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iOS 18.2 developer beta adds ChatGPT and image-generation features

AI image-generation features headline Apple's upcoming software update.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/ios-18-2-developer-beta-adds-chatgpt-and-image-generation-features/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

NFL player illegally streams his own team’s game, garners mostly sympathy

Seahawks player not too ashamed to have been caught by Instagram screenshot.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/nfl-player-illegally-streams-his-own-teams-game-garners-mostly-sympathy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

$212 million contract will finally get San Francisco trains off floppy disks

Muni Metro also plans to ditch super-slow loop cable communication system.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/212-million-contract-will-finally-get-san-francisco-trains-off-floppy-disks/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s architecture license, endangering its chip business

Dispute goes back to Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia in 2021.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/report-arm-cancels-qualcomms-architecture-license-endangering-its-chip-business/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: One dead, 49 sickened across 10 states—so far

The size and span of the outbreak is likely larger than currently known.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/10/mcdonalds-e-coli-outbreak-one-dead-49-sickened-across-10-states-so-far/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Peter Todd in hiding after being “unmasked” as Bitcoin creator

An HBO documentary says he is the real Satoshi Nakamoto.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/peter-todd-in-hiding-after-being-unmasked-as-bitcoin-creator/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“I am still alive”: Users say T-Mobile must pay for killing “lifetime” price lock

We obtained 900 complaints the FCC received about T-Mobile's infamous price hike.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/i-am-still-alive-users-say-t-mobile-must-pay-for-killing-lifetime-price-lock/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Space Force official expects to certify Vulcan rocket despite nozzle failure

"It was a successful Cert flight, and now we’re knee deep in finalizing certification."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/space-force-official-expects-to-certify-vulcan-rocket-despite-nozzle-failure/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Effort to bring back the Tasmanian tiger builds steam

Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/effort-to-bring-back-the-tasmanian-tiger-builds-steam/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Shady drugmaker sold DIY weight-loss drug marked for animal use, suit alleges

After cease-and-desist letter, Pivotal Peptides allegedly sold mix-your-own tirzepatide as "11 mg."

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/10/shady-drugmaker-sold-diy-weight-loss-drug-marked-for-animal-use-suit-alleges/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Subscribers are paying more for streaming content that they are enjoying less

Surveys show decline in customer satisfaction with what available to stream.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/subscribers-are-paying-more-for-streaming-content-that-they-are-enjoying-less/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Photomicrography contest winners showcase beauty at tiny scales

Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/photomicrography-contest-winners-showcase-beauty-at-tiny-scales/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being tracked

"Every passing car is captured," says 4th Amendment lawsuit against Norfolk, Va.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/lawsuit-city-cameras-make-it-impossible-to-drive-anywhere-without-being-tracked/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Fortinet stays mum on critical 0-day reportedly under active exploitation

Vulnerability allowing remote code execution has been discussed since at least 9 days ago.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/10/fortinet-stays-mum-on-critical-0-day-reportedly-under-active-exploitation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Reading Lord of the Rings aloud: Yes, I sang all the songs

It's not easy, but you really can sing in Elvish if you try!

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/10/reading-lord-of-the-rings-aloud-yes-i-sang-all-the-songs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Qualcomm brings laptop-class CPU cores to phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite

New CPU cores replace more complicated mix-and-match of CPU architectures.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/qualcomm-brings-laptop-class-cpu-cores-to-phones-with-snapdragon-8-elite/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Tesla, Warner Bros. sued for using AI ripoff of iconic Blade Runner imagery

"That movie sucks," Elon Musk said in response to the lawsuit.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/tesla-warner-bros-sued-for-using-ai-ripoff-of-iconic-blade-runner-imagery/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Review: Meta Quest 3S is cheaper in both senses of the word

Significant visual and comfort compromises make last year's Quest 3 a better VR investment.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/review-meta-quest-3s-is-cheaper-in-both-senses-of-the-word/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Mercedes patent may finally solve numb steering problem of new cars

It describes a way of generating feedback for the driver through the steering.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/mercedes-patent-may-finally-solve-numb-steering-problem-of-new-cars/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Dow Jones says Perplexity is “freeriding,” sues over copyright infringement

AI startup reportedly "did not bother to respond" to notice of infringement.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/dow-jones-says-perplexity-is-freeriding-sues-over-copyright-infringement/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social