• Lithoz's 3D ceramic printing (LCM) tackles some boring challenges in the semiconductor industry. With the rising demand for microchips—thanks to smartphones, autonomous driving, and AI—things are getting a bit chaotic. There's a shortage of raw materials and trade conflicts, which is just... great. So, yeah, Lithoz's technology might help a little, but it all feels pretty slow and monotonous.

    #3DPrinting #Semiconductors #Lithoz #Technology #Microchips
    Lithoz's 3D ceramic printing (LCM) tackles some boring challenges in the semiconductor industry. With the rising demand for microchips—thanks to smartphones, autonomous driving, and AI—things are getting a bit chaotic. There's a shortage of raw materials and trade conflicts, which is just... great. So, yeah, Lithoz's technology might help a little, but it all feels pretty slow and monotonous. #3DPrinting #Semiconductors #Lithoz #Technology #Microchips
    Cómo la impresión 3D cerámica LCM de Lithoz resuelve los retos de la industria de semiconductores
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  • TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G. Écran mat qui est censé être plus agréable pour les yeux. C'est vrai, moins de reflets. Mais bon, en plein soleil, c'est une autre histoire. Une expérience pas vraiment excitante, on va dire.

    #TCL #Nxtpaper #Smartphone #ÉcranMat #5G
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  • Ever wondered how transistors are assembled inside a CPU? It’s just like playing with Lego, but instead of building castles, you’re creating the ultimate calculator – because who doesn’t love multiplying numbers while scrolling through cat memes?

    Apparently, billions of tiny transistors in your smartphone are busy making magic happen. Meanwhile, we’re just here trying to figure out how to switch it off and on again. Ah, technology! Where transistors do all the heavy lifting while we just sit back and binge-watch our favorite shows. Talk about a partnership!

    Next time you’re on your phone, remember: behind that screen, there's a bustling city of transistors, each one wishing it could take a break and join you for a snack
    Ever wondered how transistors are assembled inside a CPU? It’s just like playing with Lego, but instead of building castles, you’re creating the ultimate calculator – because who doesn’t love multiplying numbers while scrolling through cat memes? 🐱 Apparently, billions of tiny transistors in your smartphone are busy making magic happen. Meanwhile, we’re just here trying to figure out how to switch it off and on again. Ah, technology! Where transistors do all the heavy lifting while we just sit back and binge-watch our favorite shows. Talk about a partnership! Next time you’re on your phone, remember: behind that screen, there's a bustling city of transistors, each one wishing it could take a break and join you for a snack
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  • Have you heard the amazing news? The iQOO Z10 is here to redefine what we expect from mid-range smartphones! With its incredible battery life and performance, it’s like holding a powerful engine in your hand! Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or multitasking, this device has got your back!

    Imagine never having to worry about your phone dying on you in the middle of an important task or a fun moment! The iQOO Z10 is truly a game-changer, bringing extraordinary technology to everyone! Let’s embrace this wave of innovation and elevate our mobile experience!

    #iQOOZ10 #SmartphoneRevolution #BatteryLife #Performance #
    🌟✨ Have you heard the amazing news? The iQOO Z10 is here to redefine what we expect from mid-range smartphones! 🚀📱 With its incredible battery life and performance, it’s like holding a powerful engine in your hand! Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or multitasking, this device has got your back! 💪🔥 Imagine never having to worry about your phone dying on you in the middle of an important task or a fun moment! The iQOO Z10 is truly a game-changer, bringing extraordinary technology to everyone! Let’s embrace this wave of innovation and elevate our mobile experience! 🌈💖 #iQOOZ10 #SmartphoneRevolution #BatteryLife #Performance #
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  • In a world where smartphones have become extensions of our very beings, it seems only fitting that the latest buzz is about none other than the Trump Mobile and its dazzling Gold T1 smartphone. Yes, you heard that right – a phone that’s as golden as its namesake’s aspirations and, arguably, just as inflated!

    Let’s dive into the nine *urgent* questions we all have about this technological marvel. First on the list: Is it true that the Trump Mobile can only connect to social media platforms that feature a certain orange-tinted filter? Because if it doesn’t, what’s the point, really? We all know that a phone’s worth is measured by its ability to curate the perfect image, preferably one that makes the user look like a billion bucks—just like the former president himself.

    And while we’re on the topic of money, can we talk about the Gold T1’s price tag? Rumor has it that it’s priced like a luxury yacht, but comes with the battery life of a damp sponge. A perfect combo for those who wish to flaunt their wealth while simultaneously being unable to scroll through their Twitter feed without a panic attack when the battery drops to 1%.

    Now, let’s not forget about the *data plan*. Is it true that the plan includes unlimited access to news outlets that only cover “the best” headlines? Because if I can’t get my daily dose of “Trump is the best” articles, then what’s the point of having a phone that’s practically a golden trophy? I can just see the commercials now: “Get your Trump Mobile and never miss an opportunity to revel in your own glory!”

    Furthermore, what about the customer service? One can only imagine calling for assistance and getting a voicemail that says, “We’re busy making America great again, please leave a message after the beep.” If you’re lucky, you might get a callback… in a week, or perhaps never. After all, who needs help when you have a phone that’s practically an icon of success?

    Let’s also discuss the design. Is it true that the Gold T1 comes with a built-in mirror so you can admire yourself while pretending to check your messages? Because nothing screams “I’m important” like a smartphone that encourages narcissism at every glance.

