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A deeper dive into the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air
12 september 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
This week, managing editor Cherlynn Low and senior reporter Karissa Bell are joined by The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk all about the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17s. We also answered some questions from Threads and talk about our hopes and dreams from the next Apple event. Also, Devindra and Ben chat about some recent news, including a truly awful AI podcasting company. Lees meer
Cherlynn, Karissa, and a special guest break down the iPhone 17 news from Apple headquarters – 1:04
Notes from the iPhone Air hands on – 14:59
Once again, a big Apple event with no mention of Apple Intelligence – 40:27
Animated movie Critterz will use OpenAI’s tech to try to make a CGI movie on a shoestring budget – 59:24
Inception Point AI wants to use virtual hosts to make 5,000 new podcast episodes a week – 1:04:26
David Zaslav thinks HBO Max should be more expensive, because of course he does – 1:23:27
Working on – 1:25:41
Pop culture picks – 1:28:29
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Breaking down Apple's iPhone 17 event
10 september 2025 · 36 min
We've survived Apple's iPhone 17 event and we're here to dive into all of the news. In this bonus episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham recap all of Apple's new hardware and try to determine if the iPhone Air has any substance behind all that style. Lees meer
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The curious calm before the iPhone 17 storm
5 september 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
We're just days away from Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, and the hype seems practically nonexistent. Did the many (many) leaks splash cold water on an enthusiasm, or are we just tired of annual iPhone events? In this episode, Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins Devindra to discuss why even the rumored iPhone Air isn't really tingling our gadget geek senses. Also, we dive into the final repercussions of the US. v. Google antitrust trial: Turns out Google doesn’t have to sell Chrome, or give up much of anything else. Lees meer
The iPhone 17 is almost here, does anyone care? – 1:36
U.S. antitrust judge rules that Google won’t have to sell Chrome – 23:24
More Gemini-powered smart home products will be revealed on October 1 – 30:02
The Browser Company’s sale to Jira parent company Atlassian shows how hard upstart browsers have it – 33:15
After 15 years Instagram is finally getting an iPad app – 40:41
Dolby announces Dolby Vision 2 with a bunch of AI features that seem useful – 44:25
There’s AI in your pizza oven: Ooni’s Volt V2 will cook a pie in 90 seconds using machine learning – 49:02
Around Engadget: Remarkable Paper Pro Move, Acer Chromebook 14 Spin Plus, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 – 52:51
Working on – 56:55
Pop culture picks – 57:20
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iPhone 17 (and iPhone Air) preview with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman
29 augustus 2025 · 43 min
Now that Apple has scheduled its iPhone 17 event for September 9th, it's time to dive into everything we’re expecting. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Igor Bonifacic chat with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman about his latest Apple scoops. We're expecting an ultra-thin iPhone Air (which may turn out to be a dud), but when will we hear more about Apple's rumored move into robotics and that darned foldable iPhone? Lees meer
iPhone 17 event preview with Mark Gurman: Apple’s rumored iPhone Air will be rough around the edges at first – 1:03
What to expect from the main iPhone 17 line: more of the same, for better or worse – 10:24
OpenAI faces first known Artificial Intelligence wrongful death lawsuit – 26:32
U.S. government converts Intel’s CHIPS act grant into 9.9% equity – 32:28
Working on – 37:15
Pop culture picks – 39:01
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Google's Pixel 10 blowout
21 augustus 2025 · 53 min
This week, Google unveiled its full suite of Pixel 10 devices during an event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, of all people. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford dive into all of the new phone models and try to determine if Google has finally cracked the code on premium smartphones. Also, they chat about a few announcements from Gamescom 2025. Lees meer
Google announces Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro – 1:08
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold – 7:13
Pro Res Zoom promises up to 100x virtual zoom with an AI assist – 20:34
Pixel Watch 4: a more vibrant screen and satellite connectivity – 26:04
What’s hot at Gamescom: new details on the Xbox ROG Ally handset – 29:43
New updates to NVIDIA GeForce now – 34:43
Unfortunately, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition runs poorly on the Switch 2 – 37:43
Working on – 40:56
Pop culture picks – 41:57
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How real is Ford's $30,000 EV pickup truck?
15 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Ford has big plans for 2027: This week, the American carmaker announced a new "Universal EV Platform" for future electric cars, spearheaded by a $30,000 mid-sized EV pickup. In this episode, we're joined by SAE International Editor Roberto Baldwin to break down all of Ford's claims, as well as where its $5 billion manufacturing investment is going. Can Ford really rebound after slow EV sales and last year's disappointing product delays? Lees meer
Ford has a plan for a ‘Universal EV Platform’ and a $30,000 mid-size electric pickup, can they pull it off? – 0:49
OpenAI releases GPT-5, the reception so far is mixed – 24:45
NVIDIA and AMD may tithe 15% of their Chinese GPU sales to the U.S. government – 30:18
Goodbye: AOL will phase out dial-up at the end of September – 33:25
AI-powered “Smarter Siri” likely won’t hit iPhones until Spring 2026 – 36:42
Perplexity makes an unsolicited offer to buy Chrome for $34 billion, which is more than the company is worth – 41:03
Listener Mail: Gaming on a MacBook Air – 52:31
Working On – 57:05
Pop culture picks – 59:13
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Apple bows to the Trump regime (again) + Q&A
7 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, Apple committed another $100 billion towards US investments in a bid to avoid the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff plans. Oh, and Tim Cook gave Trump a unique plaque with a 24-karat gold base. Just a normal business meeting in a normal country. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford discuss what this latest Apple investment ultimately means (and just how embarrassing appeasing the Trump administration looks). And since the news is fairly slow, we also take some time to answer a few listener questions. Lees meer
Apple attempts to avoid tariffs with another $100 billion U.S. investment and a shiny object for the president – 1:21
Nintendo announces blockbuster Switch 2 sales numbers, price hikes for original Switch models – 12:39
Trump demands Intel’s new CEO to step down over conflicts of interest – 16:51
ChatGPT conversations no longer searchable in Google (why were they there in the first place?) – 18:55
Hulu to shut down app in 2026 and be absorbed into Disney+ – 22:15
Listener Q&A: HDMI or Optical for sound bar connection, moving off of Windows 10, and good alternatives to the Lenovo Yoga 7 – 26:59
Working on – 48:04
Pop culture picks – 53:29.
