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arstechnica, 10 hours ago to random

“Deny, denounce, delay”: The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods

Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the effects of industrially formulated substances.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/deny-denounce-delay-the-battle-over-the-risk-of-ultra-processed-foods/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 18 hours ago to random

NASA and Boeing are getting comfortable launching Starliner with a known leak

Fixing the helium leak would likely delay the Starliner crew test flight several months.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/nasa-and-boeing-are-getting-comfortable-launching-starliner-with-a-known-leak/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

ShrinkLocker is the latest ransomware to use Windows' full-disk encryption.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/newly-discovered-ransomware-uses-bitlocker-to-encrypt-victim-data/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Another US state repeals law that protected ISPs from municipal competition

With Minnesota repeal, number of states restricting public broadband falls to 16.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/another-us-state-repeals-law-that-protected-isps-from-municipal-competition/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

SpaceX sets next Starship flight date, will focus on propulsion and landing

Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/spacex-sets-next-starship-flight-date-will-focus-on-propulsion-and-landing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Google Search’s “udm=14” trick lets you kill AI search for good

The power of URL parameters lets you unofficially turn off Google's AI Overview.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-searchs-udm14-trick-lets-you-kill-ai-search-for-good/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Biden’s new import rules will hit e-bike batteries too

The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/bidens-new-import-rules-will-hit-e-bike-batteries-too/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs

No, really, drinking raw milk during the H5N1 outbreak is a bad idea.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/after-mice-drink-raw-h5n1-milk-bird-flu-virus-riddles-their-organs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Apple clarifies iOS 17.5 bug that exposed deleted photos

iOS 17.5.1 fixed the bug, but users still had questions.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/apple-clarifies-ios-17-5-bug-that-exposed-deleted-photos/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

After you die, your Steam games will be stuck in legal limbo

So much for your descendants posthumously clearing out that massive backlog...

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/after-you-die-your-steam-games-will-be-stuck-in-legal-limbo/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

The ROG Ally X leaks, with twice the battery of the original and way more RAM

This handheld has more RAM than my gaming PC, though the chip stays the same.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/the-rog-ally-x-leaks-with-twice-the-battery-of-the-original-and-way-more-ram/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

OpenAI ends harsh non-disparagement agreements that could claw back millions

OpenAI releases employees from evil exit agreement in staff-wide memo.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/openai-ends-harsh-non-disparagement-agreements-that-could-claw-back-millions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Daily Telescope: Observing a distant star nursery in unprecedented detail

"Euclid’s instruments can detect objects just a few times the mass of Jupiter."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/daily-telescope-observing-a-distant-star-nursery-in-unprecedented-detail/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Rocket Report: SpaceX focused on Starship reentry; Firefly may be for sale

"Teams are in the process of completing a follow-on propulsion system assessment."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/rocket-report-spacex-focused-on-starship-reentry-firefly-may-be-for-sale/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Google’s “AI Overview” can give false, misleading, and dangerous answers

From glue-on-pizza recipes to recommending "blinker fluid," Google's AI sourcing needs work.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/googles-ai-overview-can-give-false-misleading-and-dangerous-answers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Russia still appears to be playing cat-and-mouse with US spy satellites

"Naming space as a warfighting domain was kind of forbidden, but that's changed."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/russia-still-appears-to-be-playing-cat-and-mouse-with-us-spy-satellites/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 1 day ago to random

Crooks plant backdoor in software used by courtrooms around the world

It's unclear how the malicious version of JAVS Viewer came to be.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/crooks-plant-backdoor-in-software-used-by-courtrooms-around-the-world/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Pleas for open-sourcing, refunds as Spotify plans to brick Car Thing devices

Spotify stopped making Car Things in July 2022 but kept selling them.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/pleas-for-open-sourcing-refunds-as-spotify-plans-to-brick-car-thing-devices/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Bing outage shows just how little competition Google search really has

Opinion: Actively searching without Google or Bing is harder than it looks.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/bing-outage-shows-just-how-little-competition-google-search-really-has/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Biggest Windows 11 update in 2 years nearly finalized, enters Release Preview

24H2 update includes big changes, will be released "later this calendar year."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/biggest-windows-11-update-in-2-years-nearly-finalized-enters-release-preview/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

A new recipe for healthier, more sustainable chocolate

“Whole fruit chocolate” uses cocoa pulp and inner shell in lieu of sugar.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/a-new-recipe-for-healthier-more-sustainable-chocolate/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Democratic consultant indicted for Biden deepfake that told people not to vote

Steven Kramer, who worked for a Democratic candidate, accused of voter suppression.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/democratic-consultant-indicted-for-biden-deepfake-that-told-people-not-to-vote/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

If you plan to eat an undercooked bear, watch out for brain worms

In the parasite vs. bear vs. human battle, the grizzly parasite comes out on top.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/if-you-plan-to-eat-an-undercooked-bear-watch-out-for-brain-worms/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Sky voice actor says nobody ever compared her to ScarJo before OpenAI drama

OpenAI’s feud with Scarlett Johansson could cost Hollywood AI deals.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/sky-voice-actor-says-nobody-ever-compared-her-to-scarjo-before-openai-drama/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Next up in Google’s dramatic overhaul of search: AI Overview ads

Google turned search into an AI product, and now it's time to make money.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/next-up-in-googles-dramatic-overhaul-of-search-ai-overview-ads/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social