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Google bans Downloader app after TV firms complain it can load a pirate website
"It's a ridiculous claim and abuse of the DMCA," Downloader app developer says.
Adobe Photoshop’s new “Generative Fill” AI tool lets you manipulate photos with text
Firefly-powered AI generations match image perspective, lighting, and style.
Meta has no choice but to sell Giphy at $262M loss to Shutterstock
With UK forcing a sale and GIFs losing popularity, Meta was bound to take a hit.
Unexpected 3DS update breaks many common homebrew hacking methods
Latest "stability" update comes months after the 3DS eShop shut down.
Built-in ChatGPT-driven Copilot will transform Windows 11 starting in June
Copilot is coming alongside another batch of new Windows 11 features this year.
Activision shuts down popular fan servers for legacy Call of Duty games
Meanwhile, official servers see reports of massive hacking and security issues.
Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio after congressional attention
Pending legislation would mandate an AM radio in all new cars.
Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake
Congress wants to force AM into every new car for emergency alerts.
Cadillac will electrify its most excessive SUV, the Escalade
Swapping a V8 for electric power should prove a big upgrade for this behemoth.
Review: Nvidia’s $399 RTX 4060 Ti is a step forward, but only a small one
Most games perform better, but the gains are smaller than we're used to.
End of an era: CD Baby stops distributing artists’ CDs, vinyl, and other goods
After more than 25 years, the digital-focused service is closing its warehouse.
Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones
BrutePrint requires just $15 of equipment and a little amount of time with a phone.
TikTok sues to stop Montana from enforcing its “unconstitutional” ban
Unless legal challenges succeed, Montana's ban will take effect in 2024.
The best Mac client for Gmail users is now a 1.0 release with nifty new features
Home/Work profiles, notification schedules, and a lack of inbox advertisements.
Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years
Biden nominates US official Anna Gomez after Senate refused to confirm Gigi Sohn.
Life on Earth might have gotten a boost from the Sun’s mega-tantrums
High-energy particles efficiently convert atmospheric chemicals to amino acids.
Judge refuses gamers’ attempts to immediately halt Microsoft/Activision merger
But Judge Corley says plaintiffs now have a "plausible" case for potential harm.
HP breaks its own printers (again) with firmware update
HP promises it's working on a fix.
New EV tire for Teslas, Mustang Mach-E promises better durability
Sizes for 13 more EVs will arrive early in 2024.
Lawsuit accuses DoorDash of charging iPhone users more for identical orders
"Expanded Range Fee" and other numbers change at DoorDash's whim, suit claims.
Motorola’s fourth swing at a foldable Razr launches June 1
We recap a million Moto Razr leaks, including a cheaper sub-$1,000 model.
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning.
Facebook hit with record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring EU data to US
Meta to appeal, claims order sets "dangerous precedent" for EU/US data transfers.
$270, 2,561-piece Lego Pac-Man arcade cabinet will eat ghosts, disposable income
Moving parts, light-up coin slot, and more are inspired by the real thing.
China bans Micron’s products from key infrastructure, citing security risk
US Commerce Department strongly opposes the action, saying it has "no basis in fact."
Ars Frontiers is live: Come (virtually) hang out with the experts
We're now live with an afternoon of mRNA, artificial intelligence, and space.
SpaceX launches 10th crewed mission, third fully commercial flight
SpaceX has rapidly become the world's most prolific human spaceflight provider.
It feels like cheating: The Trek Domane+ SLR9 gravel bike, reviewed
At $12,999, the Trek Domane+ SLR9 gravel e-bike is a dream to ride.
Ready the Ig Nobel: Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete
Used disposable diapers can be added to concrete without killing its strength.
When it comes to advanced math, ChatGPT is no star student
AI's ability to handle math depends on what exactly you ask it to do.
Above the fold: The people behind the Gocycle G4 thought of everything
A fantastic design means fewer compromises from a bike you can fold up and carry.
Google at I/O 2023: We’ve been doing AI since before it was cool
Google's "Code Red" was on full display at I/O, but it felt like AI for AI's sake.
France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the scourge of planned obsolescence.
The chemistry of fermented coffee
Human "sniffers" described the flavor as "raspberry notes with a hint of rose water."
AT&T tries to block Starlink/T-Mobile plan for satellite-to-phone service
AT&T and rural telcos say Starlink-fueled phone service would cause interference.
One more dead in horrific eye drop outbreak that now spans 18 states
Bacteria in the recalled drops are so drug-resistant, docs turn to phage therapy.
Willow and many other shows will be removed from Disney+, Hulu
A reckoning is underway for the economics of streaming services.
SanDisk Extreme SSDs keep abruptly failing—firmware fix for only some promised
Ars saw two 2TB units become unreadable, but SanDisk only confirms 4TB troubles.
It took 48 hours, but the mystery of the mass Asus router outage is solved
Asus finally responds after being castigated by users.
Weird AliExpress laptop with Intel 8088 CPU will take you back to the MS-DOS era [Updated]
"Book 8088" retro laptop promises a real-deal MS-DOS experience.
Newly discovered exoplanet could have liquid water, lots of volcanoes
The likely volcanoes should ensure that it has an atmosphere, too.
Twitter claims Microsoft broke API rules; Musk already threatened lawsuit
Twitter demands Microsoft audit a month after Musk declared, "Lawsuit time."
TikTokers immediately sue to block Montana’s “unconstitutional” ban
TikTokers can't “imagine America without" the app, sue Montana to block ban.
Samsung backs down from its threat to switch its Android phones to Bing
Samsung and Google's contract dispute comes to an end, as usual, in favor of Google.
Once again, NASA leans into the future by picking an innovative lunar lander
“It’s an incredible moment in spaceflight history."
Why Garry’s Mod recently decided “nazi glorification” crosses the line
Creator says being a parent has made his moderation attitudes "less black and white."
Fearing leaks, Apple restricts ChatGPT use among employees
Cloud AI tools could leak confidential Apple company data; Apple works on its own LLM.
Kia and Hyundai agree to $200M settlement for making cars viral theft targets
2011-2022 model owners may be paid for damages, towing, rentals, other costs.
Don’t get an epidural in Mexico, CDC warns—40 dead, including 1 Texan
The current outbreak echoes one reported last year from a different Mexican state.
Many of world’s biggest lakes in peril due to warming, drying climate
A new global study shows water levels falling and finds a global warming fingerprint.
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