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arstechnica, 5 days ago to random

Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what?

This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/virgin-galactic-has-ceased-flying-its-only-space-plane-now-what/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 6 days ago to random

Why the fight over Elon Musk’s pay at Tesla won’t end with shareholder vote

Musk, Tesla, and the Delaware court system may be headed for uncharted legal territory.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/why-the-fight-over-elon-musks-pay-at-tesla-wont-end-with-shareholder-vote/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

EV sales slowdown is mostly a Tesla problem, according to sales data

Almost every other automaker is seeing double-digit EV sales growth.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/ev-sales-slowdown-is-mostly-a-tesla-problem-according-to-sales-data/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

The world’s largest fungus collection may unlock the mysteries of carbon capture

Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/the-worlds-largest-fungus-collection-may-unlock-the-mysteries-of-carbon-capture/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

F1 cars in 2026 will be smaller, safer, more nimble, more sustainable

Moveable wings cut drag on the straights, hybrid boost will help overtakes.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/lighter-nimbler-more-hybrid-power-he-f1-car-of-2026/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

People are seizing, being intubated after eating microdose chocolates

"Extreme caution" urged as at least 8 people in 4 states sickened, 6 hospitalized.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/people-are-seizing-being-intubated-after-eating-microdose-chocolates/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

Price hikes of over 2x widely expected under Broadcom’s VMware, survey finds

300 director-level IT workers making VMware decisions were questioned.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/price-hikes-of-over-2x-widely-expected-under-broadcoms-vmware-survey-finds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Tesla chair says Elon Musk needs $46 billion pay plan to stay motivated

Musk could devote less time to Tesla if pay isn't re-approved, shareholders hear.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/tesla-chair-says-elon-musk-needs-46-billion-pay-plan-to-stay-motivated/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Microsoft makes Recall feature off-by-default after security and privacy backlash

Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/microsoft-makes-recall-feature-off-by-default-after-security-and-privacy-backlash/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

PHP vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on Windows servers

With PoC code available and active Internet scans, speed is of the essence.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/06/php-vulnerability-allows-attackers-to-run-malicious-code-on-windows-servers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

New Steam Deck competitor lets you easily swap in more RAM, storage

Adata embraces the CAMM2 memory standard for its intriguing handheld prototype.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/new-steam-deck-competitor-lets-you-easily-swap-in-more-ram-storage/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3 million check to US government

Google gets a bench trial after sending unexpected check to Justice Department.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/google-avoids-jury-trial-by-sending-2-3-million-check-to-us-government/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems

"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/on-the-space-station-band-aid-fixes-for-systemic-problems/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Ars chats with Precision, the brain-chip maker taking the road less invasive

Precision tested its BCI on 14 people so far. Two more are scheduled this month.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/ars-chats-with-precision-the-brain-chip-maker-taking-the-road-less-invasive/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

Outcry from big AI firms over California AI “kill switch” bill

Proposed law would require AI companies to adhere to strict safety frameworks.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/06/outcry-from-big-ai-firms-over-california-ai-kill-switch-bill/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is more than worth the hassle of being free on Epic Games

Sadly overlooked on release, the card/turn-based battler is a real bargain.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/marvels-midnight-suns-is-more-than-worth-the-hassle-of-being-free-on-epic-games/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Samsung Electronics is on strike! Workers stage one-day walkout

For now, the one-day strike is just a show of force and shouldn't hurt production.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/samsung-electronics-is-on-strike-workers-stage-one-day-walkout/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Report: New “Apple Intelligence” AI features will be opt-in by default

Apple reportedly plans to announce its first big wave of AI features at WWDC.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/report-new-apple-intelligence-ai-features-will-be-opt-in-by-default/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 6 days ago to random

Microsoft reveals first disc-less Xbox Series X

But don't worry, Microsoft isn't abandoning the console disc drive entirely.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/microsoft-reveals-first-disc-less-xbox-series-x/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Bizarre egg-laying mammals once ruled Australia—then lost their teeth

Finds may indicate what the common ancestor of the platypus and echidna looked like.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/bizarre-egg-laying-mammals-once-ruled-australia-then-lost-their-teeth/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 6 days ago to random

Ars Live: How Profitable is Starlink? Join our discussion on June 11

How has Starlink has gone from zero to profitability in five years?

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/ars-live-caleb-henry-joins-us-to-discuss-the-profitability-of-starlink/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 8 days ago to random

Leaked logo points to imminent Civilization VII announcement

Logo drop comes amid publisher's "beloved franchise" tease for Summer Games Fest.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/leaked-logo-points-to-imminent-civilization-vii-announcement/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 6 days ago to random

How the Webb and Gaia missions bring a new perspective on galaxy formation

The Webb and Gaia telescopes have unearthed the early building blocks of the Milky Way.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/how-the-webb-and-gaia-missions-bring-a-new-perspective-on-galaxy-formation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

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.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/06/kremlin-influence-op-goes-all-in-to-disrupt-summer-olympics/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 9 days ago to random

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.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/brompton-c-line-electric-review-fun-and-foldable-fits-better-than-youd-think/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social