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Interview: Max Evry on his oral history of David Lynch's Dune
17 oktober 2023 · 38 min
We still have months to wait before Dune: Part Two hits theaters, so what better time to reminisce about David Lynch's intriguing adaptation of Frank Herbert's masterpiece? Reviled at the time, Lynch's Dune has now firmly established itself as a cult sci-fi epic, a film with boundless creative energy hampered by studio interference. Lees meer
In this bonus episode, Devindra chats with film journalist Max Evry, author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune. We explore why he devoted two years of his life towards researching an unloved film, as well as how it's a refreshing departure from the superhero films dominating theaters today.
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Meta Quest 3 and Pixel 8 reviews (Guest: Norm Chan from Tested)
13 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 21 min
The Meta Quest 3 is here, and it’s the best standalone VR headset we’ve ever seen. But is that enough to make people care about virtual reality? In this episode, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford chat with Tested’s Norm Chan about the Quest 3 and Meta’s mixed reality future. While the company’s vision of the metaverse is pretty sterile, it’s still nice to see Meta learning from the mistakes of the Quest Pro. Lees meer
Sam also dives into his Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro reviews, as well as his thoughts about the Pixel Watch 2. We also dive into Wired’s retraction of an op-ed claiming that Google manipulated your search queries, as well as Twitter/X’s complete inability to deliver accurate news during the Hamas and Israel conflict.
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Meta Quest 3 Review with Tested’s Norm Chan – 1:44
Sam Rutherford’s Pixel 8 review: We’re finally excited about mobile AI again – 36:18
Other News: Wired retracts op-ed about Google changing search queries – 56:04
Israel-Hamas conflict misinformation shows X moderation is completely broken – 58:09
Google reportedly pays Apple $18-20 billion a year to remain iOS default search engine – 1:03:08
Sony finally announces PS5 Slim – 1:09:31
California passes Right to Repair law – 1:11:29
Working on – 1:13:44
Pop culture picks – 1:16:26
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Google’s Pixel 8 phones and Pixel Watch 2
6 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 33 min
Yes, Techtober is in full swing! This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget’s Sam Rutherford about everything from the Made by Google event. That includes the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. We give Google credit for leaning on AI long before it was trendy, but we wonder if the Pixel 8 Pro’s temperature sensor will actually be useful. Also, we dive into Samsung’s latest FE devices, Apple’s fix for overheating iPhone 15s, and Google’s Chromebook Plus initiative. Lees meer
Google announces the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2 and Buds Pro, along with a slew of AI features – 1:05
Engadget’s first take on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro – 7:15
Samsung announces new FE devices – 58:51
Apple says iOS 17 update should fix those hot iPhones – 1:02:45
Google could be directing users to advertisers using semantic match algorithm – 1:12:33
Quantum Dot inventors win Nobel Prize – 1:21:11
Working on – 1:23:12
Pop culture picks – 1:25:55
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Meta’s Quest 3, AI chatbots and Ray-Ban smart glasses
28 september 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
This week, it’s Meta’s turn to highlight AI during its device event. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into all of the news from Meta’s Connect 2023 event, where it unveiled Meta AI and accompanying celebrity-powered chatbots. Oh yah, and it introduced the Meta Quest 3 and new Ray-Ban smart glasses, too. More so than the metaverse and VR, it’s really AI that Zuckerberg wants to push across all of Meta’s apps and devices. Lees meer
And in other news, we discuss why the end of the WGA strike is a big deal for AI in Hollywood; ex-Microsoft exec Panos Panay officially heading to Amazon; and why the FTC is targeting Amazon over its potential ecommerce monopoly.
Meta’s Connect event announces Quest 3 VR, Ray-Ban smart glasses and a slew of AI – 0:35
Hollywood Writers’ Guild ends strike with studio agreements on AI authorship, streaming residuals – 28:51
Panos Panay is officially going to head Amazon’s devices team – 32:03
FTC sues Amazon over ‘monopolistic practices’ – 35:30
FCC revives Obama-era net neutrality rules – 37:59
Jony Ive and Sam Altman are working on AI-powered hardware – 40:43
Top U.S. spy agencies are working on AI chatbots of their own – 55:56
Working on – 58:24
Pop culture picks – 59:23
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iPhone 15 Pro reviews, Microsoft picks AI over Surface
22 september 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
Gadget season is in full swing! This week, Cherlynn chats about her experience reviewing the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9. Does a 5x camera zoom make much of a difference? Also, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Microsoft’s big Surface event in NYC, which actually ended up being more of an AI event. Lees meer
The company announced Copilot, its new AI assistant for Windows and other platforms. Microsoft is basically consolidating all of the Copilot products it’s already announced for Edge, MS 365 and Windows, but maybe this will be less confusing in the long run? Not to miss out on the fun, Amazon also announced several new devices and AI moves around Alexa.
iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max reviews – 1:09
Apple Watch Series 9 review – 17:45
Microsoft’s Surface event was more of an AI event – 24:59
Microsoft data breach reveals plans for new Xbox – 43:05
Amazon’s fall event debuts new Echo devices and a Fire TV soundbar – 47:25
Alexa is evolving into a chatbot for your home – 47:25
Made on YouTube event reveals a big push into generative AI – 59:04
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iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 hands-on, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review
15 september 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
This week, Cherlynn gives us her on-the-ground thoughts from Apple’s iPhone 15 launch event. It turns out the iPhone 15 Pro’s titanium case is actually noticeably lighter! We’re all also intrigued by Apple’s new double-tap gesture in the Watch Series 9. (Don’t be surprised if it ends up training us how to use the Vision Pro’s gesture commands!) Lees meer
Also, Engadget reporter Malak Saleh joins to discuss her review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, as well as Dyson’s ridiculous Zone air filter mask/headphones.
iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 hands-on – 1:05
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review – 37:40
The U.S. v Google antitrust trial is underway – 45:50
Intel officially unveils Thunderbolt 5 – 48:57
Unity’s per-install fee upsets indie game devs – 55:21
Dyson Zone personal air filter review – 1:02:22
Working on – 1:14:32
Pop culture picks – 1:15:47
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Diving into the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9
12 september 2023 · 39 min
Fresh off of Apple’s “Wonderlust” event, Devindra and Engadget Editor-in-Chief Dana Wollman dive into the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and the Apple Watch Series 9. We explain why Apple’s move towards USB-C on the iPhones has been a long time coming, and why we’re excited about even more emergency satellite calling capabilities. And while the Apple Watch Series 9 looks like a worthwhile upgrade, we’re more intrigued by the new double tap finger gesture. Lees meer
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Starfield’s failure to launch
8 september 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
Starfield is here! It’s just too bad we only like some of it. This week, Devindra chats with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about Bethesda’s latest massive open world title, and why it just feels like Fallout 4 in space. Also, we dive into reports around Nintendo demoing the Switch 2 at Gamescom, and we dream up what our ideal sequel console could be. (Just call it the Super Switch!) Lees meer
Engadget’s Starfield review: You will like some of it – 1:25
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a big win for games in Early Access – 22:11
Eurogamer reports Nintendo demoed the Switch 2 to devs at Gamescom – 33:42
What we’re playing: Viewfinder, Sprawl, Armored Core VI and more – 41:44
Pixel 8 Pro 360 render has leaked – 52:00
New York City reins in AirBnb – 53:37
Logitech’s UE EpicBoom sounds like a killer party speaker – 57:45
Mozilla report finds that cars are a data privacy nightmare – 1:00:44
AI News: How much of Kaedim’s 3D modeling AI is actually AI? – 1:06:57
Working on – 1:14:20
Pop culture picks – 1:15:43
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Apple iPhone 15 event preview with Mark Gurman
31 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
It wouldn’t be the end of summer if we weren’t gearing up for another iPhone launch! This week, Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the purveyor of many Apple rumors, to discuss what we expect from the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Based on Gurman’s reporting so far, the iPhone 15 will likely get Apple’s Dynamic Island and improved tech from last year’s Pro phone. The iPhone 15 Pro, meanwhile, will see thinner bezels, a titanium frame and a periscope camera for the Pro Max. Lees meer
You can also expect Apple to finally move over to USB-C for both of these phones, which should improve data (and potentially charging) speeds. Be sure to subscribe to Mark’s Bloomberg newsletter, Power On, to follow his reporting.
Apple iPhone 15 event preview with Bloomberg’s Apple leaker-in-chief Mark Gurman – 1:46
Tech events season is in full swing with more events from Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Intel – 28:23
Meta removed a large Chinese propaganda ring on Facebook – 36:23
Have you seen Windows 11’s weird popups while using Google? – 47:06
India is the first country to land a probe on the Moon’s South Pole – 52:04
Working on – 54:12
Pop culture picks – 59:40
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Is Sony’s PlayStation Portal a huge mistake?
25 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
The PSP is back! Sort of. This week, Sony announced the PlayStation Portal, a $200 handheld that can only stream games from your PS5. In this episode, Devindra and Producer Ben Ellman try to figure out what the heck Sony is doing. Is the Portal something gamers actually want? Or did Sony completely miss an opportunity to build a better portable? Also, we discuss why we’re excited for Armored Core VI and some serious big mecha action. Lees meer
Sony announces $200 Playstation Portal handheld – 1:10
Armored Core VI: Shadows of Rubicon review – 25:44
Coming in October – Samsung’s 57-inch 4k ultra wide monitor – 34:22
Atari’s new 2600+ can play 2600 and 7800 cartridges…if you still have them – 39:32
NVIDIA’s DLSS 3.5 makes ray tracing look even better with AI – 41:35
Half-Life 2 is getting an unofficial remaster with RTX – 45:48
Other News: Microsoft product event scheduled for September 21 – 51:44
Elon Musk floats the idea of removing the block feature on X – 54:09
AI News: US judge rules that AI art can’t be copyrighted – 1:00:32
Working on – 1:04:27
Pop culture picks – 1:07:57
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Samsung foldable reviews with Mr Mobile
11 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 25 min
This week, Cherlynn and Sam are joined by noted foldables lover Michael Fisher (aka Mr Mobile) to talk all about their respective reviews of Samsung’s latest products. Why are our hosts more excited for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 than the Z Fold 5? Is Samsung coasting? Then, we discuss the latest happenings in X vs Threads, as well as a bunch of lighthearted news in tech this week. Lees meer
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 reviews with MrMobile – 1:22
Will Elon actually pay for lawsuits related to posts on X? – 41:32
Threads is getting a website and search – 49:16
Slack UI changes are coming to your workspace soon – 54:31
MrBeast is getting countersued for $100m – 1:03:21
Working on – 1:13:55
Pop culture picks – 1:19:52
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Taking down the ‘X’, plus a week of AI and EV news
4 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
While our reviewers spend time testing the numerous Samsung devices that were just announced, this episode Cherlynn and Sam dive into the relatively slow week in tech. Of course, we can’t escape the onslaught of news coming from X-Twitter-Musk land, just like how residents from a building across from the company’s San Francisco headquarters were unable to escape from blinding lights this weekend. We also go over some updates from Meta and Google and discover why Cherlynn loves clowns. Lees meer
This week in X/Twitter news: A disturbing strobe-light of a logo and hiding your checkmark – 1:21
Tesla under investigation for steering and battery range issues – 11:31
Half of Meta Threads users are now inactive – 24:16
Meta may be working on an Abraham Lincoln AI chatbot – 29:39
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests the iPhone 15 could come with USB-C charging – 37:58
Working on – 54:13
Pop culture picks – 56:47
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Samsung’s foldable summer
28 juli 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
Samsung made a huge flex this week by hosting its first Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea (sorry NYC!). In this episode, Cherlynn, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford dive into all of Samsung’s news: The Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6 and Tab S9. Is Samsung playing it safe this year, or is it actually bringing something new to the world of foldables? Also, we discuss Twitter’s rebrand to “X” (sigh), as well as why astrophysicist Avi Loeb is likely wrong about his extraterrestrial alien balls. Lees meer
Samsung’s Summer Unpacked 2023 Overview – 0:54
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 – 3:23
Galaxy Watch 6 – 19:24
Galaxy Tab S9 – 26:19
Other News: Twitter is now X – 33:40
GM announces plans to revive the Chevy Bolt – 47:44
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb found tiny metal balls in the ocean, they probably aren’t alien tech – 51:30
Microsoft announces pizza-scented controller as a TMNT promotion – 53:54
AI News: Netflix lists machine learning jobs in the middle of Hollywood’s double strike – 55:54
Working on – 1:00:34
Pop culture picks – 1:08:24
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AI put us in South Park + They Cloned Tyrone interview
21 juli 2023 · 1 uur 38 min
AI can now place us inside South Park episodes – should we be worried? This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat with Edward Saatchi, the CEO of The Simulation, about his company’s new AI technology that can generate TV episodes, movies and more. We preview a test South Park episode featuring Devindra, and discuss if this technology is actually a good thing for creatives. Also, Editor at Large James Trew joins to discuss his piece on AI-powered immortality. And to keep the sci-fi theme going, Devindra chats with the director and writer of Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone, Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier. Lees meer
Interview with The Simulation CEO Edward Saatchi – 0:59
James Trew on digital immortality and AI’s place in a new field, “grief tech” – 20:48
Microsoft / Activision Blizzard’s final merger deadline pushed to October – 32:19
Apple is working on its own generative AI chatbot – 33:19
Google tests AI tool to generate news articles – 38:15
ASUS takes over Intel’s NUC PC business – 44:20
Around Engadget: Sam Rutherford’s Nothing Phone 2 review – 51:21
Listener mail: Rohan from Singapore on what’s keeping the iPad from being a “real” computer – 56:11
Working on – 1:03:54
Pop culture picks – 1:07:43
Interview with the the creators of the new Netflix movie They Cloned Tyrone – 1:13:25
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Microsoft gets closer to buying Activision Blizzard
14 juli 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
It looks like Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is trucking along, following a court rejection of the FTC’s injunction attempt. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Jordan Minor, a Senior Analyst at PCMag covering games, about this massive deal and what it means for the gaming industry. Will further consolidation end up being harmful for consumers (as we’ve been saying for a while), or will Microsoft actually help the beleaguered Activision? Also, we dive into our experiences with the latest Apple betas: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma and watchOS 10. Lees meer
Microsoft is (mostly) cleared to buy Activision Blizzard for $69 billion – 00:56
Our previews of the iOS 17, iPad OS 17, macOS Sonoma, and WatchOS 10 betas – 21:55
Meta’s Threads hits 100m users, Elon is not happy about it – 47:58
Microsoft confirms Chinese hackers used 365 email exploit to access US government accounts – 51:32
Google’s Bard can now speak 40 languages – 52:29
Around Engadget: Sam Rutherford’s ROG Ally review and Katie Malone on why passkeys are suddenly everywhere – 1:01:46
Working on – 1:05:47
Pop culture picks – 1:07:06
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Twitter crumbles, Threads lives
7 juli 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
It’s been a wild week for social media! While Twitter encountered many self-inflicted wounds, users jumped to Blue Sky and Mastodon. Then Meta decided it was a fine time to drop its Twitter copycat, Threads. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget’s Karissa Bell about where all of these services are headed. Will Threads be the clear winner, thanks to Instagram’s social graph? Or will the future lie with fully decentralized platforms like Mastodon? Lees meer
Twitter continues to crumble, Meta introduces Threads Twitter clone – 1:10
The next AirPods Pro release could include health features like a hearing test and body temperature sensors – 34:06
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro prototype leaked – 37:18
EU Digital Markets Act identifies a class of large ‘gatekeeper’ tech companies for additional regulation – 51:07
U.S. Federal Trade Commission announces huge fines for fake product reviews – 55:45
Working on – 1:03:19
Picks – 1:06:15
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The Pixel Fold and Moto Razr+ should scare Samsung
30 juni 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
This episode, Cherlynn is joined by senior writer Sam Rutherford and senior commerce editor at Wired Julian Chokkattu to talk about our reviews of the Pixel Fold. Will the recent spate of foldables by companies like Motorola and Google give Samsung some real competition and motivation to step up its game? We can only wait to find out. Samsung is holding its next Galaxy Unpacked in late July, and we’ll see what it has to unveil then. This episode, we also take a look at the latest addition to the Google Graveyard and the state of the podcast industry. Lees meer
Google’s Pixel Fold is the challenger Samsung needs – 1:22
Google has given up on making its own AR glasses, will focus on AR software – 38:50
Automotive organization SAE will create a standard version of Tesla’s charging plug for EVs – 45:19
SiriusXM will shut down widely used podcast app Stitcher on August 29 – 52:11
RIP John Goodenough, inventor of the lithium-ion battery – 54:53
Working on – 56:01
Pop culture picks – 59:02
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Reviewing the Moto Razr+ and Pixel Tablet, with Mr Mobile
23 juni 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
This episode, Cherlynn is joined by senior reporter Jess Conditt and special guest Michael Fisher to talk about the week of reviews. From the Moto Razr+ to the Pixel Tablet, we look at how these devices fit into our lives and make them better (or worse). Than, we go over the highlights from Summer Games Fest and dig into that Titanic situation. Lees meer
Moto Razr+ review: a foldable with an external display you’ll actually want to use – 1:56
Pixel Tablet review: Google made a great smart display and a passable tablet – 31:53
The doomed OceanGate submarine was piloted with a Logitech game controller – 47:50
Amazon is shutting down Halo health services at the end of July – 59:15
Jess Conditt’s takeaways from Summer Game Fest – 1:02:51
Working on – 1:19:27
Pop culture picks – 1:20:51
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Reddit’s revolt + MacBook Air 15, Mac Studio reviews
15 juni 2023 · 44 min
