on Temu, and Tidal laid off its entire product marketing team

Samsung could launch its 'extended reality' wearable device next year, the European Commission set its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales, and Tidal, which is in dire need of som…