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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 06.06.2025 9:57

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

Florida's social media law has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge 05.06.2025 6:32

'The challenged law is likely unconstitutional,' the court ruled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reddit is suing Anthropic, Volvo introduced new adaptive seatbelt technology, and AMC Networks teaming up with Runway 05.06.2025 7:48

Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly scraping its data without permission, Volvo introduced multi-adaptive seatbelt technology, and AMC Networks are teaming up with AI company Runway. It's Thursday June 5th 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

TikTok ripe with mental health misinformation, new study reports 04.06.2025 7:24

There were inaccuracies in over half of the top #mentalhealthtips videos viewed by experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta signed a nuclear energy deal, Reddit will let you hide your NSFW posts, and TikTok blocked search results for #SkinnyTok 04.06.2025 8:47

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

Google plans to appeal the antitrust ruling against its search engine dominance 03.06.2025 5:57

The company argued that the federal court's decision was wrong and would hurt consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft integrated the Sora video creator into Bing, a single player D&D game on the way, and People Can Fly canceled 2 games 03.06.2025 6:15

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

Meta will reportedly soon use AI for most product risk assessments instead of human reviewers 02.06.2025 5:39

The report comes from NPR, which viewed internal documents about Meta's plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 02.06.2025 7:53

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

Amazon and The New York Times enter AI-related licensing agreement 30.05.2025 5:39

The deal allows AI training on the outlets content and brings NYT to Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 30.05.2025 7:41

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

SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight reaches space 29.05.2025 6:07

The company's next test flights will take place every three to four weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 29.05.2025 6:56

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

The Browser Company stops active development of Arc in favor of new AI-focused product 28.05.2025 6:04

It's called Dia and was first announced last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EU regulators are investigating Pornhub, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch 28.05.2025 6:45

EU regulators are investigating Pornhub and three other sites, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch. It's Wednesday May 28th 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

Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18 27.05.2025 5:37

The bill still needs to pass a Senate vote and get approval from the governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House passes budget that bans state AI regulations 26.05.2025 4:59

Plus, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad can now turn out custom text, and Spotify Jam is coming directly in your car 26.05.2025 7:02

Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you, and you will soon be able to start a Spotify Jam directly in your car. It's Monday May 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

Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us 23.05.2025 7:28

I/O 2025 didn't reveal many new features that will be helpful for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords ... and more 23.05.2025 7:55

A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords, the FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, and Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that will talk customers through product features. It's Friday May 23rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities 22.05.2025 6:26

It has also announced new third-party partner integrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games 22.05.2025 6:04

Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50. It's Thursday May 22nd 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

Goodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing 21.05.2025 6:01

Project Starline has gone from goals to (corporate) reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SEIA warns of 'devastating energy shortages', US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs, and SynthID Detector checks for AI watermarks 21.05.2025 8:09

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 can check media to see if it was generated with Google's AI tools. It's Wednesday May 21st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction 20.05.2025 5:50

The company declared bankruptcy in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices