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This week, we learned that even government officials are addicted to their group chats except with the Trump administration those chats include war plans and potentially classified information. In this episode, we dive into the sheer recklessness and stupidity of Signalgate. And speaking of reckless, we also discuss 23andMe's bankruptcy and the privacy concerns around selling off customer DNA data. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics Signalgate: What happened, who was involved, and how to safely add someone to a Signal group chat 0:48 23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers are urged to delete their sensitive data 21:25 Canons PowerShot V1 and R50 V cameras go all in on vlogging 27:21 Apple announces WWDC dates, updates Airpods Max, and dodges fines in the EU 32:52 How did Napster sell for $207 million in 2025? 45:32 Around Engadget 48:44 Working On 55:22 Pop Culture picks 57:56 Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn LowProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'BrienThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-signalgate-and-the-collapse-of-23andme-121504641.html?src=rss
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Instagram has rolled out an update for Reels that will let users go through more of them more quickly. As TechCrunch has reported, the app now allows users to play Reels at 2x the speed by long-pressing on the right or the left edge of the screen. They'd simply have to release it if they'd like to resume watching at normal speed. Some users have had access to the feature for a while now, while others used to have it until Instagram removed it from their accounts, likely because the app was only testing it out. Now, an Instagram rep has told CNET that it's rolling out to everyone. We previously didn't have the feature and can confirm that we've gained access to it within the past few hours. The representative said that the option has been highly requested by the app's users. Being able to fast-forward Reels has become somewhat of a necessity for a lot of people today, seeing as Instagram's short-form videos are no longer limited to 15 seconds in length like they used to be. Reels can now be as long as three minutes, and there are signs indicating that the app could allow uploads as long as 10 minutes. We wouldn't be surprised if Instagram started allowing Reels that long in the future. Instagram and TikTok have had history of adopting new features previously unveiled by the other, and TikTok allows videos recorded within its app to be 10 minutes long. In fact, TikTok has had the option to watch videos at twice the speed for a while now, which is even more necessary for the app, since its users can upload videos up to an hour in length. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/instagram-will-let-you-watch-reels-at-twice-the-speed-120047663.html?src=rss
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The US will append a 25 percent tariff on top of any existing tariffs on all cars produced outside its borders. Additional fees will be imposed on imported components too like engines, transmissions, powertrains and electrical components. Theres a number of carve outs for US-based companies, as well as those sourcing gear from Mexico and Canada. But the move has been taken under the guise of protecting Americas car industry from imports. Of course, hefty tariffs are no guarantee consumers will flock to buy American if other brands are pricier. Weve been here before: The 70s oil shock meant bulky and inefficient American cars were suddenly money pits. That made light and efficient Japanese cars far more attractive to buyers who didnt want to go broke at the gas pump. And that was despite a tariff regime that, as PBS reported in 2017, was equivalent to a 60 percent levy. Before 1980, Chrysler, GM and Ford were kings now they muscle with Toyota, Honda and Hyundai for a slice of the pie. Given the new administrations work to undermine the EV transition, its likely well see a big pivot back to gas-powered vehicles. Especially as the one EV company likely to benefit from such a move has potentially diminished its reputation in the eyes of some buyers. The end result, however, may likely erode any sort of advantage the US auto industry has, allowing China the chance to race ahead in the rest of the world. Dan Cooper Get this delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed The Pentagon warns government officials that Signal is being targeted by Russian hackersIm not sure why we should worry, its not as if government officials are secretly using Signal to agree war plans, are they?! Sorry whats that? The minimalist Light Phone III is officially available for purchaseIt offers private GPS for folks who dont want Google tracking their movements. No Mans Sky now lets players dig up planets to look for ancient alien skeletons Better charge up that Terrain Manipulator. A new MEMS tweeter for wireless earbuds doesnt require an amplifier Better sound in a smaller package is always welcome. Utah just became the first state in the country to pass an age verification law for app storesNobody involved in this law has ever put their thumb on a TouchID sensor to allow an app to download because their kid hasnt shut up about something for three hours. iPad (2025) with A16 review: No Apple Intelligence, no problem Plus, its cheap. Jeff Dunn for Engadget Engadgets Jeff Dunn has put the new 2025 base-model iPad through its paces, and it comes with no surprises. The new slate gets a faster chip, A16, and 2GB more ram than its immediate predecessor. Naturally, compared to the pricier iPads, its performance isnt going to pull up too many trees, but youre not using a base model iPad for intensive work. Plus, its not going to get any Apple Intelligence features, which Ill take any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Continue Reading. Canon goes all in on vlogging with the PowerShot V1 compact and R50 V mirrorless cameras Its a tank parked on Sonys lawn. Steve Dent for Engadget Canon has announced two new compact mirrorless cameras for the vlogging crowd, the R50V Mirrorless and PowerShot V1 Compact. Both are attempts to muscle in on Sonys turf in the videography space, boasting 4K video (1080p as a webcam), fancy autofocus tricks and a fully articulating display (at the expense of an electronic viewfinder). Engadgets Steve Dent will review them in due course, but its hard to wonder if the vlogging space really needs yet more entrants, especially right now. Continue Reading. Block reportedly lays off almost 1,000 employees It has more than 10,000 staff members. Block, Jack Dorseys payments company which owns Square and Cash App, has laid off 931 workers. The outfit denies the move is to cut costs, saying its to improve efficiency and flatten the organization by eliminating managers. As much as Im sad for those folks who have lost their jobs, Im staggered that 931 workers is only around eight percent of its workforce. When the tedious bores moaned Twitter was overstaffed, I knew they were talking out of their backsides. After all, a global social network needs bodies to keep the site running, engage with advertisers and moderate such a sprawling platform. And while most financial institutions need plenty of qualified folks to comply with financial laws not that Block has a stellar record in that area 10,000 people to run Square and Cash App seems like a lot. Continue Reading. Robinhood is moving into banking services with luxury perks and same-day cash delivery Im sure Gamestop buyers would love to bank with Robinhood. This fall, Robinhood will offer banking services to users with a Gold subscription, with all the usual perks banks throw at customers. That includes checking and savings accounts, money transfers to more than 100 countries and same-day cash deliveries to your door. You can even get your own wealth-management service, for all of the vast riches youve got left over once youve paid your rent, your car loan and bought six eggs from your local corner store. Continue Reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-will-the-us-imported-car-tariffs-work-112509770.html?src=rss
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