Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears
The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality......»»
The fine art of human prompt engineering: How to talk to a person like ChatGPT
People are more like AI language models than you might think. Here are some prompting tips. Enlarge / With these tips, you too can prompt people successfully. In a break from our normal practice, Ars is publishing th.....»»
Google’s Incognito Mode is in trouble
A California federal court has proposed that Google deletes billions of records collected on its browser while users had the incognito mode feature set......»»
Apple, Google fail in legal challenge against patent review rule
Apple, Google, and a number of other tech companies have failed to convince a court that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's rule denying some inter partes reviews of patents is illegal.A gavel [Pexels]Apple, along with Google, Cisco, Intel, and E.....»»
Enhancing plant growth tracking with satellite image fusion techniques
The capacity to accurately monitor the timing of vegetation growth phases, known as land surface phenology (LSP), at fine spatial scales is critical for understanding ecosystem functions and managing natural resources. Despite advancements, the spars.....»»
Crime blotter: A year later, Alderwood Apple Store theft remains unsolved
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a significant Apple Watch theft happened at Walmart, Woz wins a round in court, and Malaysian ethics after an iPhone incident.Apple Store in AlderwoodThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the w.....»»
Screen Time for Kids Is Fine! Unless It"s Not
Two new books offer radically different approaches to how people should think about smartphones and social media......»»
Apple sues ex employee over iOS Journal app leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of.....»»
FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
SBF had asked for sentence of just 5 or 6 years. Prosecutors sought 40 to 50. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for all.....»»
Sony successfully defends itself in court amidst controller patent lawsuit
Genuine Enabling Technology (GET) loses its $500 million controller patent lawsuit against Sony......»»
Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say
Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Enhancing chickpea irrigation efficiency, yield and sustainability
A new study published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) introduces a non-invasive technique for evaluating chickpea water status, offering farmers a powerful tool to fine-tune irrigation schedules and potentially elevate the sustainability.....»»
SCOTUS mifepristone case: Justices focus on anti-abortion groups’ legal standing
The case has big implications for women's health and the authority of the FDA. Enlarge / Demonstrators participate in an abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court as the justices of the court hear oral arguments in the case.....»»
The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
How to reach the Nameless Village in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The false sovran may have come from a small town far out on the edge of Vermund in Dragon's Dogma 2. Here are some directions to got to the Nameless Village......»»
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major US cities, global report says
Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. Even as national standards h.....»»
Court upholds California rules to protect fish, but Newsom wants lenient Delta approach
A Sacramento judge upheld a decision by California's water regulator to cut back agricultural and municipal water use from the San Joaquin River. The decision could lend support for future regulations in the rest of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River D.....»»
SBF repeatedly lied to get out of “supervillain” prison term, FTX CEO alleges
FTX CEO: "The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent." Enlarge / FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (R) departs Manhattan Federal Court after an arraignment hearing on March 30, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Drew Angerer / Staf.....»»
Apple will crush the DoJ in court if Garland sticks with outdated arguments
The Department of Justice's massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is based on old information. Merrick Garland and company are going to lose big if they rely on arguments where practically every point made is no longer true.Tim Cook will win the Do.....»»
Princess Peach: Showtime! review: Peach’s solo adventure is a fine first act
Princess Peach: Showtime! may not be Nintendo's best spinoff, but its a charming first act for Peach......»»