What good is Reddit without the support of its community? This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the recent subreddit revolts, following the company’s decision to dramatically increase the cost of its API for third parties. They’re joined by Ryan Broderick, the internet culture reporter behind the must-read newsletter Garbage Day. Will the protests amount to any sort of change? Or will Reddit CEO Steve Huffman prevail and make the company ready for a potential IPO? Also, we dive into our reviews of the new MacBook Air 15, as well as the M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Who needs a Mac Pro when Apple has such a powerful desktop already? Lees meer
Why are Redditors protesting Reddit’s API changes? – 1:15
M2 Mac Studio and 15-inch MacBook Air reviews – 19:14
U.S. Federal Trade Commission files injunction to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision/Blizzard – 27:04
Alan Wake 2, South of Midnight and Baby Steps are Summer Games Fest standouts – 30:29
Working on – 34:06
Pop culture picks – 36:26
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Wrapping up Apple’s WWDC 2023
8 juni 2023 · 54 min
After tons of typing and running around Apple’s campus, we’re ready to wrap up WWDC 2023. This week, Devindra chats with Editor-in-Chief Dana Wollman and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford about Apple’s foray into spatial computing with the Vision Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air, and the company’s many (many) software announcements. Also, we discuss Spotify’s latest podcast flubs, Diablo 4, and the new Genndy Tartakovsky animated series Unicorn: Warriors Eternal. Lees meer
Wrapping up WWDC 2023: a few more thoughts on the newly-announced Vision Pro – 1:44
MacBook Air 15-inch, Mac Studio refresh, and the first Mac Pro update since 2019 –10:40
What's new in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and MacOS Sonoma – 16:34
Spotify lays off 200 in podcast group, combines Gimlet and Parcast into Spotify Studios – 40:57
Working on – 47:19
Pop culture picks – 49:16
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Hands on with Apple’s Vision Pro headset
6 juni 2023 · 25 min
We’ve survived day one of Apple’s WWDC ‘23, and we’re ready to talk about the company’s new Vision Pro mixed reality headset. In this bonus episode, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into their thoughts on Apple’s spatial computing play, as well as Devindra’s 30-minute hands on session with the headset. It’s undoubtedly the best AR/VR experience we’ve seen yet, but there are still plenty of issues Apple needs to solve. Lees meer
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Apple WWDC 2023 preview
2 juni 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
It’s only a few days until the beginning of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week, and we’re eager to see what the iPhone maker is cooking up. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget Senior Writer Sam Rutherford to dive into all of the Apple rumors: That fabled mixed reality headset, a potential 15-inch MacBook Air and more! But really, all eyes are on the headset. Is Apple setting itself up for failure, or for a future where smart glasses are actually a thing? Also, we discuss the late-breaking news about Meta’s Quest 3 headset, which sounds like it will offer better VR and color mixed reality support for $500. Lees meer
Apple’s AR Headset, iOS 17, MacOS 14 and everything else we expect to see at WWDC 2023 – 1:16
Meta Quest 3 details drop ahead of Apple’s developer conference next week – 33:48
Oppo debuts MR Glass Developer Edition – 37:41
AI leaders issue dire warning on its risks, neglecting their own responsibility in its development – 41:46
Chatbot rolled out by National Eating Disorders Association taken offline after giving bad advice – 45:37
Working on – 52:17
Listener mailbag – 56:41
Pop culture picks – 58:39
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Microsoft’s Panos Panay on bringing AI to Windows 11
26 mei 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
It’s a bigger than usual AI week for Microsoft, thanks to its Build developer conference. This week, we chat with Panos Panay, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer, about Windows Copilot, a new “AI assistant” headed to Windows 11. Is this just a smarter Clippy, or will AI actually transform the way we use Windows? Also, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss what’s up with Apple’s Mixed Reality headset as we gear up for WWDC in a few weeks. Lees meer
Microsoft announces AI in just about everything at Build 2023 – 1:42
Devindra’s interview with Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay – 11:28
Processing the interview with Panos and other headlines from Build – 33:57
Bloomberg report on Apple’s AR headset reveals significant divisions within the company – 45:55
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces his Presidential bid in a glitch-filled Twitter Space with Elon Musk – 56:00
Amazon’s Fire Max 11 looks read to do actual work – 1:03:22
What we’re working on – 1:08:01
Pop culture picks – 1:09:59
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How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibility
19 mei 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
This week, we’re focusing on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual event meant to promote the need for accessible tech solutions. Cherlynn returns to tell us what Apple, Google, Adobe and others are doing to make their products more useful for people with disabilities (and, it turns out, many general users too). We also discuss Sam Altman’s trip to Congress, and why we’re not entirely impressed with the OpenAI CEO’s calls for AI regulation. Finally, we explain why the BlackBerry movie is one of the best films about tech ever made (take that, Tetris!). Lees meer
Tech companies highlight new features for Global Accessibility Awareness Day – 1:27
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman goes to Congress and advocates for A.I. regulation – 34:24
Amazon announced a bunch of hardware: new Echo Buds, Echo Show and Echo Pop – 45:10
Montana’s TikTok ban has been signed, scheduled to go into effect in 2024 – 49:04
Working On (and Cherlynn’s experience on the ground at Google I/O) – 53:55
Pop culture picks – 1:04:44
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Pixel Fold, Google I/O and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review
12 mei 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
It’s a huge week for news: Google I/O happened, and we finally got a close look at the Pixel Fold and the company’s latest AI plans. Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham also joins to discuss his review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made. (No pressure, Nate!) We also chat about Nintendo’s confirmation that it won’t be announcing any new hardware until next year, and the perils of chatbots serving as the latest avatars for Hindu gods in India. Lees meer
Google’s Pixel Fold was finally announced (it’s $1,799) – 1:25
Also announced at Google I/O: a ton of Bard integration in search, Pixel Tablet and Pixel 7a – 14:43
Nate Ingraham’s Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – 39:29
Nintendo says no new hardware will be announced this year – 52:51
Roku is doing home security now – 56:40
AI Updates: Religious chatbots run the risk of sparking violence in India – 58:12
Working on – 1:03:45
Pop culture picks – 1:05:43
