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arstechnica , 3 minutes ago to random

The Atlantic hurricane season begins soon—hold on to your butts

One reputable forecast team predicts 33 named storms.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/the-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins-soon-hold-on-to-your-butts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 39 minutes ago to random

What put huge quantities of freshwater under the seabed?

For water-stressed cities, undersea aquifers could be a submerged solution.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/what-put-huge-quantities-of-freshwater-under-the-seabed/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 1 hour ago to random

Songs of Conquest is the Heroes of Might & Magic rebirth we all deserve

Every choice in this game has a cost. Choosing to play it seems like a good bet.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/songs-of-conquest-is-the-heroes-of-might-magic-rebirth-we-all-deserve/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 hours ago to random

We take a stab at decoding SpaceX’s ever-changing plans for Starship in Florida

"On Artemis III, we anticipate using at least two of the launch sites: one at KSC and one at Starbase."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/we-take-a-stab-at-decoding-spacexs-ever-changing-plans-for-starship-in-florida/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 1 day ago to random

How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu

Ryugu's parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/how-the-perils-of-space-have-affected-asteroid-ryugu/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 1 day ago to random

New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually

California is considering a law that would require warning labels on gas stoves.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/05/new-research-shows-gas-stove-emissions-contribute-to-19000-deaths-annually/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

What happened to OpenAI’s long-term AI risk team?

Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/what-happened-to-openais-long-term-ai-risk-team/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

The nature of consciousness, and how to enjoy it while you can

In his new book, Christof Koch views consciousness as a theorist and an aficionado.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/the-nature-of-consciousness-and-how-to-enjoy-it-while-you-can/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/outrageously-priced-weight-loss-drugs-could-bankrupt-us-health-care/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

The Apple TV is coming for the Raspberry Pi’s retro emulation box crown

Apple’s restrictions will still hold it back, but there’s a lot of possibility.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/the-apple-tv-is-coming-for-the-raspberry-pis-retro-emulation-box-crown/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal

Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/openai-will-use-reddit-posts-to-train-chatgpt-under-new-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation

Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/cats-playing-with-robots-proves-a-winning-combo-in-novel-art-installation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

Leaks from Valve’s Deadlock look like a pressed sandwich of every game around

Is there something new underneath a whole bunch of familiar game elements?

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/leaks-from-valves-deadlock-look-like-a-pressed-sandwich-of-every-game-around/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

Google Cloud accidentally nukes customer account, causes two weeks of downtime

UniSuper, a $135 billion pension account, details its cloud compute nightmare.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-cloud-accidentally-nukes-customer-account-causes-two-weeks-of-downtime/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

New SEC requirements give institutions 30 days to disclose security incidents

Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/new-sec-requirements-give-institutions-30-days-to-disclose-security-incidents/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

Using vague language about scientific facts misleads readers

Using subjective phrasing like "scientists believe" makes facts seem like opinions.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/using-vague-language-about-scientific-facts-misleads-readers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 2 days ago to random

Slack defends default opt-in for AI training on chats amid user outrage

Slack says policy changes are imminent amid backlash.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/slack-defends-default-opt-in-for-ai-training-on-chats-amid-user-outrage/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

How to port any N64 game to the PC in record time

"Static recompilation" is "the difference between weeks of work and years of work."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/how-to-port-any-n64-game-to-the-pc-in-record-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Twitter URLs redirect to x.com as Musk gets closer to killing the Twitter name

X.com stops redirecting to Twitter.com over a year after company name change.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/twitter-urls-redirect-to-x-com-as-musk-gets-closer-to-killing-the-twitter-name/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog

Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/05/sony-music-opts-out-of-ai-training-for-its-entire-catalog/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Rocket Report: Blue Origin launch on tap Sunday; Starship stacked in Texas

United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/rocket-report-blue-origin-launch-on-tap-sunday-starship-stacked-in-texas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be

Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address?

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/how-i-upgraded-my-water-heater-and-discovered-how-bad-smart-home-security-can-be/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies

Alleged $6.8M conspiracy involved "laptop farm," identity theft, and résumé coaching.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/arizona-woman-accused-of-helping-north-koreans-get-remote-it-jobs-at-300-companies/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Autopsy finds teen died from ultra-spicy chip and heart defect, report says

The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/autopsy-finds-teen-died-from-ultra-spicy-chip-and-heart-defect-report-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Meta, citing chatbot’s reply as evidence of shadowban

Presidential candidate believes Meta’s chatbot can reliably reveal shadowbans.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/robert-f-kennedy-jr-sues-meta-citing-chatbots-reply-as-evidence-of-shadowban/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Europe is uncertain whether its ambitious Mercury probe can reach the planet

