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Updated 2024-11-24 19:30
Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes
The malicious iRecorder app has come to light, but its purpose remains shrouded.
Amazon creeps into the premium tablet market with the Fire Max 11
It's $230 for the tablet and $330—the price of an iPad—for the "productivity" bundle.
No one should be surprised Virgin Orbit failed—it had a terrible business plan
The business case simply did not close.
Cancel your WinRAR trial: Windows will soon support RAR, gz, 7z, and other archives
Windows picked up built-in support for .zip files back in 2000.
Volvo targets ultralow carbon footprint for new small EV, the EX30
The EX30's carbon footprint at 125,000 miles should be 25% less than the XC40's.
How NASA plans to melt the Moon—and build on Mars
3D-printed melted regolith may be the way to build on the Moon and Mars.
Internet from a small satellite in geostationary orbit? Sure, why not
"We now have a new way of connecting very remote places."
AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: Another water-treading midrange GPU for $269
Like the 4060 Ti, it doesn't move midrange performance forward much.
BMW plays it safe with design of new electric sedan, the 2024 i5
It's the most normal-looking BMW we've seen for some time, and that's OK.
Dealmaster: Save on Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad X1 Gen 11 laptop, and more
Memorial Day sales include savings on laptops, smart home accessories, and grills.
Your fave illustration of Franklin’s kite experiment is likely riddled with errors
Most date from 19th century and were heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley's 1767 account.
Widespread FBI abuse of foreign spy law sets off “alarm bells,” tech group says
Section 702 debate rages after another FISA Court opinion is unclassified.
Netflix crackdown on account sharing hits US with $8 fee for each extra user
"Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with," email tells users.
Fake Pentagon “explosion” photo sows confusion on Twitter
Incident shows weakness of Twitter's verification system, speed of misinformation.
The $1,600 Dyson 360 Vis Nav promises to be the world’s most powerful robovac
Dyson's new robovac has a unique design, both inside and out.
Woman with untreated TB still on the lam three months after arrest warrant
"If we knew where she was, she would be in custody."
Study: People think undermining democracy is ok if others do it first
Merely thinking the other guys wreck democracy raises support for wrecking democracy.
Google bans Downloader app after TV firms complain it can load a pirate website
"It's a ridiculous claim and abuse of the DMCA," Downloader app developer says.
Adobe Photoshop’s new “Generative Fill” AI tool lets you manipulate photos with text
Firefly-powered AI generations match image perspective, lighting, and style.
Meta has no choice but to sell Giphy at $262M loss to Shutterstock
With UK forcing a sale and GIFs losing popularity, Meta was bound to take a hit.
Unexpected 3DS update breaks many common homebrew hacking methods
Latest "stability" update comes months after the 3DS eShop shut down.
Built-in ChatGPT-driven Copilot will transform Windows 11 starting in June
Copilot is coming alongside another batch of new Windows 11 features this year.
Activision shuts down popular fan servers for legacy Call of Duty games
Meanwhile, official servers see reports of massive hacking and security issues.
Ford reverses plan to ditch AM radio after congressional attention
Pending legislation would mandate an AM radio in all new cars.
Congress wants AM radio in all new cars—trade groups say that’s a mistake
Congress wants to force AM into every new car for emergency alerts.
Cadillac will electrify its most excessive SUV, the Escalade
Swapping a V8 for electric power should prove a big upgrade for this behemoth.
Review: Nvidia’s $399 RTX 4060 Ti is a step forward, but only a small one
Most games perform better, but the gains are smaller than we're used to.
End of an era: CD Baby stops distributing artists’ CDs, vinyl, and other goods
After more than 25 years, the digital-focused service is closing its warehouse.
Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones
BrutePrint requires just $15 of equipment and a little amount of time with a phone.
TikTok sues to stop Montana from enforcing its “unconstitutional” ban
Unless legal challenges succeed, Montana's ban will take effect in 2024.
The best Mac client for Gmail users is now a 1.0 release with nifty new features
Home/Work profiles, notification schedules, and a lack of inbox advertisements.
Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years
Biden nominates US official Anna Gomez after Senate refused to confirm Gigi Sohn.
Life on Earth might have gotten a boost from the Sun’s mega-tantrums
High-energy particles efficiently convert atmospheric chemicals to amino acids.
Judge refuses gamers’ attempts to immediately halt Microsoft/Activision merger
But Judge Corley says plaintiffs now have a "plausible" case for potential harm.
HP breaks its own printers (again) with firmware update
HP promises it's working on a fix.
New EV tire for Teslas, Mustang Mach-E promises better durability
Sizes for 13 more EVs will arrive early in 2024.
Lawsuit accuses DoorDash of charging iPhone users more for identical orders
"Expanded Range Fee" and other numbers change at DoorDash's whim, suit claims.
Motorola’s fourth swing at a foldable Razr launches June 1
We recap a million Moto Razr leaks, including a cheaper sub-$1,000 model.
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning.
Facebook hit with record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring EU data to US
Meta to appeal, claims order sets "dangerous precedent" for EU/US data transfers.
$270, 2,561-piece Lego Pac-Man arcade cabinet will eat ghosts, disposable income
Moving parts, light-up coin slot, and more are inspired by the real thing.
China bans Micron’s products from key infrastructure, citing security risk
US Commerce Department strongly opposes the action, saying it has "no basis in fact."
Ars Frontiers is live: Come (virtually) hang out with the experts
We're now live with an afternoon of mRNA, artificial intelligence, and space.
SpaceX launches 10th crewed mission, third fully commercial flight
SpaceX has rapidly become the world's most prolific human spaceflight provider.
It feels like cheating: The Trek Domane+ SLR9 gravel bike, reviewed
At $12,999, the Trek Domane+ SLR9 gravel e-bike is a dream to ride.
Ready the Ig Nobel: Researchers incorporate used diapers into concrete
Used disposable diapers can be added to concrete without killing its strength.
When it comes to advanced math, ChatGPT is no star student
AI's ability to handle math depends on what exactly you ask it to do.
Above the fold: The people behind the Gocycle G4 thought of everything
A fantastic design means fewer compromises from a bike you can fold up and carry.
Google at I/O 2023: We’ve been doing AI since before it was cool
Google's "Code Red" was on full display at I/O, but it felt like AI for AI's sake.
France is fighting to save your iPhone from an early death
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the scourge of planned obsolescence.
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