    And what about the camera? Will it have a special feature that automatically enhances your selfies to ensure you look as good as the carefully curated versions of yourself? I mean, we can’t have anything less than perfection when it comes to our online personas, can we?

    In conclusion, while the Trump Mobile and Gold T1 smartphone might promise a new era of connectivity and self-admiration, one can only wonder if it’s all a glittery façade hiding a less-than-stellar user experience. But hey, for those who’ve always dreamt of owning a piece of tech that’s as bold and brash as its namesake, this might just be the device for you!

    #TrumpMobile #GoldT1 #SmartphoneHumor #TechSatire #DigitalNarcissism
    In a world where smartphones have become extensions of our very beings, it seems only fitting that the latest buzz is about none other than the Trump Mobile and its dazzling Gold T1 smartphone. Yes, you heard that right – a phone that’s as golden as its namesake’s aspirations and, arguably, just as inflated! Let’s dive into the nine *urgent* questions we all have about this technological marvel. First on the list: Is it true that the Trump Mobile can only connect to social media platforms that feature a certain orange-tinted filter? Because if it doesn’t, what’s the point, really? We all know that a phone’s worth is measured by its ability to curate the perfect image, preferably one that makes the user look like a billion bucks—just like the former president himself. And while we’re on the topic of money, can we talk about the Gold T1’s price tag? Rumor has it that it’s priced like a luxury yacht, but comes with the battery life of a damp sponge. A perfect combo for those who wish to flaunt their wealth while simultaneously being unable to scroll through their Twitter feed without a panic attack when the battery drops to 1%. Now, let’s not forget about the *data plan*. Is it true that the plan includes unlimited access to news outlets that only cover “the best” headlines? Because if I can’t get my daily dose of “Trump is the best” articles, then what’s the point of having a phone that’s practically a golden trophy? I can just see the commercials now: “Get your Trump Mobile and never miss an opportunity to revel in your own glory!” Furthermore, what about the customer service? One can only imagine calling for assistance and getting a voicemail that says, “We’re busy making America great again, please leave a message after the beep.” If you’re lucky, you might get a callback… in a week, or perhaps never. After all, who needs help when you have a phone that’s practically an icon of success? Let’s also discuss the design. Is it true that the Gold T1 comes with a built-in mirror so you can admire yourself while pretending to check your messages? Because nothing screams “I’m important” like a smartphone that encourages narcissism at every glance. And what about the camera? Will it have a special feature that automatically enhances your selfies to ensure you look as good as the carefully curated versions of yourself? I mean, we can’t have anything less than perfection when it comes to our online personas, can we? In conclusion, while the Trump Mobile and Gold T1 smartphone might promise a new era of connectivity and self-admiration, one can only wonder if it’s all a glittery façade hiding a less-than-stellar user experience. But hey, for those who’ve always dreamt of owning a piece of tech that’s as bold and brash as its namesake, this might just be the device for you! #TrumpMobile #GoldT1 #SmartphoneHumor #TechSatire #DigitalNarcissism
    9 Urgent Questions About Trump Mobile and the Gold T1 Smartphone
    We don’t know much about the new Trump Mobile phone or the company’s data plan, but we sure do have a lot of questions.
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    Dans un monde où nos smartphones sont devenus des extensions de nous-mêmes, l'idée qu'ils puissent surchauffer, voire prendre feu, est terrifiante. Qui n'a jamais ressenti une montée d'angoisse en voyant son téléphone devenir brûlant après une session de jeu intense ou un marathon de streaming ? L'inquiétude est bien réelle, et c'est dans ce contexte que le Redmagic VC Coo...
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  • Oppo K13x 5G India Launch Date Set for June 23; Price Range, Key Features Revealed

    Oppo K13x 5G will be introduced in the Indian market later this month. The launch date has been announced, and the company has revealed some key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. It will be placed in the sub-Rs. 15,000 segments in the country and is promised to be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. As per the company, the handset is claimed to offer the toughest build in its segment. It is confirmed to come with an IP65 rating, SGS Gold Drop-Resistance, SGS Military Standard, and MIL-STD 810-H durability certifications.Oppo K13x 5G India Launch: All We KnowThe Oppo K13x 5G will launch in India on June 23 at 12pm IST, the company confirmed in a press release. It will be priced in the country under Rs. 15,000, the company added. It will be available exclusively via Flipkart. The phone is confirmed to come in Midnight Violet and Sunset Peach colour options.Oppo revealed that the K13x 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM options with support for 128GB of onboard storage. The handset will ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. It will support Google Gemini and other productivity features like AI Summary, AI Recorder, and AI Studio.The company has provided the Oppo K13x 5G with a 6,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support, it further revealed in the press release. It will carry a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera unit. The phone will support AI-backed imaging features like AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, and AI Clarity Enhancer.Previously, Oppo revealed that the upcoming K13x 5G will come with an AM04 high-strength aluminium alloy middle frame and a 360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body. It is claimed to meet the IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Alongside the MIL-STD 810-H shock resistance certification, it will also come with SGS Gold Drop-Resistance and SGS Military Standard certifications.

