Notices by Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social), page 15

First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a Playstation on wheels

The AFEELA concept previews an EV from the joint venture, due in 2026.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/first-look-at-the-sony-honda-ev-more-than-a-playstation-on-wheels/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The BASIC programming language turns 60

Easy-to-use programming language that drove Apple, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/the-basic-programming-language-turns-60/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Meta accused of violating EU rules on disinformation and election monitoring

EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/meta-accused-of-violating-eu-rules-on-disinformation-and-election-monitoring/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles

Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-everyone-working-on-superchargers-new-vehicles/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

Insufficient moderation of political ads risk undermining electoral process.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/meta-to-face-eu-probe-for-not-doing-enough-to-stop-russian-disinformation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospective

Before smartphones, we had PDAs in our pockets. Palm did them best.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/palm-os-and-the-devices-that-ran-it-an-ars-retrospective/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000

Thermonator, the first "flamethrower-wielding robot dog," is completely legal in 48 US states.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows

Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/north-korea-is-evading-sanctions-by-animating-max-and-amazon-shows/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip

Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/after-48-years-zilog-is-killing-the-classic-standalone-z80-microprocessor-chip/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Kremlin-backed hackers exploit critical Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA

Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board

Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meta-debuts-horizon-os-with-asus-lenovo-and-microsoft-on-board/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/concern-grows-as-bird-flu-spreads-further-in-us-cows-32-herds-in-8-states/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Meet QDEL, the backlight-less display tech that could replace OLED in premium TVs

Interested in gadgets with premium displays? QDEL should be on your radar.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meet-qdel-the-backlight-less-display-tech-that-could-replace-oled-in-premium-tvs/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Secrets of the Octopus takes us inside the world of these “aliens on Earth”

Dr. Alex Schell on the surprising things we're learning about these amazing creatures

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/secrets-of-the-octopus-takes-us-inside-the-world-of-these-aliens-on-earth/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The fungi in our guts can make cases of Covid worse

The immune system can get kicked into overdrive when the fungi run riot.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/04/the-fungi-in-our-guts-can-make-cases-of-covid-worse/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Io: New image of a lake of fire, signs of permanent volcanism

Juno captures images of Io's violence as study says it has always been that way.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/io-new-image-of-a-lake-of-fire-signs-of-permanent-volcanism/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

China orders Apple to remove Meta apps after “inflammatory” posts about president

WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal removed from Apple App Store in China.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/china-orders-apple-to-remove-meta-apps-after-inflammatory-posts-about-president/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SpaceX working with Northrop Grumman on spy satellites for US government

First launch of these operational vehicles may occur next month from California.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/spacex-working-with-northrop-grumman-on-spy-satellites-for-us-government/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Studies reveal new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation

Radiation damages their DNA; they're just able to repair that damage very quickly.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/studies-reveal-new-clues-to-how-tardigrades-can-survive-intense-radiation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The lines between streaming and cable continue blurring

Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/the-lines-between-streaming-and-cable-continue-blurring/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social