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arstechnica, 4 days 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, 4 days ago to random

Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections

A key component: Installing known vulnerable drivers from Avast and IOBit.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/researchers-spot-cryptojacking-attack-that-disables-endpoint-protections/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days ago to random

Comcast’s “StreamSaver” plan is $15/month, if you like cable bundles and ads

It's $25 or $10 cheaper than separate subs, but note the plans you're getting.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/comcasts-streamsaver-plan-is-15-month-if-you-like-cable-bundles-and-ads/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 4 days ago to random

Android 15 brings back Nest Audio group speaker controls

We'll likely have to wait until the end of the year for Android 15, though.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/android-15-brings-back-nest-audio-group-speaker-controls/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days ago to random

This EV builder has given a Land Rover Defender four electric hub motors

BEDEO and Protean have been converting commercial vans to hybrid power for some time.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/this-ev-builder-has-given-a-land-rover-defender-four-electric-hub-motors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 4 days 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, 4 days 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, 4 days 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

arstechnica, 4 days 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, 4 days ago to random

Daily Telescope: The oldest merger of two black holes to date

Webb wows us again.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/daily-telescope-the-oldest-merger-of-two-black-holes-to-date/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

23-year-old man accused of running $100 million online narcotics marketplace

Incognito Market operating on the dark web allowed people to buy and sell narcotics.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/23-year-old-man-accused-of-running-100-million-online-narcotics-marketplace/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

Does anyone really need a 1,000 Hz gaming display?

TCL's ultra-fast 4K LCD prototype has us musing about diminishing smoothness returns.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/does-anyone-really-need-a-1000-hz-gaming-display/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

Single brain implant gives paralyzed man bilingual communication

Tracking syllables of words lets English and Spanish training assist each other.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/single-brain-implant-gives-paralyzed-man-bilingual-communication/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 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, 5 days ago to random

New Arm-powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop aim directly at Apple Silicon Macs

Microsoft's first "Copilot+ PCs" aim for the MacBook Air; neither is fanless.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/new-arm-powered-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-aim-directly-at-apple-silicon-macs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

OpenAI on the defensive after multiple PR setbacks in one week

Sexy voices, departing employees, and NDA rumors have challenged the AI company.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/openai-on-the-defensive-after-multiple-pr-setbacks-in-one-week/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1 fix a nasty bug that resurfaced old photos

Bug was discovered by Redditors and forum users a few days ago.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/ios-and-ipados-17-5-1-fix-a-nasty-bug-that-resurfaced-old-photos/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

Judge: Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin rests on lies and forgeries

Wright "lied repeatedly and extensively" in response to forgery allegations.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/judge-craig-wrights-claim-of-inventing-bitcoin-rests-on-lies-and-forgeries/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

Unitree starts selling $16,000 humanoid robot

No one is quite sure what you're supposed to do with the robot, but you can buy one.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/unitree-starts-selling-16000-humanoid-robot/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social