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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 20.05.2025 6:11

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 violates fair labor practices. It's Tuesday May 20th 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 trying to get its antitrust case thrown out in the middle of the trial 19.05.2025 5:40

The company's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 19.05.2025 7:51

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 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

Sony's flagship headphones arrive with updated sound 16.05.2025 6:31

There are subtle design changes and they cost $450, or $50 more than the WH-1000XM5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok will try to force teens to meditate, X is selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy 16.05.2025 7:19

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-editing therapy. It's Friday May 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

Uber introduces Ride Shares, a rush hour version of Pool 15.05.2025 6:38

It's also launching new ride passes for users, including teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. It's Thursday May 15th 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

Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts 14.05.2025 6:20

This is primarily intended to help folks with limited hand use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 14.05.2025 7:32

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 Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks. It's Wednesday May 14th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras 13.05.2025 6:52

Researchers at the University of Leicester are learning more about the massive auroras on our solar system's largest planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 13.05.2025 7:02

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 charge at 90 percent to prolong overall battery life. It's Tuesday May 13th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold 12.05.2025 6:41

Scientists using the high-tech particle accelerator managed to transmute metals for a fraction of a second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 12.05.2025 6:54

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 the FTC pushed the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July. It's Monday May 12th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication 09.05.2025 6:23

It's an attempt to prevent financial scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, Claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement, Wikimedia challenges categorization rules 09.05.2025 8:13

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 Safety Act. It's Friday May 9th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk 08.05.2025 6:25

They're joining brands like Harman Kardon and JBL under the Samsung umbrella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 08.05.2025 8:30

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 to tariffs. It's Thursday May 8th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kindle’s iOS app now has a button to make it easier to buy books 07.05.2025 6:19

This is thanks to that recent ruling that banned Apple from collecting fees for purchases outside the App Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump admin to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis , and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story 07.05.2025 6:45

The Trump administration announced plans to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis after a Las Vegas collision, and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story. It's Wednesday May 7th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX’s Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city 06.05.2025 6:09

Residents voted overwhelmingly in its favor, but most of them are SpaceX employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple hit with class action suit, DoorDash buying Deliveroo, and Google getting back into TV and film 06.05.2025 7:28

Apple gets hit with a class action suit from developers, DoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, and is Google getting back into film and TV? It’s Tuesday May 6th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone’s release schedule 05.05.2025 5:13

Get ready for new iPhone reveals twice a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A NASA space telescope will map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans, and SpaceX’s Texas HQ is on its way to becoming a city 05.05.2025 6:43

A NASA space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans because their seats are too spacious, and SpaceX’s Texas HQ is officially on its way to becoming a city. It’s Monday May 5th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 6 best gifts for moms 02.05.2025 7:47

Get that motherly figure in your life something they'll use for months and years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eyeball-scanning ID technology debuts in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI delayed 02.05.2025 6:21

Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning ID technology debuted in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed. It’s Friday May 2nd and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices