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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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The Falcon 9 rocket may return to flight as soon as Tuesday night

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 3 place · 07/22/2024 09:32 EDT

SpaceX is waiting for a determination from the FAA. Read more ›

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We’re building thermonuclear spaceships again—this time for real 

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 07/22/2024 07:00 EDT

The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Read more ›

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Will burying biomass underground curb climate change?

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Undark Magazine @ Ars Technica 1 place · 07/20/2024 07:20 EDT

Though carbon removal startups may limit global warming, significant questions remain. Read more ›

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Mini-Neptune turned out to be a frozen super-Earth

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica 2 place · 07/20/2024 06:00 EDT

The density makes it look like a water world, but its dim host star keeps it cool. Read more ›

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Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 2 place · 07/19/2024 20:26 EDT

"It will miss the Earth. It will miss the Earth. It will miss the Earth." Read more ›

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Illegal drug found in Diamond Shruumz candies linked to severe illnesses

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 3 place · 07/19/2024 13:59 EDT

New testing finds psilocin, related to psilocybin, in gummies purchased in 2023. Read more ›

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Samsung delays Galaxy Buds3 Pro release over quality concerns

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 07/19/2024 13:45 EDT

"It tore from the inside instantly." Read more ›

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Final Deadpool and Wolverine trailer features a familiar face from Logan

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 07/19/2024 13:22 EDT

We all have a moment that defines us. Read more ›

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FCC blasts T-Mobile’s 365-day phone locking, proposes 60-day unlock rule

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 07/19/2024 13:10 EDT

T-Mobile raised lock period for prepaid Metro brand from 180 to 365 days. Read more ›

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Formula E wraps its 10th season this weekend—what’s next for the sport?

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 07/19/2024 12:54 EDT

Team bosses and Formula E's CEO tell us what has worked and where things go next. Read more ›

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Elon Musk’s X tests letting users request Community Notes on bad posts

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica 1 place · 07/19/2024 12:19 EDT

X to fight spiking disinformation by letting users request Community Notes. Read more ›

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CrowdStrike fixes start at “reboot up to 15 times” and get more complex from there

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica 1 place · 07/19/2024 11:43 EDT

Admins can also restore backups or manually delete CrowdStrike's buggy driver. Read more ›

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