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2024-09-19 23:13:49

Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
Jury asked question about bribery "intent" before declaring themselves deadlocked.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/mistrial-declared-for-ex-att-exec-accused-of-bribing-government-official/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 22:54:51

India is on a path to become the world’s third-largest space power
The Indian government has approved $2.7 billion in new spending for its space program.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/india-is-on-a-path-to-become-the-worlds-third-largest-space-power/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 22:08:33

Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
Windows App replaces Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, iOS, and Android.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/microsoft-releases-a-new-windows-app-called-windows-app-for-running-windows-apps/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 21:44:07

Cops bust website crooks used to unlock 1.2 million stolen mobile phones
iServer provided a simple service for phishing credentials to unlock phones.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/cops-bust-website-crooks-used-to-unlock-1-2-million-stolen-mobile-phones/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 21:02:35

Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/creator-of-fake-kamala-harris-video-musk-boosted-sues-calif-over-deepfake-laws/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 20:20:56

Fitbit apps are having problems with syncing, accuracy
People have been complaining about some of the issues since at least April.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/fitbit-apps-are-having-problems-with-syncing-accuracy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 19:57:15

Forget hacking—this gang just beat people to steal their crypto
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/forget-hacking-this-gang-just-beat-people-to-steal-their-crypto/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 18:46:06

FDA warns of life-threatening infections from contaminated nasal spray
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/fda-warns-of-life-threatening-infections-from-contaminated-nasal-spray/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 18:15:04

Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel, after decades of debate
Now you can run your space laser or audio production without specialty patches.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/real-time-linux-is-officially-part-of-the-kernel-after-decades-of-debate/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 18:09:08

30th-anniversary limited-run PS5 and PS5 Pro bring back mid-’90s gray plastic
Sony launched a similar gray PlayStation 4 in 2014 for the 20th anniversary.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/09/30th-anniversary-limited-run-ps5-and-ps5-pro-bring-back-mid-90s-gray-plastic/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 17:51:34

GTA Online is broken on Steam Deck following anti-cheat update
Valve says Rockstar could fix the issue quickly, if it wants to.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/09/gta-online-is-broken-on-steam-deck-following-anti-cheat-update/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 17:51:33

A handy guide to the universal language for the mathematically perplexed
Ars chats with Ben Orlin about his new book, Math for English Majors .
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/a-handy-guide-to-the-universal-language-for-the-mathematically-perplexed/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 17:51:31

A personality quiz for the math-inclined
Is your approach to math "normcore" or are you more of an xkcd character come to life?
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/a-personality-quiz-for-the-math-inclined/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 16:57:46

$100 billion AI infrastructure fund launched by Microsoft, BlackRock, UAE firm
Investment "goes beyond what any single company or government can finance."
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/100-billion-ai-infrastructure-fund-launched-by-microsoft-blackrock-uae-firm/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 16:40:21

Elon Musk’s X briefly evaded Brazil ban by routing traffic through Cloudflare
X switch to Cloudflare revived site in Brazil until Cloudflare isolated X traffic.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/elon-musks-x-briefly-evaded-brazil-ban-by-routing-traffic-through-cloudflare/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 15:40:22

Robot placed under the control of a fungal overlord
A mushroom's response to environmental changes can be used to control a robot.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/robot-placed-under-the-control-of-a-fungal-overlord/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 14:38:04

Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles
The company is still working on a remedy to the problem.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/volkswagen-halts-id-4-production-and-sales-due-to-bad-door-handles/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 13:56:41

Droughts likely to be even longer in the future due to climate change
Major climate reports may be underselling the risks of rising emissions.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/droughts-likely-to-be-even-longer-in-the-future-due-to-climate-change/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 11:07:07

Redwood Materials signs deal to recycle BMW’s EV batteries in the US
The automaker will use recycled materials from Redwood in its American-made EVs.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/redwood-materials-signs-deal-to-recycle-bmws-ev-batteries-in-the-us/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2024-09-19 01:03:52

Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker Pocketpair
Japanese patent infringement lawsuit follows "investigation" announced in January.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/09/nintendo-the-pokemon-company-sue-palworld-maker-pocketpair/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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