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Ars Technica

Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews

Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.

Ars Technica

Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

Gizmodo

Plant Found in Obscure Brazilian Rainforest Seems Weirdly Good at Fighting Covid-19

The Brazilian tree extract‘s ‘multitarget’ attack on covid could also foil future strains of the virus.

Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

Prime Video is adding a TikTok-like feed

Your wish for a vertical recommendation carousel has been granted.

Gizmodo

Got a Couple Hundred Million? You Could Own a Piece of ‘The Walking Dead’

The licensing rights to the popular zombie franchise are currently up for grabs. What would you pay?

The Verge

Here is Yarbo’s promise to fix the robot mower that ran me over

Yesterday, I told you how a hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower. We explained how thousands of these bladed Chinese robots, made by Yarbo, could be hijacked with ease - exposing people's GPS coordinates, Wi-Fi passwords, email addresses, and more to any casual hacker who comes along. Today, Yarbo has issued a […]

Gizmodo

‘Directionally Very Bad’: Everything You Missed During Week 2 of the Elon Musk vs OpenAI Trial

This case isn't going to produce any winners in the court of public opinion.

Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

Department of War sets up UFO website, but there isn't much to see

For fans of reading paperwork about aliens.

The Verge

All the latest updates on AI data centers

Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehouses full of energy-hungry servers has also kicked up fights across the world over their impact on power grids, utility bills, nearby communities, and the environment.  From audacious plans to launch data centers into […]

Ars Technica

Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.

WIRED

The Pentagon Releases New Trove of Declassified UFO Files

The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.

WIRED

Tesla’s Latest Recall? Wheels May Fall Off Cybertrucks

In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.

The Verge

DOGE used ChatGPT in a way that was both dumb and illegal, judge rules

The Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in grants was unconstitutional, according to a ruling on Thursday. In the 143-page decision, US District Judge Colleen McMahon cites DOGE's process for eliminating grants, which involved using ChatGPT to determine if something is related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The ruling, which stems […]

Mashable

Disney+ app could see major changes, new report reveals

Disney is reportedly looking to expand Disney+ into a 'super app' that does a lot more than just stream movies and shows.

Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

InMusic will acquire Native Instruments, putting it under the same umbrella as Akai

The company also owns Moog and M-Audio, so this creates an industry juggernaut.

Mashable

Amazon Primes Fuel Up Friday saves you 20 cents per gallon of gas

Amazon Prime members can save up to 20 cents per gallon at BP and Amoco on Fridays. Here’s how to claim your fuel discount.

Mashable

Instructure breach update: ShinyHunters claim second hack, deface school websites

ShinyHunters hackers have just breached Instructure for a second time.

WIRED

Nick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’

The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”

Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews

Sony PS5 sales fall off a cliff amid memory shortages

Higher console prices could affect its gaming division results next year, too.

WIRED

The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.