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A taste of iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more Apple updates
24 juli 2025 · 59 min
We’ve been playing around with the developer betas of Apple’s latest software, and now that we’ve spent time with iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more on actual devices, we have thoughts. From representation in Genmoji and Live Translation adventures to Apple Intelligence musings, our hosts Cherlynn Low and Mat Smith share what you can expect on your iPhones later this year. We also go over our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, as well as Microsoft’s SharePoint server vulnerabilities. Lees meer
Cherlynn and Mat on how iOS 26 feels in the developer beta – 1:17
Our reviews of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 – 43:07
Microsoft Sharepoint vulnerability -- who's impacted so far (including the Department of Energy) – 50:58
Pop culture picks – 54:15
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Ancestra director Eliza McNitt defends AI as a creative tool
17 juli 2025 · 31 min
VR filmmaker Eliza McNitt has explored the cosmos with her previous work, but with her short film Ancestra, she taps into Google’s AI tools to tell a personal story. Based on her own birth, the film follows a pregnant woman who is shocked to learn she needs an emergency cesarean delivery. We hear her frightened thoughts as she thinks back to the creation of life and the way all living creatures are connected. Lees meer
In this episode, Devindra chats with McNitt about Ancestra and the creative potential (and many dangers) of AI as a video production tool. While she ultimately believes it’s up to every artist to judge the costs and benefits of every tool on their own, she also agrees that AI companies need to be more transparent about how their models are built, especially when it comes to training them on copyrighted works.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 + Prime Day madness
11 juli 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Samsung has finally debuted its latest foldables (after plenty of leaks), and boy they sure look thin. This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford joins us to chat about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as other highlights from its Galaxy Unpacked event. Also, we dive into a few of the best deals from Amazon Prime Day. You won't believe how cheap huge TVs have gotten. Lees meer
Breaking down the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and everything else from Unpacked 2025 – 1:58
Galaxy Z Flip 7: bigger screens, bigger battery – 16:06
Galaxy Watch 8: now with an antioxidant sensor? – 20:59
Great deals still available as Amazon Prime Day 2025 comes to a close – 30:38
Linda Yaccarino leaves X, xAI’s Grok goes on an antisemitic tirade – 39:03
Cloudflare could make AI web crawlers pay a toll – 41:28
Jack Dorsey unveils Bitchat, a “secure” Bluetooth mesh messaging app – 43:40
Marco Rubio AI imposter attempts to gain access to government information – 46:33
A U.S. version of TikTok is currently in development – 49:43
Anthropic wins significant Fair Use copyright case – 52:38
Working on – 1:00:53
Pop culture picks – 1:02:25
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Reviewing VPNs and a security debrief with Engadget’s Sam Chapman
26 juni 2025 · 33 min
This week, Devindra chats with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules. Lees meer
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Switch 2 review, Summer Game Fest and WWDC 2025
13 juni 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
It's been a busy week! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Editor Jessica Conditt dive into their final thoughts on the Switch 2, as well as Jess's time covering Summer Game Fest. We also put a bow on WWDC 2025 and explore what works and doesn't with Apple's Liquid Glass redesign. Lees meer
Summer Games Fest 2025: Sword of the Sea, Mouse: PI for Hire, Big Walk and a ton more indies – 1:17
Nintendo Switch 2 review: more polish on the Switch form factor with scant new releases – 22:09
WWDC 2025 wrap up: what will users think of liquid glass? – 38:11
Air Traffic Control audio reveals Predator drones flew over LA protests – 53:31
Meta announces large investment in Scale AI and a new AI Superintelligence initiative – 54:24
Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two devisions along old company lines – 59:12
Pop culture picks – 1:00:34
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Apple's WWDC 2025 was unsurprising and scattered, but that's not a bad thing
10 juni 2025 · 1 uur
In this special episode, recorded live in Cupertino, Cherlynn and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham are joined by the Washington Post's Chris Velazco and Wired's Julian Chokkattu to discuss Apple's announcements at WWDC 2025. Though the announcements were all over the place and felt difficult to judge until they roll out to devices, our guests and hosts agree that they felt more meaningful than past WWDCs. Lees meer
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The Switch 2 is here! + WWDC 2025 preview
5 juni 2025 · 48 min
The Switch 2 has finally launched, and we've got our systems in-hand to show them off. This week, Devindra, Sam Rutherford and Nathan Ingraham will dive into their first impressions of Nintendo's new console and Mario Kart World. And of course, we'll discuss the chaotic launch experience. Also, we chat about what to expect from Apple's WWDC 2025, where we'll likely see a new naming scheme and facelift for Apple operating systems, as well as more details about their AI plans with Apple Intelligence. Lees meer
The Switch 2 is finally out! Here’s our first thoughts – 1:05
Switch 2 display: bigger, brighter, and has HDR! – 8:53
Switch 2 games: Mario Kart world is the king of the castle for now – 12:11
WWDC 2025 preview: what to look forward to after last year’s botched AI Siri announcement – 26:02
Working on: how to stop worrying and love the Dad EV – 39:01
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Who needs an AI web browser? + Q&A
29 mei 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
This week we're fielding your burning tech questions, as well as diving into a bunch of AI web browser news. Opera has started testing its fully agentic AI browser, the Browser Company is dumping the Arc browser in favor of something AI related and Mozilla is getting in a bit of hot water with experimental AI preview summaries. Try as we might, we just can't escape AI. Lees meer
