Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 23

Record labels win again—court says ISP must terminate users accused of piracy

ISP Grande loses appeal as 5th Circuit sides with Universal, Warner, and Sony.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/record-labels-win-again-court-says-isp-must-terminate-users-accused-of-piracy/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Asahi Linux’s bespoke GPU driver is running Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs

Work on Asahi's Vulkan GPU driver and various translation layers is paying off.

https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/10/asahi-linuxs-bespoke-gpu-driver-is-running-windows-games-on-apple-silicon-macs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Steam now reminds you that it really sells “a license” for a “digital product”

The harsh truth is timed to a new California law against false advertising.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/steam-now-reminds-you-that-it-really-sells-a-license-for-a-digital-product/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ars 9.0.1 redesign is now live, with density tweaks and visited link colors

Here are the main changes made so far.

https://arstechnica.com/staff/2024/10/ars-9-0-1-redesign-is-now-live-with-density-tweaks-and-visited-link-colors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Trek CarBack bike radar lets you know when cars are approaching

Trek takes on the Garmin Varia with its new CarBack bike radar.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/trek-carback-bike-radar-lets-you-know-when-cars-are-approaching/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine found on Everest

A longstanding mystery is finally solved 100 years after mountaineer's disappearance.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/remains-of-andrew-sandy-irvine-found-on-everest/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Are Tesla’s robot prototypes AI marvels or remote-controlled toys?

Partying robots spark debate about accuracy of Musk's "biggest product ever of any kind" vision.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/10/are-teslas-robot-prototypes-ai-marvels-or-remote-controlled-toys/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Rare bear meat at gathering gives 10 people a scare—and parasitic worms

These roundworms have the potential to invade your brain.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/10/rare-bear-meat-at-gathering-gives-10-people-a-scare-and-parasitic-worms/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

AMD unveils powerful new AI chip to challenge Nvidia

AMD CEO Lisa Su on the MI325X: "This is the beginning, not the end of the AI race."

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/10/amd-unveils-powerful-new-ai-chip-to-challenge-nvidia/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Xbox plans to set up shop in Android’s Play Store if court order holds

Google has already said it plans to appeal the ruling that would let Xbox in.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/xbox-plans-to-set-up-shop-in-androids-play-store-if-court-order-holds/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Elon Musk makes bold claims about Tesla robotaxi in Hollywood backlot

Tesla dusted off some decade-old ideas about mobility as the future of robotics.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/elon-musk-makes-bold-claims-about-tesla-robotaxi-in-hollywood-backlot/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Eleven things to know about in the Windows 11 2024 Update

A look at some of the changes and odds and ends in this year's Windows release.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/eleven-things-to-know-about-in-the-windows-11-2024-update/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Rocket Report: Europa Clipper on hold for Milton; Spanish startup’s big ambitions

US Space Force payloads will ride on the first flight of Impulse Space's cryogenic space tug.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/rocket-report-europa-clipper-on-hold-for-milton-spanish-startups-big-ambitions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Intel’s Core Ultra 200S CPUs are its biggest desktop refresh in three years

CPUs bring Core Ultra features to desktops, with similar performance caveats.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/intels-core-ultra-200s-cpus-are-its-biggest-desktop-refresh-in-three-years/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Breakdancers at risk for “headspin hole,” doctors warn

Headspin power move is showy but can lead to hair loss, inflammation, and bulging scalp.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/10/breakdancers-at-risk-for-headspin-hole-doctors-warn/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The US military’s X-37B spaceplane is preparing for a “novel space maneuver”

"This first of a kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/the-us-militarys-x-37b-spaceplane-is-preparing-for-a-novel-space-maneuver/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Nintendo’s new clock tracks your movement in bed

NIntendo's colorful "Alarmo" Wi-Fi clock keeps an eye on sleep habits using motion sensors.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/nintendos-new-clock-tracks-your-movement-in-bed/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

FCC chair slams Trump’s call to revoke CBS and ABC broadcast licenses

Trump's "threats against free speech are serious," Jessica Rosenworcel says.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/fcc-chair-slams-trumps-call-to-revoke-cbs-and-abc-broadcast-licenses/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Amazon, Apple make a deal to offer Apple TV+ in a Prime bundle

Both Amazon and Apple want to be your core service.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/amazon-apple-make-a-deal-to-offer-apple-tv-in-a-prime-bundle/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio is retiring

He's not the first Apple exec to take a multi-stage approach to retirement.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/10/former-apple-hardware-chief-dan-riccio-is-retiring/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social