Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 17

Hands-on with the 2024 iPad mini: Spot the differences

A quick look at what’s new in Apple’s tiny tablet.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/hands-on-with-the-2024-ipad-mini-spot-the-differences/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

After seeing hundreds of launches, SpaceX’s rocket catch was a new thrill

For a few moments, my viewing angle made it look like the rocket was coming right at me.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/after-seeing-hundreds-of-launches-spacexs-rocket-catch-was-a-new-thrill/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users

Carriers fight plan to require unlocking of phones 60 days after activation.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/t-mobile-att-oppose-unlocking-rule-claim-locked-phones-are-good-for-users/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Basecamp-maker 37Signals says its “cloud exit” will save it $10M over 5 years

Co-founder thinks other companies should consider a "swim against the stream."

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/10/basecamp-maker-37signals-says-its-cloud-exit-will-save-it-10m-over-5-years/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies

One class of drugs has already found success in treating the painful, common attacks.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/studies-of-migraines-many-triggers-offer-paths-to-new-therapies/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Paramount drops new clip for Strange New Worlds at NYCC

Also: a new clip for Lower Decks and premiere date for Section 31 with Michelle Yeoh.

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/10/paramount-drops-new-clip-for-strange-new-worlds-at-nycc/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

ByteDance intern fired for planting malicious code in AI models

Sabotage supposedly cost tens of millions, but TikTok owner ByteDance denies it.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/bytedance-intern-fired-for-planting-malicious-code-in-ai-models/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Mercedes-Benz opens its own recycling facility for EV batteries

Making new EV batteries from old EV batteries is a no-brainer.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/mercedes-benz-opens-its-own-recycling-facility-for-ev-batteries/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.

From Robinhood to slinging photons.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/solar-power-from-space-actually-it-might-happen-in-a-couple-of-years/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Originally planned for 2015, Squadron 42’s latest delay pushes it to 2026

RSI said single-player Star Citizen campaign was "feature complete" a year ago.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/originally-planned-for-2015-squadron-42s-latest-delay-pushes-it-to-2026/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Driving the 2025 VW ID Buzz was worth the seven-year wait

Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/driving-the-2025-vw-id-buzz-was-worth-the-seven-year-wait/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The world’s tiniest hurricane may have formed this weekend near Cuba

As of Saturday evening, hurricane-force winds extended just 5 miles from the center.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/the-worlds-tiniest-hurricane-may-have-formed-this-weekend-near-cuba/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SpaceX sweeps latest round of military launch contracts

SpaceX and ULA were eligible to compete for eight launches, and SpaceX won them all.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/spacex-sweeps-latest-round-of-military-launch-contracts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

I tried to get into MechWarrior 5: Clans as a newcomer, but it’s for the fans

All the kit balancing, squad leading, and lore you could want, if you want it.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/i-tried-to-get-into-mechwarrior-5-clans-as-a-newcomer-but-its-for-the-fans/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: “It’s the First Amendment, stupid”

Florida threatened TV stations over ad that criticized state's abortion law.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/judge-slams-florida-for-censoring-political-ad-its-the-first-amendment-stupid/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Desalination system adjusts itself to work with renewable power

Instead of needing constant power, new system adjusts to use whatever's available.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/desalination-system-adjusts-itself-to-work-with-renewable-power/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Amazon exec tells employees to work elsewhere if they dislike RTO policy

Using RTO to push quitting could result in an "array of legal consequences."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/amazon-exec-tells-employees-to-work-elsewhere-if-they-dislike-rto-policy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

US suspects TSMC helped Huawei skirt export controls, report says

US probing whether TSMC helped Huawei make AI chips.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/us-suspects-tsmc-helped-huawei-skirt-export-controls-report-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

X’s new terms steer lawsuits to Texas court where judge owns Tesla stock

X terms specify Northern District, where Judge Reed O'Connor is a Tesla investor.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/xs-new-terms-steer-lawsuits-to-texas-court-where-judge-owns-tesla-stock/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

OpenAI releases ChatGPT app for Windows

New Alt+Space shortcut puts OpenAI's assistant a key press away at all times.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/10/openai-releases-chatgpt-app-for-windows/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social