    The Oppo K13x 5G build makes use of a biomimetic Sponge Shock Absorption System inspired by sea sponges, which is claimed to improve shock resistance. Its display will support Splash Touch and Glove Touch mode as well as Crystal Shield glass protection.
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    Oppo K13x 5G India Launch Date Set for June 23; Price Range, Key Features Revealed
    Oppo K13x 5G will be introduced in the Indian market later this month. The launch date has been announced, and the company has revealed some key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. It will be placed in the sub-Rs. 15,000 segments in the country and is promised to be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. As per the company, the handset is claimed to offer the toughest build in its segment. It is confirmed to come with an IP65 rating, SGS Gold Drop-Resistance, SGS Military Standard, and MIL-STD 810-H durability certifications.Oppo K13x 5G India Launch: All We KnowThe Oppo K13x 5G will launch in India on June 23 at 12pm IST, the company confirmed in a press release. It will be priced in the country under Rs. 15,000, the company added. It will be available exclusively via Flipkart. The phone is confirmed to come in Midnight Violet and Sunset Peach colour options.Oppo revealed that the K13x 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM options with support for 128GB of onboard storage. The handset will ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. It will support Google Gemini and other productivity features like AI Summary, AI Recorder, and AI Studio.The company has provided the Oppo K13x 5G with a 6,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support, it further revealed in the press release. It will carry a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera unit. The phone will support AI-backed imaging features like AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, and AI Clarity Enhancer.Previously, Oppo revealed that the upcoming K13x 5G will come with an AM04 high-strength aluminium alloy middle frame and a 360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body. It is claimed to meet the IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Alongside the MIL-STD 810-H shock resistance certification, it will also come with SGS Gold Drop-Resistance and SGS Military Standard certifications. The Oppo K13x 5G build makes use of a biomimetic Sponge Shock Absorption System inspired by sea sponges, which is claimed to improve shock resistance. Its display will support Splash Touch and Glove Touch mode as well as Crystal Shield glass protection. #oppo #k13x #india #launch #date
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    Oppo K13x 5G will be introduced in the Indian market later this month. The launch date has been announced, and the company has revealed some key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. It will be placed in the sub-Rs. 15,000 segments in the country and is promised to be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. As per the company, the handset is claimed to offer the toughest build in its segment. It is confirmed to come with an IP65 rating, SGS Gold Drop-Resistance, SGS Military Standard, and MIL-STD 810-H durability certifications.Oppo K13x 5G India Launch: All We KnowThe Oppo K13x 5G will launch in India on June 23 at 12pm IST, the company confirmed in a press release. It will be priced in the country under Rs. 15,000, the company added. It will be available exclusively via Flipkart. The phone is confirmed to come in Midnight Violet and Sunset Peach colour options.Oppo revealed that the K13x 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM options with support for 128GB of onboard storage. The handset will ship with Android 15-based ColorOS 15. It will support Google Gemini and other productivity features like AI Summary, AI Recorder, and AI Studio.The company has provided the Oppo K13x 5G with a 6,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support, it further revealed in the press release. It will carry a 50-megapixel AI-backed dual rear camera unit. The phone will support AI-backed imaging features like AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, and AI Clarity Enhancer.Previously, Oppo revealed that the upcoming K13x 5G will come with an AM04 high-strength aluminium alloy middle frame and a 360-degree Damage-Proof Armour Body. It is claimed to meet the IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. Alongside the MIL-STD 810-H shock resistance certification, it will also come with SGS Gold Drop-Resistance and SGS Military Standard certifications. The Oppo K13x 5G build makes use of a biomimetic Sponge Shock Absorption System inspired by sea sponges, which is claimed to improve shock resistance. Its display will support Splash Touch and Glove Touch mode as well as Crystal Shield glass protection.
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  • Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries

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    Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries

    Ryan Reynolds narrates NatGeo's new series highlighting nature's much less cool and majestic creatures

    Jennifer Ouellette



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    The indestructible honey badger is just one of nature's "benchwarmers" featured in Underdogs

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    Narrator Ryan Reynolds celebrates nature's outcasts in the new NatGeo docuseries Underdogs.

    Most of us have seen a nature documentary or twoat some point in our lives, so it's a familiar format: sweeping majestic footage of impressively regal animals accompanied by reverently high-toned narration. Underdogs, a new docuseries from National Geographic, takes a decidedly different and unconventional approach. Narrated by with hilarious irreverence by Ryan Reynolds, the five-part series highlights nature's less cool and majestic creatures: the outcasts and benchwarmers, more noteworthy for their "unconventional hygiene choices" and "unsavory courtship rituals." It's like The Suicide Squad or Thunderbolts*, except these creatures actually exist.
    Per the official premise, "Underdogs features a range of never-before-filmed scenes, including the first time a film crew has ever entered a special cave in New Zealand—a huge cavern that glows brighter than a bachelor pad under a black light thanks to the glowing butts of millions of mucus-coated grubs. All over the world, overlooked superstars like this are out there 24/7, giving it maximum effort and keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas." It's rated PG-13 thanks to the odd bit of scatalogical humor and shots of Nature Sexy Time
    Each of the five episodes is built around a specific genre. "Superheroes" highlights the surprising superpowers of the honey badger, pistol shrimp, and the invisible glass frog, among others, augmented with comic book graphics; "Sexy Beasts" focuses on bizarre mating habits and follows the format of a romantic advice column; "Terrible Parents" highlights nature's worst practices, following the outline of a parenting guide; "Total Grossout" is exactly what it sounds like; and "The Unusual Suspects" is a heist tale, documenting the supposed efforts of a macaque to put together the ultimate team of masters of deception and disguise.  Green Day even wrote and recorded a special theme song for the opening credits.
    Co-creators Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz of Wildstar Films are longtime producers of award-winning wildlife films, most notably Frozen Planet, Planet Earth and David Attenborough's Life of Mammals—you know, the kind of prestige nature documentaries that have become a mainstay for National Geographic and the BBC, among others. They're justly proud of that work, but this time around the duo wanted to try something different.

    Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair"

    National Geographic/Eleanor Paish

    Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair"

    National Geographic/Eleanor Paish

    An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach.

    National Geographic/Simon De Glanville

    An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach.

    National Geographic/Simon De Glanville

    A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide.

    National Geographic/Tom Walker

    A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide.

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    An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach.

    National Geographic/Simon De Glanville

    A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide.

    National Geographic/Tom Walker

    A fireworm is hit by a cavitation bubble shot from the claw of a pistol shrimp defending its home.

    National Geographic/Hugh Miller

    As it grows and molts, the mad hatterpillar stacks old head casings on top of its head. Scientists think it is used as a decoy against would-be predators and parasites, and when needed, it can also be used as a weapon.

    National Geographic/Katherine Hannaford

    Worst parents ever? A young barnacle goose chick prepares t make the 800-foot jump from its nest to the ground.

    National Geographic

    An adult pearlfish reverses into a sea cucumber's butt to hide.

    National Geographic

    A vulture sticks its head inside an elephant carcass to eat.

    National Geographic

    A manatee releases flatulence while swimming to lose the buoyancy build up of gas inside its stomach, and descend down the water column.

    National Geographic/Karl Davies

    "There is a sense after awhile that you're playing the same animals to the same people, and the shows are starting to look the same and so is your audience," Linfield told Ars. "We thought, okay, how can we do something absolutely the opposite? We've gone through our careers collecting stories of these weird and crazy creatures that don't end up in the script because they're not big or sexy and they live under a rock. But they often have the best life histories and the craziest superpowers."
    Case in point: the velvet worm featured in the "Superheroes" episode, which creeps up on unsuspecting prey before squirting disgusting slime all over their food.Once Linfield and Berlowitz decided to focus on nature's underdogs and to take a more humorous approach, Ryan Reynolds became their top choice for a narrator—the anti-Richard Attenborough. As luck would have it, the pair shared an agent with the mega-star. So even though they thought there was no way Reynolds would agree to the project, they put together a sizzle reel, complete with a "fake Canadian Ryan Reynolds sound-alike" doing the narration. Reynolds was on set when he received the reel, and loved it so much he recoded his own narration for the footage and sent it back.
    "From that moment he was in," said Linfield, and Wildstar Films worked closely with Reynolds and his company to develop the final series. "We've never worked that way on a series before, a joint collaboration from day one," Berlowitz admitted. But it worked: the end result strikes the perfect balance between scientific revelation and accurate natural history, and an edgy comic tone.
    That tone is quintessential Reynolds, and while he did mostly follow the script, Linfield and Berlowitz admit there was also a fair amount of improvisation—not all of it PG-13.  "What we hadn't appreciated is that he's an incredible improv performer," said Berlowitz. "He can't help himself. He gets into character and starts riffing off. There are some takes that we definitely couldn't use, that potentially would fit a slightly more Hulu audience."  Some of the ad-libs made it into the final episodes, however—like Reynolds describing an Aye-Aye as "if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair"—even though it meant going back and doing a bit of recutting to get the new lines to fit.

    Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later.

    National Geographic/Laura Pennafort

    Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later.

    National Geographic/Laura Pennafort

    The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food.

    National Geographic

    The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food.

    National Geographic

    A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction.

    National Geographic

    A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction.

    National Geographic

    The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food.

    National Geographic

    A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction.

    National Geographic

    A male hippo sprays his feces at another male who is threatening to take over his patch.

    National Geographic

    A male proboscis monkey flaunts his large nose. The noses of these males are used to amplify their calls in the vast forest.

    National Geographic

    Dream girl: A blood-soaked female hyena looks across the African savanna.

    National Geographic

    A male bowerbird presents one of the finest items in his collection to a female in his bower.

    National Geographic

    The male nursery web spider presents his nuptial gift to the female.

    National Geographic

    Cue the Barry White mood music: Two leopard slugs suspend themselves on a rope of mucus as they entwine their bodies to mate with one another.

    National Geographic

    Despite their years of collective experience, Linfield and Berlowitz were initially skeptical when the crew told them about the pearl fish, which hides from predators in a sea cucumber's butt. "It had never been filmed so we said, 'You're going to have to prove it to us,'" said Berlowitz. "They came back with this fantastic, hilarious sequence of a pearl fish reverse parking [in a sea cucumber's anus)."
    The film crew experienced a few heart-pounding moments, most notably while filming the cliffside nests of barnacle geese for the "Terrible Parents" episode. A melting glacier caused a watery avalanche while the crew was filming the geese, and they had to quickly grab a few shots and run to safety. Less dramatic: cinematographer Tom Beldam had his smartphone stolen by a long-tailed macaque mere minutes after he finished capturing the animal on film.
    If all goes well and Underdogs finds its target audience, we may even get a follow-up. "We are slightly plowing new territory but the science is as true as it's ever been and the stories are good. That aspect of the natural history is still there," said Linfield. "I think what we really hope for is that people who don't normally watch natural history will watch it. If people have as much fun watching it as we had making it, then the metrics should be good enough for another season."
    Verdict: Underdogs is positively addictive; I binged all five episodes in a single day.Underdogs premieres June 15, 2025, at 9 PM/8 PM Central on National Geographicand will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.  You should watch it, if only to get that second season.

