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Netflix is expanding its rapidly growing gaming ambitions to TV, PC, and Mac

Some UK and Canadian subscribers can test the streaming giant's first titles.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/netflix-is-expanding-its-rapidly-growing-gaming-ambitions-to-tv-pc-and-mac/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Montana loses fight against youth climate activists in landmark ruling

Emotional testimony leads to plaintiffs' win in first youth-led climate trial.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/montana-loses-fight-against-youth-climate-activists-in-landmark-ruling/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Report: “Apple Watch X” will redesign the popular wearable for the first time

A microLED display and a thinner enclosure could headline the redesign.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/report-apple-watch-x-will-redesign-the-popular-wearable-for-the-first-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Researcher finds easy exploit for Apple’s malware-flagging tool

Background Task Manager can potentially miss malicious software on your machine.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/08/researcher-finds-easy-exploits-for-apples-malware-flagging-tool/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Dealmaster: Early Labor Day savings on Apple, Lenovo, Kindle, and Google tech

Save on tech from Apple laptops to Pixel phones and everything in between.

https://arstechnica.com/shopping/2023/08/dealmaster-early-labor-day-savings-on-apple-lenovo-kindle-and-google-tech/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The Lexus LC 500h has great craftsmanship, weird hybrid powertrain

Coupes have lost much popularity over the last decade but Lexus still makes one.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/08/the-lexus-lc-500h-has-great-craftsmanship-weird-hybrid-powertrain/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Zuck/Musk cage match canceled; tech billionaires blame each other

"I don't want to keep hyping something that will never happen," Zuckerberg says.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/zuck-musk-cage-match-canceled-tech-billionaires-blame-each-other/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The “Shove” mechanic in Baldur’s Gate 3 can ruin an encounter, and I love it

What my brave warrior's death to a lowly goblin taught me about dice anarchy.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/the-shove-mechanic-in-baldurs-gate-3-can-ruin-an-encounter-and-i-love-it/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Ohio doc who said vaccines “magnetized” people loses medical license

Tenpenny lost her license for refusing to cooperate with a board investigation.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/08/ohio-doc-who-said-vaccines-magnetized-people-loses-medical-license/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants

Exploitation is hard and patches are already out, but the potential risk is great.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/08/microsoft-finds-vulnerabilities-it-says-could-be-used-to-shut-down-power-plants/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Zoom updates terms of service to clarify that it won’t use your calls to train AI

Vague ToS previously implied that customer data could be used for AI training.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/zoom-updates-terms-of-service-to-clarify-that-it-wont-use-your-calls-to-train-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Everything is coming together for launch of NASA’s mission to a metal asteroid

"This is how the spacecraft will get mounted onto the interface to the Falcon Heavy.”

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/everything-is-coming-together-for-launch-of-nasas-mission-to-a-metal-asteroid/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

No regrets: Gender-affirming chest surgery in adults has long-term satisfaction

Evidence of high satisfaction among adults getting gender-affirming care.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/08/no-regrets-gender-affirming-chest-surgery-in-adults-has-long-term-satisfaction/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Robotaxis get OK to charge for rides in San Francisco

The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve 24-hour service.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/08/robotaxis-get-ok-to-charge-for-rides-in-san-francisco/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social