Q&A with Spotify Co-President and CTO Gustav Söderström on AI-generated music, NotebookLM podcasts, AI recommendations, improving discoverability, and more (Alex Kantrowitz/Big Technology)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is challenging Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, but its market definition excludes significant competitors, giving Meta a misleading monopoly status with an 80% market share. While attempting to address antitrust issues, the FTC overlooks the broader competitive landscape and the core network effects that sustain Meta's dominance, as highlighted by Zuckerberg's strategies to leverage these effects across his platforms. The trial is ongoing, but the FTC's approach may be...

Netflix CEO Counters Cameron's AI Cost-Cutting Vision Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos disagreed with director James Cameron's claim that AI could reduce film production costs by half, advocating instead for enhancements in quality during Netflix's Q1 earnings call. Sarandos highlighted Netflix's use of AI in various filmmaking processes, noting advancements exemplified by the cost-effective AI-powered de-aging technology used in "Pedro Paramo" compared to the expensive techniques in "The Irishman." He emphasized that the focus should be...

Tesla is facing a proposed class action suit from Nyree Hinton, who alleges that the company manipulates odometer readings to accelerate warranty expirations, thereby reducing repair obligations and compelling consumers to buy extended warranties. Hinton claims that the odometer on his 2020 Model Y misrepresented mileage, increasing by 72 miles daily despite only driving around 20, leading to a premature expiration of his warranty and a $10,000 repair bill. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive...

This week’s Engadget podcast covers the 2025 New York Auto Show, highlighting numerous EVs while expressing disappointment in Subaru's Outback redesign. The episode also delves into the Trump administration's tariff situation, a federal judge's ruling on Google's digital ad monopoly, and the start of Facebook's antitrust trial. Additionally, there is an interview with Isaiah Saxon, director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi, discussing his puppet-filled children's adventure film. Full Article

When traveling with multiple devices, it's recommended to bring one large (10,000mAh or higher) and one small power bank, along with a foldable charging station and the necessary cables. Key aspects to consider for a power bank include its capacity, weight, and connection types, ensuring it complies with TSA regulations that require spare batteries in carry-on luggage and limit them to 100 watt-hours. For international flights, check airline policies, as most follow similar rules about...

SummaryCybersecurity researchers are raising alarms about the persistent threats from XorDDoS, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware, which has seen a notable increase in attacks, with 71.3 percent directed at the United States between November 2023 and February 2025. According to Cisco Talos researcher Joey Chen, the prevalence of the XorDDoS trojan has surged significantly from 2020 to 2023. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges in mitigating DDoS attacks and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures....