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arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

The BMW i4 eDrive40 might be the best electric sedan on sale today

This rear-wheel drive EV is efficient, practical, and has class-leading technology.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/the-bmw-i4-edrive40-might-be-the-best-electric-sedan-on-sale-today/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

DNS glitch that threatened Internet stability fixed; cause remains unclear

For 4 days, the c-root server maintained by Cogent lost touch with its 12 peers.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/dns-glitch-that-threatened-internet-stability-fixed-cause-remains-unclear/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

EmTech Digital 2024: A thoughtful look at AI’s pros and cons with minimal hype

At MIT conference, experts explore AI's potential for "human flourishing" and the need for regulation.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/emtech-digital-2024-a-thoughtful-look-at-ais-pros-and-cons-with-minimal-hype/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

US sues Ticketmaster and owner Live Nation, seeks breakup of monopoly

Live Nation has monopolized "nearly all live music in America today," US says.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/us-sues-ticketmaster-and-owner-live-nation-seeks-breakup-of-monopoly/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV’s great range comes at a high cost

At $94,500, the Chevrolet Silverado RST First Edition offers diminishing returns.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/the-2024-chevrolet-silverado-evs-great-range-comes-at-a-high-cost/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Teslas can still be stolen with a cheap radio hack despite new keyless tech

Tesla owners should enable PIN-to-drive protection to thwart relay attacks.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/teslas-can-still-be-stolen-with-a-cheap-radio-hack-despite-new-keyless-tech/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

With weight-loss drugs booming, companies target dieters with new foods

Taking a weight-loss drug? Food makers have just the new food for you.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/with-weight-loss-drugs-booming-companies-target-dieters-with-new-foods/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

GM to recycle ~10K tons of EV battery materials a year with Redwood deal

Production scrap from cell factories in Ohio and Tennessee will be recycled.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/gm-to-recycle-10k-tons-of-ev-battery-materials-a-year-with-redwood-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 days ago to random

Physicists find a possible way to get warped space, but no drive

While it won't make a useful spaceship engine, it may tell us more about relativity.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/physicists-find-a-possible-way-to-get-warped-space-but-no-drive/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago to random

Lizard that Hulks out shows off its superhero genes

A subspecies of reptiles in Italy is much bigger and greener than its relatives.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/lizard-that-hulks-out-shows-off-its-superhero-genes/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days ago to random

Here’s what’s really going on inside an LLM’s neural network

Anthropic's conceptual mapping helps explain why LLMs behave the way they do.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/heres-whats-really-going-on-inside-an-llms-neural-network/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days ago to random

Do sperm whale calls share features with speech or song?

The features that whale calls share with language are very abstract.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/do-sperm-whale-calls-share-features-with-speech-or-song/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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