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Redfall, Jedi Survivor and a chat with director Nida Manzoor
5 mei 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
This week, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins to discuss what went wrong with Redfall, Microsoft’s latest Xbox exclusive that launched to middling reviews. Jess says it’s good enough for Game Pass, but that’s pretty disappointing for a game from Arkane, the studio behind Dishonored and Prey. Also, they chat about Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and its horrendous PC port, and weigh in on how AI and streaming affects the WGA strike. Stay tuned at the end for an interview with Nida Manzoor, the director of Polite Society, who talks about how she lives with tech. Lees meer
Jess Conditt’s review of Redfall, a surprise disappointment from Arkane – 1:17
Also released recently, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – 16:01
AI is a factor in the WGA strike – 23:07
U.S. proposes tax on power used to mine crypto – 29:29
Report claims Elon Musk threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account – 31:16
AI Updates: Microsoft opens Bing AI testing to all, Google AI researcher George Hinton warns the world on rapid AI adoption – 35:55
Working on – 43:36
Pop culture picks – 47:23
Devindra’s interview with ‘Polite Society’ director Nida Manzoor – 53:57
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Hands-on with the ASUS Steam Deck killer and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
28 april 2023 · 1 uur
This week, Devindra chats with Sam Rutherford about his recent experiences with ASUS’s ROG Ally, a powerful new Steam Deck competitor, and Nintendo’s long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The ROG Ally sounds like one of the best portable gaming systems yet, though we’re still waiting for pricing details. And Zelda was apparently a blast to play, but of course it was. Also, Devindra and Podcast Producer Ben Ellman dive into the latest news, including the FAA grounding SpaceX’s Starship and Grimes’ decision to let people run free with her AI voice. Lees meer
Sam Rutherford’s review of the ROG Ally handheld gaming PC – 1:52
Sam’s Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom demo experience – 15:08
FAA grounds SpaceX’s Starship after launch explosion spreads debris – 28:26
UK regulator blocks Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision/Blizzard – 34:04
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny features 25 mins of de-aged Harrison Ford – 39:54
This week in AI: Snapchat users revolt against AI assistant, Grimes offers 50/50 credit to songs with her AI voice – 43:19
Working on – 50:21
Pop culture picks – 52:07
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Pixel Fold rumors, Razer Blade 16 vs 18
20 april 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
Is Google’s foldable coming soon? This week, Cherlynn, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford discuss the rumored Pixel Fold, which may debut at Google I/O next month. Also, Devindra and Sam compare the Razer Blade 16 to the Razer Blade 18, two powerful (and expensive!) gaming laptops. In other news, we dive into SpaceX’s exploding Starship rocket, and the fake AI generated collab between The Weeknd and Drake. Lees meer
Google’s Pixel Fold is rumored to launch at Google I/O – 1:25
Sam Rutherford’s review of the Razer Blade 16 vs Blade 18 – 17:38
SpaceX’s Starship launches, spontaneously disassembles (it blew up) – 27:20
Montana takes a big step toward banning TikTok – 33:05
Sega buys Angry Birds developer Rovio – 41:52
EV News: more Tesla price cuts, Polestar 4 doesn’t have a back window – 46:15
This week in AI: Have you heard the AI generated Drake/Weeknd collab? – 1:01:51
Around Engadget – 1:11:26
Working on – 1:12:39
Pop culture picks – 1:14:48
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HBO to the Max
14 april 2023 · 48 min
So long HBO Max, hello… Max? This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss Warner Bros. pivot away from the beleaguered HBO Max service, and towards something that unifies HBO and Discovery’s content. Does Max help, or hurt the HBO brand? And does the name even matter when people will always line up for the next Game of Thrones spin-off? Also, we dive into the NVIDIA RTX 4070, a champ of a mid-range GPU, as well as the latest from Elon Musk’s disastrous Twitter reign. Lees meer
Max (just Max) is replacing HBO Max – 1:34
NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 review: excellent at 1440p gaming, still pricey at $499 – 21:15
This week in Twitter mess: NPR and PBS quit Twitter over account labeling, AI project allegedly in the works – 23:03
Worker morale is low at Meta after layoffs – 27:57
Lo-fi girl is back, and she made a new synth wave friend – 30:40
AI Update: Stable Diffusion is already taking illustrator jobs in China – 32:34
Working on – 35:48
Pop culture picks – 37:44
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Amazon Halo Rise review and the death of E3
7 april 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into our review of Amazon's Halo Rise and look into the role it plays in the company's overall strategy as a healthcare provider. Then, our hosts contemplate the cancelation and possible end of E3, as well as the spate of odd news around April Fools day, including Twitter's doge-ification and ASUS' ill-timed gaming handheld launch. Lees meer
Our review of Amazon’s Halo Rise bedside sleep tracker – 2:02
E3 2023 has been canceled – 29:20
This week in Twitter mess: bluecheckpocalypse delayed and a doge takeover – 40:41
ASUS’ ROG Ally handheld isn’t a April Fool’s joke – 46:42
OnePlus launches $60 Nord Buds 2 with ANC – 53:02
Microsoft released an Xbox controller made of old CDs – 57:32
Working on – 1:03:20
Pop culture picks – 1:05:23
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Tetris creator chats about the Tetris movie
31 maart 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
With the Tetris movie hitting Apple TV+ this week, we chat with the game’s creator, Alexey Pajitnov, and Henk Rogers, the man who helped bring it out of the Soviet Union. We discuss just how realistic the film is (it definitely takes plenty of fantastical liberties), the impact of Tetris on gaming and where it could be headed in the future. Also, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the recent letter from the Future of Life Institute, which was signed by Elon Musk and other tech leaders, and called for a pause on AI development beyond GPT4. It turns out that wasn’t entirely altruistic. Lees meer
Interview with Tetris designer Alexey Pajitnov and Tetris publisher Henk Rogers – 1:17
The open letter asking for a 6-month pause of AI development is more suspicious than you think – 16:57
Do the proposed U.S. DATA and RESTRICT acts reach too far in trying to ban TikTok? – 26:48
Pres. Biden bans the use of commercial spyware – 36:20
Microsoft is focused on security, AI and a light processor friendly version in Windows 12 – 39:11
Google unveils AI planning tool to help beat extreme heat due to climate change – 43:21
Apple’s WWDC dates announced: June 5 to 9 – 45:12
Working on – 57:39
Pop culture picks – 1:02:16
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Is Google Bard drunk?
23 maart 2023 · 59 min
Google finally opened up its Bard AI for testing, and it turns out it’s a little loopy. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into their experience with Bard, as well as how it compares with Microsoft’s BingAI (and GPT4, consequently). Also, we discuss even more AI news from NVIDIA, Microsoft and Midjourney, as well as TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s date with Congress. Lees meer
Google opened its Bard AI chatbot to the masses, it seems a little drunk – 1:22
So many other AI updates from Microsoft, NVIDIA, Adobe and more – 23:14
Other news: TikTok’s CEO goes to Congress – 36:25
Cherlynn’s experience with Tesla’s wireless charging platform – 42:05
Acer announces production on…an e-bike?? – 48:20
Around Engadget: Tripod desk, Konnected Kamada Joe grill, history of game controllers – 49:43
Working on – 51:57
Pop culture picks – 54:56
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Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail so hard?
16 maart 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
The downfall of Silicon Valley bank affects the entire technology industry. This week, we chat with Alex Wilhelm, editor in chief at TechCrunch+, about why SVB failed and what it means for the broader ecosystem. Where were the regulations? And why were VCs so quick to abandon it? Also, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the latest AI news from Google, Microsoft and the launch of OpenAI’s GPT4. Like we’ve said before, the AI news will never end! Lees meer
What caused Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse? – 1:13
FBI report: Americans lost $2.7 billion dollars to cypto scams last year – 22:05
Google adds generative AI to Workspace products –23:45
Google announces research into AI for Ultrasound diagnosis – 27:55
Open AI announces GPT-4, which can understand image inputs, too – 35:50
Microsoft confirms Bing AI is powered by GPT-4, announces layoffs in AI ethics – 38:12
Meta lays off an additional 10,000 workers – 41:16
Samsung announces Galaxy A54 –43:11
Sony's $600 point-and-shoot camera for the visually impaired – 48:31
Working on – 57:10
Pop culture picks – 58:42
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What’s up with Elon Musk’s Neuralink?
10 maart 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, we chat with Senior Editor Andrew Tarantola about Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain computer interface (BCI) company. The FDA reportedly denied approval for human trials last week—Andy explains why that happened, as well as what BCIs could mean for humans in the future. Also, Cherlynn dives into the accessibility news from Microsoft’s Ability Summit. Lees meer
What’s going on with Neuralink and BCI tech? – 2:05
Elon Musk goes after disabled Twitter employee, quickly apologizes – 19:52
Microsoft touts new accessibility tech at 2023 Ability Summit – 28:32
Sonos’ Era 300 speaker finally has spatial audio – 35:04
What we think of the Yellow iPhone and a few other colorful gadgets announced this week – 45:25
Working On – 51:49
Around Engadget: the reMarkable Folio is a very pretty e-paper keyboard – 54:28
Pop culture picks – 56:29
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All the cool stuff from Mobile World Congress 2023
3 maart 2023 · 48 min
This week, our hosts are joined by UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith to dive into the most interesting devices that were announced at Mobile World Congress, which has been happening this week in Barcelona. Are foldables getting more interesting, or are they going to become as stale as regular smartphones have become? Also, just how fast is too fast when it comes to charging? Then, we go over Cherlynn’s review of the Galaxy S23+ and why Microsoft bringing Bing AI to the Windows 11 taskbar isn’t what it seems. Lees meer
What’s cool at Mobile World Congress with UK bureau chief Mat Smith – 1:22
Hands on with the Oppo Find N2 Flip – 6:44
Motorola’s Rizr is a concept phone with a rolling screen – 21:09
Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: solid, but not outstanding – 31:17
Microsoft brings Bing AI to the Windows 11 taskbar…sort of – 32:43
Meta says it plans to release AR glasses in 2027 – 34:51
US House panel gives Biden the power to ban TikTok – 38:00
Working on – 41:17
Pop culture picks – 42:57
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AI all the things!
24 februari 2023 · 52 min
The AI news just won’t stop! This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss the latest on Bing AI – Microsoft is loosening up some recent restrictions, following reports of its bad behavior – as well as the rise of ChatGPT stories on the Kindle store. Spotify is also launching its own AI DJ, starring the digitized voice of one of its current hosts. In other news, we discuss Microsoft’s recent agreements with NVIDIA and Nintendo, which could warm regulators towards approving its Activision Blizzard acquisition. Lees meer
After the Microsoft and Google announcements, AI is suddenly everywhere – 1:17
Microsoft tries to win over regulators by putting Xbox games on GeForce Now – 26:29
Glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch could be coming soon – 28:16
Twitter limits SMS two-factor authentication to Blue users – 30:43
Amazon’s acquisition of One Medical is finished, regulators are still curious – 35:31
No Man’s Sky Fractal VR update is out just in time for PS VR 2 – 39:04
Working on – 42:58
Pop culture picks – 46:10
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Did the PS VR2 arrive too late?
