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• Et Cetera: Silver Bullets for SCO (arstechnica.com)
  Round-up: SoBig.F causing more problems, more SCO silliness, plus Longhorn …
• Ars Emporium Update (arstechnica.com)
  A long overdue freshening has been carried out on the Ars Emporium, the little …
• How to set up a print server on your home network with Linux (zdnet.com)
  If you have multiple computers that need to print to one printer on your home network, you can use Linux as a reliable print server.
• Apple rolls out mystery update with 'important bug fixes' for iPhones and iPads (zdnet.com)
  The latest iOS/iPadOS 18.2.1 update is recommended for all supported iPhone and iPad users. Here's what we know about it.
• PDA smack down coming? One patent to rule them all. (arstechnica.com)
  A Federal court had originally ruled in the E-Pass v. Palm and 3Com patent …
• LG and Will.i.am bring the boom with a new line of Bluetooth AI speakers at CES 2025 (zdnet.com)
  The new LG Xboom by Will.i.am speaker lineup consists of three Bluetooth speakers, each pumped up with all the bass and AI-backed features.
• It's the end of the world as we know it (but I feel fine) (arstechnica.com)
  SoBig's "super secret surprise" is set to go in two hours.
• One of my favorite smart rings is getting an 18K gold upgrade (zdnet.com)
  The Ultrahuman Ring's Rare line comes in three luxury finishes, delivers exclusive benefits, and costs more than most laptops.
• MSN locking down Messenger protocol (arstechnica.com)
  Citing undisclosed security concerns, Microsoft has said that the most recent …
• New Withings feature connects you with a cardiologist when it senses you need one (zdnet.com)
  Withings just announced Cardio Check-up, an in-app service connecting users to board-certified cardiologists within 24 hours to eliminate t…
• Attacks against the RIAA continue: what's due process? (arstechnica.com)
  Jane Doe," an anonymous Kazaa user (for the moment), and her lawyers are …
• Petcube launches rechargeable smart water fountain at CES (zdnet.com)
  The company just debuted a four-layer filtering pet water fountain that is rechargeable, quiet, and lasts up to 20 days.
• Email viruses and the road to hell (arstechnica.com)
  The road to hell is paved with good intentions." So, apparently, is the road …
• Shokz' latest open-ear headphones are earning praise at CES 2025 - here's why (zdnet.com)
  Shokz, a pioneer in open-ear headphones, debuted two new headphones at CES 2025, including one geared toward working professionals.
• Are two heads better than one? (arstechnica.com)
  Wired Magazine is running a detailed article on Extreme Programming. No, it …
• The one feature Bluesky really needs (zdnet.com)
  You just followed a fascinating new account on Bluesky. But does that account really belong to who you think it does?
• 5 browser extension rules to live by to keep your system safe in 2025 (zdnet.com)
  If you use browser extensions, you should be careful about which ones you install and use. Here's how you can do that.
• IBM's Power5 to use SMT (arstechnica.com)
  IBM just recently announced that its upcoming multi-core Power5 server chip …
• Getting a B.A. in B.S.? (arstechnica.com)
  If you're currently working towards a higher-education degree, chances are you …
• Want the perfect glass fiber? Ask Darwin! (arstechnica.com)
  A spieces of deep sea sponge called the Veuns flower basket has been discovers …
• In a machine-led economy, relational intelligence is key to success (zdnet.com)
  AI agents will change work forever. To embrace that change, business leaders must focus on what matters most - designing and cultivating he…
• MSI goes big at CES 2025 with its lineup of new 18-inch gaming laptops (zdnet.com)
  MSI's fleet of gaming laptops features top-of-the-line Intel and AMD processors, including one inscribed with Norse runes and a massive dra…
• AdAware: time for a plug (arstechnica.com)
  AdAware is a free application that will scan your computer for spyware and …
• MSI just announced a new laptop lineup at CES (and they're not geared toward gamers) (zdnet.com)
  MSI's Venture and Venture Pro lineup features the high-end hardware its machines are known for, but intended for the professional and creat…
• TMD’s keyless bike lock is a $280 solution to a $60 problem (theverge.com)
  TMD’s Chain Lock is durable Bluetooth proximity lock that treats your phone as a digital key. It works reliably but it’s very expensive.
