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4 suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK 11.07.2025 9:40

Four suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK. It's Friday, July 11th 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

Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches 10.07.2025 5:32

The official app provides turn-by-turn directions on compatible wearables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks. It's Thursday, July 10th 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

Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day 09.07.2025 6:06

They were asked to 'volunteer' their time to pick items and pack Fresh orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, FTC’s click-to-cancel rule struck down, and zooplankton is a surprising ally 09.07.2025 8:40

Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, the FTC’s click-to-cancel rule was struck down by federal judges, and humans have a surprising underwater ally in combating climate change: zooplankton. It's Wednesday, July 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

Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet 08.07.2025 5:27

Plus, new leaks shed light on the next generation of Samsung's foldable phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on its blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung 08.07.2025 7:34

Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung. It's Tuesday, July 8th 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

We have the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban 07.07.2025 6:09

Plus, the Microsoft layoffs are hitting gaming studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US TikTok users may have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is delayed, and 'The Stop Killing Games' initiative hit a major milestone 07.07.2025 8:03

US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is reportedly delayed due to lack of customers, and The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun. It's Monday, July 7th 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

Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages 04.07.2025 6:59

The feature is being tested in Meta’s open-to-all AI Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta is training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, E Ink created a new touchscreen trackpad, and Anthem is shutting down Jan. 12 04.07.2025 10:50

Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea, and Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12. It's Friday July 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

Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space 03.07.2025 5:39

And it's no longer recoverable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI disavowed Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity offering a $200/month sub, and Summer Games Done Quick starts Sunday 03.07.2025 7:55

OpenAI disavowed online broker Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription, and how to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025. It's Thursday July 3rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. To stream SGDQ 2025: https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Apple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit 02.07.2025 6:44

Di Liu allegedly did not tell Apple he had accepted a similar role at Snap while serving his notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts, X will let AI write Community Notes, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers 02.07.2025 8:36

ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts after officials slammed it, X will let AI write Community Notes…what could possibly go wrong, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers unless they pay a fee. It's Wednesday July 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

GoPro’s Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots 01.07.2025 7:30

It costs $130, but it might be worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic's Claude failed at vending business, Apple may power Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models, and NASA will livestream on Netflix this summer 01.07.2025 10:26

Anthropic's Claude stocked a fridge with metal cubes when it was put in charge of a snacks business, Apple may power Siri with Anthropic or OpenAI models amid its AI struggles, and NASA will start livestreaming content on Netflix later this summer. It's Tuesday July 1st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats 30.06.2025 5:02

This upcoming security feature notifies Android users of unsafe cell networks and activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple's F1 had a successful $144 million opening weekend, Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload, and Trump claims a 'very wealthy' group will buy TikTok 30.06.2025 6:25

Apple's F1 lapped its competition with a $144 million opening weekend, Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload, and Trump claims a 'very wealthy' group will buy TikTok without revealing who. It's Monday June 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

Meta wins AI copyright case filed by Sarah Silverman and other authors 27.06.2025 6:04

The judge said the plaintiffs failed to show how Meta's actions could financially harm them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores, Threads' Hidden Words setting now separate from Instagram, and Windows saying 'goodbye' to Blue Screen of Death 27.06.2025 7:42

US senators reintroduce bill to open Apple and Google's app stores, Threads now has a Hidden Words setting that's separate from Instagram, and Windows is finally kicking the Blue Screen of Death to the curb. It's Friday June 27th 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

Judge rules Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use 26.06.2025 4:18

However, the company is still on the hook for piracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Sorkin is making a second 'Social Network' movie, Trump Mobile dropped its 'made in the USA' claims, and YouTube increasing the minimum age for live streaming to 16 26.06.2025 6:33

Aaron Sorkin is making a second 'Social Network' movie, Trump Mobile dropped its 'made in the USA' claims, and YouTube will increase the minimum age for live streaming to 16. It's Thursday June 26th 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

The xMEMS 'fan on a chip' is ready for smart glasses 25.06.2025 6:13

It provides active cooling without any moving parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use, US prices for Phillips Hue will rise due to tariffs, and Netflix is removing over 20 games 25.06.2025 6:01

A judge ruled Anthropic's AI training on copyrighted materials is fair use, Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs, and Netflix is removing over 20 games, including Hades and Monument Valley. It's Wednesday June 25th 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