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Microsoft Copilot has reportedly been blocked on all Congress-owned devices

The Congress also banned free ChatGPT from its devices a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m
Apr 01
AT&T resets millions of customers’ passcodes after account info was leaked on the dark web … and more news.

AT&T customer account info was leaked on the dark web … LinkedIn is testing a TikTok-like feed for vertical video … New York City’s business chatbot is reportedly doling out ‘dangerously inaccurate’ information  It's Monday, April 1st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Apr 01
The White House lays out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government

It's been five months since President Joe Biden signed an executive order to address the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 29
Is a new Microsoft disc-free Xbox Series X coming, an OLED iPad Pro and big-screen iPad Air is on the way, and Activision is looking into the malware stealing its users' login credentials?

Is Microsoft working on a cheaper, disc-free Xbox Series X? Maybe … Is an OLED iPad Pro and big-screen iPad Air on the way? Looks like it … Is Activision looking into the malware stealing its users' login credentials? It's Friday, March 29th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 29
Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation

Maps is also getting some AI tools to help with recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m
Mar 28
The White House lays out AI guidelines, Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation, and Oregon's Right to Repair bill is now a law

The White House laid out extensive AI guidelines for the federal government, Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation, and Oregon's Right to Repair bill is now a law. It's Thursday, March 28th and this is Engadget News. Link to White House AI Guidelines article: https://www.engadget.com/the-white-house-lays-out-extensive-ai-guidelines-for-the-federal-government-090058684.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 28
A camera that captures 156.3 trillion frames per second

So much for Samsung phones’ 960 fps “Super Slow-mo.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6m
Mar 27
Grok chatbot coming soon to X Premium, the FTC may sue TikTok, and Meta limits 'political' content recommendations

The Grok chatbot will soon be enabled for X Premium users, The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users’ privacy and security, and Meta limits 'political' content recommendations on Instagram and Threads. It's Wednesday, March 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8m
Mar 27
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids to join social media platforms in Florida

The law completely bans children under 14 from participating in these services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 26
Spotify’s educational video courses, TikTok’s Teenage Youth Council, and Toys for Bob’s new game

Spotify launches educational video courses in the UK, TikTok turns to teenage 'youth council', and the studio behind Spyro remakes and Crash Bandicoot 4 is reportedly working with Xbox on a new game. It's Tuesday, March 26th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 26
Rabbit R1 starts shipping to the first batch of US buyers next week

The company is also hosting a pickup party for buyers of all batches in New York City at the end of April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m
Mar 25
Authorities reportedly ordered Google to reveal the identities of some YouTube videos' viewers…and more news

You apparently don't have to do anything illegal for law enforcement to ask for your Google data, Senators ask intelligence officials to declassify details about TikTok and ByteDance, and China bans Intel and AMD processors in government computers. It's Monday, March 25th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8m
Mar 25
The best deals under $50 from the Amazon Big Spring Sale

A few of the best deals from Amazon's latest sales event are on budget tech we recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8m
Mar 23
The EPA reveals final auto industry regulations to try to keep the world habitable

Today’s final rule requires most new auto sales in the US to be electric or hybrid by 2032. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 22
DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Researchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online, and DoorDash is testing drone delivery

Another day, another lawsuit filed against Apple, Researchers ask Meta to keep CrowdTangle online for now, and DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia. It's Friday, March 22nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 22
Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance.

The tech allowed the company to offer reliable forecasting to residents of 80 countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6m
Mar 21
A new bill passed the House unanimously, Big Companies lining up against Apple, and AI to predict floods

The House passed a bill that would bar data brokers from selling Americans' personal information to 'adversary' countries, Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules, and Google used AI to accurately predict floods up to 7 days in advance. It's Thursday, March 21st and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 21
ChatGPT is getting a digital memory to recall your past conversations

OpenAI says you'll be able to adjust what it does and does not remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6m
Mar 20
Intel will get CHIPS Act funding, Meta previewed ‘fediverse sharing’, and Overwatch 2 made some changes

Intel will get CHIPS Act funding to support its US manufacturing efforts Meta previewed ‘fediverse sharing’ for Threads, and Overwatch 2 players won't have to pay or grind through a battle pass to unlock new heroes. It's Wednesday, March 20th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 20
Moon mining startup Interlune wants to start digging for helium-3 by 2030

The company’s founders include former Blue Origin top employees and an Apollo 17 astronaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m
Mar 19
Hackers gave pro players cheats, YouTube gave creators new rules, and NVIDIA has new, faster chips for AI companies

Hackers gave pro players cheats during the Finals of an Apex Legends competition … YouTube has new rules for 'realistic' AI-generated videos, and NVIDIA's new Blackwell chips are up to 30 times faster. It's Tuesday, March 19th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 19
Chatbots promise a future that will never arrive

Why would we trust a platform so obscured by smoke, mirrors and hype? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 18
SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US government

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 18
The 5 best smart home gadgets at $100 or less

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

7m
Mar 16
SpaceX's third Starship test launch takes off successfully

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m
Mar 15
FCC tells ISPs to pick up the pace, TikTok pleads users to call their Senator, and how about some free soccer?

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

7m
Mar 15
Japan's Space One rocket launch attempt ends in a fiery explosion

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

6m
Mar 14
Bill that could ban TikTok passed the House, Tesla paid no federal income tax, and YouTube redesigned its TV app

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

9m
Mar 14
Ray-Ban's Meta sunglasses can now identify and describe landmarks

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

5m
Mar 13
Apple will allow iOS apps to be distributed in the EU, NVIDIA being sued, and Neil Young is back on Spotify

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

8m
Mar 13