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FSD tests showed a Tesla blowing past a stopped school bus, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries Jun 16, 2025

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In Full Self-Driving tests, a Tesla blew past a stopped school bus and hit kid-sized dummies, the founder of 23andMe is regaining control of the company after all, and Wikipedia canceled plans to test AI summaries after editors skewered the idea. It's Monday June 16th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Google DeepMind is sharing its AI forecasts with the National Weather Service Jun 13, 2025

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It launched a new website where you can see its predictions.

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Meta is funding geothermal energy projects, Reddit added analytics, and an Anker Power Bank Recall Jun 13, 2025

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Meta is helping to fund geothermal energy projects in New Mexico, Reddit added analytics and drafts for comments, and Anker recalled over a million power banks due to fire and burn hazards. It's Friday June 13th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. With reporting from Ian Carlos Campbell, Karissa Bell, and Steve Dent, and was voiced by a real human and produced from the sound studios of SpokenLayer.

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Hong Kong bans video game using national security laws Jun 12, 2025

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Authorities accuse 'Reversed Front: Bonfire' of advocating for armed revolution.

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Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, iOS 26 new Parental Controls, and Midjourney sued for copyright infringement Jun 12, 2025

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Meta is cracking down on AI 'nudify' apps, Apple's iOS 26 requires kids to get parental permission to text new numbers, and Disney and Universal Studios filed suit against Midjourney for copyright infringement It's Thursday June 12th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

Here's the link to the article to read the court filing: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/disney-and-universal-studios-file-suit-against-midjourney-for-copyright-infringement-154206053.html

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Android 16 is out Jun 11, 2025

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There's also an easier way to activate advanced security protocols.

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Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team? ... and 2 more questions answered Jun 11, 2025

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Is Meta forming an 'AI Superintelligence' team?, Will OpenAI start using Google's cloud servers?, and are 'lightweight' AR glasses on the way next year? It's Wednesday June 11th and answers to those three questions on the way in this quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Apple is adding a camera remote and upgrading audio recording on AirPods Jun 10, 2025

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The updates will arrive alongside iOS 26.

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macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs, YouTube allowing more harmful misinformation, and Nintendo delayed The Legend of Zelda movie Jun 10, 2025

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macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs, YouTube now allows more harmful misinformation on its platform, and Nintendo delayed The Legend of Zelda movie. It's Tuesday June 10th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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The head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program leaves the company Jun 09, 2025

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Musk previously said that he expects Optimus to turn Tesla into a $25 trillion company.

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