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Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us May 23, 2025

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I/O 2025 didn't reveal many new features that will be helpful for everyone.

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A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords ... and more May 23, 2025

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A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords, the FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, and Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that will talk customers through product features. It's Friday May 23rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities May 22, 2025

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It has also announced new third-party partner integrations.

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Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games May 22, 2025

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Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50. It's Thursday May 22nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Goodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing May 21, 2025

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Project Starline has gone from goals to (corporate) reality.

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SEIA warns of 'devastating energy shortages', US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs, and SynthID Detector checks for AI watermarks May 21, 2025

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The Solar trade association warned of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut, US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order, and SynthID Detector can check media to see if it was generated with Google's AI tools. It's Wednesday May 21st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction May 20, 2025

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The company declared bankruptcy in March.

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New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices May 20, 2025

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New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices. It's Tuesday May 20th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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Meta is trying to get its antitrust case thrown out in the middle of the trial May 19, 2025

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The company's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case.

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Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a merger May 19, 2025

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Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a $34 billion merger. It's Monday May 19th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget.

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