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The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

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The Conversation @ Ars Technica · 07/31/2024 06:45 EDT

Decades-old statistics no longer represent what is possible in the present day. Read more ›

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Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 19:00 EDT

Mandrake's ability to go unnoticed was the result of designs not often seen in Android malware. Read more ›

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With a landmark launch, the Pentagon is finally free of Russian rocket engines

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 16:52 EDT

It's been a decade-long effort to end the US military's reliance on the RD-180 engine. Read more ›

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Apple stealthily adds minor features in iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 releases

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 16:08 EDT

The M3 MacBook Pro now supports multiple external monitors. Read more ›

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AI search engine accused of plagiarism announces publisher revenue-sharing plan

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 15:58 EDT

Perplexity says WordPress, TIME, Der Spiegel, and Fortune have already signed up. Read more ›

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Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 15:31 EDT

KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Read more ›

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Outsourcing emotion: The horror of Google’s “Dear Sydney” AI ad

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 14:59 EDT

Opinion: "Help my daughter write a letter" is not the same as "Help me with boring busywork." Read more ›

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Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 13:56 EDT

Charter blames error with email notification and misunderstanding of FCC rules. Read more ›

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Amazon forced to recall 400K products that could kill, electrocute people

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 13:54 EDT

People may still be using unsafe products that Amazon sold and resold. Read more ›

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Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 13:49 EDT

Exec says mouse that requires a regular fee for software updates is possible. Read more ›

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Loss of popular 2FA tool puts security-minded GrapheneOS in a paradox

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 12:36 EDT

Losing access to Authy leads to another reckoning with Google's security model. Read more ›

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Meta to pay $1.4 billion settlement after Texas facial recognition complaint

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 12:21 EDT

Facebook’s parent accused of gathering data from photos and videos without "informed consent." Read more ›

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Tesla recalls 1.8 million cars because their hoods can open while driving

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 10:20 EDT

The problem seems more prevalent in China than elsewhere, "for reasons unknown." Read more ›

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Hybrids between two species can produce “swarms” that flourish

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 07/30/2024 07:00 EDT

Humans may be part of a hybrid swarm. And we’re making more of them. Read more ›

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Lavish The Rings of Power S2 trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 18:58 EDT

Plus a bonus featurette introducing various exotic creatures—including a young Shelob. Read more ›

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Dark and gritty The Penguin trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 18:11 EDT

"America's a hustle, not that I'm complaining." Read more ›

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Darkness reigns over Wikipedia as official dark mode comes to pass

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 17:10 EDT

Let the way-too-late nights researching each Beach Boys album in order commence. Read more ›

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Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 17:02 EDT

Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Read more ›

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Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 teaser gives Cerritos crew one last mission

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 16:45 EDT

Also: teaser for Section 31, news on Strange New Worlds S3, Starfleet Academy, and more. Read more ›

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Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 07/29/2024 16:40 EDT

Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Read more ›

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