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It’s keeping all of the energy for itself, because of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

X is nerfing the block button, the Biden administration seeks a ban on auto software from China, and Telegram will now provide IP addresses and phone numbers in response to legal requests. It's Tuesday, September 24th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If successful, the game company is promising to share the proceeds with its fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jony Ive confirms he’s working with Sam Altman on a secret project, X is now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court, and is Qualcomm eyeing a takeover of Intel? It's Monday, September 23rd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This could accelerate development of the tech, which aims to help restore blind patients' vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sweeping FTC study found social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users, Cruise resumes operations in California, thankfully with human drivers, and Concord’s disastrous launch reportedly leads to its director’s self-demotion, It's Friday, September 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You shouldn’t have to ask by now if Musk is threatening to file a lawsuit. He is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber's rider ID program is available, Neuralink says the FDA designated its Blindsight implant as a 'breakthrough device', and X is temporarily back online for some people in Brazil, It's Thursday, September 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gavin Newsom also signed a second bill requiring consent from the estates of deceased performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple halts iPadOS update after bricking reports, Discord is rolling out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls, and Zynga says it will fight a $45 million fine for infringing decades-old IBM patents, It's Wednesday, September 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico early Sunday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI's new safety board has more power and no Sam Altman, Meta bans Russian state media outlets on Facebook and Instagram, and Who exactly asked for a Wordle VR app? It's Tuesday, September 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House directed the agency to do so by the end of 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI is moving away from its non-profit structure next year, 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit, and iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting today. It's Monday, September 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They aim to 'deliver even more competitive vehicles to customers faster and more efficiently.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI's new o1 model is slower, on purpose, a new report raises concerns about the future of NASA, and Unity dumps the runtime fee that caused a developer revolt. It's Friday, September 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government hasn’t determined an age limit but the PM estimated it would be between 14-16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ‘audio earrings’ Kamala Harris didn’t wear during the debate barely even exist, Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats, and Nevada will use Google AI to process a backlog of unemployment cases. It's Thursday, September 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polaris Dawn’s crew will attempt the first commercial spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children, Google announced a deal with a direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions, and the new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego. It's Wednesday, September 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tentative labor agreement includes wage raises, a safe arbitration process, greater job protections and severance pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple revealed the iPhone 16 at its launch event yesterday plus a lot more, Google lost its seven-year fight against the EU, and Polaris Dawn is finally headed to space for its groundbreaking civilian mission. It's Tuesday, September 10th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CMA is 'concerned that Google is actively using its dominance in this sector to preference its own services.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube terminates right-wing channels linked to the DOJ’s Russia indictments, Telegram will allow users to report illegal content in private chats, and LG flaunts its stretchable displays on the catwalk. It's Monday, September 9th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, YouTube is making tools to detect face and voice deepfakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices