Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut”
It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/so-is-katy-perry-now-an-astronaut-or-what/
Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia
Is $1,000 worth being the AI face of obvious scams? Rueful actors say no.
To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is
Planaria can't replace a missing head until after the tail develops sufficiently.
Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives
Firm will later add "curated drive compatibility" lists after testing.
There’s a secret reason the Space Force is delaying the next Atlas V launch
The Space Force is looking for responsive launch. This week, they're the unresponsive ones.
At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends
Mark Zuckerberg played up TikTok rivalry at monopoly trial, but judge may not buy it.
Trump admin accused of censoring NIH’s top expert on ultra-processed foods
Kevin Hall claims an aide for Kennedy edited his written responses to a reporter.
Company apologizes after AI support agent invents policy that causes user uproar
Frustrated software developer believed AI-generated message came from human support rep.
Gemini 2.5 Flash comes to the Gemini app as Google seeks improve “dynamic thinking”
Gemini 2.5 Flash is ready for you to try in the Gemini app, but it's starting as a preview.
Google loses ad tech monopoly trial, faces additional breakups
Google plans to appeal as DOJ seeks to untether ad products.
Google is gifting a year of Gemini Advanced to every college student in the US
Got a .edu email? You can sign up for a free year of Google One AI Premium.
OpenAI releases new simulated reasoning models with full tool access
New o3 model appears "near-genius level," according to one doctor, but it still makes mistakes.
Government IT whistleblower calls out DOGE, says he was threatened at home
"Stay out of DOGE's way": IT worker details how Musk group infiltrated US agency.
What happened when Formula E visited an American oval track?
Miami, Long Beach, Brooklyn, Portland, and now Miami again. Well, sort of.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04/formula-e-still-searching-for-a-place-in-america-to-call-home/
RoboBee sticks the landing
New robotic landing gear draws on the crane fly's unique appendages for landing on uneven surfaces.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/robobee-sticks-the-landing/
Looking at the Universe’s dark ages from the far side of the Moon
Building an observatory on the Moon would be a huge challenge—but it would be worth it.
Researchers claim breakthrough in fight against AI’s frustrating security hole
Prompt injections are the Achilles' heel of AI assistants. Google offers a potential fix.
Harvard says no chance it will comply with changes feds demand
The university also turned its homepage into a tribute to research.
Should we settle Mars, or is it a dumb idea for humans to live off world?
Should we all just read *A City on Mars* and call the whole thing off?
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/04/should-the-us-prioritize-settling-mars/
HBO’s The Last of Us is back for season 2, and so are we
One game-player and one newbie return to recap HBO's fungal free-for-all.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/04/hbos-the-last-of-us-is-back-for-season-2-and-so-are-we/