17 februari 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
The PlayStation VR2 is here, and it’s mostly great! But its high price and limited library make it hard to recommend for many gamers. This week, Devindra and Nathan Ingraham dive into our review of the PS VR2, and why our feelings about it are sort of complicated. Also, we discuss why Bing’s AI search is catching a bad attitude, and what Microsoft has to say about it. And be sure to stay tuned for our thoughts on HBO’s The Last of Us as we reach the middle of its first season. Lees meer
Playstation VR2 review: a great headset that should be cheaper – 1:30
Microsoft apologizes for strange problems with Bing’s ChatGPT service – 23:43
This week in Twitter mess: Elon takes over your main feed – 41:47
Around Engadget: Oppo Find M2 foldable review – 44:35
Pop culture picks (with minor spoilers for The Last of Us) – 50:47
Last of Us spoilers end – 1:01:15
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Microsoft and Google’s budding AI rivalry
10 februari 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
What a wild week chock full of news all over tech! Microsoft and Google both unveiled their AI products for the masses, with Microsoft holding a whole event this week to show off the new Edge and Bing. Google also had an event in Paris and unveiled the first Android 14 developer preview, while OnePlus launched its first-ever tablet alongside a new phone. Cherlynn is joined this week by guest co-host Sam Rutherford to tear into the week’s onslaught of news, and check in to see how we feel about Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra while reviewing it. Lees meer
Microsoft’s AI event unveils Bing and Edge with OpenAI collaboration – 1:46
Google unveils Bard chatbot, its ChatGPT competitor – 23:48
Mat Smith’s OnePlus 11 review – 29:18
Also coming from OnePlus: a tablet, earbuds and a keyboard – 37:41
Sam Rutherford’s Galaxy S23 Ultra review – 44:38
AI-generated Seinfeld show “Nothing, Forever” banned from Twitch – 55:58
Android 14 developer preview is available now – 58:16
What is even happening with Twitter’s API access? – 1:02:26
Working on – 1:08:08
Pop culture picks – 1:09:06
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Unpacking the Galaxy S23 Ultra and our Apple HomePod review
3 februari 2023 · 59 min
This week, Cherlynn is joined by guest co-host Sam Rutherford to break down everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked event this week. Are we excited about the first major flagship phones of the year? And how about those confusing new laptops? Also, because we've had a Galaxy S23 Ultra in our possession for about 12 hours, we discussed our early impressions of the new phone. Plus, we take a look at the new Apple HomePod and other news in tech. Lees meer
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra – 1:44
The Galaxy Book 3 announcement was so confusing – 20:00
HomePod 2023 review – 33:39
More layoffs in tech: Rivian, PayPal and more – 39:47
OpenAI introduces paid plan for ChatGPT – 44:39
Working on – 52:35
Pop culture picks – 53:45
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MacBook Pro M2 review, Samsung Unpacked preview
27 januari 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
We’ve finally got new gadgets to review! This week, Cherlynn, Devindra and Engadget’s Sam Rutherford dive into the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Max chip. Sure, it looks the same as before, but demanding users may appreciate the performance bump. Also, they discuss where the new M2 Pro-powered Mac Mini fits into Apple’s lineup. And of course, Cherlynn and Sam update us on everything they expect from Samsung’s Unpacked event next week. We’ll get the Galaxy S23, naturally, but rumors also point to new computers too. Lees meer
MacBook Pro M2 Max review and Mac mini thoughts – 1:26
Samsung Unpacked 2023 preview – 13:02
Other news: Hacker leaks 2019 No Fly list – 27:14
Microsoft announces multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI days after layoffs – 33:45
Scientists found a colony of Emperor penguins after tracking poop markings on satellite images – 43:10
Formovie Theater UST projector and LG CineBeam projector reviews – 47:30
Ayaneo 2 handheld review: Like a Steam Deck, but fancier – 59:00
Pop culture picks – 1:06:14
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Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac Mini
20 januari 2023 · 56 min
Apple’s first major announcements of 2023 are here! This week, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about Apple’s new M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and Mac Mini. Sure, they seem like solid upgrades, but did they come too late? Also, we dive into the latest rumors around Apple’s AR and MR headsets, as well as news about cheaper AirPods and new AirPods Max. And in other news, we explore the downside of AI in journalism, as well as another round of layoffs in tech. Lees meer
Apple announces M2 Pro and Max chips for MacBook Pro and Mac Mini – 1:23
The big HomePod is back from the dead! – 15:34
Apple’s AR headset may be delayed, a cheaper mixed reality headset may be in development – 25:41
Other News: CNet’s AI article problem, Twitter breaks third party apps, and layoffs at Microsoft – 32:11
Working on – 44:44
Pop culture picks – 46:08
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Why is air travel falling apart?
13 januari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
The IT Crowd was right! You really should try turning everything off and on again to make it work. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss how the FAA did just that to fix its NOTAM system, which alerts pilots of potential hazards. It turns out a database error was enough to send that system into a spiral, which forced the FAA to ground flights Wednesday morning. But of course, this was just one issue facing air travel in America – we also dive into Southwest’s holiday fiasco, as well as potential transportation alternatives. Lees meer
FAA grounds planes after NOTAM outage – 1:34
Other News: Microsoft may have given up on the Surface Duo 3 in favor of foldables – 28:23
Biden calls for legislation on social media platforms – 35:31
NASA is funding ideas for a seaplane and faster deep space travel – 38:18
Hyundai’s new EV can “crab walk” into parallel parking spaces – 40:49
Samsung’s first Unpacked of 2023 scheduled for February 1 – 45:13
Pop culture picks – 52:47
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Diving into CES 2023
6 januari 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
CES is on! This week, Devindra and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith chat about some of the biggest news from the show, including massive upgrades for laptops, wild new TV concepts and two different pee analyzers! As usual, CES is a mix of major news and random weirdness. Senior Editor Karissa Bell also joins to give us her perspective on the ground at the show. Lees meer
What to look for at CES 2023 – 1:36
PC hardware: Intel and AMD release mobile chips, NVIDIA’s 4090 will be in laptops – 3:53
TVs and home theater tech at CES – 21:03
Displace’s OLED TV will suction mount to your wall – 24:43
Accessibility at CES: L’Oréal’s motorized lipstick applicator and Sony’s Project Leonardo PS5 gamepad –49:28
Weird stuff: Why were there two different pee analyzers at CES? – 51:25
Other news – 1:05:52
Karissa Bell’s in-person CES experience – 1:08:24
Pop culture picks – 1:15:50
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CES 2023 Preview
30 december 2022 · 55 min
Can you believe CES is just a week away? For our final episode of 2022, Cherlynn, Devindra and Senior Writer Sam Rutherford dive into their expectations for CES 2023. We’ll definitely hear more from Intel and AMD when it comes to CPUs, as well as AMD and NVIDIA’s latest mobile video cards. But we’re always keeping our eyes out for the weird stuff at the show, like Lenovo’s wild swiss army lamp, a combination webcam, facelight and USB hub. And of course, there will likely be tons of news around new TVs, PCs and cars. Lees meer
CES 2023 Preview – 1:27
PC hardware to look forward to – 5:06
Phones and mobile at CES – 22:16
New TVs and gaming monitors to expect – 28:11
Wearables at CES 2023 – 35:38
Other news – 42:07
Working on – 44:47
Pop culture picks – 46:06
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The best and worst of tech in 2022
16 december 2022 · 1 uur 27 min
We made it, folks! The end of the year is upon us, so Cherlynn, Devindra and UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith have gathered to break down the high and low points for the tech world. And for the first time, we duke it out to decide the first ever Engadget Podcast awards for the best and worst tech of the year. Let’s just hope things look brighter in 2023. Lees meer
Engadget’s best / worst of 2022 – 1:23
Devindra, Cherlynn and Mat’s personal best / worst of the year – 27:07
Engadget Podcast Official Best / Worst of the Year – 47:36
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas – 1:00:09
Dell’s Concept Luna laptop can be dismantled in seconds – 1:02:41
Google’s smart home devices now support the Matter standard – 1:10:25
Working on – 1:13:22
Pop culture picks – 1:15:00
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LensaAI and ChatGPT: Fun, fantasy or forewarning?
