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Google already planning to appeal its antitrust ruling, Nebraska is the latest state to crack down on social media use, and '28 Years Later' used iPhones for some wild shots Jun 02, 2025

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Google plans to appeal the antitrust ruling against its search engine dominance, a new Nebraska law wants to make social media less addictive for kids, and the movie '28 Years Later' used iPhones in tandem for some wild shots. It's Monday, June 2nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Amazon and The New York Times enter AI-related licensing agreement May 30, 2025

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The deal allows AI training on the outlets content and brings NYT to Alexa.

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A fake Facebook event has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany considering a 10% digital service tax on US tech giants May 30, 2025

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A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants. It's Friday May 30th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight reaches space May 29, 2025

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The company's next test flights will take place every three to four weeks.

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Meta says it has a billion active users, Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy May 29, 2025

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Meta AI already has 1 billion active users, Microsoft launched Copilot for Gaming in mobile beta, and Apple's App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy. It's Thursday May 29th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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The Browser Company stops active development of Arc in favor of new AI-focused product May 28, 2025

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It's called Dia and was first announced last year.

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EU regulators are investigating Pornhub, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch May 28, 2025

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EU regulators are investigating Pornhub and three other sites, Anthropic brings web search to free Claude users, and Apple bought the maker of Sneaky Sasquatch. It's Wednesday May 28th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18 May 27, 2025

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The bill still needs to pass a Senate vote and get approval from the governor.

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House passes budget that bans state AI regulations May 26, 2025

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Plus, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you.

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Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad can now turn out custom text, and Spotify Jam is coming directly in your car May 26, 2025

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Texas is getting ready to ban social media for anyone under 18, Microsoft Notepad's latest AI trick churns out custom text for you, and you will soon be able to start a Spotify Jam directly in your car. It's Monday May 26th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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