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Each weekday morning we bring you the tech news you need today, and then in the afternoon we showcase stories about the technology, science, and culture that will influence tomorrow, all brought to you by Engadget.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 1818
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Goodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing
Project Starline has gone from goals to (corporate) reality.
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00:06:01 |
Wed 21 May 2025
SEIA warns of 'devastating energy shortages', US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs, and SynthID Detector checks for AI watermarks
The Solar trade association warned of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut, US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order, and SynthID Detector…
00:08:09 |
Wed 21 May 2025
23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction
The company declared bankruptcy in March.
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00:05:50 |
Tue 20 May 2025
New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices
New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice v…
00:06:11 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Meta is trying to get its antitrust case thrown out in the middle of the trial
The company's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case.
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00:05:40 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a merger
Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a $34 billion merger. It's Monday May 19th…
00:07:51 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Sony's flagship headphones arrive with updated sound
There are subtle design changes and they cost $450, or $50 more than the WH-1000XM5.
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00:06:31 |
Fri 16 May 2025
TikTok will try to force teens to meditate, X is selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy
TikTok will try to force teens to meditate after 10PM, X is once again selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and doctors successfully treated a baby with the first ever personalized gene-editin…
00:07:19 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Uber introduces Ride Shares, a rush hour version of Pool
It's also launching new ride passes for users, including teens.
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00:06:38 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental service for films
Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental serv…
00:07:29 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts
This is primarily intended to help folks with limited hand use.
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00:06:20 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Tech industry's source of carbon credits in conflict with Kenyan herders, USDA will republish climate change information, and Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks
One of the tech industry's sources of carbon credits is in conflict with Kenyan herders, the USDA will republish climate change information online following a farmer’s lawsuit and Valve made a Steam …
00:07:32 |
Wed 14 May 2025
NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras
Researchers at the University of Leicester are learning more about the massive auroras on our solar system's largest planet.
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00:06:52 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock promises new streaming features for its NBA broadcasts, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent to prolong overall battery life
Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock has promised new streaming features when the NBA arrives this fall, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charg…
00:07:02 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold
Scientists using the high-tech particle accelerator managed to transmute metals for a fraction of a second.
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00:06:41 |
Mon 12 May 2025
iOS 19 may make signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work, the FTC pushed back the enforcement of 'click-to-cancel' rule
iOS 19 may bring a feature that makes signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work after getting called out for its terms of use change, and t…
00:06:54 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication
It's an attempt to prevent financial scams.
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00:06:23 |
Fri 09 May 2025
ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, Claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement, Wikimedia challenges categorization rules
ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, you can now claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri privacy settlement, and Wikipedia's owner challenges categorization rules under UK's Online S…
00:08:13 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk
They're joining brands like Harman Kardon and JBL under the Samsung umbrella.
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00:06:25 |
Thu 08 May 2025
A militia group thinks NOAA radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla no longer releasing Cybertruck range extenders, and Ford raising Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs
NOAA is warning staff that a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla will no longer release the Cybertruck range extender, and Ford will raise Mustang Mach-E prices in part due t…
00:08:30 |
Thu 08 May 2025
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