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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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TikTok ban delayed again, Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem, and the 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end

The TikTok ban delayed for a third time, Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem, and the 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end in a Nevada desert. It's Wednesday June 18th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-amd-partnership-sheds-light-on-the-future-of-the-divisions-ecosystem-200940253.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 2025•8 min

OpenAI was awarded a $200 million US defense contract, Meta warned users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app, and Instagram is running another test of a repost feature

OpenAI was awarded a $200 million US defense contract, Meta warned users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app, and Instagram is running another test of a repost feature. It's Tuesday June 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

Jun 17, 2025•10 min

FSD tests showed a Tesla blowing past a stopped school bus, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries

In Full Self-Driving tests, a Tesla blew past a stopped school bus and hit kid-sized dummies, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company after all, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries after editors skewered the idea. It's Monday June 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

Jun 16, 2025•7 min

Meta is funding geothermal energy projects, Reddit added analytics, and an Anker Power Bank Recall

Meta is helping to fund geothermal energy projects in New Mexico, Reddit added analytics and drafts for comments, and Anker recalled over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards. It's Friday June 13th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. With reporting from Ian Carlos Campbell, Karissa Bell, and Steve Dent, and was voiced by a real human and produced from the sound studios of SpokenLayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Jun 13, 2025•7 min

Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, iOS 26 new Parental Controls, and Midjourney sued for copyright infringement

Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, Apple's iOS 26 requires kids to get parental permission to text new numbers, and Disney and Universal Studios filed suit against Midjourney for copyright infringement It's Thursday June 12th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Here's the link to the article to read the court filing: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/disney-and-universal-studios-file-suit-against-midjourn...

Jun 12, 2025•10 min

Android 16 is out

There's also an easier way to activate advanced security protocols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025•6 min

Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team? ... and 2 more questions answered

Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team?, Will OpenAI start using Google's cloud servers?, and are 'lightweight' AR glasses on the way next year? It's Wednesday June 11th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025•10 min

WWDC kicks off this afternoon but not everybody is juiced for Apple’s big event and Monument Valley 3 is breaking free from Netflix

WWDC kicks off this afternoon and Apple will reportedly demo its 'Liquid Glass' interface redesign with 'see-through visuals', but not everybody is juiced for Apple’s big event, Engadget’s Daniel Cooper has a hot take on this year’s event, and Monument Valley 3 breaks free from Netflix on July 22. It's Monday June 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

Jun 09, 2025•7 min

Apple's appeal for an emergency hold on app fees denied, you can train AI models without copyrighted material, and OpenAI appealed a court order forcing it to preserve all ChatGPT data

Apple's appeal for an emergency hold on app fees denied, it turns out you can train AI models without copyrighted material - it’s just a pain in the ass, and OpenAI appealed a court order forcing it to preserve all ChatGPT data. It's Friday June 6th 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

Jun 06, 2025•10 min

Meta signed a nuclear energy deal, Reddit will let you hide your NSFW posts, and TikTok blocked search results for #SkinnyTok

Meta signed a multi-decade nuclear energy deal to power its AI data centers, Reddit will let you hide posts, comments and NSFW activity from your public profile, and TikTok now blocks search results for #SkinnyTok. It's WEDNESDAY, June 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

Jun 04, 2025•9 min

Microsoft integrated the Sora video creator into Bing, a single player D&D game on the way, and People Can Fly canceled 2 games

Microsoft integrates OpenAI's Sora video creator into Bing, video game creator People Can Fly cancels two games and lays off developers, and a single-player Dungeons & Dragons game is in development. It's Tuesday, June 3rd 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

Jun 03, 2025•6 min

Google already planning to appeal its antitrust ruling, Nebraska is the latest state to crack down on social media use, and '28 Years Later' used iPhones for some wild shots

Google plans to appeal the antitrust ruling against its search engine dominance, a new Nebraska law wants to make social media less addictive for kids, and the movie '28 Years Later' used iPhones in tandem for some wild shots. It's Monday, June 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

Jun 02, 2025•8 min

A fake Facebook event has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany considering a 10% digital service tax on US tech giants

A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants. It's Friday May 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

May 30, 2025•8 min

Meta says it has a billion active users, Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy

Meta AI already has 1 billion active users, Microsoft launched Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy. It's Thursday May 29th 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

May 29, 2025•7 min
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