# \#via-ars-technica **URL:** https://forum.devtalk.com/tag/via-ars-technica/696.md [Latest](https://forum.devtalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.devtalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.devtalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/ai-toothbrushes-are-coming-for-your-teeth-and-your-data/164416)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 16:51 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/ai-toothbrushes-are-coming-for-your-teeth-and-your-data/164416 "2025-11-26T16:51:10Z")
App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Sony announces PS5 Pro, a $700 graphical upgrade available Nov. 7](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/sony-announces-ps5-pro-a-700-graphical-upgrade-available-nov-7/169732)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2024 17:36 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/sony-announces-ps5-pro-a-700-graphical-upgrade-available-nov-7/169732 "2024-12-11T17:36:33Z")
New unit won’t include a disc drive, but will improve frame rate in high-fidelity games. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Xbox console sales continue to crater with massive 42% revenue drop](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/xbox-console-sales-continue-to-crater-with-massive-42-revenue-drop/164415)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2024 11:47 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/xbox-console-sales-continue-to-crater-with-massive-42-revenue-drop/164415 "2024-11-10T11:47:29Z")
Xbox Series X/S sales seem to have peaked early in 2022. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/openai-is-now-valued-at-157-billion/172489)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2024 19:56 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/openai-is-now-valued-at-157-billion/172489 "2024-10-20T19:56:24Z")
OpenAI has nearly doubled what investors think it's worth—but there's a catch. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [AMD unveils powerful new AI chip to challenge Nvidia](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/amd-unveils-powerful-new-ai-chip-to-challenge-nvidia/173583)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2024 11:13 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/amd-unveils-powerful-new-ai-chip-to-challenge-nvidia/173583 "2024-10-16T11:13:04Z")
AMD CEO Lisa Su on the MI325X: "This is the beginning, not the end of the AI race." Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Switch emulator Ryujinx shuts down development after “contact by Nintendo”](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/switch-emulator-ryujinx-shuts-down-development-after-contact-by-nintendo/173849)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2024 19:53 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/switch-emulator-ryujinx-shuts-down-development-after-contact-by-nintendo/173849 "2024-10-14T19:53:27Z")
GitHub removal comes months after a Nintendo lawsuit took down the Yuzu emulator. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Developers can’t seem to stop exposing credentials in publicly accessible code](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/developers-can-t-seem-to-stop-exposing-credentials-in-publicly-accessible-code/132811)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2024 21:54 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/developers-can-t-seem-to-stop-exposing-credentials-in-publicly-accessible-code/132811 "2024-09-28T21:54:13Z")
Many transgressions come from “very large companies that have robust security teams.” Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Sony is shutting down Concord, refunding players after just two weeks](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/sony-is-shutting-down-concord-refunding-players-after-just-two-weeks/168779)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2024 22:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/sony-is-shutting-down-concord-refunding-players-after-just-two-weeks/168779 "2024-09-09T22:26:57Z")
Team-based shooter eight years in the making had just 25,000 estimated sales. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Over 2 percent of the US’s electricity generation now goes to bitcoin](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/over-2-percent-of-the-us-s-electricity-generation-now-goes-to-bitcoin/142334)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2024 21:59 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/over-2-percent-of-the-us-s-electricity-generation-now-goes-to-bitcoin/142334 "2024-08-31T21:59:10Z")
US government tracking the energy implications of booming bitcoin mining in US. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Apple reportedly plans updated M4 Mac mini that’s actually mini](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-reportedly-plans-updated-m4-mac-mini-that-s-actually-mini/165473)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2024 02:11 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-reportedly-plans-updated-m4-mac-mini-that-s-actually-mini/165473 "2024-08-30T02:11:36Z")
What was “mini” in 2010 is not particularly mini in 2024. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Round 2: We test the new Gemini-powered Bard against ChatGPT](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/round-2-we-test-the-new-gemini-powered-bard-against-chatgpt/135463)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2024 05:15 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/round-2-we-test-the-new-gemini-powered-bard-against-chatgpt/135463 "2024-08-22T05:15:40Z")
We run the models through seven categories to determine an updated champion. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [All the possible ways to destroy Google’s monopoly in search](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/all-the-possible-ways-to-destroy-google-s-monopoly-in-search/165327)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2024 04:16 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/all-the-possible-ways-to-destroy-google-s-monopoly-in-search/165327 "2024-08-20T04:16:15Z")
What the future of search could look like as DOJ seeks to end Google’s monopoly. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Intel and Karma partner to develop software-defined car architecture](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/intel-and-karma-partner-to-develop-software-defined-car-architecture/166446)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2024 12:27 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/intel-and-karma-partner-to-develop-software-defined-car-architecture/166446 "2024-08-17T12:27:04Z")
They will also offer the architecture to other tier 1s and OEMs. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Quantum Asteroids](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/quantum-asteroids/166159)
**Author:** [@Liparttiti](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/Liparttiti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2024 20:41 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/quantum-asteroids/166159 "2024-08-14T20:41:59Z")
Long story short . At 13 an asteroid flew by overhead . Wafted . Defied gravity . Three decades later I’m developing physics engines to simulate asteroid gravity belt and its relation ship with earth’s water levels and t… --- ## [Legendary ROM hacking site shutting down after almost 20 years](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/legendary-rom-hacking-site-shutting-down-after-almost-20-years/164782)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2024 22:15 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/legendary-rom-hacking-site-shutting-down-after-almost-20-years/164782 "2024-08-03T22:15:35Z")