• Accelerating Change Conference 2003 (arstechnica.com)
  Tyler Emerson, VP of the Institute for Accelerating Change, wrote me to let me …
• kill -SIGHUP linux.ars (arstechnica.com)
  This week we're focusing on some tools and tricks that those newer to Linux ( …
• Eureka's newest powerful robot vacuum detects and mops up wet messes for you (zdnet.com)
  Unveiled at CES 2025, the Eureka J15 Max Ultra can clean with some of the strongest suction on the market and turn around to mop wet messes…
• This laser projector throws a massive 100-inch screen from just inches away (zdnet.com)
  The O2S Ultra projector is named for its premium design and its impressive, ultra-short throw range.
• The new Amazfit Active 2 smartwatch is affordable and packed with surprises (zdnet.com)
  Health tech brand Amazfit unveiled its second-generation smartwatch, the Active 2, at CES. The smartwatch improves on accuracy, algorithms,…
• Team Stir Fry?s Battle for #1 Continues! (arstechnica.com)
  The goal of this project is to use a distributed computing architecture to …
• Sony just announced its new Android XR-powered headset geared towards creators (zdnet.com)
  Sony's XYN headset and software application could transform the creative landscape with a focus on spatial capture solutions.
• Nokia buys out Sega.com to enhance its game-based cell phone (arstechnica.com)
  Late last year Nokia announced that it was getting into the handheld gaming …
• Text messaging foils summer blockbusters? Don't think so... (arstechnica.com)
  It seems that some movie studios are wanting to blame text messaging for the …
• Hisense's 116-inch TriChroma LED TV promises widest color gamut ever in a Mini LED display (zdnet.com)
  The words 'sleek' and 'elegant' are often used to describe modern TV design, but Hisense has earned those terms with the 116UX.
• Et Cetera: Bullets with Butterfly Wings (arstechnica.com)
  Round-up: More SCO madness, Moon funk, and what not to do when you steal a …
• FTC chair says Do-Not-Spam lists won't work (arstechnica.com)
  Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy Muris is looking to rain on anti...
• Ask Ars: the best audio player for Windows? (arstechnica.com)
  All audio players are not created equal. There are two primary ways to …
• Need more phone storage? SanDisk's MagSafe SSD adds 2TB of space (zdnet.com)
  The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD is a lightweight, travel-friendly storage drive that supports Windows, Android, and macOS.
• United's free in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi is now launching even earlier than we expected (zdnet.com)
  The airline's partnership with SpaceX invites Starlink technology to its fleet, making Wi-Fi connectivity workable at 35,000 feet.
• Ad-free streaming is a luxury now (theverge.com)
  It’s getting harder to stream shows and movies ad-free without paying more than $10 per month.
• The RIAA is only after the "major file swappers" (arstechnica.com)
  The RIAA is only after the "major file swappers" But what does that mean? How …
• DirectX attack anticipated (arstechnica.com)
  Right on the heels of the MSBlaster worm is another anticipated attack. This …
• Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat (theverge.com)
  Tony Fadell, an Apple executive who helped create the iPhone and iPod, decided to reinvent the thermostat. This is the full history of the…
• This MagSafe accessory transforms your iPhone into a point-and-shoot camera (sort of) (zdnet.com)
  Belkin's multi-functional Stage PowerGrip is the perfect accessory for camera-loving content creators - and could be the coolest mobile acc…
• Mac.Ars takes on the nature of Apple, plus the prognosis for OS 9 (arstechnica.com)
  This week's edition of Mac.Ars tries to figure out what Apple is these days.
• F1 is using the world’s fastest camera drone at the Austrian GP. (theverge.com)
  The racing league has been testing it for at least two years now, and it’s ready to make its big debut. It can accelerate to 300 km/h (186…
• Rolling Stones end preseason holdout by signing with RealNetworks (arstechnica.com)
  Rolling Stones arrive at the online music service party....albeit a bit late.
• Eben Moglen of FSF responds to SCO's claims about the GPL (arstechnica.com)
  Calling SCO's position "arrant, unprofessional nonsense," Eban Moglen of the …
• Fuel Cell versus Battery Cell: hail to the Hybrid (arstechnica.com)
  General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, and Isuzu Motors had have agreed to drop …