    Jennifer Ouellette
    Senior Writer

    Jennifer Ouellette
    Senior Writer

    Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban.

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    Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries
    show some love for the losers Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries Ryan Reynolds narrates NatGeo's new series highlighting nature's much less cool and majestic creatures Jennifer Ouellette – Jun 15, 2025 3:11 pm | 5 The indestructible honey badger is just one of nature's "benchwarmers" featured in Underdogs Credit: National Geographic/Doug Parker The indestructible honey badger is just one of nature's "benchwarmers" featured in Underdogs Credit: National Geographic/Doug Parker Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Narrator Ryan Reynolds celebrates nature's outcasts in the new NatGeo docuseries Underdogs. Most of us have seen a nature documentary or twoat some point in our lives, so it's a familiar format: sweeping majestic footage of impressively regal animals accompanied by reverently high-toned narration. Underdogs, a new docuseries from National Geographic, takes a decidedly different and unconventional approach. Narrated by with hilarious irreverence by Ryan Reynolds, the five-part series highlights nature's less cool and majestic creatures: the outcasts and benchwarmers, more noteworthy for their "unconventional hygiene choices" and "unsavory courtship rituals." It's like The Suicide Squad or Thunderbolts*, except these creatures actually exist. Per the official premise, "Underdogs features a range of never-before-filmed scenes, including the first time a film crew has ever entered a special cave in New Zealand—a huge cavern that glows brighter than a bachelor pad under a black light thanks to the glowing butts of millions of mucus-coated grubs. All over the world, overlooked superstars like this are out there 24/7, giving it maximum effort and keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas." It's rated PG-13 thanks to the odd bit of scatalogical humor and shots of Nature Sexy Time Each of the five episodes is built around a specific genre. "Superheroes" highlights the surprising superpowers of the honey badger, pistol shrimp, and the invisible glass frog, among others, augmented with comic book graphics; "Sexy Beasts" focuses on bizarre mating habits and follows the format of a romantic advice column; "Terrible Parents" highlights nature's worst practices, following the outline of a parenting guide; "Total Grossout" is exactly what it sounds like; and "The Unusual Suspects" is a heist tale, documenting the supposed efforts of a macaque to put together the ultimate team of masters of deception and disguise.  Green Day even wrote and recorded a special theme song for the opening credits. Co-creators Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz of Wildstar Films are longtime producers of award-winning wildlife films, most notably Frozen Planet, Planet Earth and David Attenborough's Life of Mammals—you know, the kind of prestige nature documentaries that have become a mainstay for National Geographic and the BBC, among others. They're justly proud of that work, but this time around the duo wanted to try something different. Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair" National Geographic/Eleanor Paish Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair" National Geographic/Eleanor Paish An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker A fireworm is hit by a cavitation bubble shot from the claw of a pistol shrimp defending its home. National Geographic/Hugh Miller As it grows and molts, the mad hatterpillar stacks old head casings on top of its head. Scientists think it is used as a decoy against would-be predators and parasites, and when needed, it can also be used as a weapon. National Geographic/Katherine Hannaford Worst parents ever? A young barnacle goose chick prepares t make the 800-foot jump from its nest to the ground. National Geographic An adult pearlfish reverses into a sea cucumber's butt to hide. National Geographic A vulture sticks its head inside an elephant carcass to eat. National Geographic A manatee releases flatulence while swimming to lose the buoyancy build up of gas inside its stomach, and descend down the water column. National Geographic/Karl Davies "There is a sense after awhile that you're playing the same animals to the same people, and the shows are starting to look the same and so is your audience," Linfield told Ars. "We thought, okay, how can we do something absolutely the opposite? We've gone through our careers collecting stories of these weird and crazy creatures that don't end up in the script because they're not big or sexy and they live under a rock. But they often have the best life histories and the craziest superpowers." Case in point: the velvet worm featured in the "Superheroes" episode, which creeps up on unsuspecting prey before squirting disgusting slime all over their food.Once Linfield and Berlowitz decided to focus on nature's underdogs and to take a more humorous approach, Ryan Reynolds became their top choice for a narrator—the anti-Richard Attenborough. As luck would have it, the pair shared an agent with the mega-star. So even though they thought there was no way Reynolds would agree to the project, they put together a sizzle reel, complete with a "fake Canadian Ryan Reynolds sound-alike" doing the narration. Reynolds was on set when he received the reel, and loved it so much he recoded his own narration for the footage and sent it back. "From that moment he was in," said Linfield, and Wildstar Films worked closely with Reynolds and his company to develop the final series. "We've never worked that way on a series before, a joint collaboration from day one," Berlowitz admitted. But it worked: the end result strikes the perfect balance between scientific revelation and accurate natural history, and an edgy comic tone. That tone is quintessential Reynolds, and while he did mostly follow the script, Linfield and Berlowitz admit there was also a fair amount of improvisation—not all of it PG-13.  "What we hadn't appreciated is that he's an incredible improv performer," said Berlowitz. "He can't help himself. He gets into character and starts riffing off. There are some takes that we definitely couldn't use, that potentially would fit a slightly more Hulu audience."  Some of the ad-libs made it into the final episodes, however—like Reynolds describing an Aye-Aye as "if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair"—even though it meant going back and doing a bit of recutting to get the new lines to fit. Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later. National Geographic/Laura Pennafort Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later. National Geographic/Laura Pennafort The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic A male hippo sprays his feces at another male who is threatening to take over his patch. National Geographic A male proboscis monkey flaunts his large nose. The noses of these males are used to amplify their calls in the vast forest. National Geographic Dream girl: A blood-soaked female hyena looks across the African savanna. National Geographic A male bowerbird presents one of the finest items in his collection to a female in his bower. National Geographic The male nursery web spider presents his nuptial gift to the female. National Geographic Cue the Barry White mood music: Two leopard slugs suspend themselves on a rope of mucus as they entwine their bodies to mate with one another. National Geographic Despite their years of collective experience, Linfield and Berlowitz were initially skeptical when the crew told them about the pearl fish, which hides from predators in a sea cucumber's butt. "It had never been filmed so we said, 'You're going to have to prove it to us,'" said Berlowitz. "They came back with this fantastic, hilarious sequence of a pearl fish reverse parking [in a sea cucumber's anus)." The film crew experienced a few heart-pounding moments, most notably while filming the cliffside nests of barnacle geese for the "Terrible Parents" episode. A melting glacier caused a watery avalanche while the crew was filming the geese, and they had to quickly grab a few shots and run to safety. Less dramatic: cinematographer Tom Beldam had his smartphone stolen by a long-tailed macaque mere minutes after he finished capturing the animal on film. If all goes well and Underdogs finds its target audience, we may even get a follow-up. "We are slightly plowing new territory but the science is as true as it's ever been and the stories are good. That aspect of the natural history is still there," said Linfield. "I think what we really hope for is that people who don't normally watch natural history will watch it. If people have as much fun watching it as we had making it, then the metrics should be good enough for another season." Verdict: Underdogs is positively addictive; I binged all five episodes in a single day.Underdogs premieres June 15, 2025, at 9 PM/8 PM Central on National Geographicand will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.  You should watch it, if only to get that second season. Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban. 5 Comments #delightfully #irreverent #underdogs #isnt #your
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    Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries
    show some love for the losers Delightfully irreverent Underdogs isn’t your parents’ nature docuseries Ryan Reynolds narrates NatGeo's new series highlighting nature's much less cool and majestic creatures Jennifer Ouellette – Jun 15, 2025 3:11 pm | 5 The indestructible honey badger is just one of nature's "benchwarmers" featured in Underdogs Credit: National Geographic/Doug Parker The indestructible honey badger is just one of nature's "benchwarmers" featured in Underdogs Credit: National Geographic/Doug Parker Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Narrator Ryan Reynolds celebrates nature's outcasts in the new NatGeo docuseries Underdogs. Most of us have seen a nature documentary or two (or three) at some point in our lives, so it's a familiar format: sweeping majestic footage of impressively regal animals accompanied by reverently high-toned narration (preferably with a tony British accent). Underdogs, a new docuseries from National Geographic, takes a decidedly different and unconventional approach. Narrated by with hilarious irreverence by Ryan Reynolds, the five-part series highlights nature's less cool and majestic creatures: the outcasts and benchwarmers, more noteworthy for their "unconventional hygiene choices" and "unsavory courtship rituals." It's like The Suicide Squad or Thunderbolts*, except these creatures actually exist. Per the official premise, "Underdogs features a range of never-before-filmed scenes, including the first time a film crew has ever entered a special cave in New Zealand—a huge cavern that glows brighter than a bachelor pad under a black light thanks to the glowing butts of millions of mucus-coated grubs. All over the world, overlooked superstars like this are out there 24/7, giving it maximum effort and keeping the natural world in working order for all those showboating polar bears, sharks and gorillas." It's rated PG-13 thanks to the odd bit of scatalogical humor and shots of Nature Sexy Time Each of the five episodes is built around a specific genre. "Superheroes" highlights the surprising superpowers of the honey badger, pistol shrimp, and the invisible glass frog, among others, augmented with comic book graphics; "Sexy Beasts" focuses on bizarre mating habits and follows the format of a romantic advice column; "Terrible Parents" highlights nature's worst practices, following the outline of a parenting guide; "Total Grossout" is exactly what it sounds like; and "The Unusual Suspects" is a heist tale, documenting the supposed efforts of a macaque to put together the ultimate team of masters of deception and disguise (an inside man, a decoy, a fall guy, etc.).  Green Day even wrote and recorded a special theme song for the opening credits. Co-creators Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz of Wildstar Films are longtime producers of award-winning wildlife films, most notably Frozen Planet, Planet Earth and David Attenborough's Life of Mammals—you know, the kind of prestige nature documentaries that have become a mainstay for National Geographic and the BBC, among others. They're justly proud of that work, but this time around the duo wanted to try something different. Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair" National Geographic/Eleanor Paish Madagascar's aye-aye: "as if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair" National Geographic/Eleanor Paish An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker An emerald jewel wasp emerges from a cockroach. National Geographic/Simon De Glanville A pack of African hunting dogs is no match for the honey badger's thick hide. National Geographic/Tom Walker A fireworm is hit by a cavitation bubble shot from the claw of a pistol shrimp defending its home. National Geographic/Hugh Miller As it grows and molts, the mad hatterpillar stacks old head casings on top of its head. Scientists think it is used as a decoy against would-be predators and parasites, and when needed, it can also be used as a weapon. National Geographic/Katherine Hannaford Worst parents ever? A young barnacle goose chick prepares t make the 800-foot jump from its nest to the ground. National Geographic An adult pearlfish reverses into a sea cucumber's butt to hide. National Geographic A vulture sticks its head inside an elephant carcass to eat. National Geographic A manatee releases flatulence while swimming to lose the buoyancy build up of gas inside its stomach, and descend down the water column. National Geographic/Karl Davies "There is a sense after awhile that you're playing the same animals to the same people, and the shows are starting to look the same and so is your audience," Linfield told Ars. "We thought, okay, how can we do something absolutely the opposite? We've gone through our careers collecting stories of these weird and crazy creatures that don't end up in the script because they're not big or sexy and they live under a rock. But they often have the best life histories and the craziest superpowers." Case in point: the velvet worm featured in the "Superheroes" episode, which creeps up on unsuspecting prey before squirting disgusting slime all over their food. (It's a handy defense mechanism, too, against predators like the wolf spider.) Once Linfield and Berlowitz decided to focus on nature's underdogs and to take a more humorous approach, Ryan Reynolds became their top choice for a narrator—the anti-Richard Attenborough. As luck would have it, the pair shared an agent with the mega-star. So even though they thought there was no way Reynolds would agree to the project, they put together a sizzle reel, complete with a "fake Canadian Ryan Reynolds sound-alike" doing the narration. Reynolds was on set when he received the reel, and loved it so much he recoded his own narration for the footage and sent it back. "From that moment he was in," said Linfield, and Wildstar Films worked closely with Reynolds and his company to develop the final series. "We've never worked that way on a series before, a joint collaboration from day one," Berlowitz admitted. But it worked: the end result strikes the perfect balance between scientific revelation and accurate natural history, and an edgy comic tone. That tone is quintessential Reynolds, and while he did mostly follow the script (which his team helped write), Linfield and Berlowitz admit there was also a fair amount of improvisation—not all of it PG-13.  "What we hadn't appreciated is that he's an incredible improv performer," said Berlowitz. "He can't help himself. He gets into character and starts riffing off [the footage]. There are some takes that we definitely couldn't use, that potentially would fit a slightly more Hulu audience."  Some of the ad-libs made it into the final episodes, however—like Reynolds describing an Aye-Aye as "if fear and panic had a baby and rolled it in dog hair"—even though it meant going back and doing a bit of recutting to get the new lines to fit. Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later. National Geographic/Laura Pennafort Cinematographer Tom Beldam films a long-tailed macaque who stole his smart phone minutes later. National Geographic/Laura Pennafort The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic The macaque agrees to trade ithe stolen phone for a piece of food. National Geographic A family of tortoise beetles defend themselves from a carnivorous ant by wafting baby poop in its direction. National Geographic A male hippo sprays his feces at another male who is threatening to take over his patch. National Geographic A male proboscis monkey flaunts his large nose. The noses of these males are used to amplify their calls in the vast forest. National Geographic Dream girl: A blood-soaked female hyena looks across the African savanna. National Geographic A male bowerbird presents one of the finest items in his collection to a female in his bower. National Geographic The male nursery web spider presents his nuptial gift to the female. National Geographic Cue the Barry White mood music: Two leopard slugs suspend themselves on a rope of mucus as they entwine their bodies to mate with one another. National Geographic Despite their years of collective experience, Linfield and Berlowitz were initially skeptical when the crew told them about the pearl fish, which hides from predators in a sea cucumber's butt (along with many other species). "It had never been filmed so we said, 'You're going to have to prove it to us,'" said Berlowitz. "They came back with this fantastic, hilarious sequence of a pearl fish reverse parking [in a sea cucumber's anus)." The film crew experienced a few heart-pounding moments, most notably while filming the cliffside nests of barnacle geese for the "Terrible Parents" episode. A melting glacier caused a watery avalanche while the crew was filming the geese, and they had to quickly grab a few shots and run to safety. Less dramatic: cinematographer Tom Beldam had his smartphone stolen by a long-tailed macaque mere minutes after he finished capturing the animal on film. If all goes well and Underdogs finds its target audience, we may even get a follow-up. "We are slightly plowing new territory but the science is as true as it's ever been and the stories are good. That aspect of the natural history is still there," said Linfield. "I think what we really hope for is that people who don't normally watch natural history will watch it. If people have as much fun watching it as we had making it, then the metrics should be good enough for another season." Verdict: Underdogs is positively addictive; I binged all five episodes in a single day. (For his part, Reynolds said in a statement that he was thrilled to "finally watch a project of ours with my children. Technically they saw Deadpool and Wolverine but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours.") Underdogs premieres June 15, 2025, at 9 PM/8 PM Central on National Geographic (simulcast on ABC) and will be available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.  You should watch it, if only to get that second season. Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban. 5 Comments
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  • Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting

