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• Apple TV shows up at Target and... Costco? (arstechnica.com)
  Target has fulfilled its rumormongering promise that the Apple TV would show …
• Instagram’s new fast-forward feature works just like TikTok’s. (theverge.com)
  You can now skip ahead in Reels by holding down on either edge of the screen, which plays the video at double speed. Reels started out with…
• MSNBC restricts Internet redistribution of debate; Joe Biden ignores them (arstechnica.com)
  Cable network MSNBC has aroused the wrath of Jeff Jarvis, Lawrence Lessig...
• KingMiner botnet brute-forces MSSQL databases to install cryptocurrency miner (zdnet.com)
  The KingMiner gang is brute-forcing the "sa" user, the highest-privileged account on a MSSQL database.
• Android Auto’s latest beta brings full Android game support (theverge.com)
  Android Auto 14.1 is rolling out in beta form, bringing support for Android games including Angry Birds 2 and Candy Crush, along with a new…
• Behind the OLPC price bump: better hardware (arstechnica.com)
  On the heels of an unexpected price increase, more details about the OLPC …
• Single point of control, database security as a service: jSonar gets $50 million funding from (zdnet.com)
  Why would Goldman Sachs invest a hefty amount into a previously little known company working on something unsexy like database security?
• Malicious Android apps deactivated fraud code to bypass Google's security scans (zdnet.com)
  Trick didn't work. Google banned them anyway.
• The RIAA's worst nightmare: computers that understand music (arstechnica.com)
  New programs can listen to and transcribe polyphonic music in real time and …
• May's Ultimate Budget Box: Ars System Guide (arstechnica.com)
  Designed for those who want solid functionality on a tight budget, the …
• This portable dual monitor is the most affordable way to add a second screen to your laptop (zdnet.com)
  Working from home is becoming the new normal. Investing in a portable monitor from Mobile Pixels is a strong move for your career: now and…
• OpenAI has a Studio Ghibli problem with ChatGPT images (theverge.com)
  OpenAI rolled out a powerful image generator in ChatGPT, which makes clear both how fun and how problematic its tools can be. We discuss th…
• SCO wanted gag order for Linus Torvalds, Groklaw in 2004 (arstechnica.com)
  A new filing in SCO v. IBM shows that the litigious Utah company tried to have …
• WhatsApp users can now add music to their status (theverge.com)
  Music can now be added to WhatsApp statuses, with availability rolling out globally and expanding “over the coming weeks,” according to Wha…
• Windows 10 2004: Microsoft warns of a new bug that makes connected displays go black (zdnet.com)
  Windows 10 version 2004 users face another glitch that can turn a connected display black when they're drawing.
• Phishing: Why remote working is making it harder for you to spot phoney emails (zdnet.com)
  The threat of phishing and other email attacks continues to rise - so why aren't businesses training employees to recognise attacks?
• That's Dell in the spotlight, losing its religion (arstechnica.com)
  Michael Dell hints that the company bearing his name may be ready to enter the …
• Minireview: Norton Confidential for OS X (arstechnica.com)
  Symantec" is a word that often triggers strong reactions in Mac users these …
• Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda movie hits theaters in March 2027 (theverge.com)
  Nintendo has confirmed that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie will be coming to theaters worldwide in 2027.
• Sneaky Tycoon ransomware aims at Windows and Linux PCs (zdnet.com)
  Researchers detail the unusual workings of Tycoon ransomware - which appears to be designed to stay under the radar as much as possible.
• A peek at Sun's new Streaming System (arstechnica.com)
  80,000 simultaneous 4Mbps streams, or 160,000 2Mbps streams; the technology …
• The iPhone will weather the COVID-19 crisis just fine (zdnet.com)
  Android less so. A lot less so.
• How much gym equipment are we buying right now? (zdnet.com)
  Closures have given rise to a wild rush on at-home equipment, new data reveals.
• Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke steps down (theverge.com)
  Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke is stepping down and will instead focus on producing, according to a report from Deadline.
• Common Side Effects is coming back for a second season (theverge.com)
  Adult Swim has renewed Common Side Effects for another season ahead of its upcoming finale.
