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arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Apple “deliberately” pays women less than men, lawsuit says

Apple could owe thousands in back pay to 12,000 female employees.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/apple-deliberately-pays-women-less-than-men-lawsuit-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for diverting carmaker’s resources to xAI

Lawsuit: Musk's xAI poached Tesla employees, Nvidia GPUs, and data.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/tesla-investors-sue-elon-musk-for-diverting-carmakers-resources-to-xai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Up to 50K patients face Adderall disruption amid telehealth fraud indictment

The consequences are dangerous, possibly even deadly, for patients across the US.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/up-to-50k-patients-face-adderall-disruption-amid-telehealth-fraud-indictment/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Bacteria use pieces of dead viruses to kill their competitors

A network of mutual murder ensures that diverse populations of bacteria survive.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/bacteria-use-pieces-of-dead-viruses-to-kill-their-competitors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

How the “Nutbush” became Australia’s unofficial national dance

Most Australians learned the "daggy" line dance in primary school starting in the mid-1970s

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/how-the-nutbush-became-australias-unofficial-national-dance/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Apple set to be first Big Tech group to face charges under EU digital law

Brussels to announce iPhone maker is failing to open up its app store to competition.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/apple-set-to-be-first-big-tech-group-to-face-charges-under-eu-digital-law/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Are Diablo fans getting too old for the old-school item grind?

Devs say players no longer want the "very long chase" for rare drops.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/are-diablo-fans-getting-too-old-for-the-old-school-item-grind/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 21 Tagen an Random Englisch

Feel bad about not liking, rating, subscribing? I recommend a Tech Guilt Day.

Opinion: It never ends, but you can triage and help out your favorite creators.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/feel-bad-about-not-liking-rating-subscribing-i-recommend-a-tech-guilt-day/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Rocket Report: Starship is on the clock; Virgin Galactic at a crossroad

The payloads for the first Ariane 6 launch are buttoned up for flight next month.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/rocket-report-starship-is-in-the-clock-virgin-galactic-at-a-crossroad/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Mod Easy: A retro e-bike with a sidecar perfect for Indiana Jones cosplay

It's not the most practical option for passengers, but my son had a blast.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/mod-easy-a-retro-e-bike-with-a-sidecar-perfect-for-indiana-jones-cosplay/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Microsoft delays data-scraping Recall feature again, commits to public beta test

Recall will go through Windows Insider pipeline like any other Windows feature.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/microsoft-delays-data-scraping-recall-feature-again-commits-to-public-beta-test/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

This photo got 3rd in an AI art contest—then its human photographer came forward

Humans pretending to be machines isn't exactly a victory for the creative spirit.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/06/this-photo-got-3rd-in-an-ai-art-contest-then-its-human-photographer-came-forward/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Expedition finds wreckage of ship on which Shackleton made his final voyage

"His final voyage kind of ended that Heroic Age of Exploration."

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/expedition-finds-wreckage-of-ship-on-which-shackleton-made-his-final-voyage/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Researchers do gene editing in lung stem cells, target cystic fibrosis

Approach relies on lipid capsules like those in the mRNA vaccines.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/researchers-do-gene-editing-in-lung-stem-cells-target-cystic-fibrosis/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Civilization-like Ara blurs lines between hot-seat and play-by-mail multiplayer

Plus, the game promises an innovative approach to turn-based multiplayer.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/civilization-like-ara-blurs-lines-between-hot-seat-and-play-by-mail-multiplayer/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Wells Fargo fires over a dozen employees for simulating keyboard activity at work

With worker surveillance on the rise, vendors sell devices to fake keyboard and mouse movement.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/wells-fargo-fires-over-a-dozen-employees-for-simulating-keyboard-activity-at-work/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Microsoft in damage-control mode, says it will prioritize security over AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now personally responsible for security flaws.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/microsoft-in-damage-control-mode-says-it-will-prioritize-security-over-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords

It was getting so bad, people were actually suggesting building more homes.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/the-rent-is-too-dang-high-in-cities-skylines-2-so-the-devs-nuked-the-landlords/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Report: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSes

Apple thinks pushing OpenAI’s brand to hundreds of millions is worth more than money.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/report-apple-isnt-paying-openai-for-chatgpt-integration-into-oses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Gaming historians preserve what’s likely Nintendo’s first US commercial

Mego's "Time Out" spot pitched Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds under a different name.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/06/gaming-historians-preserve-whats-likely-nintendos-first-us-commercial/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

Cop busted for unauthorized use of Clearview AI facial recognition resigns

Indiana cop easily hid frequent personal use of Clearview AI face scans.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/cop-busted-for-unauthorized-use-of-clearview-ai-facial-recognition-resigns/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 22 Tagen an Random Englisch

SCOTUS rejects challenge to abortion pill for lack of standing

The anti-abortion defendants are not injured by the FDA's actions on mifepristone.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/scotus-rejects-challenge-to-abortion-pill-for-lack-of-standing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Musk says he’s winning Tesla shareholder vote on pay plan by “wide margin”

Court battle over pay plan will continue even if Musk wins shareholder vote.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/musk-says-hes-winning-tesla-shareholder-vote-on-pay-plan-by-wide-margin/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to govern by AI bot

VIC, the bot, will make decisions for the "meat puppet" who shows up at meetings.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/06/wyoming-mayoral-candidate-wants-to-govern-by-ai-bot/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

May contain nuts: Precautionary allergen labels lead to consumer confusion

Some labels suggest allergen cross-contamination that might not exist.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/may-contain-nuts-precautionary-allergen-labels-lead-to-consumer-confusion/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Roku owners face the grimmest indignity yet: Stuck-on motion smoothing

Software updates strike again, leaving interpolated frames in unwanted places.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/roku-owners-face-the-grimmest-indignity-yet-stuck-on-motion-smoothing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Turkish student creates custom AI device for cheating university exam, gets arrested

Elaborate scheme involved hidden camera and an earpiece to hear answers.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/turkish-student-creates-custom-ai-device-for-cheating-university-exam-gets-arrested/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Starlink cuts satellite dish price from $600 to $300 in excess-capacity areas

The $600 standard price was replaced with regional pricing of $500 or $300.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/starlink-cuts-satellite-dish-price-from-600-to-300-in-excess-capacity-areas/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Ridiculed Stable Diffusion 3 release excels at AI-generated body horror

Users react to mangled SD3 generations and ask, "Is this release supposed to be a joke?"

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/ridiculed-stable-diffusion-3-release-excels-at-ai-generated-body-horror/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown

Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/googles-abuse-of-fitbit-continues-with-web-app-shutdown/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper

Combo wallpaper-screen saver is a walk down memory lane for classic Mac users.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/my-favorite-macos-sequoia-feature-so-far-might-be-the-old-timey-mac-wallpaper/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Ancient Maya sacrificed male twins at Chichén Itzá to appease the gods

Twins play an auspicious role in Maya mythology, most notably in the Popol Vuh .

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/ancient-maya-sacrificed-male-twins-at-chichen-itza-to-appease-the-gods/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Tenways CGO800S review: More utility than bike, but maybe that’s okay

It's not cargo, it's not aero; it's just a bike for comfortably going places.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/tenways-cgo800s-review-more-utility-than-bike-but-maybe-thats-okay/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

One of the major sellers of detailed driver behavioral data is shutting down

Selling "hard braking event" data seems less lucrative after public outcry.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/06/one-of-the-major-sellers-of-detailed-driver-behavioral-data-is-shutting-down/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 23 Tagen an Random Englisch

Musk’s X demands money from laid-off employees, claims they were overpaid

Laid-off Aussies reportedly got up to $70K extra from currency-conversion error.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/musks-x-demands-money-from-laid-off-employees-claims-they-were-overpaid/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Inside the Titan submersible disaster

OceanGate CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and flat-out lied, leaving five dead.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/inside-the-titan-submersible-disaster/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

More seizures, intubation from microdose candies: 12 sickened, 10 hospitalized

FDA updates alert after the latest case fell ill on June 9.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/more-seizures-intubation-from-microdose-candies-12-sickened-10-hospitalized/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

China state hackers infected 20,000 Fortinet VPNs, Dutch spy service says

Critical code-execution flaw was under exploitation 2 months before company disclosed it.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/06/china-state-hackers-infected-20000-fortinet-vpns-dutch-spy-service-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Let’s unpack some questions about Russia’s role in North Korea’s rocket program

"It seems very likely that the shift in propellant type is a function of the access to Russia."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/lets-unpack-some-questions-about-russias-role-in-north-koreas-rocket-program/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

T-Mobile users thought they had a lifetime price lock—guess what happened next

"T-Mobile will never change the price you pay," the carrier told users in 2017.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/t-mobile-users-thought-they-had-a-lifetime-price-lock-guess-what-happened-next/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Breaking: Elon Musk drops claims that OpenAI abandoned mission

Musk previously hoped a jury would award maximum punitive damages.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/breaking-elon-musk-drops-claims-that-openai-abandoned-mission/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Elon Musk is livid about new OpenAI/Apple deal

Elon Musk attacks Apple/ChatGPT integration as “creepy spyware.”

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/elon-musk-is-livid-about-new-openai-apple-deal/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Elephants may refer to each other by name

The animals seem to respond more actively to calls that include their "name."

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/elephants-may-refer-to-each-other-by-name/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Apple quietly improves Mac virtualization in macOS 15 Sequoia

It only works for macOS 15 guests on macOS 15 hosts, but it’s a big improvement.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/apple-quietly-improves-mac-virtualization-in-macos-15-sequoia/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Google’s Pixel 8 series finally supports DisplayPort

Grab a USB-C to DisplayPort cable and newer Pixels can be viewed from your TV or monitor.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/googles-pixel-8-series-finally-supports-displayport/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Apple and OpenAI currently have the most misunderstood partnership in tech

Apple's AI moves are nothing new for a company that has integrated outside tech for decades.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/06/apple-and-openai-currently-have-the-most-misunderstood-partnership-in-tech/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Adobe promises to “never” train generative AI on user content amid outcry

Adobe scrambles to earn back user trust by updating terms next week.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/06/adobe-promises-to-never-train-generative-ai-on-user-content-amid-outcry/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica , vor 24 Tagen an Random Englisch

Polarized light yields fresh insight into mysterious fast radio bursts

Scientists looked at how polarization changed direction to learn more about origins

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/06/polarized-light-yields-fresh-insight-into-mysterious-fast-radio-bursts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social