"We are working hard on resolving these uncertainties."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/europe-is-uncertain-whether-its-ambitious-mercury-probe-can-reach-the-planet/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

NC Senate passes bill to make it illegal to publicly mask for health reasons

Senators skeptical of legal trouble for harmless masking after moving to make it illegal.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/nc-senate-passes-bill-to-make-it-illegal-to-publicly-mask-for-health-reasons/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Google Search adds “web” filter as it pivots to AI-focused search results

Google Search now has an option to search the "web," which is not the default anymore.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/google-search-adds-web-filter-as-it-pivots-to-ai-focused-search-results/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Pedego Moto review: Fast and furious fun for $4,000

Pedego's newest e-bike is quality even if a little bit impractical.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/pedego-moto-review-fast-and-furious-fun-for-4000/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves

Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/tesla-must-face-fraud-suit-for-claiming-its-cars-could-fully-drive-themselves/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Why US hockey players often speak with “fake Canadian” accents

They don't want to sound Canadian, but like a hockey player—a "linguistic persona."

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/why-us-hockey-players-often-speak-with-fake-canadian-accents/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 3 days ago to random

Bumble apologizes for ads shaming women into sex

Bumble admits "mistake" after critics explained why celibacy is a valid choice.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/bumble-apologizes-for-ads-shaming-women-into-sex/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Thunderbolt Share simplifies dual-PC workloads—but requires new hardware

App comes out in June, but you'll need a PC or dock licensed to use it.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/thunderbolt-share-simplifies-dual-pc-workloads-but-requires-new-hardware/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Sony listing hints at native, upscaled PS2 emulation on the PS5

Download promo promises "up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/05/sony-listing-hints-at-native-upscaled-ps2-emulation-on-the-ps5/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Dangerous outbreak in children tied to mixing up irrigation and drinking water

Of 13 children sickened, 7 hospitalized and 2 had life-threatening complications.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/05/dangerous-outbreak-in-children-tied-to-mixing-up-irrigation-and-drinking-water/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns

EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/concerns-over-addicted-kids-spur-probe-into-meta-and-its-use-of-dark-patterns/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Daily Telescope: I spy, with my little eye, the ISS

What is black and white and constantly in flight?

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/daily-telescope-i-spy-with-my-little-eye-the-iss/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI

An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/breachforums-an-online-bazaar-for-stolen-data-seized-by-fbi/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora

Google's video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/google-unveils-veo-a-high-definition-ai-video-generator-that-may-rival-sora/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Sophisticated $25M ethereum heist took about 12 seconds, DOJ says

Brothers charged in novel crypto scheme potentially face decades in prison.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/sophisticated-25m-ethereum-heist-took-about-12-seconds-doj-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Netflix gets the NFL: Three-year deal starts this season on Christmas

The NFL brings eyeballs like no other content, and subscribers actually stick around.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/netflix-gets-the-nfl-three-year-deal-starts-this-season-on-christmas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 4 days ago to random

Comcast, hemorrhaging subscribers, to bundle Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock & cable

Comcast wants to tie its cable/Internet to your streaming subscriptions.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/comcast-hemorrhaging-subscribers-to-bundle-apple-tv-netflix-peacock-cable/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support

Android 15 Beta 2 is out for Pixels and several third-party devices.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/android-15-gets-private-space-theft-detection-and-av1-support/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

DOJ says Boeing faces criminal charge for violating deal over 737 Max crashes

DOJ determined that Boeing violated 2021 agreement spurred by two fatal crashes.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/doj-says-boeing-faces-criminal-charge-for-violating-deal-over-737-max-crashes/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

SSH backdoor has infected 400,000 Linux servers over 15 years and keeps on spreading

Ebury backdoors SSH servers in hosting providers, giving the malware extraordinary reach.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/ssh-backdoor-has-infected-400000-linux-servers-over-15-years-and-keeps-on-spreading/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”

The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/connected-cars-illegal-data-collection-and-use-now-on-ftcs-radar/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

John Milton’s handwritten notes make this 16th century history book a rare find

Poet crossed out one racy passage, deeming it "an unbecom[ing] tale for a hist[ory]"

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/05/john-miltons-handwritten-notes-make-this-16th-century-history-book-a-rare-find/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , 5 days ago to random

VMware Fusion, Workstation now free for home use, subscription-only for businesses

Free for personal use, but businesses will have to fork over $120 per year.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/vmware-fusion-workstation-now-free-for-home-use-subscription-only-for-businesses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social