Listener Mailbag: How to set up an Xbox account for your kids, will screens be obsolete, and more – 1:34
Web browsers go AI ‘agentic’: The Browser Company leaves Arc behind. Opera and Firefox debut new features – 25:37
xAI is paying Telegram $300m this year to use Grok – 54:04
Apple’s self repair program extends to iPads – 56:30
Apple might switch its OS numbering next year, iOS26 could be on the way – 58:57
Working on – 1:02:41
Pop culture picks – 1:09:26
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The AI and XR of Google I/O 2025
23 mei 2025 · 57 min
Would you believe Google really wants to sell you on its AI? This week, we dive into the news from Google I/O 2025 with Engadget's Karissa Bell. We discuss how Gemini is headed to even more places, as well as Karissa's brief hands-on with Google's prototype XR glasses. It seems like Google is trying a bit harder now than it did with Google Glass and its defunct Daydream VR platform. But will the company end up giving up again, or does it really have a shot against Meta and Apple? Lees meer
Lots of AI and a little XR: Highlights from Google I/O 2025 – 1:15
OpenAI buys Jony Ive’s design company for $6.6B, in an all equity deal – 29:27
Fujifilm’s $850 X Half could be the perfect retro camera for the social media age – 39:42
Sesame Street is moving from HBO to Netflix – 44:09
Cuts to IMLS will lead to headaches accessing content on apps like Libby and Hoopla – 45:49
Listener Mail: Should I replace my Chromebook with a Mac or PC Laptop? – 48:33
Pop culture picks – 52:22
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Who needs Samsung's super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge?
16 mei 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
It looks like we're entering the era of crazy-thin phones. This week, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S25 Edge, its slimmest smartphone yet. Is there actually a point to it, or is Samsung just trying to beat Apple to its rumored super-thin iPhone? Engadget's Sam Rutherford joins us to dive into the S25 Edge, as well as some pre-Google I/O news from the Android Show. Lees meer
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge: How much does thin mean to you? – 1:32
What’s new at The Android Show 2025 – 16:50
Apple touts a bunch of new features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day – 30:34
Apple Carplay Ultra is finally here, but only if you have a new Aston Martin – 39:08
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the new standard for consumer drones – 45:28
Our review of the WH-1000XM6, Sony’s standard-bearing wireless headphones just dropped – 52:33
Max No More: HBO’s app will be HBO Max once again – 57:09
Around Engadget – 1:01:53
Listener Mail: Switch 2 details with T-minus 20 days until launch – 1:09:38
Pop culture picks – 1:15:57
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Surface Pro 12-inch review + (Google) X’s Astro Teller on the power of moonshots
9 mei 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
This week we're diving into the new 12-inch Surface Pro, which, alongside the 13-inch Surface Laptop, is a foray into smaller Surface hardware. You can thank Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips for that. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Igor Bonifacic explore the compromises Microsoft had to make for these devices, and they dive into the rumors around Half Life 3 and the surprise leaked photos of Microsoft and ASUS's potential Xbox handheld. Also, Devindra chats with the head of Google's X division, Astro Teller, about the past and future of the "moonshot factory." Lees meer
Surface Pro 12-inch review: less weight, less power? – 2:04
ASUS’ Xbox handheld photos leak in FCC filing – 21:39
OpenAI restructures business, announces plan for hostile takeover-proof public benefit corp – 26:14
The EPA announces plans to shut down the Energy Star Program – 31:16
Telemessage, a Signal clone favored by Trump administration officials has been hacked – 34:44
Samsung subsidiary buys Masimo and now it owns all the fancy speakers – 36:35
Half-Life 3 is fully formed and playable?! – 40:59
Around Engadget – 49:53
Pop culture picks – 51:42
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Meta’s first LlamaCon was kind of a bust
2 mei 2025 · 56 min
This week Meta held its first-ever AI dev conference, LlamaCon, focused on the development of its Llama generative AI model. But while there was plenty of hype, not much happened, besides the launch of the Meta AI app and a new Llama API. In this episode, Engadget Senior Reporter Karissa Bell joins us to talk about her thoughts on LlamaCon after attending in person. After just announcing its latest Llama models a few weeks ago, it was as if Meta didn't have much else to say. Lees meer
Meta’s Muted LlamaCon: who was the AI dev conference really for? – 1:31
Court orders Apple to stop collecting app fees outside of the iTunes store – 21:44
Microsoft announces Xbox series X and S prices are going up – 25:22
NPR report: DOGE employees may have access to U.S. nuclear secrets – 26:44
New EV startup Slate to offer a barebones pickup for $20k (after tax breaks) – 30:47
Swiss academics use AI to influence public opinion on Reddit – 35:08
Duolingo to replace contract workers with AI – 40:19
Working on – 47:50
Pop culture picks – 50:56
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4chan is dead + 20 years of YouTube
25 april 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
4chan, one of the trolliest places on the internet, could be gone for good following last week's hack. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn break down what 4chan was and why it's influence can be found practically everywhere now. It's like we're living in a poster's paradise. Also, we discuss YouTube's 20th birthday and all of the memories (and frustrations) it's given us over the years. Lees meer
4chan is dead, RIP? – 2:08
Youtube turns 20 – 15:59
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is finally available for preorder at the same price – 33:03
Apple and Meta fined a combined €800m under Europe’s New Digital Markets Act – 34:44
OpenAI might be interested in Chrome if Google was compelled to sell – 35:30
Google pays Samsung an “enormous” amount to put Gemini on phones – 37:50
The Washington Post partners with OpenAI to bring its content to ChatGPT – 38:43
Around Engadget – 41:52
Listener Mail: Transitioning from Windows to Mac for CAD / 3D design – 47:01
Pop culture picks – 54:55
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NY Auto Show 2025 + The Legend of Ochi director on the power of puppets
18 april 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
This week, we're diving into Engadget's coverage from the 2025 New York Auto Show. There are tons of EVs, as we expected, as well as some surprising disappointments (what the heck did Subaru do to the Outback?!). Also, we once again try to make sense of the Trump administration's tariff mess. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a chat with Isaiah Saxon, the director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi, about his puppet-filled kid’s adventure. Lees meer
What’s hot in EVs from New York Auto Show 2025 – 1:56
Federal Judge rules that Google has a monopoly on U.S. digital ads – 17:42
Facebook antitrust trial begins after several attempts to scuttle the case – 22:18
Tariff Watch: tariffs on semiconductors and electronics to be announced later – 31:16
PS5 prices are rising around the world – 34:22
NPR: Whistleblower shows evidence DOGE took sensitive data from federal labor board – 42:35
Sidewalk alerts in Seattle and Palo Alto hacked to play AI-generated messages – 47:18
New details for Mario Kart World – 48:43
Around Engadget / Working On – 51:42
Picks – 54:31
Interview with Legend of Ochi director Isaiah Saxon – 59:59
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Pixel 9a review + Bracing for tariffs
10 april 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford dives into his experience with Google's new $499 mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a. Is it really the new mid-range king, as we previously predicted? Or is it worth spending more for the Pixel 9? Also, we chat about how the Trump administration's volatile tariff strategy will affect consumer technology (not to mention everything else you buy). Lees meer
Sam Rutherford’s Pixel 9a Review: Basic in just the right way – 1:16
Tariff Watch: Switch 2 preorders delayed, Razer pauses laptop sales in the U.S. – 30:27
TikTok ban deadline extended for another 75 days – 42:40
Samsung’s Ballie robot with Google Gemini arrives this Summer (allegedly) – 43:31
Listener Mail – 46:53
Working on – 57:41
Pop Culture picks – 59:23
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The Switch 2 + A chat with the Cowboy Bebop creator on Lazarus
4 april 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
After Nintendo revealed the full details around the Switch 2 this week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford got some hands-on time with the new console. In this episode, he talks about the major improvements in the new hardware (especially that 1080p, 120 fps screen) and why he doesn't really miss the older Switch OLED. Also, Sam discusses his time with Mario Kart World, the new semi-open world version of Nintendo's classic racer. Lees meer
In other news, we dive into the latest updates around the TIkTok ban, and we discuss how the Trump administration's tariff push will affect everything in the technology world and beyond. Stay tuned to the end of the show for our chat with Shinichiro Watanabe, the creator of Cowboy Bebop, about his new anime series Lazarus.
Switch 2 details are finally here, Sam Rutherford got hands-on time with it – 1:47
U.S.’s broad new tariffs on China and beyond could make everything from keyboards to cars more expensive – 49:32
TikTok’s divest-or-ban deadline is April 5, here are the possible buyers – 54:57
xAI buys X, but how much does that matter? – 58:24
Working on – 1:00:59
Pop culture picks – 1:02:31
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Signalgate + 23andMe falls apart
27 maart 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, we learned that even government officials are addicted to their group chats -- except with the Trump administration those chats include war plans and potentially classified information. In this episode, we dive into the sheer recklessness and stupidity of Signalgate. And speaking of reckless, we also discuss 23andMe's bankruptcy and the privacy concerns around selling off customer DNA data. Lees meer
Signalgate: What happened, who was involved, and how to safely add someone to a Signal group chat – 0:48
23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers are urged to delete their sensitive data – 21:25
Canon’s PowerShot V1 and R50 V cameras go all in on vlogging – 27:21
Apple announces WWDC dates, updates Airpods Max, and dodges fines in the EU – 32:52
How did Napster sell for $207 million in 2025? – 45:32
Around Engadget – 48:44
Working On – 55:22
Pop Culture picks – 57:56
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Google’s Pixel 9a could be the new mid-range king
20 maart 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
After a ton of leaks, Google officially announced the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to be the new king of mid-range phones. It has dual cameras and access to Google's AI features -- in many ways, it's everything the iPhone 16e should have been (especially its price). In this episode, Senior Writer Sam Rutherford joins us to discuss what's great about the Pixel 9a, as well as its potential downsides compared to the Pixel 9. Lees meer
Google’s announces the Pixel 9a - potentially the new midrange king – 1:15
Fujifilm’s GX100RF: a 102MP medium format camera (nice!) with only one F4 lens (boo!) – 21:31
Karissa Bell’s roundup of the craziest stuff from Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book – 24:14
Donald Trump attempts to fire FTC’s two Democratic commissioners – 29:34
Amazon will send all Alexa recordings to the cloud, no more local processing – 32:52
Chinese EV maker BYD announces chargers that give 249 miles of range in 5 minutes – 39:10
Pebble founder introduces two new e-paper smartwatches – 46:47
Listener Mail: Trying to choose an OLED TV – 57:35
Around Engadget – 1:03:49
Working on – 1:09:56
Pop culture picks – 1:10:28
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MacBook Air M4 review + Apple delays its smarter Siri
13 maart 2025 · 55 min
It's both a great and bad week for Apple. In this episode, we dive into Devindra's review of the excellent M4-equipped MacBook Air (and briefly chat about the new Mac Studio). We also discuss Apple's surprise announcement that it's delaying its smarter, AI-infused Siri, which may not arrive until next year. Did Apple over-promise last year, or is it wise to hold off on advanced AI features until they're ready? After all, Apple doesn't want a fiasco like Microsoft's Recall announcement. Lees meer
The MacBook Air M4 refresh maintains Apple’s seat on the ultraportable throne – 1:40
