Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 30

Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan

As aquifers dry up, some Midwest communities are looking to the region’s natural resources.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/illinois-city-plans-to-source-its-future-drinking-water-from-lake-michigan/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Epic lawsuit says Samsung “coordinated” with Google to get around trial verdict

"Auto Blocker" hurts competition by forming a "moat" around Google, Fortnite maker argues.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/09/epic-lawsuit-says-samsung-coordinated-with-google-to-get-around-trial-verdict/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar

DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/directv-agrees-to-buy-satellite-rival-dish-and-its-debt-for-one-dollar/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

We’re only beginning to understand the historic nature of Helene’s flooding

How does a region that is nearly 500 miles from the Gulf become devastated by flooding?

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/were-only-beginning-to-understand-the-historic-nature-of-helenes-flooding/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Engineers investigate another malfunction on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX probably won't be grounded for long, but this could affect the launch of Europa Clipper.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/engineers-investigate-another-malfunction-on-spacexs-falcon-9-rocket/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

Newsom says SB-1047 ignored "smaller, specialized models" and curtailed innovation.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/09/california-governor-vetoes-controversial-ai-safety-bill/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Roll for insight: Using Dungeons & Dragons as a group therapy tool

Research is ongoing, but therapists are happy with early results.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/roll-for-insight-using-dungeons-dragons-as-a-group-therapy-tool/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Your cells are dying. All the time.

Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/your-cells-are-dying-all-the-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SpaceX set to launch mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth

SpaceX is bringing back propulsive landings with its Dragon capsule, but only in emergencies.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/spacex-set-to-launch-mission-to-bring-starliner-astronauts-back-to-earth/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Opinion: How to design a US data privacy law

Op-ed: Why you should care about the GDPR, and how the US could develop a better version.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/opinion-how-to-design-a-us-data-privacy-law/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Study hopes to answer questions about connection between GI and neurological symptoms.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/09/can-addressing-gut-issues-treat-long-covid-in-children/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Report: Apple changes film strategy, will rarely do wide theatrical releases

Apple TV+ has made more waves with TV shows than movies so far.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/report-apple-changes-film-strategy-will-rarely-do-wide-theatrical-releases/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

iFixit’s iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process

The new iPhones received a repair score of 7 out of 10.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/09/ifixits-iphone-16-teardown-finds-a-greatly-improved-battery-removal-process/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Major AI updates from Meta and Google—and a new era for AI-designed chips?

News about Gemini updates, Llama 3.2, and Google's new AI-powered chip designer.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/09/major-ai-updates-from-meta-and-google-and-a-new-era-for-ai-designed-chips/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Black hole jet appears to boost rate of nova explosions

There's a 2.5x boost in nova frequency, and all reasonable explanations fail.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/black-hole-jet-appears-to-boost-rate-of-nova-explosions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

More unidentified illnesses linked to unexplained bird flu case in Missouri

The update raises questions about how the health investigation is going.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/more-unidentified-illnesses-linked-to-unexplained-bird-flu-case-in-missouri/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Steam doesn’t want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead

Valve previously sued a law firm in attempt to stop mass arbitration claims.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/steam-doesnt-want-to-pay-arbitration-fees-tells-gamers-to-sue-instead/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“Not a good look”: Google’s ad tech monopoly defense widely criticized

Google wrapped its defense of its ad tech empire this week.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/not-a-good-look-googles-ad-tech-monopoly-defense-widely-criticized/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Scientists crocheted tiny hats for cats to record EEGs of brain response to pain

The custom-made caps hold electrodes in place and reduce motion artifacts during EEGs.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/09/scientists-crocheted-tiny-hats-for-cats-to-record-eegs-of-brain-response-to-pain/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Meta slapped with $101 million fine for storing passwords in plaintext

Company failed to follow one of the most sacrosanct rules for password storage.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/meta-slapped-with-101-million-fine-for-storing-passwords-in-plaintext/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social