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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."
Broadcom ends VMware perpetual license sales, testing customers and partners
Already-purchased licenses can still be used but will eventually lose support.
Ted Cruz wants to stop the FCC from updating data-breach notification rules
FCC accused of violating congressional resolution that nullified privacy rules.
A New Essential Guide to Electronics by Naomi Wu details a different Shenzhen
Eating, tipping, LGBTQ+ advice, and Mandarin for "Self-Flashing" and "RGB."
CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens hand out medical records to cops without warrants
Lawmakers want HHS to revise health privacy law to require warrants.
Everybody’s talking about Mistral, an upstart French challenger to OpenAI
"Mixture of experts" Mixtral 8x7B helps open-weights AI punch above its weight class.
After 15 months Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft will finally fly again
Taking some science and some postcards for a ride.
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous.
Ancient ruins were once a site for gruesome animal sacrifices
Burnt offerings, including lots of horses, fill a courtyard at Casas de Turunuelo.
Google Fiber’s 20-gig service is coming to these cities for $250 a month
Service starts in "Kansas City, North Carolina's Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa."
E3 is officially dead, and so is the version of the industry it was made for
Direct online marketing, distribution made an expensive annual show unnecessary.
Ford tells suppliers it’s halving F-150 Lightning production
Perhaps setting expectations of a $40,000 electric truck was a mistake.
Daily Telescope: One of the few astronomical objects named after a woman
This image was captured from mountainous terrain in Poland.
Deep into the Kuiper Belt, New Horizons is still doing science
Designed to study Pluto, the spacecraft's instruments are being repurposed.
Google’s Android app store monopoly violates antitrust law, jury finds
Epic Games scores major court win; judge will decide remedies next month.
The US military’s spaceplane is about to fly again—it needs a bigger rocket
SpaceX called off launch attempts Sunday and Monday. It's now set for Tuesday night.
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning
The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe.
AI companion robot helps some seniors fight loneliness, but others hate it
There's limited evidence for health benefits so far; early work suggests no one-size-fits-all.
Porsche gives Ars a look inside its next EV: The all-electric Macan
Porsche's sporty SUV is about to go electric; here's what to expect.
As ChatGPT gets “lazy,” people test “winter break hypothesis” as the cause
Unproven hypothesis seeks to explain ChatGPT's seemingly new reluctance to do hard work.
Tesla again threatens to sue Cybertruck buyers who try to resell the cars
Clause deleted from public version of terms is in the contract sent to buyers.
Apple releases iOS 17.2 and macOS 14.2, delays two features to 2024
watchOS and tvOS also saw updates today.
Elon Musk’s new AI bot, Grok, causes stir by citing OpenAI usage policy
Some experts think xAI used OpenAI model outputs to fine-tune Grok.
CAMM standard published, opening door for thin, speedy RAM to overtake SO-DIMM
Dell introduced CAMM in 2022 with modules that were 57% thinner than SO-DIMM.
OPEC members keep climate accords from acknowledging reality
COP28 agreement draft no longer includes calls to phase out fossil fuels.
Google Play Movies gets a new shutdown date: January 17
Purchased content will be scattered across a confusing array of apps and OSes.
Beeper is working with iMessage yet again, though Apple is likely to fight it
Co-founder denies Apple's claims of security and privacy concerns for its users.
Study: Drinking cola might not dislodge that food stuck in your throat after all
The administration of cola in Dutch ERs didn't result in a higher rate of improvement.
Elon Musk reverses Twitter ban of Sandy Hook shooting-denier Alex Jones
Musk asked Jones to address "the whole Sandy Hook thing" in interview on X.
Mazda not ready to bet on EVs but says more plug-ins for the US market
Mazda is planning 7 or 8 new EVs, but not until the end of the decade.
Here’s how Ducati made its motorbikes reliable under VW Group
The Italian motorcycle maker has made great improvements in reliability.
The race between Intel, Samsung, and TSMC to ship the first 2 nm chip
Samsung and Intel believe this is their best chance to close the game with TSMC.
Daily Telescope: Hubble images a dazzling star cluster 158,000 light-years away
It is thousands of times more dense than our corner of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Homey Pro review: A very particular set of home automation skills
It's great for a strange combo: beginners and local-only smart home enthusiasts.
ULA chief says Vulcan rocket will slip to 2024 after ground system issues
The Colorado-based launch company will end 2023 with just three launches.
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