9 december 2022 · 1 uur 17 min
This week, many of us saw our social media feeds taken over by colorful, surreal pictures of people we follow, except they don’t quite look like themselves. The images were generated by Lensa AI, and it’s the latest in what feels like a now-annual trend to use a new app to create mockups of your face in various scenarios. Alongside Lensa, some folks also saw blocks of text from another AI generator, ChatGPT. So on this episode of the podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat the appeal, implications and possible future of these types of AI, before being joined by Engadget editor-at-large James Trew for a check in on the state of action cameras. Lees meer
Lensa AI magic avatars and Chat GPT – 1:27
What’s the state of the GoPro-style action camera in 2022? – 23:47
iPhone users can now share digital car keys with Pixel owners – 43:02
iOS 16.2 includes time limits on AirDrop receiving – 47:44
Carl Pei said Nothing wants to come to the US – 53:40
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Picks – 1:10:51
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Kindle Scribe review and the rise of Twitter clones
2 december 2022 · 51 min
Finally, a Kindle you can write on! This week, we dive into Cherlynn’s review of the Kindle Scribe, Amazon’s first e-reader that can also capture handwritten notes. The hardware is great, but as usual, Amazon’s software feels half-baked. Also, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss the rise of new Twitter alternatives like Hive Social and Post. It looks like many communities are already splintering off to these services, but unfortunately, they can’t yet replicate the magic of Twitter. Lees meer
Kindle Scribe review – 1:13
Rise of the Twitter clones: Hive Social, Post, and Mastodon – 19:28
Amazon will lose $10 billion on its Alexa division this year – 34:12
We’ve got a new trailer for the Super Mario Bros. animated movie – 38:01
Working on – 43:58
Pop culture picks – 45:30
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Diving into our Holiday Gift Guide
18 november 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Senior Commerce Editor, Valentina Palladino, about our massive Holiday Gift Guide. If you’re looking for a decent laptop to gift, or maybe some budget gear for yourself, we’ve got you covered! Also, they dig into the FTX debacle (which got much worse than last week!), and Elon Musk’s ongoing fail whale Twitter acquisition. And on a surprising note, we end up having strong feelings about Amazon’s chat-based virtual healthcare service. Lees meer
Engadget 2022 Holiday Gift Guide – 1:24
NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket finally launches – 27:20
Cherlynn got to try Apple’s SOS satellite text message service – 28:56
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon chips with hardware-accelerated ray tracing – 34:33
Tuvalu turns to the metaverse to save its culture from climate change – 38:38
Meta axes its Portal video chat device – 40:21
FTX continues to collapse as regulator investigations begin – 43:15
Elon Twitter is a mess: your weekly update – 48:36
Working on – 1:02:47
Pop culture picks – 1:05:59
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That foldable iPhone + Meta layoffs and the fall of FTX
11 november 2022 · 54 min
We’re still waiting for Apple to deliver a real foldable iPhone, but that didn’t stop a group of engineers in China from crafting their own prototype. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the possibility of a real foldable iPhone, plus they discuss Meta’s massive layoffs and the fast downfall of the crypto exchange FTX. Also, what are the ethics of Apple limiting AirDrop in China (and eventually the rest of the world)? Lees meer
Chinese modders made a foldable iPhone – 1:32
Meta lays off 11,000 people worldwide – 12:48
Sale of crypto exchange FTX to Chinese-based Binance fails – 20:56
Musk Twitter is a mess: the weekly update – 26:41
Apple sets time limit for receiving Airdrops in China – 31:38
Volvo unveils its EX90 EV SUV – 35:52
Instagram’s web client has finally been redesigned – 39:37
Google starts issuing Stadia refunds – 41:22
Working on – 47:03
Pop culture picks – 49:10
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Elon Musk’s Twitter fiasco
4 november 2022 · 54 min
Well, it finally happened: Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget’s Karissa Bell to discuss how Musk is reshaping the social network. Are all the changes bad, or is there some method to his madness? (Spoiler: It looks more like desperation than anything else.) Also, we dive into some recent Google AI news, and Devindra explains why the new Apple TV 4K is genuinely great. Lees meer
Elon Musk’s Twitter fiasco – 1:26
Thinking of leaving Twitter? Here are some platforms to check out – 21:49
Google announces package tracking in Gmail – 29:55
Texas AG sues Google over facial recognition data collection – 35:23
The PS VR2 will cost $550, arrives February 22, 2023 – 38:07
Xiaomi’s 12S Ultra concept phone has a massive camera with interchangeable lenses – 40:35
Working on – 43:42
Pop culture picks – 48:57
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