…but the delay on a Siri upgrade could spell trouble long-term – 15:32
Xbox’s first handheld might not be made by Microsoft – 34:29
The White House turns into a Tesla dealership – 41:30
Meta attempts to block unflattering expose book already on sale – 45:52
Around Engadget: Ninja Swirl and Eero Pro 7 router reviews – 46:38
Working on – 49:21
Pop culture picks – 50:26
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M4 MacBook Air, Mobile World Congress 2025, and AMD/NVIDIA's mid-range GPU fight
7 maart 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Apple finally dropped some long-awaited updates this week: An M4 MacBook Air (now starting at $999!), M3 iPad Air, as well as a refreshed Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and M4 Max chips. In this episode, Cherlynn, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about all of Apple's new hardware, as well as some interesting tidbits from Mobile World Congress 2025. Devindra also dives into his reviews of NVIDIA's RTX 5070 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT. It turns out AMD has finally delivered some killer GPUs to counter NVIDIA's dominance. Lees meer
We mentioned a bunch of stuff from our Mobile World Congress Roundup, you can check it out here
MacBook Air refresh announced with an M4 chip and a slight price drop – 2:04
What’s hot at Mobile World Congress 2025 – 23:10
Lenovo’s Solar PC – 35:20
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (with a fancy Leica camera) – 37:53
New releases from Nothing – 39:16
Samsung releases a trio of A series devices – 40:35
NVIDIA vs. AMD part ∞: AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT edge out the GeForce RTX 5070 – 46:20
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iPhone 16e review + Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+
28 februari 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, they dive into Amazon's Alexa+ event, where we finally learned more about the company's AI-powered voice assistant. Alexa+ seems useful, but can we trust it? Lees meer
iPhone 16e review: too expensive with too many compromises – 1:28
Amazon Alexa+ is a conversational assistant powered by AI – 18:39
Framework unveils a cheap 2-in-1 laptop and a…modular desktop? – 40:53
Clone Robotics released a video of a robot with fake skin that will haunt your nightmares – 43:26
NYT: American Psychologists are getting ready to fight AI clone therapists – 44:05
Working on – 47:59
Pop culture picks – 49:02
Interview with Daniel Rausch, VP of Amazon’s Alexa division – 55:34
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iPhone 16e: Apple’s cheaper, but not budget, iPhone
20 februari 2025 · 54 min
Well we didn't get the iPhone SE fourth-gen this week -- instead Apple debuted the iPhone 16e, a $599 model based on the iPhone 14's design. It has a 6.1-inch OLED screen and the A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, but should we really consider it a cheap iPhone? In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the iPhone 16e and how it compares to the rest of the iPhone 16 family. Lees meer
Apple unveils its SE successor, the iPhone 16e for $599 – 1:22
Trump administration planning on 25 percent tariffs on auto and semiconductor imports – 32:02
Acer to raise prices by 10 percent following tariff talk – 34:26
Humane AI sells to HP, pin will go offline February 28 – 36:42
Microsoft’s new quantum computing chip runs on topological qubits – 41:14
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What's up, DOGE? Diving into Elon Musk's hack on America
13 februari 2025 · 50 min
We joked about "President Musk" shortly after Donald Trump took office, but it turns out that wasn't far from the truth. Over the past few weeks, Elon Musk and his DOGE team wasted no time in trying to dismantle the American administrative state. They've illegally accessed the Treasury Department's federal payment system, pushed for USAID to be dismantled, and have also infiltrated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In this episode, we chat with 404 Media's Jason Koebler about what Musk and his young tech cronies are up to, and how it ties into Silicon Valley's approach to the new Trump administration. Lees meer
Move Fast and Break Things: What is Elon Musk’s DOGE doing to the United States government? – 1:04
iPhone SE 4 announcement expected soon – 34:54
Elon Musk makes $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI, Altman declines in a tweet – 39:03
France wants to build a gigawatt of new nuclear plants to power AI ambitions – 41:27
Working on – 44:05
Pop culture picks – 44:48
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Volvo Group’s CTO on his vision for zero-emissions trucks
6 februari 2025 · 26 min
This week, Devindra chats with Volvo Group CTO Lars Stenqvist about the company’s progress developing zero emissions trucks, both of the electric variety and experimental hydrogen options. While it’s a completely different company from Volvo Cars, Volvo Group still impacts consumers as one of the largest producers of heavy trucks. Stenqvist dives into how Volvo is thinking about new technology, and we chat a bit about how it’s approaching completely autonomous vehicles. (Note: This interview was recorded in early January, so we didn’t have a chance to talk about this week’s partnership between Volvo and the self-driving truck startup Waabi.) Lees meer
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DeepSeek blows up the AI world
30 januari 2025 · 1 uur
In the span of a week, the Chinese startup DeepSeek has completely disrupted the AI landscape with its free and "open source" R1 model. In this episode, Devindra, Engadget Senior Reporter Igor Bonifacic and Producer Ben Ellman dive into what makes R1 so special, and what DeepSeek is doing differently from OpenAI and other competitors. Also, we try to figure out what’s up with “Incention,” a weird AI/blockchain project for creating new Hollywood IP, and wonder if Helion’s fusion reactor is actually legit. Lees meer
DeepSeek’s R1 model shakes up the AI landscape – 1:55
Quick mention: Sam Rutherford’s Galaxy S25 review “Too much AI, not enough Ultra” – 30:19
Incention is proof that blockchain nonsense is alive and well – 37:16
Fusion startup Helion has Altman and Thiel on its side, but maybe not physics – 42:50
Google agrees to rename Gulf of Mexico on U.S. version of its maps – 49:19
Working on – 50:07
Pop culture picks – 51:32
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NVIDIA RTX 5090 review, Samsung Galaxy S25 debuts, and a new Trump tech era
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
