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Engadget News + Next

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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.
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Two Emory University students were first lauded, then suspended for AI tool, Starliner’s mission pushed back again, and Volkswagen delayed the North American debut of the ID.7

Emory University awarded two students $10,000 for their AI study tool, then suspended them, Starliner’s first crew mission gets pushed back yet again, and Volkswagen indefinitely delays the ID.7 electric sedan’s arrival in North America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20248 min

Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck

It's powered by Aurora Driver, a level 4 autonomous driving system that uses high-resolution cameras, imaging radars, a LiDAR sensor that can detect objects up to 400 meters away and even more sensors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 20246 min

UK's AI Safety Institute easily jailbreaks major LLMs

In a shocking turn of events, AI systems might not be as safe as their creators make them out to be — who saw that coming, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 20246 min

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission, another patient will get Neuralink’s brain implant, and Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission, Another patient will get Neuralink’s brain implant, and Volvo and Aurora introduce their first self-driving truck. It's Tuesday, May 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202410 min

The 5 best tablets for 2024

We’ve got tablet picks for every ecosystem along with some more affordable options too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 20246 min

A bill may end Section 230 protections, AI-infused headphones with cameras from Meta may be on the way, and Google teases a new I feature ahead of I/O

A bipartisan bill may end Section 230 protections for tech companies, Meta’s next hardware project might be AI-infused headphones with cameras, and Google teases a new camera-powered AI feature one day ahead of I/O. It's Tuesday, May 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 20248 min

Waymo Robotaxis trips are up, the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online, and App Store developers aren’t using outside payments option

Waymo Robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week, the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online, and most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option. It's Monday, May 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 20249 min

6 Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts

From speakers to coffee subscriptions, these are gifts mom will keep loving even after the holiday is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 20249 min

‘Digital twin’ chip research institute funding, Meta to rule on ‘from the river to the sea,’ and Proton will scour the dark web for you

The Biden Administration opened funding for a ‘digital twin’ chip research institute, Meta’s Oversight Board will rule on ‘from the river to the sea’, and Proton's new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf. It's Tuesday, May 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 20249 min
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