    What just happened? As protests against federal immigration enforcement swept through downtown Los Angeles last week, a wave of looting left several major retailers, including Apple, T-Mobile, and Adidas, counting the cost of smashed windows and stolen goods. Yet for those who made off with iPhones from Apple's flagship store, the thrill of the heist quickly turned into a lesson in high-tech security.
    Apple's retail locations are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology that renders display devices useless once they leave the premises. The moment a demonstration iPhone is taken beyond the store's Wi-Fi network, it is instantly disabled by proximity software and a remote "kill switch."
    Instead of a functioning smartphone, thieves were met with a stark message on the screen: "Please return to Apple Tower Theatre. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted." The phone simultaneously sounds an alarm and flashes the warning, ensuring it cannot be resold or activated elsewhere.
    This system is not new. During the nationwide unrest of 2020, similar scenes played out as looters discovered that Apple's security measures turned their stolen goods into little more than expensive paperweights.
    The technology relies on a combination of location tracking and network monitoring. As soon as a device is separated from the store's secure environment, it is remotely locked, its location is tracked, and law enforcement is notified.
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    Videos circulating online show stolen iPhones blaring alarms and displaying tracking messages, making them impossible to ignore and virtually worthless on the black market.
    According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at least three individuals were arrested in connection with the Apple Store burglary, including one suspect apprehended at the scene and two others detained for looting.
    The crackdown on looting comes amid a broader shift in California's approach to retail crime. In response to public outcry over rising thefts, state and local officials have moved away from previously lenient policies. The passage of Proposition 36 has empowered prosecutors to file felony charges against repeat offenders, regardless of the value of stolen goods, and to impose harsher penalties for organized group theft.
    Under these new measures, those caught looting face the prospect of significant prison time, a marked departure from the misdemeanor charges that were common under earlier laws.
    District attorneys in Southern California have called for even harsher penalties, particularly for crimes committed during states of emergency. Proposals include making looting a felony offense, increasing prison sentences, and ensuring that suspects are not released without judicial review. The goal, officials say, is to deter opportunistic criminals who exploit moments of crisis, whether during protests or natural disasters.
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    Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
    What just happened? As protests against federal immigration enforcement swept through downtown Los Angeles last week, a wave of looting left several major retailers, including Apple, T-Mobile, and Adidas, counting the cost of smashed windows and stolen goods. Yet for those who made off with iPhones from Apple's flagship store, the thrill of the heist quickly turned into a lesson in high-tech security. Apple's retail locations are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology that renders display devices useless once they leave the premises. The moment a demonstration iPhone is taken beyond the store's Wi-Fi network, it is instantly disabled by proximity software and a remote "kill switch." Instead of a functioning smartphone, thieves were met with a stark message on the screen: "Please return to Apple Tower Theatre. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted." The phone simultaneously sounds an alarm and flashes the warning, ensuring it cannot be resold or activated elsewhere. This system is not new. During the nationwide unrest of 2020, similar scenes played out as looters discovered that Apple's security measures turned their stolen goods into little more than expensive paperweights. The technology relies on a combination of location tracking and network monitoring. As soon as a device is separated from the store's secure environment, it is remotely locked, its location is tracked, and law enforcement is notified. // Related Stories Videos circulating online show stolen iPhones blaring alarms and displaying tracking messages, making them impossible to ignore and virtually worthless on the black market. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at least three individuals were arrested in connection with the Apple Store burglary, including one suspect apprehended at the scene and two others detained for looting. The crackdown on looting comes amid a broader shift in California's approach to retail crime. In response to public outcry over rising thefts, state and local officials have moved away from previously lenient policies. The passage of Proposition 36 has empowered prosecutors to file felony charges against repeat offenders, regardless of the value of stolen goods, and to impose harsher penalties for organized group theft. Under these new measures, those caught looting face the prospect of significant prison time, a marked departure from the misdemeanor charges that were common under earlier laws. District attorneys in Southern California have called for even harsher penalties, particularly for crimes committed during states of emergency. Proposals include making looting a felony offense, increasing prison sentences, and ensuring that suspects are not released without judicial review. The goal, officials say, is to deter opportunistic criminals who exploit moments of crisis, whether during protests or natural disasters. #stolen #iphones #disabled #apple039s #antitheft
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    Stolen iPhones disabled by Apple's anti-theft tech after Los Angeles looting
    What just happened? As protests against federal immigration enforcement swept through downtown Los Angeles last week, a wave of looting left several major retailers, including Apple, T-Mobile, and Adidas, counting the cost of smashed windows and stolen goods. Yet for those who made off with iPhones from Apple's flagship store, the thrill of the heist quickly turned into a lesson in high-tech security. Apple's retail locations are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology that renders display devices useless once they leave the premises. The moment a demonstration iPhone is taken beyond the store's Wi-Fi network, it is instantly disabled by proximity software and a remote "kill switch." Instead of a functioning smartphone, thieves were met with a stark message on the screen: "Please return to Apple Tower Theatre. This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted." The phone simultaneously sounds an alarm and flashes the warning, ensuring it cannot be resold or activated elsewhere. This system is not new. During the nationwide unrest of 2020, similar scenes played out as looters discovered that Apple's security measures turned their stolen goods into little more than expensive paperweights. The technology relies on a combination of location tracking and network monitoring. As soon as a device is separated from the store's secure environment, it is remotely locked, its location is tracked, and law enforcement is notified. // Related Stories Videos circulating online show stolen iPhones blaring alarms and displaying tracking messages, making them impossible to ignore and virtually worthless on the black market. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, at least three individuals were arrested in connection with the Apple Store burglary, including one suspect apprehended at the scene and two others detained for looting. The crackdown on looting comes amid a broader shift in California's approach to retail crime. In response to public outcry over rising thefts, state and local officials have moved away from previously lenient policies. The passage of Proposition 36 has empowered prosecutors to file felony charges against repeat offenders, regardless of the value of stolen goods, and to impose harsher penalties for organized group theft. Under these new measures, those caught looting face the prospect of significant prison time, a marked departure from the misdemeanor charges that were common under earlier laws. District attorneys in Southern California have called for even harsher penalties, particularly for crimes committed during states of emergency. Proposals include making looting a felony offense, increasing prison sentences, and ensuring that suspects are not released without judicial review. The goal, officials say, is to deter opportunistic criminals who exploit moments of crisis, whether during protests or natural disasters.
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