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Linus Torvalds reiterates his tabs-versus-spaces stance with a kernel trap
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017554
One does not simply suggest changing a kernel line to help out a parsing tool.
Bogus Botox poisoning outbreak spreads to 9 states, CDC says
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017617
All of the case have been in women, nine of whom were hospitalized.
ISPs can charge extra for fast gaming under FCC’s Internet rules, critics say
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017518
FCC plan rejected request to ban what agency calls "positive" discrimination.
Second-biggest black hole in the Milky Way found
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017550
May help explain why we see so many of these monsters colliding.
The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017309
Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials.
Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017451
Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp.
Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017380
There's just one catch...
NASA says it needs better ideas on how to return samples from Mars
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017338
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is losing its grip on managing NASA's next flagship mission.
Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to miss
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017126
It's a good old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Alleged cryptojacking scheme consumed $3.5M of stolen computing to make just $1M
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017285
Indictment says man tricked cloud providers into giving him services he never paid for.
Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017238
Texas attorney general remained silent on claims of First Amendment retaliation.
Apple removes the first iOS Game Boy emulator released under new App Store rules
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017203
iGBA seems to have taken unauthorized code from earlier GBA4iOS project.
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017178
Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
Sleeping more flushes junk out of the brain
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017030
Rhythmic activity during sleep may get fluids in the brain moving.
Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017095
Hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group demands money.
Attackers are pummeling networks around the world with millions of login attempts
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017646
Attacks coming from nearly 4,000 IP addresses take aim at VPNs, SSH and web apps.
Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017449
Radiation damages their DNA; they're just able to repair that damage very quickly.
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017538
The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
EV fast-charging comes to condos and apartments
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017499
A battery-buffered DC charger is an alternative to a bank of shared AC chargers.
YouTube puts third-party clients on notice: Show ads or get blocked
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017446
Google would really like it if everyone just paid for YouTube Premium instead.
UK targets “despicable individuals” who create AI sex deepfakes with new law
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017401
Under new law, those who create the "horrific images" would face a fine and possible jail time.
Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017405
Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures.
How to keep Earth from being cooked by the ever-hotter Sun
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017253
Here are two options for future humans to keep us in the habitable zone.
US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017299
FBI has warned of significant spike in teen sextortion in 2024.
The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017214
No one wants to build an Android satellite phone, so Google is going to do it.
Song lyrics are getting more repetitive, angrier
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017225
An analysis of 50 years of popular music lyrics reveals a number of trends.
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017193
"Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk.
Framework’s software and firmware have been a mess, but it’s working on them
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2012352
New features, security updates, and Linux support are all on a long to-do list.
Why do some people always get lost?
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017072
Experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to sense of direction.
How new tech is making geothermal energy a more versatile power source
https://arstechnica.com/?p=2017050
Geothermal has moved beyond being confined to areas with volcanic activity.