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TikTokers immediately sue to block Montana’s “unconstitutional” ban

TikTokers can't “imagine America without" the app, sue Montana to block ban.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/tiktokers-immediately-sue-to-block-montanas-unconstitutional-ban/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Samsung backs down from its threat to switch its Android phones to Bing

Samsung and Google's contract dispute comes to an end, as usual, in favor of Google.

https://arstechnica.com/google/2023/05/samsung-backs-down-from-its-threat-to-switch-its-android-phones-to-bing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

How “nazi glorification” became one of Garry’s Mod’s few prohibited acts

Creator says being a parent has made his moderation attitudes "less black and white."

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/how-nazi-glorification-became-one-of-garrys-mods-few-prohibited-acts/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Kia and Hyundai agree to $200M settlement for making cars viral theft targets

2011-2022 model owners may be paid for damages, towing, rentals, other costs.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/05/kia-and-hyundai-agree-to-200m-settlement-for-making-cars-viral-theft-targets/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Fearing leaks, Apple restricts its employees from using ChatGPT and AI tools

Cloud AI tools could leak confidential Apple company data; Apple works on its own LLM.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/fearing-leaks-apple-restricts-its-employees-from-using-chatgpt-and-ai-tools/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Don’t get an epidural in Mexico, CDC warns—40 dead, including 1 Texan

The current outbreak echoes one reported last year from a different Mexican state.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/dont-get-an-epidural-in-mexico-cdc-warns-40-dead-including-1-texan/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Many of world’s biggest lakes in peril due to warming, drying climate

A new global study shows water levels falling and finds a global warming fingerprint.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/many-of-worlds-biggest-lakes-in-peril-due-to-warming-drying-climate/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Lexus’ 2023 RZ 450e disappoints, offering poor EV range and a bumpy ride

Toyota's luxury brand must try harder if it wants to sell a million EVs by 2030.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/05/lexus-2023-rz-450e-disappoints-offering-poor-ev-range-and-a-bumpy-ride/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Rocket Report: Canada places premium on a spaceport, Lueders heads to Starbase

"I fell to my knees, sobbing, from witnessing such an incredible feat."

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/05/rocket-report-canada-places-premium-on-a-spaceport-lueders-heads-to-starbase/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Dealmaster: Save on Dell XPS 15, smartwatches, and more

Summer is here, but that shouldn't keep you from your cable management project.

https://arstechnica.com/shopping/2023/05/dealmaster-save-on-dell-xps-15-smartwatches-and-more/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

RSV vaccine to protect infants gets green light from FDA advisors

Faint data signal of possible increased risk of premature birth caused some concern.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/05/rsv-vaccine-to-protect-infants-gets-green-light-from-fda-advisors/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

These tiny jumping spiders walk like ants to evade predators

"Its gait and trajectory show high similarity with multiple ant species.”

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/these-tiny-jumping-spiders-walk-like-ants-to-evade-predators/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

FCC saves Starlink from 5G interference, backing SpaceX in fight against Dish

Satellite broadband would be harmed by mobile service in 12 GHz band, FCC rules.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/fcc-saves-starlink-from-5g-interference-backing-spacex-in-fight-against-dish/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

CEO: Raspberry Pi is “where we said we’d be” for 2023, recovery to follow

Following "lousy first quarter," Upton expects "hundreds of thousands" by Q3.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/raspberry-pi-ceo-supply-should-be-unconstrained-in-second-half-of-2023/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4 arrive with sports news, Bluetooth fixes, and more

Per usual, Apple is expected to announce the next versions of these OSes at WWDC.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/ios-16-5-and-macos-13-4-arrive-with-sports-news-bluetooth-fixes-and-more/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social