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Each weekday morning we bring you the tech news you need today, and then in the afternoon we showcase stories about the technology, science, and culture that will influence tomorrow, all brought to you by Engadget.

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Musk pledges to fix 2019-2023 Teslas that can't fully self drive

4/24/2026
But the company has yet to announce a concrete plan on how it will replace Hardware 3 cars' computers and cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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DeepSeek's new 'world-class' AI mode, Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps, and a hairdryer was used to rig Polymarket weather bets

4/24/2026
-DeepSeek has released its latest AI models, the V4 Pro and Flash versions, a bit over a year after it went viral and became the top rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US. -Anthropic can now link up with your accounts on AllTrails, Audible, Booking.com, Instacart, Intuit Credit Karma, Intuit TurboTax, Resy, Spotify, StubHub, Taskrabbit, Thumbtack, TripAdvisor, Uber, Uber Eats and Viator. -A hairdryer was allegedly used to rig Polymarket bets on the weather at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:55

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X finally adds custom timelines

4/23/2026
The new feature is similar to Bluesky's and Threads' custom feeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:18

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Meta workers' keystrokes are being used to train AI, Kalshi suspended three political candidates for insider trading, and Elon Musk pledged to fix Teslas that can't fully self drive

4/23/2026
-A report in Reuters alleged that the keystrokes, mouse movements and clicks of Meta's workforce are to be captured for the purposes of training AI — something the company's communications department was happy to confirm as accurate. -Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. -Tesla still doesn’t have a solid pathway for how to give Hardware 3 cars Full Self-Driving capabilities, based on what Elon Musk said during the company’s latest earnings call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:08:41

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Amazon allegedly pressured companies to raise product prices with other retailers

4/22/2026
California's AG released a legal filing containing details of its accusation against the retailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:57

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Anthropic investigating 'unauthorized access' of Mythos, did Meta mislead users about scam ads, and Monterey Park, CA has banned any data centers within its city limits

4/22/2026
-Anthropic is investigating potential "unauthorized access" to its Claude Mythos model that has been touted for its ability to find cybersecurity flaws, the company told Bloomberg. -The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect users" from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram. -Monterey Park's city council has moved to ban construction of any data centers within its borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:36

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Deezer says AI-made songs make up 44 percent of daily uploads

4/21/2026
That works out to about 75,000 AI-generated songs per day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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DHS reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE, Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, and John Ternus will be the new CEO of Apple

4/21/2026
-The devices would help ICE agents identify "illegal aliens" from a distance by capturing video and comparing it to biometric data like facial recognition and walking gait. -Amazon announced that it will invest $5 billion in the AI company, along with as much as $20 billion in additional payments if certain milestones are met. -Ternus has been focused on product design since joining Apple in 2001. He became VP of hardware engineering in 2013, and later transitioned to a senior executive role in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:09

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A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026

4/20/2026
Analysts predict dark times for the PC industry, but sales were up slightly in Q1 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:39

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Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain, the NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, and Beijing's robot half-marathon returned

4/20/2026
-In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic, the company shared a 1,000-word X post this weekend covering its main points. Here's the link to the story. -Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, Axios reported that the NSA is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview. -More than a hundred humanoid robots stepped up to the start line of Beijing's humanoid robot half-marathon with first place going to Honor, which finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:31

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OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app

4/17/2026
Developers get a first look at OpenAI's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:48

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Stop using your Casely Power Pod wireless charger, the EC wants Google to share search engine data, and Perplexity is bringing its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

4/17/2026
-Casely has reannounced a recall of its Power Pods 5,000mAh MagSafe E33A charger after dozens of people were injured and one even killed by the defective devices. -In order to allow third-party online search engines to be competitive with Google, the EC has recommended that Google permit those services to access its treasure trove of search engine data. -Perplexity's 'Personal Computer' is a suite of computer use agents that can work with your files, apps, connectors and the web to complete complex and "even continuous workflows." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:35

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Spotify is selling books now

4/16/2026
A new partnership with Bookshop.org lets you purchase physical books from indie booksellers from within the Spotify app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:31

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Another study argues how bad AI is for our brains, Apple & Google reportedly pointing users to 'nudify' apps, and Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities

4/16/2026
-A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. -Earlier this year it was revealed that Apple and Google were offering "nudify" apps on their stores despite having clear policies barring such content. Nearly three months later, such apps are not only still available, but being actively promoted on the iOS App Store and Google Play. -Anthropic has started rolling out identity verification on Claude “for a few use cases.” The company didn’t list out those use cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:08:32

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Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

4/15/2026
This could make it easy for these people to identify strangers in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:18

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NAACP is suing xAI over data center pollution, the FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US, and Amazon is buying the satellite internet company behind Apple’s SOS system

4/15/2026
-The NAACP is suing xAI and a subsidiary called MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. -The FCC has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-made networking routers -Amazon announced it is merging with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to bolster Leo, its Starlink rival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:18

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Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

4/14/2026
Plus - Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:05:23

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Meta warned that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators; and the majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms

4/14/2026
-Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to warn of the dangers in bringing facial recognition technology to the company's smart glasses. -A charity organization that focuses on preventing online harm, recently published a study that showed 61 percent of those between 12 and 15 who previously had access to affected social media platforms still have one or more active accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:36

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YouTube Premium’s US pricing is going up

4/13/2026
If you’re on a family plan you’ll pay $4 per month more for ad-free viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:11

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OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush', the FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control, and the US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users

4/13/2026
-The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. -The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in its most recent job advertisement for air traffic controllers. The administration's annual hiring window opens at 12AM ET on April 17, and considering the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. -Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the social media platform to reveal who they are with a grand jury subpoena, according to a report from The Intercept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:53