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The International Criminal Court will now prosecute cyberwar crimes
Russia's cyberattacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine may be the first case.
Judge issues legal permaban, $500K judgment against serial Destiny 2 cheater
Restraining order also issued due to threats and harassment of Bungie employees.
OpenAI admits that AI writing detectors don’t work
No detectors "reliably distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content."
The Daughter of the Night walks the land in this week’s Wheel of Time
Bad things are afoot-the Shadow gets its act together as our heroes flail in darkness.
Ars system mini-guide: Summer GPU refresh edition, aka “can it run Starfield”?
New GPUs and new games prompt minor refreshes to our bang-for-buck PC builds.
BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway.
Rocket Report: Japan launches Moon mission; Ariane 6 fires up in Kourou
Japan's mission will attempt to make a precise landing on the Moon next year.
Gun deaths among US kids continue to rise; Southern states have worst rates
Guns remain the leading cause of death among American children and teens.
Apple patches “clickless” 0-day image processing vulnerability in iOS, macOS
"BLASTPASS" bug can install malware without user interaction.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers.
North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day
Google researchers say currently unfixed vulnerability affects a popular software package.
Lotus is the latest to show off a high-powered electric sedan—the Emeya
With up to 905 hp, the Emeya will reach 62 mph in under 2.8 seconds.
SpaceX broke its record for number of launches in a year
SpaceX aims to ramp up to a dozen launches per month next year.
How these parasitic worms turn brown shrimp into bright orange “zombies”
Infection activates gene expression for pigmentation, suppresses immune response.
NASA finally admits what everyone already knows: SLS is unaffordable
"At current cost levels the SLS program is unsustainable."
It’s really f—ing hot, and it’s really our fault
The hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record follows climate-driven heat waves.
Musk calling shots on X content explains advertiser exodus, former exec says
Lawsuits won't end the #StopToxicTwitter pressure campaign on X advertisers.
Atari doubles down on retro, buys beloved Atari homebrew maker
"Atari is now taking its retro-related IP seriously," says AtariAge founder.
Senate confirms Biden FCC pick as 5 Republicans join Democrats in 55-43 vote
Anna Gomez confirmation means "FCC can act swiftly to restore net neutrality."
Dealmaster: Save on Apple, Dell, Lenovo laptops, Steelcase chairs, and more
Great savings on tools to help you get to work and stay productive.
Chrome turns 15 and is getting a big redesign
It has pastel colors, a longer menu, and not a single sharp corner.
Musk shut off Starlink to prevent Ukraine attack on Russian ships, report says
New details on how Musk thwarted Ukraine's submarine drone attack near Crimea.
Reports: Powered-up “Switch 2” being demoed with high-res Breath of the Wild
DLSS, ray-tracing support could be in the cards for the new console in 2024.
OpenAI’s first-ever dev conference hopes to draw “hundreds of developers” in November
In-person event will have livestreamed keynote, show company's "latest work."
Demeo is one of the first “immersive” games announced for Apple Vision Pro
VR/MR gaming on the headset has been an afterthought for Apple, developers.
Honda is the latest automaker to switch EV charging plugs
Honda EVs will start adding North American Charging Standard ports in 2025.
How China gets free intel on tech companies’ vulnerabilities
If your company operates in China, it must reveal all hackable bugs to government.
Musk stiffed Twitter vendors and dared them to sue—dozens did just that
The ultimate guide to unpaid-bill suits filed against X, Musk's social network.
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode.
BA.2.86 fears fizzle as other variants drive up hospitalizations, deaths
Three preliminary studies suggest BA.2.86 may not be the scary subvariant some feared.
TurboTax-maker Intuit offers an AI agent that provides financial tips
AI-generated financial assistance also arrives in Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.
AI-generated child sex imagery has every US attorney general calling for action
"A race against time to protect the children of our country from the dangers of AI."
Microsoft finally explains cause of Azure breach: An engineer’s account was hacked
Other failures along the way included a signing key improperly appearing in a crash dump.
Toyota’s Japanese production was halted due to insufficient disk space
"Not caused by a cyberattack."
Scent of the afterlife? Scientists re-create recipe for Egyptian mummification balm
Beeswax, plant oils, animal fats, bitumen, coniferous resins, coumarin, and benzoic acid.
Yes, you can play Starfield on Steam Deck, but really, you shouldn’t
When it comes to handheld AAA spacefaring, you should ground your expectations.
Google is killing Play Movies & TV, will only have three video stores left
Conveniently, Google still sells video content through YouTube, Android TV, and Google TV.
The room-temperature superconductor that wasn’t
We have good explanations for why a chemical called LK-99 behaved the way it did.
US broadband grant rules shut out small ISPs and municipalities, advocates say
Upfront grant costs are "too steep for all but the best-funded ISPs," groups claim.
Apple buys 50-year-old record label to grow Apple Music Classical app
Sweden's BIS Records is known for early and contemporary classical music.
After class action revoked, Google tentatively settles with 21M Play Store users
App developers like Epic Games did not agree to the settlement.
Connected cars are a “privacy nightmare,” Mozilla Foundation says
Data privacy protections are almost nonexistent when it comes to automobiles.
Starship is stacked and ready to make its second launch attempt
During this test flight, Starship will carry no payloads.
Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy also protect your heart
Semaglutide reduces heart failure symptoms by bringing down body weight.
Review: AMD’s Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT are almost great
It's hard to get excited about yesterday's performance at yesterday's prices.
Polestar 2 gets new motor and battery for MY24 refresh, and it’s a winner
It's faster, more efficient, and a lot more fun to drive.
Conservative judges revive case on FDA’s “you are not a horse” ivermectin posts
You are still not a horse, but FDA will go to court over its authority to advise you.
Here’s what we know about a mysterious launch from Florida this week
The Pentagon is mum about this test launch from Cape Canaveral.
Seeing this Pong chip has me finding excuses to visit Rochester’s Strong Museum
A peek inside the Strong Museum of Play's latest history-focused expansion.
4 Okta customers hit by campaign that gave attackers super admin control
Attackers already had credentials. Now, they just needed to bypass 2FA protections.
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