May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A California startup, Sonic Fire Tech, is pioneering acoustic fire suppression using infrasound waves. In a demonstration, the system extinguished a kitchen grease fire in seconds. However, fire safety experts raise concerns about re-ignition, hidden fires, and lack of rigorous testing against established standards like NFPA 13D. The company aims to replace sprinklers in homes and data centers, but independent validation remains limited.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A controversial bill in Colorado that would have carved out exceptions to the state's 2024 right-to-repair law has been defeated. The bill, backed by Cisco and IBM, faced opposition from consumer groups and cybersecurity experts. The Colorado House committee voted 7-4 to postpone it indefinitely, marking a win for repair advocates.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Conde Nast has updated its user agreement specifically for ArsTechnica.com, deleting the previous Section VI(2)(B) and replacing it with a provision that clearly states users retain ownership of all content they post. However, the company still obtains a very broad, royalty-free license to use that content for purposes related to the service or its promotion. This amendment clarifies the rights of contributors while maintaining the platform's ability to use content for marketing and operational needs.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Am Mittwoch spielt der SC Freiburg im Europa-League-Finale gegen Aston Villa. Ministerpräsident Cem Özdemir wird nicht nach Istanbul reisen, obwohl er traditionell als Landesvater die Mannschaft unterstützen sollte. Offiziell begründet er sein Fernbleiben mit seiner ersten Regierungserklärung im Landtag, doch der eigentliche Grund sind die zu erwartenden politischen Spannungen mit dem türkischen Präsidenten Erdogan.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Lizzo hat in einem TikTok-Video ihre Frustration über Social-Media-Algorithmen geäußert. Sie macht diese dafür verantwortlich, dass Albumpromotion kaum noch möglich ist. Selbst Fans bekommen keine Neuigkeiten über Veröffentlichungen ihrer Lieblingskünstler mit. Die Sängerin kritisiert zudem rassistische und fettfeindliche Tendenzen der Algorithmen.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Miley Cyrus präsentierte bei der Dior-Cruise-Show in Los Angeles eine neue, undone Frisur, die die Indie-Sleaze-Ära der 2000er wieder aufleben lässt. Der Look mit fransigen Stufen, blondem Ansatz und langem Pony erinnert stark an Kate Moss' Auftritte beim Glastonbury-Festival. Der Artikel analysiert den Beauty-Trend, zeigt Parallelen auf und gibt Tipps zum Nachstylen.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
US-Spitzenmanager wie Elon Musk, Tim Cook und Jensen Huang trafen am Donnerstag in Peking Chinas Premier Li Qiang zu hochrangigen Wirtschaftsgesprächen. Musk kam mit seinem Sohn X Æ A-Xii, was weltweit für Aufsehen sorgte.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
An artist has gone viral by creating a sculpture of Justin Bieber out of Brie cheese. The post received hundreds of thousands of interactions. Ruby Perman is known for other food-based celebrity tributes. Learn about her techniques and inspirations.
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May 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Residents of Pennsylvania are voicing outrage against Governor Josh Shapiro, accusing him of ignoring their concerns over a planned AI data center. During a heated town hall, locals promised to block his re-election. The controversy highlights deep divides over economic development versus community rights and environmental protections.
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