Apple says Siri AI won't suck up to you Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 12. Juni 2026 um 13:06 In an interview, Apple's SVP of engineering explains how the new Siri wasn't designed to be sycophantic.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to fight government censorship Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 12. Juni 2026 um 09:00 Senators Cruz and Wyden have introduced the JAWBONE Act to fight government censorship while arguing over who's censoring who.
Bluesky will launch Reddit-style communities this year Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 11. Juni 2026 um 13:10 Bluesky is launching a communities feature this year, according to its head of product.
Vertigo Games announces closure of its Amsterdam VR studio Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 05. Juni 2026 um 14:10 Vertigo Games, known for its VR work, is closing its Amsterdam studio.
Google experiments with sending Chrome searches straight to AI Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 05. Juni 2026 um 12:48 Google seems to be testing a new feature that will take you to AI Mode by default when you do a search in Chrome.
Anthropic proposes a global slowdown of AI development Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 05. Juni 2026 um 11:19 Anthropic warns that AIs will soon be able to build their own successor, and it's suggesting that companies may have to slow down development.
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 04. Juni 2026 um 08:19 Nintendo is preparing to sell a special version of the Switch 2 in the EU with swappable batteries.
Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030 Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 03. Juni 2026 um 14:23 Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers' water usage.
Meta took down over a million scam accounts in joint operation with Microsoft, SpaceX and DOJ Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 03. Juni 2026 um 13:00 Meta, Microsoft, SpaceX, Coinbase, the DOJ and international law enforcement partners collaborated in an operation that focused on scam networks in SE Asia.
Google won't rest until Gemini is everywhere in your home Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 21. Mai 2026 um 18:00 The company is making it easier for manufacturers to make more Gemini-powered smart devices.
Airbnb expands into hotel bookings and even grocery deliveries Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 20. Mai 2026 um 19:00 Airbnb is adding thousands of boutique hotels, new services and experiences to its app.
LG's UltraGear is a native 1,000Hz Full HD gaming monitor Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 19. Mai 2026 um 10:05 LG has unveiled a new gaming monitor that can achieve 1,000Hz at Full HD.
Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 19. Mai 2026 um 05:53 The company is transferring workers to four new organizations building AI tools and apps, according to NYT and Reuters.
Apple backs Google after EU orders Android be opened up to AI rivals Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 14. Mai 2026 um 09:03 The company agrees with Google that it would put European users' privacy and safety at risk.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 14. Mai 2026 um 05:57 Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
Daybreak is OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Claude Mythos Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 12. Mai 2026 um 03:07 OpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
Workers for Xbox studio Double Fine are forming a union Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 09. Mai 2026 um 12:57 The studio behind Psychonauts is organizing with the Communications Workers of America.
ChatGPT can reach out to a friend if you're at risk of self-harm Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 08. Mai 2026 um 14:17 You will now be able to nominate a Trusted Contact OpenAI can warn.
Instructure hackers claim they stole data from nearly 9,000 schools Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 08. Mai 2026 um 10:50 They also locked students out of Canvas and warned the company to negotiate with them by May 12.
Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics Von: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 02. Mai 2026 um 16:00 The company has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, whose staff is joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs.