Maximum-severity vulnerability threatens 6% of all websites by Dan Goodin on 2025-12-03 23:16 (#71XMC) Open source React executes malicious code with malformed HTML-no authentication needed.
Great handling, advanced EV tech: We drive the 2027 BMW iX3 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-12-03 23:01 (#71XMD) The first of BMW's clean-sheet "Neue Klasse" EVs hits it out of the park.
Republicans drop Trump-ordered block on state AI laws from defense bill by Ashley Belanger on 2025-12-03 21:06 (#71XGZ) Widespread and powerful movement" keeps Trump from blocking state AI laws.
Humans in southern Africa were an isolated population until recently by John Timmer on 2025-12-03 20:40 (#71XH0) A distinct population that was isolated until the last thousand years or so.
After nearly 30 years, Crucial will stop selling RAM to consumers by Benj Edwards on 2025-12-03 19:48 (#71XH1) Micron cites AI data center demand as reason for killing DIY upgrade brand.
NASA nominee appears before Congress, defends plans to revamp space agency by Eric Berger on 2025-12-03 19:31 (#71XH2) "Weare in a great competition with a rival that has the will and means to challenge American exceptionalism."
Sony drops new trailer for 28 Years Later: Bone Temple by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-12-03 19:13 (#71XH3) "Old Nick released his demons onto the world of man, and the world of man fell before the demons."
Rare win for renewable energy: Trump admin funds geothermal network expansion by Phil McKenna, Inside Climate News on 2025-12-03 18:35 (#71XE8) A first-in-the-nation heating and cooling network in Massachusetts is set to double in size.
Microsoft drops AI sales targets in half after salespeople miss their quotas by Benj Edwards on 2025-12-03 18:24 (#71XE9) Report: Microsoft declared "the era of AI agents" in May, but enterprise customers aren't buying.
Prime Video pulls eerily emotionless AI-generated anime dubs after complaints by Scharon Harding on 2025-12-03 18:11 (#71XEA) In some cases, better dubs already existed.
FCC boss Brendan Carr claims another victory over DEI as AT&T drops programs by Jon Brodkin on 2025-12-03 17:48 (#71XEB) AT&T accused of "financial play to curry favor" with Trump administration.
A spectacular explosion shows China is close to obtaining reusable rockets by Stephen Clark on 2025-12-03 17:40 (#71XB7) "China's first rocket recovery attempt achieved its expected technical objectives."
Fraudulent gambling network may actually be something more nefarious by Dan Goodin on 2025-12-03 17:23 (#71XB8) Researchers say there's more to the network, which has operated for 14 years.
Samara Weaving levels up in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-12-03 17:04 (#71XB9) The sequel to 2019's delightful horror comedy hits theaters next spring.
Planned satellite constellations may swamp future orbiting telescopes by John Timmer on 2025-12-03 16:26 (#71XBA) Planned orbital observatories would see satellites cross nearly all of their images.
Guitar amp sims have gotten astonishingly good by Nate Anderson on 2025-12-03 12:15 (#71X5M) There has never been a better time to be a guitarist.
More FDA drama: Top drug regulator calls it quits after 3 weeks by Beth Mole on 2025-12-02 23:17 (#71WV9) The last Trump official in the position left amid allegations of petty revenge.
This Chinese company could become the country’s first to land a reusable rocket by Stephen Clark on 2025-12-02 23:04 (#71WVA) From the outside, China's Zhuque-3 rocket looks like a clone of SpaceX's Falcon 9.
OpenAI CEO declares “code red” as Gemini gains 200 million users in 3 months by Benj Edwards on 2025-12-02 22:42 (#71WVB) Three years after Google sounded alarm bells over ChatGPT, the tables have turned.
Mad Men’s 4K debut botched by HBO Max streamingepisode with visible crewmembers by Scharon Harding on 2025-12-02 21:52 (#71WVC) Producer Lionsgate reportedly contributed to the gaffe.
India orders device makers to put government-run security app on all phones by Jon Brodkin on 2025-12-02 21:36 (#71WVD) Apple will refuse to preload state-run snooping" app on iPhones, report says.
Testing shows why the Steam Machine’s 8GB of graphics RAM could be a problem by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-12-02 19:26 (#71WPZ) Valve has work to do on the software side-but some fixes are coming.
Google announces second Android 16 release of 2025 is heading to Pixels by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-12-02 19:11 (#71WM4) The update is rolling out to Pixels starting today.
Meet CDC’s new lead vaccine advisor who thinks shots cause heart disease by Beth Mole on 2025-12-02 17:57 (#71WM5) Milhoan has a history of touting unproven COVID cures while disparaging vaccines.
Samsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold with 10-inch foldable screen, astronomical price by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-12-02 16:47 (#71WGZ) Samsung's long-awaited tri-fold phone is launching in Korea this month, with a US launch early next year.
3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-12-02 16:23 (#71WH0) Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central "chieftain."
“Renewable” no more: Trump admin renames the National Renewable Energy Laboratory by Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News on 2025-12-02 16:01 (#71WH1) A key driver of US renewable energy research is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies.
NASA seeks a “warm backup” option as key decision on lunar rover nears by Eric Berger on 2025-12-02 15:30 (#71WH2) "This would be a cheap insurance policy."
“Players are selfish”: Fallout 2’s Chris Avellone describes his game design philosophy by Alan Bradley on 2025-12-02 15:04 (#71WE3) Avellone recaps his journey from learning on a TRS-80 to today.
Syntax hacking: Researchers discover sentence structure can bypass AI safety rules by Benj Edwards on 2025-12-02 12:15 (#71WBG) New research offers clues about why some prompt injection attacks may succeed.
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again by Stephen Clark on 2025-12-01 23:36 (#71VZH) One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge.
Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy by Jon Brodkin on 2025-12-01 22:33 (#71VZJ) Justices want Cox to crack down on piracy, but question Sony's strict demands.
OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets by Ashley Belanger on 2025-12-01 22:16 (#71VXM) OpenAI risks increased fines after deleting pirated books datasets.
In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll by EmilyFishbein and JaumanNaw, Undark Magazine on 2025-12-01 21:23 (#71VXN) Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed.
After a Witcher-free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years by Kyle Orland on 2025-12-01 19:54 (#71VV7) CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development.
Even Microsoft’s retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-12-01 19:43 (#71VV8) Microsoft has not one, not two, but three new sweaters available for $60 to $80.
Space CEO explains why he believes private space stations are a viable business by Eric Berger on 2025-12-01 17:40 (#71VRK) Voyager Technologies Chairman Dylan Taylor checks in with Ars from the space station frontier.
Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-12-01 17:22 (#71VRM) Netflix will only support Google Cast on older devices without remotes.
Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we can find by Lee Hutchinson on 2025-12-01 15:12 (#71VJR) Today we celebrate the resurrection and return of Optimus Prime...by buying things!
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-12-01 14:50 (#71VJS) The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more.
After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death by Kyle Orland on 2025-12-01 12:00 (#71VE7) Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, Eat the Rich" philosophy.
Revisiting Jill of the Jungle, the last game Tim Sweeney designed by Samuel Axon on 2025-11-30 12:10 (#71TVV) DOS platformers didn't have a reputation for being fun, but this one is a blast.
Achieving lasting remission for HIV by Andrea Teagle, Knowable Magazine on 2025-11-29 12:15 (#71TC3) Promising trials using engineered antibodies suggest that "functional cures" may be in reach.
Before a Soyuz launch Thursday someone forgot to secure a 20-ton service platform by Eric Berger on 2025-11-28 16:16 (#71SY0) "We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership."
Here are the best Black Friday deals we can find by Lee Hutchinson on 2025-11-28 12:41 (#71SSH) Buy some laptops, or a streaming stick, to honor the passing of our greatest hero.
Reintroduced carnivores’ impacts on ecosystems are still coming into focus by Jake Bolster, Inside Climate News on 2025-11-28 12:15 (#71SSJ) Yellowstone has long been a mecca for scientists studying how predators affect the environment.
We put the new pocket-size vinyl format to the test—with mixed results by Chris Foresman on 2025-11-28 12:00 (#71SQD) It's a fun new format, but finding a place in the market may be challenging.
Blast from the past: 15 movie gems of 1985 by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-11-27 12:15 (#71S4B) Beyond the blockbusters: This watch list has something for everyone over the long holiday weekend.
Four-inch worm hatches in woman’s forehead, wriggles to her eyelid by Beth Mole on 2025-11-27 12:00 (#71S4C) The parasite, typically found in dogs, was visibly moving under her skin.
ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once by Stephen Clark on 2025-11-26 23:13 (#71RQH) The company is closer to increasing its Vulcan launch cadence, but it won't happen this year.