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Google launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets Apr 25, 2025

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Depending on your region, you could get a free battery swap or payout.

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Meta acknowledged that Facebook has a major spam problem, Perplexity is building a browser to collect customer data for targeted ads, and Motorola introduced the no-frills Moto Watch Fit Apr 25, 2025

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Meta finally acknowledged that Facebook has a major spam problem, Perplexity is building a browser in part to collect customer data for targeted ads, and Motorola introduced the no-frills Moto Watch Fit. It’s Friday, April 25th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.

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Roku unveils two new battery-powered security cameras Apr 24, 2025

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Using an optional solar panel could mean that you never have to recharge them manually.

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You can trick Google's AI Overview, Is Amazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper behind schedule, and LG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass Apr 24, 2025

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You can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idioms, Amazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule, and LG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass this week. It’s Thursday, April 24td and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.

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FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel Apr 23, 2025

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The ride-hailing company is also being accused of charging users without their consent.

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OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell, Instagram's former CEO testified Zuckerberg thought the app was a ‘threat’ , and Teens are more worried about the effects of social media Apr 23, 2025

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OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell, Instagram's former CEO testified Zuckerberg thought the app was a ‘threat’ to Facebook, and Teens are becoming more worried about the effects of social media. It’s Wednesday, April 23rd and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.

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The Roblox economy is going global Apr 22, 2025

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How long until the kids start a trade war?

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Fyre Festival is becoming a music streaming service that might not be a scam this time, Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks, and Retro handheld maker Anbernic is halting US shipments due to tariffs Apr 22, 2025

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Fyre Festival is becoming a music streaming service that might not be a scam this time, Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification system, and Retro handheld maker Anbernic is halting US shipments due to tariffs. It’s Tuesday, April 22nd and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.

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A bunch of robots ran a half-marathon alongside humans and it was incredibly goofy Apr 21, 2025

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Many of the robots wore human running shoes.

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Tesla is accused of messing with odometers to get out of repair bills, EU regulators delayed Apple and Meta penalty announcements ahead of US trade talks, and Google is trying to get college students hooked on AI with a free year of Gemini Advanced. It’s Monday, April 21st and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget.

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