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Meta’s new data centers could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day, Meta is cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content, and Claude AI now integrates with Canva

July 15, 2025 • 9 mins

Meta’s new data centers could gobble up millions of gallons of water per day, but not to worry because Meta says it's cracking down on Facebook creators who steal content, and Claude AI now integrates with Canva. It's Tuesday, July 15th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update

July 14, 2025 • 7 mins

'We deeply apologize for the horrific behavior that many experienced,' the Grok account posted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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EA reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise, Summer Games Done Quick raised $2.4 million, and a Switch 2 user warned about possible ban after playing preowned game cards

July 14, 2025 • 7 mins

EA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise, Summer Games Done Quick raised $2.4 million for Doctors Without Borders, and a Switch 2 user warned about an accidental ban after playing preowned game cards. It's Monday, July 14th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How exactly did Grok go full 'MechaHitler?'

July 11, 2025 • 7 mins

xAI has yet to give a comprehensive answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4 suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK

July 11, 2025 • 9 mins

Four suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK. It's Friday, July 11th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches

July 10, 2025 • 5 mins

The official app provides turn-by-turn directions on compatible wearables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks

July 10, 2025 • 9 mins

Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks. It's Thursday, July 10th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day

July 9, 2025 • 6 mins

They were asked to 'volunteer' their time to pick items and pack Fresh orders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, FTC’s click-to-cancel rule struck down, and zooplankton is a surprising ally

July 9, 2025 • 8 mins

Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, the FTC’s click-to-cancel rule was struck down by federal judges, and humans have a surprising underwater ally in combating climate change: zooplankton. It's Wednesday, July 9th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet

July 8, 2025 • 5 mins

Plus, new leaks shed light on the next generation of Samsung's foldable phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on its blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

July 8, 2025 • 7 mins

Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung. It's Tuesday, July 8th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We have the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban

July 7, 2025 • 6 mins

Plus, the Microsoft layoffs are hitting gaming studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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US TikTok users may have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is delayed, and 'The Stop Killing Games' initiative hit a major milestone

July 7, 2025 • 8 mins

US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is reportedly delayed due to lack of customers, and The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun. It's Monday, July 7th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages

July 4, 2025 • 6 mins

The feature is being tested in Meta’s open-to-all AI Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meta is training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, E Ink created a new touchscreen trackpad, and Anthem is shutting down Jan. 12

July 4, 2025 • 10 mins

Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, Neither AI nor E Ink can make touchscreen trackpads a good idea, and Anthem is officially shutting down on January 12. It's Friday July 4th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space

July 3, 2025 • 5 mins

And it's no longer recoverable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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OpenAI disavowed Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity offering a $200/month sub, and Summer Games Done Quick starts Sunday

July 3, 2025 • 7 mins

OpenAI disavowed online broker Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity joins Anthropic and OpenAI in offering a $200 per month subscription, and how to watch Summer Games Done Quick 2025. It's Thursday July 3rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. To stream SGDQ 2025: https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit

July 2, 2025 • 6 mins

Di Liu allegedly did not tell Apple he had accepted a similar role at Snap while serving his notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts, X will let AI write Community Notes, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers

July 2, 2025 • 8 mins

ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts after officials slammed it, X will let AI write Community Notes…what could possibly go wrong, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers unless they pay a fee. It's Wednesday July 2nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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GoPro’s Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots

July 1, 2025 • 7 mins

It costs $130, but it might be worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episodes

.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update

EA reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchise, Summer Games Done Quick raised $2.4 million, and a Switch 2 user warned about possible ban after playing preowned game cards

How exactly did Grok go full 'MechaHitler?'

4 suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider have been arrested in the UK, Reports indicate a massive uptick in AI-generated CSAM, and Bluesky is adding age verification features for users in the UK

Google Maps comes to Garmin smartwatches

Elon Musk spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem, Samsung plans to launch its trifold smartphone by the end of the year, and OpenAI’s own web browser could arrive within weeks

Amazon asked corporate employees to help fulfill grocery deliveries for Prime Day

Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update, FTC’s click-to-cancel rule struck down, and zooplankton is a surprising ally

Jack Dorsey just released a Bluetooth messaging app that doesn't need the internet

Apple is still trying to overturn the ban on its blood oxygen sensor, Samsung bought Xealth to integrate its wearables into the healthcare system, and Epic Games ended its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung

We have the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban

US TikTok users may have to switch to a new version of the app, Samsung's Texas chip plant is delayed, and 'The Stop Killing Games' initiative hit a major milestone

Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages

Meta is training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages, E Ink created a new touchscreen trackpad, and Anthem is shutting down Jan. 12

Bezos-funded satellite tracking methane emissions loses power in space

OpenAI disavowed Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens', Perplexity offering a $200/month sub, and Summer Games Done Quick starts Sunday

Apple claims former engineer shared Vision Pro secrets in new lawsuit

ICEBlock climbed to the top of the App Store charts, X will let AI write Community Notes, and a Cloudflare experiment will block AI bot scrapers

GoPro’s Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots

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Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update