Engadget Podcast 354

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The best password manager for 2024
Remembering dozens of passwords can be difficult for anyone. These are the best password managers you can use to keep your information safe and secure.
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Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant is launching on May 21
Ubisoft is releasing the free-to-play first-person shooter on May 21 for the Xbox Series X|S, the PS5 and PC through Ubisoft Connect.
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X is changing how the block button works
X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though it’s (for now) stopping short of Elon Musk’s wish of nuking the feature entirely.
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Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
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Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotify’s audiobook push. The service’s new Standard plan gives you one free title per month, but your credits don’t roll over.
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Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices, including the 20,000mAh Prime portable charger. The sale extends to the Nano charger.
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Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted. The company has been funneling money through a Washington-based foundation and a research competition at universities.
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Amazon CEO's anti-union comments broke federal laws, labor judge rules
A NLRB judge ruled this week that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor laws by suggesting employees would be less empowered and better off without unions.
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You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account
Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day by helping to kill them. The company has finally launched consumer passkey support for Microsoft accounts, nearly two years after Apple and Google.
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Peloton’s pandemic-era fairy tale is officially over
Peloton is struggling, as it is laying off 15 percent of its workforce. The CEO is also stepping down.
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The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024
Active noise cancellation is a big feature on most wireless earbuds now. These are the best noise-canceling earbuds you can get today.
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Over 200 militia groups and users are using Facebook to organize nationwide, new report states
Extremist militia groups are using Facebook to spread conspiracy theories and organize.
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Apple discounts MLS Season Pass to $69 for the rest of the season
Apple is now selling the pass, which typically costs $99, for $69 for the remainder of the 2024 season
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Bose's SoundLink Max is its largest portable Bluetooth speaker with 20-hour battery life
Bose's largest portable Bluetooth speaker is built for the outdoors.
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Audible is testing book recommendations based on your Prime Video habits
Audible is launching a new recommendation category based on your Prime Video data.
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The best smart home gadgets for your first apartment
The Engadget staff has reviewed many smart home devices and these are the ones we think will work great in a new apartment or for anyone just getting acquainted with having a connected home.
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Google says its secure entry passkeys have been used a billion times
As part of World Password Day, Google is hyping up its achievements in that area and sharing updates on its latest efforts to bolster security
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The Morning After: Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership was born from Google AI envy
The biggest news stories this morning: TikTok might be trying to circumvent Apple’s in-app purchase rules, Batman: Arkham Shadow is the first big exclusive VR game for the Quest 3, Rabbit denies claims its R1 virtual assistant is a glorified Android app.
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Crunchyroll announces first price hike since Funimation purchase
Crunchyroll, like many other streaming services recently, is raising its subscription prices
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Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok
TikTok and Universal Music Group have signed a deal that will allow Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd and other artists to return to the platform.

Engadget Podcast 354 - 08.02.13

Latest Stories

The best password manager for 2024

Ubisoft's first-person shooter XDefiant is launching on May 21

X is changing how the block button works

Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN

Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia

Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices

Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted

Amazon CEO's anti-union comments broke federal laws, labor judge rules

You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account

Peloton’s pandemic-era fairy tale is officially over

The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2024

Over 200 militia groups and users are using Facebook to organize nationwide, new report states

Apple discounts MLS Season Pass to $69 for the rest of the season

Bose's SoundLink Max is its largest portable Bluetooth speaker with 20-hour battery life

Audible is testing book recommendations based on your Prime Video habits

The best smart home gadgets for your first apartment

Google says its secure entry passkeys have been used a billion times

The Morning After: Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership was born from Google AI envy

Crunchyroll announces first price hike since Funimation purchase

Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok

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