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SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US government … Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla purchase debacle, and LinkedIn is developing in-app games to further distract you from your job hunt. It's Monday, March 18th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best (and most affordable) smart devices to make your home more connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The company plans to test the payload door and carry out the first re-light of a Raptor engine in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FCC put ISPs on notice, you want to call yourself broadband? Then you need to pick up the pace …, TikTok is now asking users to call their Senators to prevent a US ban, and want to watch some soccer for free this weekend, Apple TV has you covered. It's Friday, March 15th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has failed its bid to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House passed the bill that could ban TikTok, Tesla apparently paid no federal income taxes the last five years, and YouTube’s redesigned TV app focuses on everything but video. It's Thursday, March 14th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now in beta, it's one of the more useful 'multimodel' AI-powered features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple made some major changes to comply with new rules, NVIDIA is now being sued over AI copyright infringement, and Neil Young is back on Spotify. It's Wednesday, March 13th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samsung has finally shown off the Galaxy Ring in physical form at Mobile World Conference (MWC 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Airbnb tells hosts to stop filming the guests, OpenAI says Elon Musk's lawsuit allegations are 'incoherent', and Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses can now identify and describe landmarks. It's Tuesday, March 12th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

But it’s come up short in nearly everything else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s an AI Marilyn Monroe now, Bobby Kotick apparently wants to buy TikTok, and Apple reinstated Epic's developer account two days after banning it. It's Monday, March 11th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intuit is shutting down the popular budgeting app in March 2024. We tested half a dozen Mint alternatives for you to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at one of the most significant products of the past 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Times is cracking down on Wordle clones, Rivian is halting construction of its Georgia plant, and Microsoft’s neural voice tool for people with speech disabilities arrives later this year. It's Friday, March 8th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Countryman is bigger than ever, but it's better to drive and way more practical, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple bans Epic’s developer account, a former Google engineer was arrested for allegedly stealing AI secrets, and Facebook is using AI to supercharge the algorithm that recommends you videos. It's Thursday, March 7th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It also laid off 15 percent of its workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI responded to Elon Musk’s lawsuit, Microsoft is ending support for Android apps on Windows, and TikTok tells creators: make longer videos, get paid. It's Wednesday, March 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Japan's SLIM spacecraft and Intuitive Machines' Odysseus sent their last transmissions home before the two-week-long night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Claude 3 better than GPT-4?, X walks back its misgendering policy, and the makers Yuzu settle with Nintendo. It's Tuesday, March 5th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CPUC has approved Waymo's expansion plans even though it suspended the company in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Waymo gets approval in LA, there’s a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple, and Apple may skip a spring event and announce new gear online instead.  It's Monday, March 4th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House says connected cars 'collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices