FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time" by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-19 21:29 (#75R1D) FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
Spider-Noir final trailer gives us a classic villain by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-19 20:58 (#75QZA) It's never too late to become a hero.
"I'll buy 10 of those"—NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-19 20:43 (#75QZB) "How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal."
Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription by Scharon Harding on 2026-05-19 19:52 (#75QZC) Plex says that it has considered getting rid of Lifetime Passes.
Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks by John Timmer on 2026-05-19 18:55 (#75QZD) Both tools generate hypotheses; one goes on to analyze some of the data.
Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-19 18:37 (#75QZE) AI content is getting good, but SynthID might be able to help tell truth from fiction.
In stunning display of stupid, secret CISA credentials found in public GitHub repo by Lee Hutchinson on 2026-05-19 18:27 (#75QZF) SSH keys, plaintext passwords, other sensitive data had been up since November 2025.
RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacks by Beth Mole on 2026-05-19 18:17 (#75QW3) Charter would have expanded member eligibility and focused on alleged injuries.
Gemini 3.5 Flash might be fast enough for gen AI to make sense by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-19 18:11 (#75QW4) Google says its more efficient Gemini 3.5 Flash is the key to your agentic AI future.
The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why? by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-19 16:26 (#75QRH) LG's latest hits one frame per millisecond at a full 1080p resolution.
EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-19 16:12 (#75QRJ) Politicians say they want EVs to pay "their fair share for the use of our roads."
Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time by Samuel Axon on 2026-05-19 16:00 (#75QRK) Civ 7's devs talk walking back the game's most controversial decision.
Electrical utility megamerger is all about the data centers by Dan Gearino, Amy Green, and Charles Paullin, Insid on 2026-05-19 13:45 (#75QNZ) NextEra's blockbuster deal with Dominion likely means higher bills for consumers.
In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites by Eric Berger on 2026-05-19 13:00 (#75QJG) "Every single successful space company is diversified in its products."
Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-05-19 11:00 (#75QJH) Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected by Beth Mole on 2026-05-18 20:41 (#75Q4K) CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany.
Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-18 20:27 (#75Q4M) Fake citations dashed a dude's Are We Dating the Same Guy" revenge lawsuit.
One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions by Eric Berger on 2026-05-18 19:49 (#75Q2D) "I think there's plenty of fire lit under them already."
Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades by Kiona N. Smith on 2026-05-18 18:37 (#75Q06) For some ancient Aboriginal Australian communities, dingoes were part of the family.
Elon Musk took too long to sue OpenAI, jury unanimously agrees by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-18 18:09 (#75Q07) Musk plans to appeal after judge immediately affirmed the jury's decision.
Pompeii victim ID'd as a likely doctor by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-18 18:03 (#75Q08) New X-rays and CT scans showed small case with locking mechanism containing metal instruments.
Guy Gardner makes a cameo in new Lanterns teaser by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-18 17:36 (#75Q09) "This ring? It's the greatest weapon in the Universe. When and if to use it, that's the whole ball game."
The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest by Scharon Harding on 2026-05-18 17:26 (#75Q0A) Dory CEO claims the $149 signs won't be bricked should Dory go out of business.
Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more) by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-05-18 16:03 (#75PTH) Microsoft is also testing a smaller taskbar and more customizable Start menu.
BMW sends off the 6th-gen M3 CS with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-18 14:33 (#75PTJ) The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter is lighter and comes with three pedals instead of two.
Did Artemis II break through? Registrations at Space Camp double afterward. by Eric Berger on 2026-05-18 13:49 (#75PTK) Isaacman's $25 million donation leads to impressive new facilities.
Bug bounty businesses bombarded with AI slop by Jamie John, Financial Times on 2026-05-18 13:23 (#75PTM) "Never-ending" AI slop strains corporate hacking reward schemes.
The US space enterprise is desperately waiting for Starship—will it finally deliver? by Eric Berger on 2026-05-18 11:00 (#75PN9) "This is such a wild ride. The highs are high. The lows are low."
A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease by Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine on 2026-05-17 11:00 (#75P32) Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.
The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets by Kate Knibbs, wired.com on 2026-05-16 11:00 (#75NN4) The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants us to know it's taking this very seriously.
Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-05-15 22:19 (#75NCJ) Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement is getting messy as judge delays approval by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-15 21:51 (#75NCK) Lawyers accused of rushing historic settlement to seize $320 million in fees.
US hantavirus case was false positive; outbreak cases drop from 11 to 10 by Beth Mole on 2026-05-15 21:31 (#75NCM) WHO announced today that the operation to safely transfer passengers is complete.
Review: Good Omens finale (mostly) sticks the landing by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-15 21:17 (#75NCN) Truncated third season feels rushed, but also gives us a fitting end to a love story for the ages.
Solar power production undercut by coal pollution by John Timmer on 2026-05-15 20:36 (#75NAJ) Each year, some of the power solar could have produced is blocked by aerosols.
Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app by Scharon Harding on 2026-05-15 20:16 (#75NAK) Newer AcuRite Now app lacks some features but has a subscription option.
Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-15 19:11 (#75N8B) Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.
Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths by Beth Mole on 2026-05-15 18:51 (#75N8C) WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.
Send the arXiv AI-generated slop, get a yearlong vacation from submissions by John Timmer on 2026-05-15 18:25 (#75N5J) One of the site's moderators described the new policy on social media.
OpenAI feels “burned” by Apple’s crappy ChatGPT integration, insiders say by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-15 18:13 (#75N5K) Judge orders Apple to give Musk internal messages discussing secretive ChatGPT deal.
Volkswagen shows its first electric GTI; there's no chance of US sales by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-15 17:55 (#75N5M) The ID. Polo GTI takes plenty of inspiration from the original Golf GTI of 1976.
Making cement from a different type of rock could clean up emissions by Scott K. Johnson on 2026-05-15 17:06 (#75N5N) Limestone might not be the only source for Portland cement.
Bill to block publishers from killing online games advances in California by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-15 16:35 (#75N5P) Publishers would have to offer "independent" play patch or refunds after server shutdowns.
Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-15 15:56 (#75N5Q) The automaker marked its first annual loss in more than 70 years.
Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included by Chris Lee on 2026-05-15 15:07 (#75N5R) The vacuum giveth, the vacuum taketh, but the vacuum doesn't let you taketh.
Rocket Report: Cowboy up for data centers in LEO; Russia's new ICBM actually works by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-15 14:24 (#75N0C) SpaceX's upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19.
Routine vaccines may cut dementia risk—experts have startling hypothesis on how by Beth Mole on 2026-05-15 14:01 (#75N0D) Vaccines may be training a part of our immune system long thought to be untrainable.
Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom by Inside Climate News on 2026-05-15 13:51 (#75N0E) This is a public trust and transparency issue."
The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover 3 makes its case. by John Timmer on 2026-05-15 11:00 (#75MV8) A customized mid-motor and Shimano's new Cues components are a winning combination.
Claude Code's product lead talks usage limits, transparency, and the "lean harness" by Samuel Axon on 2026-05-15 10:30 (#75MV9) "We have no grand plan," says Anthropic's Cat Wu-but that's by design.