It feels like CES again with a slew of tech news this week! In this episode, Devindra dives into his final thoughts on NVIDIA's $2,000 GeForce RTX 5090, a super-powered video card with a healthy dose of AI. Senior Reporter Sam Rutherford also joins to explain everything Samsung launched at its Galaxy S25 Unpacked event. And of course, we'll chat about some of the technology industry and policy changes from the new Trump administration. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for our chat with YouTube Director of Product Management Jack Greenberg about some new features headed to YouTube Premium. Lees meer
TikTok was only banned for 14 hours, what happened? – 1:27
Devindra’s NVIDIA RTX 5090 Review: more power than most people need – 13:53
Samsung Unpacked announces Galaxy S25 series and teases a thinner phone – 30:25
What the new administration’s Executive Orders mean for AI, EVs and the environment – 54:23
Pop culture picks – 1:03:41
What’s coming to Youtube Premium with project manager Jack Greenberg – 1:07:06
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RIP TikTok (and Zuck’s soul) + Switch 2 reveal
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
So it looks like the TikTok ban may actually be happening, barring a last-minute Supreme Court decision. In this episode, Senior Writer Karissa Bell joins Devindra and Ben to discuss the potential finale of TikTok in America, as well as why some users are finding refuge in RedNote, a Chinese Instagram clone. They also dive into why Meta is giving up on third-party fact checkers, and how this relates to Mark Zuckerberg's descent into the right-wing world. Finally, we explore the tidbits of information from Nintendo's Switch 2 unveiling. Lees meer
Stay tuned to the end of this episode for Devindra’s chat with Dan Erickson, the creator of Severance, about season two of his hit show.
RIP TikTok, Part ??? – 2:24
Meta abandons fact checking, loosens hate speech rules on its platforms – 22:21
We finally have confirmation of the Switch 2, full unveil scheduled for April 2 – 40:57
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CES 2025 wrap-up: Our favorite PCs and gaming devices
10 januari 2025 · 34 min
We’re officially recovering from CES 2025! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Reporter Sam Rutherford dive into their favorite PCs from the show, and debate the merits of Lenovo’s extra-large Legion Go S handheld. They explain why they like ASUS’s ultra-light Zenbook A14, and Sam gives us his final thoughts on Dell’s clunky brand transition. Lees meer
Lenovo’s surprising CES showing: ThinkBook Plus Gen 6’s rollable screen – 0:47
Legion Go S by Lenovo is the first third-party handheld to run SteamOS – 4:35
NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 seems great… – 10:16
…But Jensen Huang’s keynote on NVIDIA’s future lacked focus – 15:29
MicroLED TVs shown at CES are gorgeous and pricy – 30:11
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CES 2025 Day 0 + 1: What are you doing Dell?!
7 januari 2025 · 19 min
We've survived two days of CES! In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest innovations in robot vacuums, new AI PC hardware from AMD and Intel, and Dell's decision to nuke its PC brands in favor of Apple-esque "Dell Pro" and "Dell Pro Max" branding. (Note: We recorded this episode before NVIDIA announced its new RTX 5000 GPUs, but we'll have more to say on that soon!) Lees meer
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CES 2025 preview: NVIDIA and AMD's next GPUs + all sorts of AI
3 januari 2025 · 48 min
We're ringing in 2025 with everything we're expecting to see at CES! That includes new video cards from AMD and NVIDIA, a holographic windshield from Hyundai and potentially more satellite enabled phones. AI will still be a major topic -- like the next generation of AI PCs -- but it also seems like we'll be hearing a lot more about classic CES stories. In addition, we explore why Meta wants to start adding AI users to Facebook and Instagram. Lees meer
CES 2025 Preview: LG’s bendable 5K OLED, AI PCs, and a broadening satellite phone market – 2:17
New video cards from AMD and NVIDIA at CES – 12:09
2024’s biggest losers in tech – 18:46
Meta announces AI personas are coming to Instagram and Facebook – 32:22
Pop culture picks – 41:02
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2024 in tech: The AI hype train stalls
20 december 2024 · 56 min
This week, we're looking back at our hellish 2024 and trying to figure out where to go from here. We began the year with enormous hype around artificial intelligence, but that's cooled off after seeing how useless many AI features have been. It's also clear that many companies, including Microsoft and Apple, are trying to push half-baked AI concepts onto users. Looking forward, we're expecting a rough few years for the tech industry (not to mention the world as a whole). Lees meer
2024 in review: AI hype hasn’t led to much and the social media vibes are in flux – 1:12
What we’re looking forward to in 2025 – 21:43
Tiktok appeals its ban all the way to the US Supreme Court – 29:53
TP-Link routers are being investigated by US authorities – 32:39
Quick thoughts from last week’s Game Awards – 35:35
Working on – 38:26
Pop culture picks – 39:17
Interview with Tim Miller and Dave Wilson of Prime’s Secret Level – 49:20
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Apple's Genmoji are AI disappointments
12 december 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
At long last, iPhone users have access to Apple's AI image generation tools, Genmoji (for customized emoji) and Image Playground. But based on our testing, these Apple Intelligence features aren't fully baked. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss why these AI tools aren't very useful and dive into some of Apple's most egregious image generation fails. Lees meer
iOS 18.2 AI image generation arrives half baked. Genmoji are fun, but weird – 1:13
OpenAI’s Sora video generation model was finally released – 37:17
GM kills its Cruise robotaxi project – 45:43
Google’s Gemini 2.0 is now available for preview – 49:51
Tiktok is running out of options to avoid a ban in the U.S. – 57:36
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Pop culture picks – 1:02:20
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What’s up with the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2 and other ereaders, with guest Alex Cranz
6 december 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
