Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

Developers can now add live Google Maps data to Gemini-powered AI app outputs

Google is adding a new feature for third-party developers building atop its Gemini AI models that rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and the growing array of Chinese open sour [...]

Ahrefs vs SEMrush: Which SEO Tool Should You Use?

SEMrush and Ahrefs are among<br /> the most popular tools in the SEO industry. Both companies have been in<br /> business for years and have thousands of customers per month.<br /> & [...]

Waymo gets California DMV's approval to test robotaxis in more areas

The California DMV has approved Waymo’s request to conduct driverless testing and to deploy its robotaxis in more locations in the state. As CBS News reports, Waymo now has the permission to operate [...]

Tesla used deceptive language to market Autopilot, California judge rules

Tesla’s sales in California should be suspended for 30 days because its marketing around Autopilot and Full Self-Driving misled consumers, a California administrative law judge has ruled. Back in 20 [...]

The 5 hottest scaleups in Southern Europe enter TECH5’s ‘Champions League of Tech’

Five standout scaleups from Southern Europe have reached the finals of TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” They’ll now face off with rivals from across Europe to be crowned the conti [...]

Apple confirms ads are coming to Apple Maps

Apple Maps will soon have ads, Apple confirmed in a blog post announcing the company's new Apple Business platform. Reports that Apple planned to expand its ad business outside of the App Store a [...]

Google Maps falsely told drivers in Germany that roads across the country were closed

Chaos ensued on German roads this week after Google Maps wrongly informed drivers that highways throughout the country were closed during a busy holiday. Many of the apparently closed roads were locat [...]

Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the dr [...]