Engadget News + Next

Earth's temperature is on track to rise a devastating 2.6 degrees Celsius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI suspects China-linked hackers accessed officials’ call logs and SMS messages, Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for not protecting minors, and Sony pulled the plug on Concord and shut down Firewalk Studios. It's Wednesday, October 30th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What did you do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding a regulatory astroturf campaign, Dutch police say they've taken down credential stealer malware, and Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot. It's Tuesday, October 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Copyright Office approved a third-party repair exemption for the chronically inoperable dessert making machines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views, Google is developing AI that could take over your web browser, and Apple won $250 in its Masimo smartwatch patent case. It's Monday, October 28th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new layer of transparency follows the company releasing loads of AI editing tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple teased new Macs in a 'week of announcements', President Biden set up new AI guardrails for military, intelligence agencies, and Bluesky’s upcoming premium plan won’t give paid users special treatment. It's Friday, October 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hardware will come from Qualcomm and the operating system will come from Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intelsat's Boeing-made satellite exploded and broke up in orbit, the Oversight Board says Meta’s handling of a satirical image of Harris and Walz raises ‘serious concerns’, and No Man’s Sky just got a creepy Lovecraftian update just in time for Halloween. It's Thursday, October 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Signees include Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore and Thom Yorke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon is working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu, Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions, and Qualcomm and Google team up to help carmakers create AI voice systems. It's Wednesday, October 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the third time ESPN used an emergency tone on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ford tells its EV owners to stop using its free Tesla Supercharger adapters, Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram, and Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS. It's Tuesday, October 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new warning prohibits AI companies from training on the publisher's books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Redbox's derelict kiosks are a big red security risk, Penguin Random House amended its copyright rules, and Tesla's Full Self Driving function is under federal investigation after four reduced-visibility crashes. It's Monday, October 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company — and Space Force — claim its rocket launches are federal activity; the state agency isn't so sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prada revealed its spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin startup is dropping the coin and doubling down on Orbs, and ESPN faces a large fine for using emergency alert tones in NBA ads. It's Friday, October 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drivers can use the MyNissan app to find and pay for available chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram is adding new features to prevent teen sextortion scams, Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause, and Chinese automaker Leapmotor revealed an SUV EV with an economical price tag. It's Thursday, October 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perplexity says it's taking the Gray Lady's notice seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creators getting paid to post on Threads don’t understand its algorithm either, FCC launches a formal inquiry into why broadband data caps are terrible, and Hilton and Be My Eyes team up to make hotels more accessible for blind and low-vision users. It's Wednesday, October 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company agreed to buy energy from seven small nuclear reactors built by Kairos Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a huge milestone in SpaceX’s plans to make Starship and the Super Heavy rocket a fully reusable system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FTC is also requiring a security overhaul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices