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arstechnica, 18 hours ago to random

Humane AI Pin founders run for the exits, one month after launch

One month after launch of its "smartphone replacement," Humane already seems doomed.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/humane-ai-pin-founders-run-for-the-exits-one-month-after-launch/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 21 hours ago to random

A week with the Chevy Blazer EV shows things to love—but also painful flaws

The decision to drop Apple CarPlay was a mistake.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/a-week-with-the-chevy-blazer-ev-shows-things-to-love-but-also-painful-flaws/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 15 hours ago to random

T-Mobile imposes $5 monthly price hike on customers using older plans

T-Mobile raises rates $2 or $5 per line on "some of our oldest rate plans."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/t-mobile-imposes-5-monthly-price-hike-on-customers-using-older-plans/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 16 hours ago to random

One difference with this wave of Arm PCs? All the big PC makers are actually on board

Windows RT and Windows 10-on-Arm each launched with just a handful of devices.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/one-difference-with-this-wave-of-arm-pcs-all-the-big-pc-makers-are-actually-on-board/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 18 hours ago to random

Lawmakers say Section 230 repeal will protect children—opponents predict chaos

Repeal bill is bipartisan but has opponents from across the political spectrum.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/lawmakers-say-section-230-repeal-will-protect-children-opponents-predict-chaos/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 16 hours ago to random

Second dairy farm worker infected with bird flu amid cow outbreak, CDC reports

Like the first case, the farm worker in Michigan only had an eye infection.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/second-dairy-farm-worker-infected-with-bird-flu-amid-cow-outbreak-cdc-reports/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89

Bell architected DEC's VAX minicomputers, championed computer history, mentored at Microsoft.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/gordon-bell-an-architect-of-our-digital-age-dies-at-age-89/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely

"NASA will share more details once we have a clearer path forward."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/the-first-crew-launch-of-boeings-starliner-capsule-is-on-hold-indefinitely/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 23 hours ago to random

Investigation shows how easy it is to find escorts, oxycodone on Eventbrite

The site even promotes illegal opioid sales to folks seeking addiction support.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/investigation-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-find-escorts-oxycodone-on-eventbrite/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 23 hours ago to random

The Motiv Argo is a new modular medium-duty electric truck

Motiv has made electric powertrains for medium-duty vehicles since 2009.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/the-motiv-argo-is-a-new-modular-medium-duty-electric-truck/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

On self-driving, Waymo is playing chess while Tesla plays checkers

We'll know Tesla is serious about robotaxis when it starts hiring remote operators.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/on-self-driving-waymo-is-playing-chess-while-tesla-plays-checkers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Google sends DOJ unexpected check in attempt to avoid monopoly jury trial

Google steals DOJ tactic to dodge owing damages by paying DOJ upfront.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/google-sends-doj-unexpected-check-in-attempt-to-avoid-monopoly-jury-trial/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

If you can see the Big Dipper, you’ll get to see a star go nova soon

Sometime between May and September, a white dwarf is expected to go thermonuclear.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/if-you-can-see-the-big-dipper-youll-get-to-see-a-star-go-nova-soon/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Tesla shareholder group opposes Musk’s $46B pay, slams board “dysfunction”

Letter urges shareholders to reject CEO pay plan and boot two board members.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/tesla-shareholder-group-opposes-musks-46b-pay-slams-board-dysfunction/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why

The benefits may seem small, but they can make a world of difference, patients say.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/non-invasive-zaps-to-the-spinal-cord-can-treat-paralysis-but-no-one-knows-why/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Big AI companies sign safety pledge

Promise not to deploy AIs if severe risks cannot be addressed and mitigated.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/big-ai-companies-sign-safety-pledge/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is a next-gen mini desktop with Snapdragon X Elite

Well-specced box includes the best Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/snapdragon-dev-kit-for-windows-is-a-next-gen-mini-desktop-with-snapdragon-x-elite/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

We get more useful energy out of renewables than fossil fuels

It costs less energy to get fossil fuels, but we can't use them as efficiently.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/we-get-more-useful-energy-out-of-renewables-than-fossil-fuels/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Surviving reentry is the key goal for SpaceX’s fourth Starship test flight

Elon Musk says SpaceX aims to launch the fourth Starship test flight in about two weeks.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/surviving-reentry-is-the-key-goal-for-spacexs-fourth-starship-test-flight/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Microsoft’s new “Recall” feature will record everything you do on your PC

Recall uses Copilot+ PC features "to take images of your active screen every few seconds."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsofts-new-recall-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Pricey Sonos Ace headphones move the company beyond speakers for the first time

Sonos jumps into the fray with Sony's WH-1000XM5 and Apple's AirPods Max.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/pricey-sonos-ace-headphones-move-the-company-beyond-speakers-for-the-first-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

“CSAM generated by AI is still CSAM,” DOJ says after rare arrest

Software engineer arrested, suspected of grooming teen with AI-generated CSAM.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/csam-generated-by-ai-is-still-csam-doj-says-after-rare-arrest/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Hey! Listen! New Minecraft AI guide offers tips while watching you play

Microsoft demo is like chatting with GameFAQs when you don't have a friend to hang with.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/hey-listen-new-minecraft-ai-guide-offers-tips-while-watching-you-play/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Volvo debuts its fully autonomous big rig truck powered by Aurora’s tech

Some believe autonomous trucks are the answer to a shortage of truck drivers.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/volvo-debuts-its-fully-autonomous-big-rig-truck-powered-by-auroras-tech/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

How “dark money” groups help private ISPs lobby against municipal broadband

"Social welfare" groups spread industry talking points against public broadband.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/how-dark-money-groups-help-private-isps-lobby-against-municipal-broadband/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social