• Lost neurons don't take their memories with them (arstechnica.com)
  Mice engineered to undergo neurodegeneration can have lost memories restored …
• Nvidia RTX 5090 mobile GPU hands-on: more efficient and a little faster (theverge.com)
  The RTX 5090, as tested in the Razer Blade 16, is Nvidia’s flagship laptop GPU. We tested it against the RTX 4090, including DLSS 4 and mul…
• Huawei hits back as UK takes another look at 5G role (zdnet.com)
  As the UK ponders Huawei's role in 5G projects again, the firm says its wants to support the country's gigabit broadband plans.
• Hands on with the Windows XP DX10 compatibility wrapper (arstechnica.com)
  The Alky Transport releases preview version of their DX10 wrapper, but we're …
• Judge dismisses Samsung’s smart ring lawsuit against Oura (theverge.com)
  Samsung’s preemptive case seeking protection from potential patent infringement claims from Oura over smart rings has been dismissed.
• The Elite is out and seems readily available (arstechnica.com)
  We have our Elite. It's black, and it was easy to find. You?
• Zendure SuperPort 4: The perfect replacement when your MacBook charger blows up (zdnet.com)
  A powerful 100W Dual USB-C PD desktop charger that's the perfect replacement for your busted laptop charger.
• The Yale Smart Lock with Matter is designed for Google Home but will work with everything (theverge.com)
  The new Yale Smart Lock with Matter replaces the Yale x Nest smart lock and features a keypad, keyway, and Thread connectivity.
• Apple subnotebook rumor delayed again (arstechnica.com)
  The "MacBook Pro Thin" has become the new iTablet of perpetually rumored Apple …
• Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale door lock (theverge.com)
  Google will stop manufacturing its smart smoke alarm and smart door lock in favor of new models from First Alert and Yale.
• Intel Next Unit of Computing becomes a workstation with the NUC 9 Pro (zdnet.com)
  Nine generations after it first appeared, Intel has added a Xeon processor into its Next Unit of Computing, and it is quite the charmer.
• Viddy Well: your gaming video round-up (arstechnica.com)
  We have Crying Devils, naked Google maps, and bad pronunciation. It must be …
• Saturday Showdown: Is it worth buying a new game solely for the graphical update? (arstechnica.com)
  Is a graphical update worth the price of admission? Frank and Ben argue about …
• NASA and Boeing investigate Starliner’s ‘anomalies’ before its next crewed flight (theverge.com)
  NASA and Boeing are preparing the Starliner for its next crewed flight, which could take place later this year or early 2026.
• In Baby Steps, I stumbled through a refreshing kind of open world (theverge.com)
  The creators of QWOP and Ape Out return with the open-world game Baby Steps for the PS5 and Steam.
• Singapore researchers tapping quantum cryptography to enhance network encryption (zdnet.com)
  ST Engineering and National University of Singapore are looking to tap quantum cryptography technology to build network encryption tools, s…
• Is that an iPod in your pocket or are you just cheating on your test? (arstechnica.com)
  This comes as a shock to no one who has ever used a graphing calculator in …
• Google’s Pixel 9A will launch on April 10th (theverge.com)
  Following a delay, Google has announced that it will release the Pixel 9A in the US, Canada, and the UK on April 10th.
• The Ovo case: a new design for the 360 (arstechnica.com)
  The Ovo case from ZooZen does much to change the aesthetics of the 360. It …
• ASIO boss calls for law enforcement cooperation from tech giants (zdnet.com)
  With appropriate warrants in place, Director-General of Security Mike Burgess said law enforcement or ASIO should be able to get access to…
• Trump pardons ex-Nikola CEO Trevor Milton (theverge.com)
  President Trump pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors in 2023.
• Apple acknowledges MacBook battery problems (arstechnica.com)
  Apple has acknowledged that some MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries are having …
• Friday afternoon Apple links (arstechnica.com)
  Today's Friday afternoon Apple links are rife with delicious tidbits, ranging …
• AI is going to make personalized ads even creepier. (theverge.com)
  We talked about this on the Vergecast today, but Nvidia showed off fully AI-generated ads recently, something it’s been testing with big pa…