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AT&T failed to test disastrous update that kicked all devices off network

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 14:46 EDT

AT&T caused outage that blocked 92 million calls, 25,000 attempts to reach 911. Read more ›

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The Cruise Origin driverless pod is dead, GM tells investors

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 14:31 EDT

The driverless Orion is dead; instead, Cruise will use next-generation Bolt EVs. Read more ›

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Waymo is suing people who allegedly smashed and slashed its robotaxis

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WIRED @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 14:14 EDT

Driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals. Read more ›

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Intel has finally tracked down the problem making 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs crash

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 13:45 EDT

But microcode update can't fix CPUs that are already crashing or unstable. Read more ›

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Google halts its 4-plus-year plan to turn off tracking cookies by default in Chrome

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 13:22 EDT

A brief history of Google's ideas, proposals, and APIs for cookie replacements. Read more ›

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Gaga’s Harley Quinn joins the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker: Folie à Deux trailer

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 13:03 EDT

"For once in my life, I have someone who needs me." Read more ›

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SpaceX just stomped the competition for a new contract—that’s not great

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 3 place · 07/23/2024 12:53 EDT

NASA wants a "robust" commercial space community. But it has a long way to go. Read more ›

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CrowdStrike’s ubiquity under fire as Congress calls for CEO to testify

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 12:23 EDT

Congress fears worker shortage may delay CrowdStrike repairs. Read more ›

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Capacitive controls could be the cause of a spate of VW ID.4 crashes

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 07/23/2024 10:56 EDT

Unlike buttons, capacitive controls require just the slightest touch to activate. Read more ›

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Hang out with Ars in San Jose and DC this fall for two infrastructure events

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Lee Hutchinson @ Ars Technica · 07/23/2024 09:00 EDT

Join us as we talk about the next few years in AI & storage, and what to watch for. Read more ›

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A mid-September test flight of Vulcan could permit a military launch this year

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 20:18 EDT

ULA looks to have a good shot at making its Vulcan rocket operational this year. Read more ›

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Second Colorado poultry farm reports human bird flu case amid dairy outbreak

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 18:22 EDT

Seven cases have been reported in Colorado this month, bringing the total to 11. Read more ›

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Imperfect, Linux-powered, DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 17:10 EDT

DIYer picks a "little insane"-looking setup for less tracking, more control. Read more ›

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Meta risks sanctions over “sneaky” ad-free plans confusing users, EU says

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 15:37 EDT

Consumer laws may change Meta’s ad-free plans before EU's digital crackdown does. Read more ›

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Model mixes AI and physics to do global forecasts

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 13:45 EDT

Google/academic project is great with weather, has some limits for climate. Read more ›

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Can the solar industry keep the lights on?

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 13:42 EDT

Global supply glut of panels is hurting producers but also helping installations. Read more ›

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Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 13:07 EDT

When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Read more ›

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Apple “clearly underreporting” child sex abuse, watchdogs say

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 12:46 EDT

Report: Apple vastly undercounts child sex abuse materials on iCloud and iMessage. Read more ›

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Astronomers discover technique to spot AI fakes using galaxy-measurement tools

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 12:19 EDT

Researchers use technique to quantify eyeball reflections that often reveal deepfake images. Read more ›

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A stripped-out 2024 Cayenne V6 may just be Porsche’s best daily driver

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 12:14 EDT

Sometimes a simple spec without all the bells and whistles is the way to go. Read more ›

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