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  • Ford and SK On are terminating their joint venture focused on battery production in the U.S., signaling a shift in the electric vehicle manufacturing landscape while the factories will continue operations independently.
  • Disney is ramping up its collaboration with OpenAI through a licensing deal that will allow AI-generated content featuring its famous characters, enhancing interactivity in products and experiences like Disney+ and the Sora AI platform.
  • The AI sector is currently undergoing scrutiny, as state attorneys general are pressing major firms like Microsoft and Google to implement stronger safeguards against misleading outputs from their AI chatbots, with a deadline for compliance set for early 2026.
  • OpenAI has appointed a new Chief Revenue Officer, Denise Dresser, previously from Slack, to guide the company towards profitability as it transitions to a public benefit corporation amid mounting operational costs.
  • Nvidia is reportedly developing new tracking software in response to rumors of chip smuggling, reflecting increased regulatory attention and efforts within the tech industry to maintain tighter controls over technology distribution and security.

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  • CES 2026 preview: What to expect from tech's biggest conference in January 34 minutes ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    CES doesn't start until January, but whispers of the products and announcements that could be in store for tech's biggest annual conference have already started to take shape. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, although the show kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and hands-ons straight

  • The best Christmas gifts to give everyone on your 2025 holiday shopping list 40 minutes ago by Engadget
    Holidays & Celebrations, Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, Personal Finance - Career & Education, Banking & Budgeting, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Engadget

    Finding the right gifts for everyone on your list this time of year can be a major source of stress. It can be even more daunting if you’re trying to stick to a budget all while getting the folks you love things that they will really appreciate. But there’s also a good chance you’re getting fed bad gift ideas (and just as bad deals) if you’re browsing the web frantically searching as we get closer and closer to the holidays. Allow us at Engadget to help you through it. Here, you’ll find all of our holiday gift guides collected in one

  • One of our favorite budgeting apps is 50 percent off for new users an hour ago by Matt Tate
    Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate

    With a new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to take stock of your finances. A budgeting app can help with that, and right now you can get 50 percent off your first year of a Monarch Money plan. All you need to do is enter the code MONARCHVIP at checkout and you’ll pay $50 for the initial 12 months instead of the regular price of $100. Note that the offer only applies to new users. Monarch Money was the runner-up in our guide to the best budgeting apps in 2025, and it was definitely a grower.

  • The 10 best last-minute Christmas gifts for the 2025 holiday season an hour ago by Engadget
    Christmas, Holidays & Celebrations, Shopping, Society & Culture, Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, Banking & Budgeting, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Engadget

    We’re almost out of time — the holidays are just about here, and if you’re still doing your holiday shopping, you’re not alone. Between wrapping things up at work before some well-deserved time off and making sure you have everything you need to host family and friends, it can be hard to find the time to go shop for some gifts. And if you’re going to physical stores right now, you’re probably being met with half-empty shelves. But the internet remains an option, even this late in the game: you still have time to buy holiday gifts online. USPS, UPS and

  • Apple's AirPods Pro 3 drop to a new record low of $199 an hour ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald

    No need to fret if you missed out on some of the best Black Friday deals this year — some of them have returned already. Case in point: Apple's AirPods Pro 3, which came out in September this year, are on sale for a new record low of $199. That's 20 percent off and better than the discount we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With the new AirPods Pro, Apple made some big improvements, including better battery life and sound quality, and introduced useful new features, such as Live Translation. The AirPods Pro 3 are the best AirPods available


The Verge

  • Lawsuit claims ChatGPT put a ‘target’ on murdered woman 11 minutes ago by Emma Roth
    AI, News, OpenAI, Policy

    OpenAI is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after a 56-year-old man killed his mother and took his own life after delusion-filled conversations with ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed in a California court on Thursday, accuses ChatGPT of putting a "target" on the back of 83-year-old Suzanne Adams, who was killed at her Connecticut home in August. The victim's estate claims ChatGPT "validated and magnified" the "paranoid beliefs" of Adams' son, Stein-Erik Soelberg, contributing to her death. As outlined in the lawsuit, Soelberg documented his conversations with ChatGPT in videos posted to YouTube, revealing that the chatbot "eagerly accepted" his del … Read the

  • State AGs warn Google, Meta, and OpenAI that their chatbots could be breaking the law 19 minutes ago by Stevie Bonifield
    AI, Apple, Google, Meta, News, OpenAI, Policy, Tech

    State attorneys general from across the US are demanding more accountability from AI companies, warning them that their chatbots may be violating state laws. As reported by Reuters, the AGs have given Meta, Google, OpenAI, and others a deadline of January 16th, 2026 to respond to demands for more safety measures for generative AI, saying innovation is not "an excuse for noncompliance with our laws, misinforming parents, and endangering our residents, particularly children." The letter, which was made public on December 10th, claims, "Sycophantic and delusional outputs by GenAI endanger Americans, and the harm continues to grow." It goes on … Read

  • A pair of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers are $20 off at BJ’s 33 minutes ago by Brandt Ranj
    Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    A set of Joy-Con 2 controllers is $79.99 at BJ’s. The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, but it’s always good to have a second set around in case more people come over for a few rounds of Mario Kart World. BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering a set of Joy-Con 2 controllers for $79.99 ($20 off), a new all-time low. The store requires a paid membership to shop there, but anyone can take advantage of the deal by clicking “Get a 1-day online pass” during checkout.  NINTENDO SWITCH 2 JOY-CON 2 CONTROLLERS WHERE TO BUY: * $99.99 $79.99

  • 33 practical smart home gifts that make everyday life a little easier 41 minutes ago by Sheena Vasani
    Gadgets, Gift Guides, Smart Home, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Smart home products are all about making everyday life a little easier, which is why they're some of the best and most thoughtful gifts you can give. Some people go all out building a multi-gadget IoT kingdom (like our resident smart home expert, Jen Pattison Tuohy), but a smart home is whatever your recipient wants it to be. It can be as simple as wanting a cheap switch-flipping bot to brew you a pot of coffee before you exit the shower in the morning. Having tested many smart home gadgets over the years, we pooled our knowledge to assemble our favorite

  • Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment an hour ago by Nilay Patel
    Creators, Decoder, Podcasts, Policy, Politics, Tech, TikTok

    Today, I’m talking with Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, and you’ll hear me start with the only question I think anyone should be asking any politician in the federal government right now: What the hell is going on here? Sen. Markey didn’t mince words with his answer. You’ll hear him compare the Trump administration to the fascist dystopia in Orwell’s 1984 and say that democracy itself is on the line. And one of the places that Sen. Markey and I agree that it most seems like democracy is on the line is when it comes to the First Amendment and the


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