Our review-in-progress of the Kindle Scribe 2 is live, and this week on the Engadget Podcast our host Cherlynn Low talks about Amazon’s latest writing tablet with noted ereader aficionado Alex Cranz. The pair are joined by Engadget’s own ereader expert Valentina Palladino, and they all get deep on the state of reading on books, tablets and phones. Our hosts also dive into what’s happening at Intel, as well as modern cars and personal listening habits. Lees meer
Kindle Scribe 2, Kobo, Boox and more: the state of ereaders in 2024 – 2:12
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires – 45:13
Intel claims its $250 Battlemage Arc GPU can top the NVIDIA RTX 4060 – 50:57
MSI’s upcoming Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ are faster than ever, but you still need to navigate Windows with joysticks – 52:18
Jaguar’s strange concept EV doesn’t even have a rear window – 57:26
It’s music streaming recap season! How do you feel about yours? – 1:04:33
Working on / Around Engadget – 1:09:13
Pop culture picks – 1:11:20
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Social media’s impact and Sony’s PlayStation news
29 november 2024 · 47 min
Senior reporter Jess Conditt joins host Cherlynn Low and producer Ben Ellman on a quiet news week to talk about the latest developments at Sony, Threads, TikTok and more. We also take a look at some gadget announcements and discuss the impact that social media and technology have had on the way we work and how we think of celebrity and success. Lees meer
A chill Thanksgiving week chat: Social media and how it affects all of us – 1:07
Gaming news with Jess: Sony is reportedly working on a new portable console – 21:18
PlayStation’s head of indie games Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 30 years – 28:34
Obsidian’s Avowed looks like a great reason to pick up an Xbox controller – 31:53
FTC warns that most connected devices aren’t supported for very long – 37:08
Working on – 41:14
Pop culture picks – 42:17
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DOJ confirms it wants Google to sell Chrome
22 november 2024 · 59 min
Well, the rumors were true: this week the DOJ argued that Google should sell off Chrome to make up for its monopolistic search practices. On top of that, the US government also suggested a potential sale of Android if it can't stop prioritizing its own search on Android smartphones. In this episode, Devindra and Producer Ben discuss why neither outcome seems likely under the upcoming Trump 2.0 administration, which will likely focus on defanging any sort of regulation. Lees meer
U.S. regulators want Google to sell its Chrome division (and why that probably won’t happen) – 1:05
Comcast spins off Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and a handful of cable networks into their own company – 22:23
Sony is in talks to buy Kadokawa, Japanese publisher behind FromSoft games and Kill la Kill – 24:38
German authorities suspect Baltic Sea data cables between Lithuania and Sweden were sabotaged – 26:21
Pokémon Go devs Niantic reveal plans to create a Large Geospatial Model to power future AR and robots – 32:26
Working on – 45:49
Pop culture picks – 51:38
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Bluesky’s big moment + President Musk?
15 november 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
For obvious reasons, Twitter users are leaving en masse and heading to Bluesky, its most prominent decentralized competitor. In this episode, we discuss why Bluesky now feels like the best of early Twitter, filled with vibrant conversations and people discovering a new social network filled with useful features (like serious blocking and content filtering). And of course, the lack of an algorithmic feed surely helps. Also, we chat with Justin Hendrix from Tech Policy Press about how Elon Musk has become a crucial ally to the upcoming Trump administration. Lees meer
Bluesky ascendent: the federated platform could actually be the next Twitter – 2:22
Musk cozies up to President-elect Trump, could a Department of Government Efficiency be next? – 23:37
Interview with Justin Hendrix, founder of Tech Policy Press, on Trump and Musk – 31:50
The Onion buys InfoWars with plans to turn the brand into gun control satire – 48:02
LG Display’s stretchy new screen – 54:34
The Beatles have been nominated for two Grammys with the help of AI – 56:50
Goodbye: AOL voiceover Elwood Edwards has died – 58:29
Working on – 1:00:11
Pop culture picks – 1:02:38
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Reviewing the PS5 Pro and Apple’s M4 Macs
7 november 2024 · 51 min
In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman recover from the election by discussing our final thoughts on the PlayStation 5 Pro, as well as Apple’s M4 Mac mini (so cute, so powerful!) and new MacBook Pros. The M4 chip is a solid upgrade, but the M4 Pro is shockingly fast (so much so that it outscored every other system we reviewed this year in Geekbench). Lees meer
PlayStation 5 Review: Your <$1000 gateway to 4K/60 gaming with ray tracing – 3:43
Mac mini M4 Pro Review: Phenomenal power with a tiny footprint – 16:51
MacBook Pro M4 and M4 Pro Review: Maintaining and extending Apple’s premium laptop dominance – 31:15
NYT tech guild on strike made their own games you can play without crossing their digital picket line – 38:28
Pop culture picks – 43:25
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Apple’s M4 heads to the iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro
31 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
It's been a Mac-heavy week! In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman dive into all of Apple's new M4 hardware: the new iMac, Mac mini and refreshed Macbook Pros. The Mac mini, in particular, looks like it'll be a huge hit for anyone who needs a simple desktop system. Also, we dive into why Apple is pushing for every Mac to get 16GB of RAM at a minimum. That will benefit all users, even if they don't care about Apple Intelligence. Lees meer
Unofficial Mac Week: Apple announces M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in refreshed iMac, Mac Mini, and Macbook Pro models – 0:58
Regulators force Lyft to tell U.S. drivers accurate numbers of how much money they’ll make – 45:30
AP report: OpenAI’s Whisper transcription model invents parts of audio transcripts – 49:06
AOC and Tim Walz streamed Crazy Taxi on Twitch – 53:11
McDonalds can finally repair their own McFlurry machines in significant win for Right to repair – 55:54
Around Engadget – 59:45
Pop culture picks – 1:03:42
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The new iPad Mini is boring and that’s okay!
25 oktober 2024 · 49 min
We finally got an iPad Mini refresh, and it's not particularly exciting. But that's fine! It's still a useful little tablet, and now thanks to the A17 Pro chip, it's already ready for upcoming Apple Intelligence features. In this episode, Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins to discuss what he liked about the new iPad Mini, and what he hopes Apple will eventually fix in future models. Also, we chat about Netflix abandoning its AAA game studio, and why over 10,500 artists signed a letter against AI training. Lees meer
The refreshed iPad Mini is playing it safe and that’s totally fine – 0:58
Netflix closes Team Blue, its attempt at a AAA game studio – 24:16
Over 10,000 of the world’s top artists sign a letter protesting AI training using their work – 28:27
X Terms of Service changes on account blocking, AI training spurs a fresh wave of Bluesky signups – 30:07
Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) chosen to helm Amazon’s God of War series – 38:35
Working on – 42:11
Pop culture picks – 43:17
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The Color Kindle Cometh
18 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
Amazon finally did it! This week the company announced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first color E Ink e-reader. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss where this device sits in a world of cheap tablets, and they dive into the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe. Also, we've got final thoughts on the Meta Quest 3S, the updated iPad Mini and tons of news. Lees meer
Amazon announces new Kindle Colorsoft, updated Kindle Scribe and Paperwhite – 0:51
Devindra’s Meta Quest 3S review: impressive VR for a fair price – 38:14
Apple quietly drops new iPad Minis – 45:25
Tesla’s Robotaxi event: lots of big promises that will be hard to fulfill – 51:38
Amazon and Google go nuclear (power) – 54:44
Android 15 starts to hit Pixel devices – 55:51
Analogue 3D will give you 4K N64 games, just don’t call it an emulator – 57:14
Working on – 1:00:48
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Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx
10 oktober 2024 · 56 min
This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We discuss how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those issues. Also, Devindra and Ben dive into a few news stories, including the DOJ inching closer towards a Google antitrust breakup; Nintendo's adorable motion sensing alarm clock, Alarmo; and why Google's Deepmind AI head won the Nobel Prize for chemistry. Lees meer
Interview with Tech Won’t Save Us host Paris Marx on his new series, Data Vampires – 2:09
U.S. regulators continue to float the possibility of breaking Google up in antitrust ruling – 25:54
Nintendo announces new hardware…Alarmo, a motion sensing alarm clock – 39:33
Apple Intelligence likely arrives October 28 – 42:27
343 Industries rebrands as Halo Studios and shows off Unreal Engine 5 demo – 44:46
Pop culture picks – 50:36
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 2024 update is all about Copilot AI
3 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
This week, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2024 update, but it quickly became clear that the company was far more eager to unveil new features for its Copilot AI and Copilot+ AI PCs. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about Microsoft's current AI priorities, and what it means for people with older PCs. Also, we discuss the death of HoloLens and Microsoft giving up on AR as Meta, Apple and even Snap build for an augmented reality future. Lees meer
The new Windows 11 update goes all in on Copilot integration – 1:25
Amazon announces Fire HD 8 tablet line along with a few (pretty boring) AI features – 28:28
Tech debt led to Sonos’ disastrous app relaunch, will they be able to win users back? – 37:48
Google is making Gmail summaries more useful and adding a “happening soon” tab to your inbox – 41:11
Harvard students hack together facial recognition for Meta’s smart glasses that instantly doxes strangers – 44:00
Reddit introduces a policy change that will make site wide protests harder – 46:58
Around Engadget: Dan Cooper’s reMarkable Paper Pro review – 51:31
Working on – 55:53
Pop culture picks – 57:08
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PS5 Pro hands-on + Meta’s wild Orion AR glasses
27 september 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
We've finally had a chance to try the PlayStation 5 Pro and Engadget's Jessica Conditt has come away impressed. In this episode, Devindra and Jess chat about what the PS5 Pro does well, and discuss who a $700 console is actually meant for. Also, coming off of Meta Connect 2024, Karissa Bell joins to chat about her time with the Quest 3S, as well as her thoughts about Meta's Orion AR headset and AI plans. Lees meer
Jessica Conditt’s PS5 Pro hands on: 60fps makes so much difference – 0:42
Karissa Bell’s dispatch from Meta Connect 2024 – 27:04
Meta Quest 3S: an impressive and affordable step forward in consumer VR – 28:55
Orion AR glasses are a big swing, just don’t expect to buy them any time soon – 32:50
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses – 38:28
Pop culture picks – 58:24
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