Senate bill seeks to break up Google and Meta ad businessesThe AMERICA Act is meant to thwart online ad monopolies.By J. Fingas, 03.31.2023
Watch us try to break Google Bard and Bing AITesting the limits of today's leading AI chatbots.By C. Low, 03.31.2023
Google Bard is switching to a more 'capable' language model, CEO confirmsUpdates will come as soon as next week.By S. Fielding, 03.31.2023
Waymo's driverless taxi fleet will soon be completely electricThe company is ditching hybrid Chrysler vans in favor of Jaguar EVs.By J. Fingas, 03.30.2023
Tech leaders and AI experts demand a six-month pause on 'out-of-control' AI experimentsThe open letter warns of risks to humans if safety isn't given greater consideration. By S. Fielding, 03.29.2023
Google unveils AI-powered planning tools to help beat climate change's extreme heatThey'll spot heat islands, track tree canopy coverage and push useful information in emergency notifications.By A. Tarantola, 03.29.2023
Google found to have violated order to save chat evidence in Epic antitrust caseA federal judge said the tech giant must face sanctions.By M. Moon, 03.29.2023
Google searches now provide more context and viewpoints for news storiesNew features could help you avoid media bubbles and verify sources.By J. Fingas, 03.28.2023
Google and ADT team up for new Nest-integrated security toolsWindow sensors, motion sensors, keypads and more.By L. Bonk, 03.28.2023
Google's new Classroom tools include a 'reader mode' for people with dyslexiaThe technology has released new tools and updates for educators.By M. Moon, 03.28.2023
Fitbit challenges, adventures and open groups join the Google graveyard todayIf you didn't already download your trophies, they're gone now. By I. Bonifacic, 03.27.2023
Google upgrades its NBA Pixel Arena app just in time for the playoffsCheck out people’s avatars, play new minigames, and remix highlights. By L. Bonk, 03.27.2023
Engadget Podcast: Is Google Bard drunk?Once again, there's just so much AI news.By D. Hardawar, 03.24.2023
Opera adds ChatGPT and AI prompts into its browserThe browser maker also plans to develop its own GPT-based browser AI engine.By M. Moon, 03.22.2023
Google Bard AI hands-on: A work in progress with plenty of caveatsAt every turn, the company reminds us that Bard may spout misinformation.By C. Low, 03.21.2023
Google is opening up access to its Bard AI chatbot todayThose in the US and the UK can sign up today.By C. Low, 03.21.2023
Google Pixel vulnerability allows bad actors to undo Markup screenshot edits and redactionsGoogle has addressed the exploit, but years of images could still be at risk. By I. Bonifacic, 03.19.2023
Google won't pay remaining parental or medical leave for laid-off employeesFormer workers say the company is disrupting treatment.By J. Fingas, 03.17.2023
Engadget Podcast: Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail so hard?And yes, there's even more AI news this week.By D. Hardawar, 03.17.2023
YouTube TV raises prices to an outrageous $73 per monthThe hike is $8 above the previous going rate.By W. Shanklin, 03.16.2023