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A researcher is suing Meta for the right to ‘turn off’ Facebook’s news feed
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University is suing Meta on behalf of a researcher who wants to release a browser extension that would allow people to “effectively turn off” their algorithmic feeds.
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TikTok might be going around Apple's in-app purchase rules for its coins
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Ring's new indoor camera lets you pan and tilt for a better view
Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership was born from Google envy
It turns out the lay of today’s AI landscape can be traced back to fear, jealousy and intense capitalist ambition. Emails revealed in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google show Microsoft executives expressing alarm and envy over Google’s AI lead.
Block reportedly greenlit transactions involving terrorist groups and sanctioned nations
Block appears to be squarely in the government’s sights. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are reportedly probing extensive compliance lapses at the parent company of Square and Cash App.
Xbox Series X/S storage expansion cards from WD and Seagate are discounted right now
If you need more storage for your Xbox Series X/S, 1TB and 2TB expansion cards from WD and Seagate are currently on sale.
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A researcher is suing Meta for the right to ‘turn off’ Facebook’s news feed
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University is suing Meta on behalf of a researcher who wants to release a browser extension that would allow people to “effectively turn off” their algorithmic feeds.
Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership was born from Google envy
It turns out the lay of today’s AI landscape can be traced back to fear, jealousy and intense capitalist ambition. Emails revealed in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google show Microsoft executives expressing alarm and envy over Google’s AI lead.
Block reportedly greenlit transactions involving terrorist groups and sanctioned nations
Block appears to be squarely in the government’s sights. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are reportedly probing extensive compliance lapses at the parent company of Square and Cash App.
Xbox Series X/S storage expansion cards from WD and Seagate are discounted right now
If you need more storage for your Xbox Series X/S, 1TB and 2TB expansion cards from WD and Seagate are currently on sale.
TikTok might be going around Apple's in-app purchase rules for its coins
TikTok has apparently added in-app coin purchase options for some users, going against Apple's policies.
LinkedIn now has Wordle-style games you can play every day
LinkedIn, the professional network known for job listings and unsolicited career advice, is jumping into gaming.
Ring's new indoor camera lets you pan and tilt for a better view
It's the first Ring to come with a motorized base.
Rabbit denies claims that its R1 virtual assistant is a glorified Android app
The $199 Rabbit R1, a pocket-sized AI virtual assistant device, runs Android under the hood and is powered by a single app, according to Android Authority.
The Morning After: Our verdict on the Beats Solo 4 headphones
The biggest news stories this morning: What to expect from Apple’s Let Loose iPad event, The excellent and customizable Arc Browser is now fully available on Windows, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
The best apps and services for new graduates
Here's a list of the best apps and services for new graduates, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The best webcams for 2024
Here's a list of the best webcams you can buy for your laptop or desktop, plus advice on how to choose the right one for you.
Microsoft and OpenAI sued yet again by Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News
A group of publications that include the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News and the Orlando Sentinel are accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of stealing their copyrighted content to train generative AI products.
The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024
Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The Cheyenne Supercomputer is going for a fraction of its list price at auction right now
The US government is selling the Cheyenne Supercomputer at auction for a fraction of the list price right now.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
A federal judge has sentenced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to four months in prison. Prosecutors had recommended three years. Zhao pleaded guilty in November to violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally arrives on June 6 for iPhone and iPad
The newest Assassin’s Creed game will soon arrive on iPhone and iPad. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the 2023 installment that takes you to ninth-century Baghdad, will be available on June 6 for the iPhone 15 Pro series and iPads with an M-series chip.
US will require all new cars to have advanced automatic braking systems by 2029
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just announced new safety standards for US cars. All new cars must have automatic braking systems installed by 2029.
The European Union is investigating Meta’s election policies
The EU has officially opened a significant investigation into Meta for election disinformation. While the European Commission’s statement doesn’t explicitly mention Russia, Meta told Engadget the EU probe targets the country’s Doppelganger campaign.
The excellent and customizable Arc Browser is now fully available on Windows
The popular Arc Browser, which was previously a Mac exclusive, is now fully available for Windows users. It was in beta the past several months.
Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
Apple has scheduled an event for May 7 that'll more than likely focus on new iPads. Here's what we expect the company to show off.
