Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware threatens most servers on planet Earth by Dan Goodin on 2026-10-27 20:25 (#79BV9) Critical flaw in EDK2 allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-27 19:32 (#79BRV) Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.
Vibe genes? Natural(ish) language comes to protein, genome design software by John Timmer on 2026-10-27 18:49 (#79BRW) You can apparently now tell AI tools what sort of protein you want them to make.
Warner Bros. drops final trailer for Dune: Part Three by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-10-27 18:05 (#79BRX) "After years of combat, I've become the oppressor Chani had sworn to fight."
Ford simplifies using your EV as a home battery with the $30K Fathom by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-10-27 16:17 (#79BP2) The Fathom pickup won't need a wall-mounted inverter to output 10 kW to your house.
DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-27 16:00 (#79BP3) Genie 4 will roll out to developers and Google AI Ultra subscribers soon.
From cheap tool to premium subscription: When a beloved app's price skyrockets by Scharon Harding on 2026-10-27 15:50 (#79BP4) Huge price hikes force loyal users to reconsider their favorite apps.
Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-10-27 14:20 (#79BKB) I respect Apple's first crack at a foldable phone, but I'm not sure I like it.
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing, Apple says only a "small number" are affected by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-27 14:00 (#79AWQ) Apple's "precision-engineered" hinge is apparently damaging some iPhone Duo screens.
Sculpture re-creates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-10-27 13:32 (#79BKC) University of Sheffield researchers figured out how to re-create the 1,600-year-old glass recipe.
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public by Dell Cameron, wired.com on 2026-10-27 13:22 (#79BKD) Senators say officials hid a ruling on warrantless searches past its release deadline.
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce by Nick Indge on 2026-10-26 22:36 (#79B3A) Employees in the US, Canada, India, and the UK may receive offers to leave MS today.
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out by Beth Mole on 2026-10-26 20:27 (#79B15) Case study gives a whole new meaning to "bedroom eyes."
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-10-26 20:15 (#79B16) Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo by Samuel Axon on 2026-10-26 20:04 (#79B17) Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700 by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-26 19:04 (#79B18) Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-10-26 18:50 (#79AWM) US robotics company stands by ICE deal as more than 300 employees warn of risk.
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes by Jon Brodkin on 2026-10-26 18:09 (#79AWN) Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo by Ashley Belanger on 2026-10-26 17:26 (#79AWP) Investigators explain how highway thieves stole $100M in data center equipment.
F1 in Texas: The American race that fans love to attend by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-10-26 14:48 (#79APR) Ars spends the weekend with the Audi Revolut F1 team at the Circuit of the Americas.
Tesla gave up the EV crown. Now it wants to win the autonomy race. by Kana Inagaki, Financial Times on 2026-10-26 14:30 (#79APS) Tesla hopes autonomy subscriptions can deliver the margins car sales cannot.
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1 by Nick Indge on 2026-10-26 11:00 (#79AGW) M-Vave's cheap FM-1 pocket synth has exploded as a community firmware playground.
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature by Tereza Ondráčková, wired.com on 2026-10-24 11:50 (#7999J) A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that by Jacek Krywko on 2026-10-24 11:00 (#7999K) The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue by Eric Berger on 2026-10-23 22:48 (#798ZF) "We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops by Jon Brodkin on 2026-10-23 20:28 (#798XC) Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-23 20:19 (#798XD) Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport by Stephen Clark on 2026-10-23 19:33 (#798XE) Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans by Nick Indge on 2026-10-23 19:20 (#798XF) If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals by Jacek Krywko on 2026-10-23 17:32 (#798RX) Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-10-23 17:18 (#798RY) Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns by Beth Mole on 2026-10-23 16:58 (#798RZ) "Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report by Jon Brodkin on 2026-10-23 16:51 (#798S0) Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public by Kyle Orland on 2026-10-23 16:35 (#798S1) Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems by Jamie Smyth on 2026-10-23 13:43 (#798KD) A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-10-23 11:30 (#798GG) Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
Review: Crystal Lake suffers a bit from its obsession with Pam Voorhees by Ashley Belanger on 2026-10-23 11:15 (#798GH) Friday the 13th prequel series based on Jason's mom drags at first, then hits a vein.
Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready by Eric Berger on 2026-10-23 11:00 (#798GJ) "We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access by Kyle Orland on 2026-10-22 22:25 (#7984T) "Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42% by Beth Mole on 2026-10-22 22:12 (#7984V) Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22. by Eric Berger on 2026-10-22 21:52 (#7984W) "We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational" by Jon Brodkin on 2026-10-22 21:07 (#7984X) Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4 by Dan Goodin on 2026-10-22 20:17 (#79803) Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing by Kyle Orland on 2026-10-22 19:59 (#79804) We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-10-22 19:34 (#79805) Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report by Beth Mole on 2026-10-22 19:04 (#79806) The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5. by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-10-22 19:01 (#79807) 460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-10-22 18:49 (#79808) Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
US official: Russia's stalker satellite sure looks like an orbital weapon by Stephen Clark on 2026-10-22 18:29 (#79809) The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."
Meta shocked by $25B fine after N.M. refused to join multistate settlement by Ashley Belanger on 2026-10-22 17:04 (#797TW) Meta will appeal a ruling imposing the largest fine Mark Zuckerberg has ever seen.