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TikTok, blocked? US access may rest on shaky terms of natsec deal
A former Secret Service agent recommended to oversee TikTok's US division.
Eight-car Thanksgiving pileup blamed on Tesla “Full Self-Driving” software
California Highway Patrol say only Tesla knows if the system was active.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s top associates plead guilty to US charges
Feds say other execs are cooperating as crypto entrepreneur is extradited.
YouTube is taking over the NFL Sunday Ticket package [Updated]
Don't expect a revolution in pricing for the $300-a-year sports package, though.
Mastodon is hurtling toward a tipping point
With rising popularity comes rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks.
Here’s why electric vehicles need EV-specific tires
The differences between ICE vehicles and EVs go all the way down to the tarmac.
John Cleese’s classic “silly walk” burns more calories than a normal gait
Increasing the inefficiency of physical activity could boost cardiovascular fitness.
Okta says source code for Workforce Identity Cloud service was copied
Code stored on GitHub was copied after threat actor gained unauthorized access.
Enigmatic canal-filled ruins may have been above water when built
Nan Madol, a strange site in the Pacific, may be on an island that's sinking.
Review: ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is impressively fast, with the right settings
Equal parts mobile workstation and grown-up gaming laptop.
Microsoft sued by Call of Duty gamers opposing Activision merger
Loyal gamers extremely vulnerable to potential Microsoft monopoly, lawsuit says.
Looking for a new EV? Don’t get suckered by the top-of-the-line model
From Polestar 2 to Porsche Taycan, the cheapest, least powerful version is the one.
Eufy publicly acknowledges some parts of its “No clouds” controversy
Eufy changed some cloud behavior, admitted it can do more, ignored some issues.
Elon Musk blames Twitter cost cuts on “$3 billion negative cash flow”
Musk says he'll resign once he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job."
Comcast agents mistakenly reject some poor people who qualify for free Internet
Comcast reps didn't know the rules, told qualified applicants they weren't eligible.
Man simulates time travel thanks to Stable Diffusion image synthesis
Fictional travelogue shows man taking selfies in ancient Greece, Egypt, and more.
Study: 2017 rise in teen suicide rates due to seasonal shifts, not 13 Reasons Why
"We don’t have any evidence to show that 13 Reasons Why had an effect on [teen] suicide."
Kremlin-backed hackers targeted a “large” petroleum refinery in a NATO nation
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on, the country's hackers expand their targets.
Raspberry Pi 5 not arriving in 2023 as company hopes for a “recovery year”
To avoid cannibalizing supply for other Pi products, the next model must wait.
Nations agree to preserve 30 percent of nature by 2030
Here’s a quick rundown of what came from this year’s biodiversity conference.
Apple’s self-service repairs expand to desktops like iMac, Mac Studio
The Mac Studio, M1 iMac, M1 Mac mini, and Studio Display join the program.
Lenovo announces cheaper Mini LED monitors with 140 W power delivery
Workstation-level power delivery makes Mini LED more attractive to power users.
MSG defends using facial recognition to kick lawyer out of Rockettes show
MSG Entertainment began using facial recognition at venues in 2018.
Framework, Noctua, and other brands add official 3D models to Printables
Fan brackets, laptop modules, miniatures, and other files, all in one place.
19 states choke TikTok on gov’t devices; feds push for nationwide restrictions
Louisiana and West Virginia join 17 states restricting access on state devices.
The deep sea is an unexpected, but at-risk, trove of biodiversity
The UN biodiversity conference reminds us how little we know of the deep ocean.
It might be time for Apple to throw in the towel on the Mac Pro
Opinion: Making the case against Apple's most expensive—and most ignored—Mac.
Lenovo updates ThinkPad laptops with fresh CPUs, recycled metals
Lenovo's premium laptops see a mild refresh this time around.
The USPS now says it will buy 66,000 EVs by 2028
The fleet will include 45,000 electric NGDVs and 21,000 other battery EVs.
Ukraine to get 10,000 more Starlink antennas; funding problems are “resolved”
Ukraine has assurance from Musk and funding deals with EU allies, official says.
After a long struggle with Martian dust, NASA’s InSight probe has gone quiet
InSight landed on Mars in 2018 with the aim of studying seismic activity.
Automotive chip shortages to continue throughout 2023, industry says
Chipmakers are adding more capacity but are effectively sold out until 2024.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
There's still time to contribute to this year's charity haul of nearly $12K so far.
Porsche’s synthetic gasoline factory comes online today in Chile
The Haru Oni plant will scale up from 34,000 gallons to 14.5 million gallons by 2024.
Amazon agrees to deal with EU to end long-running data probes
Deal serves as a blueprint for the EU's new Digital Markets Act.
Webcam buying guide: The Ars picks, from affordable to extravagant
Whether you're streaming games or joining Zoom meetings, you've got options.
Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say
More than a dozen attacks allegedly logged in a single week.
Make your noisy recording sound like pro audio with Adobe’s free AI tool
"Enhance Speech" uses AI to make poor-quality voice recordings sound professional.
Power plant pollution higher in neighborhoods subject to racist redlining
Past maps of "high-risk" neighborhoods shape present power plant emissions.
This mechanical keyboard has a dazzling, distracting display under its keys
$349 peripheral uses its own CPU and GPU to power the show.
Critical Windows code-execution vulnerability went undetected until now
Microsoft elevates security rating for vulnerability resembling EternalBlue.
Someone tries to sell a Pixel Tablet prototype, posts pictures
Dubious listing gives us the first real-life pictures of Google's upcoming tablet.
Lobbyists have held up nation’s first right-to-repair bill in New York
Passed with bipartisan support, the bill could die on Gov. Hochul's desk.
Musk’s alleged stalker identified; no evidence of ElonJet tracking, report says
The alleged stalking incident occurred at a gas station near Grimes' house.
Not sporty enough, not efficient enough—the 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport
Now in its fifth generation, the Lexus RX arguably invented the crossover.
FTC brings a $520 million hammer down on Epic Games for Fortnite complaints
Massive fines highlight stricter enforcement standards for children in online games.
Russia says it will take no immediate action on damaged Soyuz spacecraft
In reality, the Soyuz is a hardy spacecraft.
Musk polls Twitter users on whether he should be CEO—57.5% want him to quit
"Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll."
The risk of escalation from cyberattacks has never been greater
Cyberwarfare is getting real.
An electric Kia that’s faster than a Lamborghini? The 2023 EV6 GT, driven
The performance Kia EV has playful handling and easy sub-12-second quarter-miles.
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