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This week Microsoft Research Asia unveiled VASA-1, an AI model that can create a synchronized animated video of a person talking or singing from a single photo ... Show more   arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/microsofts-vasa-1-can-deepfake-a-person-with-one-photo-and-one-audio-track/
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Fallout games continue seeing big player jumps after the TV series’ success: Being on deep discount doesn't hurt, either.
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Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
  • Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.

  • In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.

  • The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.

  • Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
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Password crackdown leads to more income for Netflix: Netflix to stop reporting subscriber numbers, prioritizing viewer engagement instead.
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Password crackdown leads to more income for Netflix
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
  • Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.

  • Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.

  • The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.

  • Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
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Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover: This time there's no over-the-air software patch.
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Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover
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LLMs keep leaping with Llama 3, Meta’s newest open-weights AI model: Zuckerberg says new AI model "was still learning" when Meta stopped training.
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LLMs keep leaping with Llama 3, Meta’s newest open-weights AI model
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LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy: Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master ...
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NASA may alter Artemis III to have Starship and Orion dock in low-Earth orbit: If it were to happen, a revised Artemis III mission could echo Apollo 9.
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SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites: First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California.
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SpaceX and Northrop are working on a constellation of spy satellites
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Thousands complain about Prime Video’s wrong titles, lost episodes, other errors: Business Insider reports of inaccuracy concerns that could hurt viewership.
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Amid schedule uncertainty, Boeing will shed workers on SLS rocket program: "Boeing is reviewing and adjusting current staffing levels."
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Amid schedule uncertainty, Boeing will shed workers on SLS rocket program
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Chinese EV makers won’t get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure: Mexico has offered generous incentives for automakers in the past.
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Chinese EV makers won’t get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure
Quick Glance: Mexico Ends Incentives for Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
  • Under US pressure, Mexico discontinues incentives for Chinese car manufacturers.

  • US pressure compels Mexico to avoid Chinese automakers.

  • Mexico caught in the middle of car wars between the US and China.

  • US pressure leads to Mexico ceasing incentives for Chinese electric vehicles.
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Elon Musk’s Grok keeps making up fake news based on X users’ jokes: X likely hopes to avoid liability with disclaimer that Grok "can make mistakes."
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Elon Musk’s Grok keeps making up fake news based on X users’ jokes
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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules: Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."
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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules
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Big Tech can’t hoard brainwave data for ad targeting, Colorado law says: Neural data can reveal health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.
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Big Tech can’t hoard brainwave data for ad targeting, Colorado law says
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Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions: Google says the new “Platform and Devices” team will let it move faster.
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Google merges the Android, Chrome, and hardware divisions
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Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option: No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.
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Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option
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Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid moves like no robot you’ve ever seen: All-electric, 360° joints give the new Atlas plenty of inhuman movements.
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Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid moves like no robot you’ve ever seen
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
  • Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.

  • The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.

  • Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.

  • The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
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Billions of public Discord messages may be sold through a scraping service: Cross-server tracking suggests a new understanding of "public" chat servers.
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Billions of public Discord messages may be sold through a scraping service
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Life-threatening rat pee infections reach record levels in NYC: Between 2001 and 2020, there was an average of 3 cases per year. Last year's tally was 24.
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Life-threatening rat pee infections reach record levels in NYC
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Blue whales have been considered the largest creatures to ever live on Earth—yet after digging on a beach in Somerset, UK ... Show more   arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/the-largest-marine-reptile-ever-could-match-blue-whales-in-size/
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Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
  • The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

  • Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

  • Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

  • A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
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This app tries to do what Apple couldn’t: Multiple Mac monitors on Vision Pro: New "Splitscreen" app works around the limitations, but it's not ...
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The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches: "It looked like a giant smoke monster."
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The hidden story behind one of SpaceX’s wettest and wildest launches
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Author granted copyright over book with AI-generated text—with a twist: Copyright Office changed course after initially denying request.
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Author granted copyright over book with AI-generated text—with a twist
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All the pieces are in place for the first crew flight of Boeing’s Starliner: “This is a test flight, and a complicated one at that."
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Google’s latest layoffs are in finance and real estate: Google's almost uncountable number of layoffs continues.
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Google’s latest layoffs are in finance and real estate
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Feds appoint “AI doomer” to run AI safety at US institute: Former OpenAI researcher once predicted a 50 percent chance of AI killing all of us.
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Feds appoint “AI doomer” to run AI safety at US institute
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Bodies found in Neolithic pit were likely victims of ritualistic murder: One victim may have been hogtied alive in pit, à la Mafia-style ligature strangulation.
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Bodies found in Neolithic pit were likely victims of ritualistic murder
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So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
  • Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.

  • The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.

  • Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.

  • Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
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YouTube puts third-party clients on notice: Show ads or get blocked: Google would really like it if everyone just paid for YouTube Premium instead.
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YouTube puts third-party clients on notice: Show ads or get blocked
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Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
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Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
  • The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.

  • A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.

  • Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.

  • Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
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Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow: "Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk.
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Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow
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Tesla asks shareholders to approve Texas move and restore Elon Musk’s $56B pay: Tesla board calls June 13 shareholder vote on Musk's pay and move to Texas.
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From: Space law just got a little more complicated.
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NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
  • A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.

  • The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.

  • Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.

  • NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
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Dwarf Fortress’s Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs: Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks.
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Dwarf Fortress’s Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs
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Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says: All of the case have been in women, nine of whom were hospitalized.
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Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says
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Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions: Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions.
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Broadcom says “many” VMware perpetual licenses got support extensions
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Second-biggest black hole in the Milky Way found: May help explain why we see so many of these monsters colliding.
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Second-biggest black hole in the Milky Way found
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After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?: Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit ...
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Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system: 3 million Honda Accords and CR-Vs are fitted with Collision Mitigation Braking System.
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Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system
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Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation: Radiation damages their DNA; they're just able to repair that damage very quickly.
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Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
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Linus Torvalds reiterates his tabs-versus-spaces stance with a kernel trap: One does not simply suggest changing a kernel line to help out a parsing tool.
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Linus Torvalds reiterates his tabs-versus-spaces stance with a kernel trap
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ISPs can charge extra for fast gaming under FCC’s Internet rules, critics say: FCC plan rejected request to ban what agency calls "positive" ...
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ISPs can charge extra for fast gaming under FCC’s Internet rules ...
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New UK law targets “despicable individuals” who create AI sex deepfakes: Under new law, those who create the images would face a fine and possible jail time.
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New UK law targets “despicable individuals” who create AI sex deepfakes
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The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur: Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials.
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The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur
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Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals: Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp.
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Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals
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NASA says it needs better ideas on how to return samples from Mars: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is losing its grip on managing NASA's next flagship mission ...
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NASA says it needs better ideas on how to return samples from Mars
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EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments: A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers.
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EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
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Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem: Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.
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Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem
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Amazon has had a rocky history with adapting big, geeky properties, but from what we've seen so far, Fallout is primed to break that bad streak ... Show more   arstechnica.com/culture/2024/04/three-episodes-in-the-fallout-tv-series-absolutely-nails-it/
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SD cards finally expected to hit 4TB in 2025: For media pros' cameras and laptops.
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SD cards finally expected to hit 4TB in 2025
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Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame: There's just one catch...
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Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame
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How to keep Earth from being cooked by the ever-hotter Sun: Here are two options for future humans to keep us in the habitable zone.
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How to keep Earth from being cooked by the ever-hotter Sun
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US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme: FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.
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US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion ...
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Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to miss: It's a good old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that doesn't take ...
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Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to ...
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Alleged cryptojacking scheme consumed $3.5M of stolen computing to make just $1M: Indictment says man tricked cloud providers into giving him services he never ...
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The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support: No one wants to build an Android satellite phone, so Google is going to do it.
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The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support
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Apple removes the first iOS Game Boy emulator released under new App Store rules: iGBA seems to have taken unauthorized code from earlier GBA4iOS project.
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Apple removes the first iOS Game Boy emulator released under new App Store ...
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Google mocks Epic’s proposed reforms to end Android app market monopoly: Google should be barred from “treating Epic differently,” Epic Games says.
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Google mocks Epic’s proposed reforms to end Android app market monopoly
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Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible: Hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group demands money.
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Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible
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US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply: The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication.
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US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
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Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X: Texas attorney general remained silent on claims of First Amendment retaliation.
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Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X
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“Highly capable” hackers root corporate networks by exploiting firewall 0-day: No patch yet for unauthenticated code-execution bug in Palo Alto Networks firewall ...
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“Highly capable” hackers root corporate networks by exploiting firewall ...
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Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants: The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown.
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Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them: New features, security updates, and Linux support are all on a long to-do list.
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Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on ...
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Words are flowing out like endless rain: Recapping a busy week of LLM news: Gemini 1.5 Pro launch, new version of GPT-4 Turbo, new Mistral model, and more.
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Words are flowing out like endless rain: Recapping a busy week of LLM news
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A supernova caused the BOAT gamma ray burst, JWST data confirms: But astronomers are puzzled by the lack of signatures of expected heavy elements.
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A supernova caused the BOAT gamma ray burst, JWST data confirms
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The DiskMantler violently shakes hard drives for better rare-earth recovery: A nifty HDD disassembly tool, sure, but we also have a larger global need for ...
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The DiskMantler violently shakes hard drives for better rare-earth ...
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Roguelike deckbuilders are all over Steam as of late, and their popularity seems like a bit of an anomaly—after all, what is so appealing about single-player ... Show more   arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/why-there-are-861-roguelike-deckbuilders-on-steam-all-of-a-sudden/
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Elon Musk’s X to stop allowing users to hide their blue checks: X previously promised to "evolve" the "hide your checkmark" feature.
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Elon Musk’s X to stop allowing users to hide their blue checks
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Researchers find a new organelle evolving: A "nitroplast" converts nitrogen from the air to a chemically useful form.
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Researchers find a new organelle evolving
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Sims show problems with F1’s plan for moveable wings in 2026: In low-drag configuration, the cars were "undriveable."
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Sims show problems with F1’s plan for moveable wings in 2026
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5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until 2030: "We have a technical debt that stretches back many decades."
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5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until ...
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This Frankenstein's monster of a GamePad hack was responsible for the creation of a pretty infamous Super Mario Maker level—one that flummoxed an entire online ... Show more   arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/how-to-cheat-at-super-mario-maker-and-get-away-with-it-for-years/
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Even in 2024, some folks apparently aren't willing to give up on the crypto gaming dream: arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/no-one-needs-this-cryptocurrency-powered-steam-deck-competitor/ [📸: Playtron]
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EPA seeks to cut “Cancer Alley” pollutants: Chemical plants will have to monitor how much is escaping and stop leaks.
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EPA seeks to cut “Cancer Alley” pollutants
Quick Glance: New EPA Rule Mandates 218 US Chemical Plants to Reduce Toxic Emissions
  • A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will require over 200 chemical plants nationwide to reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer. This rule advances President Joe Biden's commitment to environmental justice by providing crucial health protections for communities burdened by industrial pollution from ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and other dangerous chemicals.

  • The rule will significantly decrease emissions of chloroprene and other pollutants, impacting the Denka Performance Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, the largest source of chloroprene emissions in the country. Democratic Representative Troy Carter hailed the new rule as "a monumental step" to safeguard public health and the environment.

  • The EPA will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually and implement fenceline monitoring to address health risks in surrounding communities, promoting environmental justice in Louisiana and other states. Environmental activists see the rule as a victory for environmental justice, representing a significant step towards clean air and safe communities.

  • Focusing on toxic emissions, the rule provides protection for communities that have suffered from underregulated emissions. The introduction of fenceline monitoring for six toxic air pollutants is crucial for ensuring accountability and transparency. This rule marks a significant stride towards a more just and equitable environmental protection framework.
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Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Survivors meets Contra, and other “Triple-i” games: More than 30 games in 45 minutes, and a lot of them look wishlist-able.
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Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Survivors meets Contra, and other “Triple-i” ...