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Autoworker strike could give GM breathing room to fix battery production
A production pause could let GM solve a battery cell manufacturing headache.
Report: Unity considering revenue-based fee caps, self-reported install numbers
Engine maker may also eliminate "retroactive" install counts for minimum thresholds.
Musk and Netanyahu blame “armies of bots” for spreading antisemitism on X
Israeli prime minister praised Musk's "opposition to antisemitism" in X chat.
Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
Automated background removal was also added recently.
Ancient Roman “wow glass” has photonic crystal patina forged over centuries
Precise hierarchical molecular self-assembly formed so-called "Bragg stack" reflectors.
tvOS 17’s extra column of icons is its most useful new feature in years
Apple once had higher hopes for what has stubbornly remained a TV-streaming box.
Google Domains halts registrations as it waits for the Google Grim Reaper
The transition to Squarespace apparently started a few days ago.
Apple will charge you way less to fix cracked back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro
Fixing damaged rear glass on a Pro phone used to cost half as much as a new one.
Apple releases most of 2023’s big software updates today—is your device supported?
Apple Watch gets a big overhaul, while most other updates focus on refinements.
Unity promises “changes” to install fee plans as developer fallout continues
Statement comes as publishers threaten boycotts, developers move to other engines.
Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft
Will be replaced by Yusuf Mehdi, who has been leading the way on AI efforts.
Geopolitics complicates Apple’s relationship with China
A resurgent Huawei and restrictions on government use of Apple products pose challenges.
Stoke Space hops its upper stage, leaping toward a fully reusable rocket
"It was great to get that notch in our belt."
Here’s what the latest Mars rover has learned so far
Catch up on the Mars 2020 mission in 2023.
NASA clears the air: No evidence that UFOs are aliens
NASA attempts to make conversations about aerial phenomena more scientific.
Toddler poisoned after eating deadly plant mislabeled as diet supplement
Nine out of 10 Tejocote Root products tested were actually deadly yellow oleander.
Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media
"This was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for me."
“Most notorious” illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers [Updated]
Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed.
Musk’s X revokes paid blue check from United Auto Workers after strike called
After a report called out Musk's union-busting, UAW's blue check got reinstated.
Things get serious this week in a really solid The Wheel of Time episode
Season 2 is past the halfway point, and the showrunners are stomping on the gas.
Wait, is Unity allowed to just change its fee structure like that?
Confusing, contradictory terms of service clauses leave potential opening for lawsuits.
Wizardry remaster is in early access, and it looks like a pretty, painful dive
Digital Eclipse gives a new generation the best possible door to the dungeon.
smdh: New Unicode 15.1 emoji include nodding/shaking heads, “edible mushroom”
New emoji are technically all modifications of existing designs.
How Google Authenticator made one company’s network breach much, much worse
Google's app for generating MFA codes syncs to user accounts by default. Who knew?
Social media restrictions “profoundly damaging,” Biden admin tells SCOTUS
Biden: Serious separation of power concerns" with ban on social media contacts.
Google says it can’t fix Pixel Watches, please just buy a new one
With no official repair program and no parts, broken Pixel Watches are just e-waste.
Unity shuts two offices, citing threats after controversial pricing changes [Updated]
San Francisco police report threat came from an out-of-state employee.
Thousands of workers go on strike at Ford, GM, and Stellantis plants
It's the first time UAW workers have struck at the Big Three simultaneously.
TikTok hit with €345 million fine over privacy settings for children
TikTok accused of steering teenagers, children toward privacy-intrusive options.
Apple will issue software update for iPhone 12 over radiation worries
Decision comes after other countries follow France and pull iPhone 12 from market.
The US military just proved it can get satellites into space super fast
Alpha becomes the first of the US 1-ton rockets to reach its target orbit.
The spectacular downfall of a common, useless cold medicine
This week's unanimous vote on phenylephrine's ineffectiveness was decades in the making.
Rocket Report: New Shepard may fly soon; ULA changes mind on DoD competition
"No one wants a monopoly choking out one point of the value chain."
Private AI summit with senators, titans of tech garners controversy
With 14 of 22 attendees being CEOs, some experts say key voices were missing.
Meet the winners of the 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes
The award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and the 24/7 lectures.
Birds’ problem-solving skills linked to song complexity
But other measures of intelligence, like learning associations, are unconnected.
Google extends Chromebook support from 8 years to 10 after heightened backlash
Automatic Chromebook expiration dates still "fundamentally flawed," critics say.
The Pixel Tablet is actually just a few spare parts in a half-empty body
Why is this $500 tablet full of so much empty space?
Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words monopolists use, DOJ says
"We don't 'lock up'... our customers," and "we do not 'leverage' anything."
X agrees to negotiate with laid-off employees after 2,000 arbitration demands
"Twitter wants to mediate with us... to settle all claims," lawyer's memo says.
Autopsy of a star reveals what was eviscerated by a monster black hole
From the interior of a star to the accretion disk of a black hole.
Black Manta is out for revenge in trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
"I don't know what lies ahead. But we can't leave our children a world without hope."
This EV smashed the world record for distance on a single charge
At 103 miles/kWh, the car is 25 times more efficient than any EV on sale.
Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 15 has a standard, by-the-book USB-C port
Apple already sells standard USB-C devices, and the iPhone is no different.
A phone call to helpdesk was likely all it took to hack MGM
Slot machines and hotel room key cards stopped working at MGM casinos on the Strip.
HP’s $5,000 Spectre Foldable PC has a lot to prove
17-inch bendy OLED with an i7, 12th-gen chip will be available at the end of October.
With 0-days hitting Chrome, iOS, and dozens more this month, is no software safe?
With 70 zero-days uncovered so far this year, 2023 is on track to set a new record.
Even more Google layoffs: This time it’s “significant” cuts to recruiting
Google plans to slow down hiring, and that means fewer recruiters.
AI can now generate CD-quality music from text, and it’s only getting better
Musicians: Speak now or forever hold your beats.
Dealmaster: Coffee gear, iPhone 15 accessory discounts, and more
We have the usual tech stuff and some extras for making the day-to-day easier.
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