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Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill
Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks.
Brompton C Line Electric review: Fun and foldable, fits better than you’d think
A motor evens out its natural disadvantages, but there's still a learning curve.
Rocket Report: Starliner soars to space station; Starship’s wild flight
"This powerful rocket is the culmination of many years of dedication and ingenuity."
After a drama-filled day, Boeing’s Starliner finally finds its way
"I think we're missing something fundamental that's going on inside the thrusters."
SpaceX’s Starship took a beating but held on for first return from space
"I think we should try to catch the booster with the mechazilla arms next flight!"
FCC pushes ISPs to fix security flaws in Internet routing
Chair: Addressing BGP flaws will "help make our Internet routing more secure."
These light paintings let us visualize invisible clouds of air pollution
World Health Organization: Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths per year
Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says
EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training.
You can inherit a dead relative’s GOG account—if you have a court order
"We'd do our best to make it happen... with the help of the justice system."
Watch a 6-axis motor solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than a third of a second
Getting an AI to distinguish red from orange was a major challenge.
7,000 LockBit decryption keys now in the hands of the FBI, offering victims hope
The announcement could be good news for those whose data has been inaccessible.
We’ve just had a year in which every month was a record-setter
Last June was the warmest June on record. Every month since has been similar.
US agencies to probe AI dominance of Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI
DOJ to probe Nvidia while FTC takes lead in investigating Microsoft and OpenAI.
How to build a DOA product: Humane AI Pin founders banned internal criticism
Questioning the design and dev progress was apparently "against company policy."
What to expect at WWDC 24: Big iOS changes, more Vision Pro, and so much AI
There might not be new hardware, but Apple could make up for it with software.
F1 cars in 2026 will be smaller, safer, more nimble, more sustainable
Moveable wings cut drag on the straights, hybrid boost will help overtakes.
Sony removes still-unmet “8K” promise from PS5 packaging
Move could presage an expected resolution bump in the rumored PS5 Pro.
Apple will update iPhones for at least 5 years in rare public commitment
UK regulation requires companies to say how long they plan to provide support.
DuckDuckGo offers “anonymous” access to AI chatbots through new service
DDG offers LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral for factually-iffy conversations.
Ars drives the second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S electric trucks
The EV startup has reengineered the R1 to make it better to drive, easier to build.
Can a technology called RAG keep AI models from making stuff up?
The framework pulls in external sources to enhance accuracy. Does it live up to the hype?
Boeing’s Starliner finally soars, but mission control reports more helium leaks
Despite new leaks, mission control says Starliner can still dock with the space station.
Vaccines don’t cause autism, but the lie won’t die—in fact, it’s getting worse
Vaccine misinformation persists as measles cases are soaring.
Russian agents deploy AI-produced Tom Cruise narrator to tar Summer Olympics
With only weeks until the Games start, expect more to come, Microsoft says.
T-Mobile hopes you’ll buy $30 “Home Internet Backup” for when cable goes out
Backup plan is $30 every month for service that's meant to be used infrequently.
Top news app caught sharing “entirely false” AI-generated news
Most-downloaded local news app adds disclaimer that it's not always "error-free."
Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Oral-B discontinued Alexa toothbrush in 2022, now sells $400 "AI" toothbrush.
Mystery object waits nearly an hour between radio bursts
Unlike earlier object, the new source's pulses of radio waves are erratic.
The Motorola Edge 2024 comes to the US for $550
Motorola's Pixel 8a fighter is headed to a carrier store near you.
Toyota tests liquid hydrogen-burning Corolla in another 24-hour race
The experience has taught it how to improve thermal efficiency, Toyota says.
Canada demands 5% of revenue from Netflix, Spotify, and other streamers
Canada says $200M in annual fees will support local news and other content.
Elon Musk’s X defeats Australia’s global takedown order of stabbing video
Australia drops censorship fight threatening Musk's X with $500K daily fine.
China’s plan to dominate EV sales around the world
US tariffs and European backlash have Chinese carmakers eyeing emerging markets.
Ancient Egyptian skull shows evidence of cancer, surgical treatment
An extraordinary new perspective in our understanding of the history of medicine."
Microsoft to test “new features and more” for aging, stubbornly popular Windows 10
Support ends next year, but Windows 10 remains the most-used version of the OS.
Countdown begins for third try launching Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been in prelaunch quarantine for six weeks.
SpaceX is about to launch Starship again—the FAA will be more forgiving this time
The FAA has approved a license for SpaceX's fourth Starship launch, set for Thursday.
Flawed, scandalous trials tank FDA expert support for MDMA therapy
Bias, missing data, and claims of a new-age cult overshadow positive patient results.
The Hubble Space Telescope has lost a majority of its gyroscopes
"We do not see Hubble as being on its last legs."
Ex-OpenAI staff call for “right to warn” about AI risks without retaliation
Open letter argues for AI whistleblower provisions due to lack of government oversight.
London hospitals declare emergency following ransomware attack
Attack takes out third-party testing and diagnostics provider critical to care.
New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
All the major elements in a solar panel can be reclaimed using less energy.
“Definitely cancel”: Max subs advise churn after 2nd price hike in 17 months
Monthly ad-free subscriptions cost $1 more.
Google changes repair policy after criticism of third-party parts ban
Google previously said it would not return mailed-in devices using "unauthorized" parts.
Zoom CEO envisions AI deepfakes attending meetings in your place
Eric Yuan told The Verge that "digital twins" are the future of work.
What kind of bug would make machine learning suddenly 40% worse at NetHack?
One day, a roguelike-playing system just kept biffing it, for celestial reasons.
New trailer for Alien: Romulus just wants to give us a big, warm face-hug
Beware abandoned space stations "haunted" by xenomorphs.
GameStop stock influencer Roaring Kitty may lose access to E-Trade, report says
E-Trade fears restricting influencer's trading may trigger boycott, sources say.
The 2024 Subaru Solterra is nimble but sorely lacks range, personality
Slow charging and inefficient driving, Solterra is no electric WRX or Forester.
ISPs seek halt of net neutrality rules before they take effect next month
Fate of net neutrality may hinge on Supreme Court's "major questions" doctrine.
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