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Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws.
With the Heybike Ranger S, the S stands for scooter
A very fast and foldable e-bike with brake lights, directionals, and a horn.
These AI-generated news anchors are freaking me out
Channel 1's eerily real newscasters suggest a tumultuous future for online video.
Elon Musk told bankers they wouldn’t lose any money on Twitter purchase
Lenders unlikely to get even 60 cents on the dollar for the bonds and loans.
Daily Telescope: One of the most stunning Andromeda photos I’ve ever seen
The image is the result of 100 hours of observing.
Rocket Report: Signs of life from Blue Origin; SpaceX preps next Starship
Baguette One isn't a joke, but it sure sounds like one.
If AI is making the Turing test obsolete, what might be better?
The Turing test focuses on the ability to chat-can we test the ability to think?
Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules
Phone-unlocking case law is "total mess," may be ripe for Supreme Court review.
MDMA—aka ecstasy—submitted to FDA as part of PTSD therapy
If FDA approved, it would require the DEA to reclassify MDMA.
Space Force chief: Timing of Chinese spaceplane launch “no coincidence”
US and Chinese spaceplanes are "two of the most watched objects" in orbit.
UniFi devices broadcasted private video to other users’ accounts
"I was presented with 88 consoles from another account," one user reports.
Four years after Apple, Google will finally kill third-party cookies in 2024
Google delayed long enough to secure its ad business with new tracking methods.
Jeff Bezos says what we’re all thinking: “Blue Origin needs to be much faster”
"We're going to become the world's most decisive company across any industry."
Apple partly halts Beeper’s iMessage app again, suggesting a long fight ahead
Opinion: Beeper isn't just fighting Apple, it's pushing against human instincts.
What happens in a crow’s brain when it uses tools?
Researchers trace the areas of the brain that are active when birds are using tools.
Alphabet’s “Renew Home” company brings power grid data to your smart home
Renew Home tracks power usage, rewards users for cutting use during peak times.
Cable lobby and Republicans fight proposed ban on early termination fees
Customers should be allowed to cancel cable TV without penalty, Democrats say.
Yes, some cats like to play fetch. It’s science!
Cats play fetch longer, with more retrievals, when they initiate the game.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised over $17,000 in just a few weeks.
Doom’s creators reminisce about “as close to a perfect game as anything we made”
In 30th anniversary stream, Carmack and Romero recall a game dev "perfect storm."
An Internet video purportedly shows a tornado being blown up. Is that possible?
Seriously, in a theoretical world without risk to lives or property, could you do it?
Intel intros first Meteor Lake chips with faster GPUs and worse single-core speed
They're Intel's first CPUs with a neural processing unit for on-device AI tasks.
Cadillac announces fourth new electric SUV due in 2026 : The Vistiq
The news follows last month's reveal of the entry-level Cadillac Optiq EV.
Daily Telescope: How small can the smallest star be?
So tiny you can barely see it.
I’ve used a foldable laptop for a month, and I’m ready to return to a clamshell
Foldable PCs unite superior portablility with distinctive design challenges.
Ukrainian cellular and Internet still out, 1 day after suspected Russian cyberattack
Hackers tied to Russian military take responsibility for hack on Ukraine's biggest provider.
Guidemaster: A cheat sheet for comparing the iPhone 15 lineup’s cameras
Most folks don't need the Pros, but there are some use cases where it matters.
You can now access Apple’s official diagnostics tool online for DIY repairs
Parts pairing still irks right-to-repair activists, though.
Effects of Falcon Heavy launch delay could ripple to downstream missions
Officials hope to launch before the end of the year, but a longer delay is possible.
Trains were designed to break down after third-party repairs, hackers find
The train manufacturer accused the hackers of slander.
Humana also using AI tool with 90% error rate to deny care, lawsuit claims
The AI model, nH Predict, is the focus of another lawsuit against UnitedHealth.
SpaceX blasts FCC as it refuses to reinstate Starlink’s $886 million grant
FCC doubts ability to provide high-speed, low-latency service in all grant areas.
New survey: Nearly 30% of ESA workers experience workplace harassment
A new internal survey, leaked to Ars, shows continued problems at the space agency.
Let’s attempt to decode Google’s confusing new location data settings
The new Google Maps Timeline plays a game of three-card monte with your location data.
Dropbox spooks users with new AI features that send data to OpenAI when used
AI feature turned on by default worries users; Dropbox responds to concerns.
Back to reality: COP28 calls for getting fossil fuels out of energy
Some details moderate its impact, but it marks a major step.
Elon Musk’s X ad revenue reportedly fell $1.5B this year amid boycotts
"We are not Twitter any longer," X exec said.
Turing test on steroids: Chatbot Arena crowdsources ratings for 45 AI models
Over 130K blind ratings show ChatGPT-4 Turbo outclassing the competition.
Michael Cohen’s lawyer cited three fake cases in possible AI-fueled screwup
Lawyer David Schwartz must explain why a motion cited "cases that do not exist."
Tesla unveils its latest humanoid robot, Optimus Gen 2, in demo video
Tesla says its new prototype is 30% faster, 10 kg lighter, and has sensors on all fingers.
GM justifies decision to ditch Apple CarPlay due to stability issues
The automaker's decision to ditch phone casting interfaces remains controversial.
Netflix finally reveals viewing data across its entire catalog
Streaming service will publish "comprehensive deep dive" every six months.
Tesla recalls every car with Autopilot as feds say it’s too easily misused
Inadequate driver monitoring means that Autopilot is far too easily misused.
How worried should we be about the “AutoSpill” credential leak in Android password managers?
This newly discovered vulnerability is real, but it's more nuanced than that.
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer first drive: GM’s EV platform goes mainstream
GM's mainstream brand has a new midsize electric SUV, the 2024 Blazer EV.
Daily Telescope: A space-based camera spys a secretive Project Kuiper satellite
Amazon has been reticent to share details about its Kuiper satellites.
Blue Origin sure seems confident it will launch New Glenn in 2024
Does Jeff Bezos's heavy-lift rocket really have a shot at launching next year?
E3 memory lane: Ars’ favorite moments from the show’s over-the-top past
The people, scenery, and oddities that made E3 part trade show, part theme park.
Every homeopathic eye drop should be pulled off the market, FDA says
Eye drops are uniquely risky because the eye is an immune-privileged site.
The future of Arrakis is at stake in latest trailer for Dune: Part Two
"This is a form of power that our world has not yet seen."
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