Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 8

Recap: Our “AI in DC” conference was great—here’s what you missed
Experts were assembled, tales told, and cocktails consumed. It was fun!
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/recap-ars-in-dc/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing
A CLA covered 2,309 miles in 24 hours in testing.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/11/mercedes-benz-previews-next-cla-breaks-ev-distance-record-in-testing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Multimillion-dollar domain chat.com now points to ChatGPT
Speculator swapped pricey domain for OpenAI shares instead of taking cash payment.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/multimillion-dollar-domain-chat-com-now-points-to-chatgpt/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
It turns out microplastics have an effect on the weather and climate.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/airborne-microplastics-aid-in-cloud-formation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple’s best Mac minis ever
First Mac mini redesign in almost 15 years highlights how good the insides are.
https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/review-m4-and-m4-pro-mac-minis-are-probably-apples-best-mac-minis-ever/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Thoughts on the M4 iMac, and making peace with the death of the 27-inch model
The 16GB RAM upgrade is one of many welcome, if incremental, improvements.
https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/11/thoughts-on-the-m4-imac-and-making-peace-with-the-death-of-the-27-inch-model/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

More and more astronomers are eager to use the James Webb Space Telescope
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/more-and-more-astronomers-are-eager-to-use-the-james-webb-space-telescope/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists
As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/for-fame-or-a-death-wish-kids-tiktok-challenge-injuries-stump-psychiatrists/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Fate of Google’s search empire could rest in Trump’s hands
Trump may sway DOJ away from breaking up Google.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/fate-of-googles-search-empire-could-rest-in-trumps-hands/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Trump victory signals major shakeup for US AI regulations
Trump plans to repeal Biden's 2023 order and levy tariffs on GPU imports.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/trump-victory-signals-major-shakeup-for-us-ai-regulations/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The Ars redesign is out. Experience its ad-free glory for just $25/year.
No better moment than now.
https://arstechnica.com/staff/2024/11/the-ars-redesign-is-out-experience-its-ad-free-glory-for-just-25-year/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The next Starship launch may occur in less than two weeks
Starship will launch during the late afternoon so its descent into Indian Ocean is visible.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/the-next-starship-launch-may-occur-in-less-than-two-weeks/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Tech industry fears China will retaliate against Trump’s 60% tariffs
Tech industry urges more diplomacy as it faces Trump’s proposed sweeping tariffs.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/tech-industry-fears-china-will-retaliate-against-trumps-60-tariffs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

EV subsidies out, new import tariffs in—how Trump’s win affects autos
As a candidate, Donald Trump had no love for EVs or foreign imports.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/11/ev-subsidies-out-new-import-tariffs-in-how-trumps-win-affects-autos/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good
For $700, I was hoping for a much larger leap in visual impact.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/the-ps5-pros-biggest-problem-is-that-the-ps5-is-already-very-good/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will play original Switch games
"More software has been played on Nintendo Switch than on any other Nintendo hardware."
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/nintendo-confirms-switch-2-will-play-original-switch-games/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say
Woman claims to have a degree from "Havard" and be licensed by the "Estate Board."
https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/havard-trained-spa-owner-injected-clients-with-bogus-botox-prosecutors-say/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Anthropic raises eyebrows with Haiku price hike, citing increased “intelligence”
Anthropic’s smallest AI model now beats its older largest LLM, Opus, at some tasks.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/11/anthropic-raises-eyebrows-with-haiku-price-hike-citing-increased-intelligence/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

RTO mandate was attempt at thwarting Grindr workers unionizing: US labor board
80 out of 120 workers trying to unionize reportedly quit due to RTO mandate.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/rto-mandate-was-attempt-at-thwarting-grindr-workers-unionizing-us-labor-board/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Suspect arrested in Snowflake data-theft attacks affecting millions
Threat actor exploited account credentials swept up by infostealers years earlier.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/suspect-arrested-in-snowflake-data-theft-attacks-affecting-millions/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social