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Bluesky added 3-minute video uploads, Musk said a 'massive cyberattack' was to blame for X outages, and Volunteer photographers are fixing Wikipedia's terrible celebrity headshots 11.03.2025 6:56

Bluesky added 3-minute video uploads, Elon Musk said a 'massive cyberattack' was to blame for yesterday’s X outages, and Volunteer photographers are fixing Wikipedia's terrible celebrity headshots. It's Tuesday, March 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission seems to have gone as well as the first 10.03.2025 6:09

It looks like the Athena lander has toppled sideways on the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to a Whistleblower, Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China, Apple’s rumored smart home hub delayed, and DOGE rolled out a custom chatbot to automate some government tasks 10.03.2025 6:30

According to a Whistleblower, Facebook once built a censorship tool to win over China, Apple’s rumored smart home hub has reportedly been delayed, and DOGE has reportedly started rolling out a custom chatbot to automate some government tasks. It's Monday, March 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aerospace company Firefly released fantastic POV footage of Blue Ghost landing on the Moon 07.03.2025 5:55

The mission could eventually bring more commercial landers to the lunar surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to the BEAD program, the first private asteroid mission probe is probably lost in deep space, and NASA is trying to extend the lifespan of Voyager 1 and 2 07.03.2025 6:42

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program, the first private asteroid mission probe is probably lost in deep space, and NASA is shutting down parts of Voyager 1 and 2 to extend their lifespan. It's Friday, March 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is fighting the UK over its demand for backdoor access to iCloud accounts 06.03.2025 5:36

The company had originally responded by removing a key encryption feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Utah is poised to pass an age verification law for app stores, Volkswagen previewed its €20,000 EV for everyone, and Apple unveiled the M4 MacBook Air with a price drop 06.03.2025 7:50

Utah is poised to pass an age verification law for app stores, Volkswagen previewed its €20,000 EV for everyone, and Apple unveiled the M4 MacBook Air with a price drop. It's Thursday, March 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft launches native Mac app for Copilot 05.03.2025 5:11

The US, UK and Canada are getting it first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ontario promised to nix a $100 million Starlink deal, the CFPB dropped its Zelle lawsuit, and Sony is streamlining its PlayStation beta programs 05.03.2025 7:16

Ontario promised to nix a $100 million Starlink deal over Trump tariffs, the CFPB dropped its Zelle lawsuit in the latest reversal under the Trump administration, and Sony is streamlining its PlayStation beta programs with a single sign-up. It's Wednesday, March 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alphabet's Taara chip uses light beams to provide high-speed internet 04.03.2025 6:51

Taara is a successor to Alphabet's Project Loon internet broadcasting balloons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo and Uber's Austin robotaxi expansion begins today, Meta and Internet Society are teaming up, and a UK watchdog is investigating children's safety 04.03.2025 6:52

Waymo and Uber's Austin robotaxi expansion begins today, Meta and Internet Society are teaming up to expand internet access around the world, and a UK watchdog is investigating children's safety on TikTok and Reddit. It's Tuesday, March 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the moon 03.03.2025 5:53

And it landed upright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA reportedly ordered to find millions to fund the Starlink deal, Intel delayed its Ohio chip fabrication facilities again, and Instagram alternative Flashes is available for iPhones now 03.03.2025 7:26

The FAA reportedly ordered staff to find millions of dollars to fund the Starlink deal, Intel delayed its Ohio chip fabrication facilities again, and Instagram alternative Flashes is available for iPhones now. It's Monday, March 3rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta confirms Instagram issue that's flooding users with violent and sexual Reels 28.02.2025 5:28

It's caused by an error that it's currently fixing, a spokesperson said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DirecTV launches Genre Packs, Microsoft launched a native Mac app for Copilot, and Twitch opening monetization tools to first-time streamers 28.02.2025 6:57

DirecTV launches Genre Packs, Microsoft launched a native Mac app for Copilot, and Twitch will open some monetization tools to even first-time streamers. It's Friday, February 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New evidence suggests that Mars used to have an ocean and sandy beaches 27.02.2025 5:58

The data comes from China's Zhurong rover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oversight Board will weigh in on Meta’s new hate speech policies, Alexa+ will be accessible on the web, and Max won't charge extra for live sports and news 27.02.2025 7:33

The Oversight Board will weigh in on Meta’s new hate speech policies, Amazon’s AI-heavy Alexa+ will be accessible on the web, and Max reverses course, won't charge extra for live sports and news. It's Thursday, February 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new Adobe Photoshop app is coming to iPhones 26.02.2025 5:40

It will be available on Android later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid a Musk-led overhaul, the FAA starts doing business with SpaceX, OnePlus' Watch 3 launch postponed, and Microsoft Copilot offers Voice and Think Deeper for free 26.02.2025 6:36

Amid a Musk-led overhaul, the FAA starts doing business with SpaceX, OnePlus is delaying the Watch 3 launch because of a typo, and Microsoft Copilot offers Voice and o1-powered Think Deeper for free. It's Wednesday, February 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to edit code for social media surveillance 25.02.2025 6:13

This is the first time the company has caught an effort like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic’s new Claude model can think both fast and slow, Gmail will stop using SMS for two-factor authentication, and each second of Google’s Veo 2 AI video footage will cost 50 cents. It's Tuesday, February 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta approves massive bonuses for executives after broad layoffs 24.02.2025 5:38

The company has also slashed stock options for regular employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal government planning to shut down its EV charging infrastructure, Apple is planning to combine its modem with future processors as a single package, and Intuitive Machines is expected to launch its second lunar lander this week 24.02.2025 6:08

Federal government is planning to shut down its EV charging infrastructure, Apple is planning to combine its modem with future processors as a single package, and Intuitive Machines is expected to launch its second lunar lander this week. It's Monday, February 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 4 best budget laptops for 2025 21.02.2025 7:15

Get a great machine for cheap with our top-rated picks for budget laptops all costing $1,000 or less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT's weekly active users at 400m, Visual Intelligence coming to iPhone 15 Pro owners, and Twitch capping storage 21.02.2025 7:08

ChatGPT reaches 400 million weekly active users, an iOS update will give iPhone 15 Pro owners Visual Intelligence, and Twitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours. It's Friday, February 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices