Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 3

Ben Affleck warns that visual effects industry faces AI disruption
AI won't replace human artistry, says actor, but it will wildly drive down costs.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/ben-affleck-warns-that-visual-effects-industry-faces-ai-disruption/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

NASA, Roscosmos disagree on risk of “catastrophic failure” from ISS air leak
"This is a an engineering problem, and good engineers should be able to agree on it."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/nasa-roscosmos-disagree-on-risk-of-catastrophic-failure-from-iss-air-leak/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Nearly half of US thinks scientists are smug; study finds humility helps
Intellectual humility could win back much-needed trust in science, study finds
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/nearly-half-of-us-thinks-scientists-are-smug-study-finds-humility-helps/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

To invent the wheel, did people first have to invent the spindle?
The physics of spinning objects may have seeded concepts key to the wheel.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/to-invent-the-wheel-did-people-first-have-to-invent-the-spindle/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The amorous adventures of earwigs
Elaborate courtship, devoted parenthood, gregarious nature (and occasional cannibalism)—earwigs have a lot going for them.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/the-amorous-adventures-of-earwigs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return
The end of Lightning is nigh. It's a bummer for folks with older phones, though.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/apples-headphone-adapter-for-older-iphones-sells-out-possibly-never-to-return/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Apple Intelligence notification summaries are honestly pretty bad
Summaries are often wrong, usually odd, sometimes funny, rarely helpful.
https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/apple-intelligence-notification-summaries-are-honestly-pretty-bad/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

School failed to report AI nudes of kids for months. Now parents are suing.
Parents test if school leaders can be prosecuted over failure to report AI nudes.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/school-failed-to-report-ai-nudes-of-kids-for-months-now-parents-are-suing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Trump’s FCC chair is Brendan Carr, who wants to regulate everyone except ISPs
Carr says he wants to punish broadcast media and dismantle "censorship cartel."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/trumps-fcc-chair-is-brendan-carr-who-wants-to-regulate-everyone-except-isps/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Big, beige ’80s PC case started out as a joke, but it’s becoming real in Japan
You can fit lots of modern hardware inside—and prop your monitor on top.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/big-beige-80s-pc-case-started-out-as-a-joke-but-its-becoming-real-in-japan/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Racing turns its back on heavy, expensive hybrids for sustainable fuel
Racing's experiment with hybrid powertrains isn't going great.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/11/racing-turns-its-back-on-heavy-expensive-hybrids-for-sustainable-fuel/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SpaceX president predicts rapid increase in Starship launch rate
"It's going to be hard to catch us, but I certainly hope people try."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/spacex-president-predicts-rapid-increase-in-starship-launch-rate/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Urban Arrow’s front-loader is a stylish, functional cargo/kid hauler
With either cargo or kids, the Family is impeccably designed and a smooth ride.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/11/urban-arrows-front-loader-is-a-stylish-functional-cargo-kid-hauler/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Study confirms Egyptians likely used hallucinogens in rituals
Special concoction also contained honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice, and grapes to make it look like blood.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/study-confirms-egyptians-likely-used-hallucinogens-in-rituals/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Silo S2 expands its dystopian world
Ars chats with cinematographer Baz Irvine about creating a fresh look for the sophomore season.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2024/11/silo-s2-expands-its-dystopian-world/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/these-are-the-lasting-things-that-half-life-2-gave-us-besides-headcrabs-and-crowbars/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

A lot of people are mistaking Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites for UAPs
"We were able to assess that they were all in those cases looking at Starlink flares."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/a-lot-of-people-are-mistaking-elon-musks-starlink-satellites-for-uaps/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Citing “decreasing” launch opportunities, ABL Space will pivot to missile defense
"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/citing-decreasing-launch-opportunities-abl-space-will-pivot-to-missile-defense/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business
Microsoft is accused of using punitive licensing terms for Azure.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/ftc-to-launch-investigation-into-microsofts-cloud-business/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

I played Half-Life 2 for the first time this year—here’s how it went
Wake up and smell the ashes, Ms. Washenko.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/i-played-half-life-2-for-the-first-time-this-year-heres-how-it-went/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social