Disputes about how to keep the site going led founder to archive and close it. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [OpenAI hits Google where it hurts with new SearchGPT prototype](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/openai-hits-google-where-it-hurts-with-new-searchgpt-prototype/163652)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2024 13:26 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/openai-hits-google-where-it-hurts-with-new-searchgpt-prototype/163652 "2024-07-26T13:26:14Z")
New tool may solve a web-search problem partially caused by AI-generated junk online. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Apple blew $10 billion on failed car project, considered buying Tesla](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-blew-10-billion-on-failed-car-project-considered-buying-tesla/146810)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2024 11:42 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-blew-10-billion-on-failed-car-project-considered-buying-tesla/146810 "2024-07-20T11:42:55Z")
It took Apple’s board 10 years to see the obvious writing on the wall. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Vulnerability in Cisco Smart Software Manager lets attackers change any user password](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/vulnerability-in-cisco-smart-software-manager-lets-attackers-change-any-user-password/162645)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2024 00:11 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/vulnerability-in-cisco-smart-software-manager-lets-attackers-change-any-user-password/162645 "2024-07-20T00:11:41Z")
Yep, passwords for administrators can be changed, too. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [YouTube tries convincing record labels to license music for AI song generator](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/youtube-tries-convincing-record-labels-to-license-music-for-ai-song-generator/160248)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2024 00:15 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/youtube-tries-convincing-record-labels-to-license-music-for-ai-song-generator/160248 "2024-06-30T00:15:52Z")
Video site needs labels’ content to legally train AI song generators. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Is cybersecurity an unsolvable problem?](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/is-cybersecurity-an-unsolvable-problem/110768)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2023 08:08 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/is-cybersecurity-an-unsolvable-problem/110768 "2023-05-29T08:08:11Z")
Ars chats with law philosopher Scott Shapiro about his new book, Fancy Bear Goes Phishing. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [TDK claims insane energy density in solid-state battery breakthrough](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/tdk-claims-insane-energy-density-in-solid-state-battery-breakthrough/159720)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2024 21:22 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/tdk-claims-insane-energy-density-in-solid-state-battery-breakthrough/159720 "2024-06-21T21:22:28Z")
Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Microsoft in damage-control mode, says it will prioritize security over AI](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-in-damage-control-mode-says-it-will-prioritize-security-over-ai/159062)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2024 22:46 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/microsoft-in-damage-control-mode-says-it-will-prioritize-security-over-ai/159062 "2024-06-15T22:46:56Z")
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now personally responsible for security flaws. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Elon Musk is livid about new OpenAI/Apple deal](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/elon-musk-is-livid-about-new-openai-apple-deal/158764)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2024 23:02 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/elon-musk-is-livid-about-new-openai-apple-deal/158764 "2024-06-12T23:02:46Z")
Elon Musk attacks Apple/ChatGPT integration as “creepy spyware.” Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Google’s “AI Overview” can give false, misleading, and dangerous answers](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/google-s-ai-overview-can-give-false-misleading-and-dangerous-answers/156572)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2024 13:57 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/google-s-ai-overview-can-give-false-misleading-and-dangerous-answers/156572 "2024-06-01T13:57:43Z")
From glue-on-pizza recipes to recommending “blinker fluid,” Google’s AI sourcing needs work. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Bing outage shows just how little competition Google search really has](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/bing-outage-shows-just-how-little-competition-google-search-really-has/156425)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2024 12:32 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/bing-outage-shows-just-how-little-competition-google-search-really-has/156425 "2024-05-31T12:32:46Z")
Opinion: Actively searching without Google or Bing is harder than it looks. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [11 years after launch, 49M people still use their PS4s, matching the PS5](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/11-years-after-launch-49m-people-still-use-their-ps4s-matching-the-ps5/157230)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2024 04:58 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/11-years-after-launch-49m-people-still-use-their-ps4s-matching-the-ps5/157230 "2024-05-31T04:58:17Z")
But PS5 users spend more money and gameplay time on their consoles. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Report: Microsoft to face antitrust case over Teams](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/report-microsoft-to-face-antitrust-case-over-teams/154986)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2024 22:06 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/report-microsoft-to-face-antitrust-case-over-teams/154986 "2024-05-19T22:06:46Z")
Unbundling Teams from Office has apparently failed to impress EU regulators. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Dell warns of “incident” that may have leaked customers’ personal info](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/dell-warns-of-incident-that-may-have-leaked-customers-personal-info/154664)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2024 11:09 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/dell-warns-of-incident-that-may-have-leaked-customers-personal-info/154664 "2024-05-13T11:09:11Z")
Notification follows claim of compromised database with 49M Dell customers’ data. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [These dangerous scammers don’t even bother to hide their crimes](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/these-dangerous-scammers-don-t-even-bother-to-hide-their-crimes/153904)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2024 05:33 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/these-dangerous-scammers-don-t-even-bother-to-hide-their-crimes/153904 "2024-05-08T05:33:47Z")
Cybercriminals openly run dozens of scams across social media and messaging apps. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. --- ## [Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/elon-musk-ai-will-be-smarter-than-any-human-around-the-end-of-next-year/150802)
**Author:** [@CommunityNews](https://forum.devtalk.com/u/CommunityNews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2024 14:23 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/elon-musk-ai-will-be-smarter-than-any-human-around-the-end-of-next-year/150802 "2024-04-13T14:23:26Z")
While Musk says superintelligence is coming soon, one critic says prediction is “batsh\*t crazy.” Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers. [Next page](https://forum.devtalk.com/tag/via-ars-technica/696.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=via-ars-technica)