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Pixel 7a review: More of Google’s winning formula

The Pixel 7a packs a 90 Hz display, wireless charging, and lots more aluminum.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/pixel-7a-review-more-of-googles-winning-formula/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Google’s Pixel Tablet looks just like a smart display, so why isn’t it one?

Google says its tablet is "not a Nest Hub replacement" despite the identical design.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/googles-pixel-tablet-looks-just-like-a-smart-display-so-why-isnt-it-one/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Musk calls out WhatsApp bug ahead of rolling out encrypted Twitter DMs

WhatsApp says a recently reported bug is an Android issue, not a WhatsApp issue.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/musk-calls-out-whatsapp-bug-ahead-of-rolling-out-encrypted-twitter-dms/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“Smoke archaeology” reveals early humans were visiting Nerja Caves 41,000 years ago

Interdisciplinary study analyzed fossilized soot and charcoal from lighting sources.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/smoke-archaeology-reveals-early-humans-were-visiting-nerja-caves-41000-years-ago/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

$1.5M crypto scheme leads to 2-year prison term for ex-Coinbase manager

10-month insider trading scheme was "a huge mistake," ex-Coinbase employee says.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/1-5m-crypto-scheme-leads-to-2-year-prison-term-for-ex-coinbase-manager/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The far north is burning—and turning up the heat on the planet

The Arctic and surroundings are being transformed from carbon sink to carbon emitter.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/the-far-north-is-burning-and-turning-up-the-heat-on-the-planet/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

How one of Vladimir Putin’s most prized hacking units got pwned by the FBI

After decades of watching Kremlin-backed hackers, the FBI ID'd weaknesses and pounced.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/how-the-fbi-pwned-turla-a-kremlin-jewel-and-one-of-worlds-most-skilled-apts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Don’t miss Ars Frontiers 2023: Top minds talk AI, mRNA, and TikTok bans

Everyone is invited to join us for our (free!) event, streaming live on May 22.

https://arstechnica.com/staff/2023/05/dont-miss-ars-frontiers-2023-top-minds-talk-ai-mrna-and-tiktok-bans/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

How do COVID shots hurt the heart in rare few? Study points to inflammation

Researchers ruled out overexuberant antibodies in an autoimmune response.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/how-do-covid-shots-hurt-the-heart-in-rare-few-study-points-to-inflammation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

“Sleep language” could enable communication during lucid dreams

Small muscle twitches could be the key to communicating during someone's REM sleep.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/sleep-language-could-enable-communication-during-lucid-dreams/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

AI gains “values” with Anthropic’s new Constitutional AI chatbot approach

List of guiding AI values draws on UN Declaration of Rights—and Apple's terms of service

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/ai-with-a-moral-compass-anthropic-outlines-constitutional-ai-in-its-claude-chatbot/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

SBF says “dishonesty and unfair dealing” aren’t fraud, seeks to dismiss charges

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to "clear his name."

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/sbf-says-dishonesty-and-unfair-dealing-arent-fraud-seeks-to-dismiss-charges/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social