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DeSantis/Musk event didn’t break the Internet, but it did break Twitter

Half of DeSantis’ audience ditched his glitchy Twitter Spaces campaign launch.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/desantis-musk-event-didnt-break-the-internet-but-it-did-break-twitter/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Two dead in US from tainted surgeries in Mexico; 206 more may have brain infections

Those exposed should seek medical care ASAP, even if there are no symptoms.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/05/two-dead-in-us-from-tainted-surgeries-in-mexico-206-more-may-have-brain-infections/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Vinfast recalls its first batch of VF8s to fix blank-screen bug

Turning the car off and on again brings it back, but there's a software fix.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/05/vinfast-recalls-its-first-batch-of-vf8s-to-fix-blank-screen-bug/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The lightning onset of AI—what suddenly changed? An Ars Frontiers 2023 recap

Google and Microsoft managers discussed tech's hottest topic during Ars Frontiers.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/the-lightning-onset-of-ai-what-suddenly-changed-an-ars-frontiers-2023-recap/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Sony confirms “PlayStation Q,” a handheld device for streaming PS5 games

The company also announced Bluetooth earbuds that work with PC, mobile, and PS5.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/sony-confirms-playstation-q-a-handheld-device-for-streaming-ps5-games/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Alan Wake II coming in mid-October, promising another cryptic PC powerhouse

Control studio's haunted novelist among the notable PlayStation announcements.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/alan-wake-ii-coming-in-mid-october-promising-another-cryptic-pc-powerhouse/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Share of Americans skipping medical care due to money woes jumps significantly

The percent who said they skipped care due to costs has risen 5 points since 2020.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/05/share-of-americans-skipping-medical-care-due-to-money-woes-jumps-significantly/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Google never agreed it wouldn’t copy Genius’ song lyrics, US official says

SCOTUS unlikely to review Genius' unusual case against Google.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/google-never-agreed-it-wouldnt-copy-genius-song-lyrics-us-official-says/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

48 states sue phone company that allegedly catered to needs of robocallers

Avid Telecom routed billions of illegal robocalls despite warnings, AGs allege.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/48-states-sue-phone-company-that-allegedly-catered-to-needs-of-robocallers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a loud, obnoxious, and damned fun retro shooter

Move fast, hit hard, and revel in the pixel gore of thousands of dumb enemies.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/05/warhammer-40000-boltgun-is-a-loud-obnoxious-and-damned-fun-retro-shooter/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social