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Updated 2025-07-01 22:30
~11,000 sites have been infected with malware that’s good at avoiding detection
It's not clear precisely how the WordPress sites become infected in the first place.
Apple releases iOS 16.3.1 and other updates with fix for “actively exploited” bug
Also includes fixes for iPhone 14 Crash Detection, Siri, and iCloud bugs.
Google employees criticize CEO for “dumpster fire” response to ChatGPT
After Google's embarrassing event last week, employees take aim at CEO Sundar Pichai.
Samsung 990 Pro SSD firmware update should halt—but not reverse—rapid wear-out
Samsung's SSD reliability has been a selling point up until recently.
ChromeOS will finally, mercifully, let you change its keyboard shortcuts
Beta build flags point to changing and adding keys for nearly all OS functions.
The Volvo XC60 Recharge benefits from bigger hybrid battery
The midlife refresh boosted battery capacity; shame it charges so slowly.
Michael Keaton’s Batman steals every scene in official trailer for The Flash
Double the superheroes, double the fun!
The secret lives of neutron stars
Astrophysicists use gravitational waves and light to trace genealogies of dead stars.
Z-Library returns, aims to avoid seizures by giving each user a secret URL
This weekend, the pirate e-book site welcomed users back with unique domains.
Earth’s long-term climate controlled by just 12% of the landscape
New work makes sense of mismatches between the lab and the planet's behavior.
The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing.
Blue Origin makes a big lunar announcement without any fanfare
"Although our vision is technically ambitious, our technology is real now."
Toyota will recall 16,680 RAV4 Primes due to faulty battery software
Too much time in EV mode in cold weather can drop the battery below its buffer.
A guide to (not) understanding quantum mechanics
How can we come to grips with a theory that doesn’t explain how anything works?
The FBI’s most controversial surveillance tool is under threat
Review of FBI’s access to foreign intelligence reveals misuse of surveillance tech.
Peloton Bike+ review: The encapsulation of Peloton’s mission and dilemma
Revenue's plummetting, but the platform grows, and subscribers aren't going anywhere.
Another Russian spacecraft docked to the space station is leaking
None of this will comfort NASA as it partners with Russia on the space station.
The weekend’s best deals: OnePlus 11 gift card, Amazon tablets, and much more.
Dealmaster also has Anker chargers, Apple Watches, 4K TVs, and Echo devices.
Light pollution cut humanity’s connection with the stars—but we can restoreit
The world’s night sky more than doubled in artificial brightness from 2011 to 2022.
What medieval attitudes tell us about our evolving views of sex
New book details how some attitudes changed less than their justifications.
The Last of Us episode 5 asks: What if prestige TV shows had boss monsters?
Kyle and Andrew face some emotional gut punches in an action-packed episode.
Jason Momoa is out for revenge in action-packed Fast X trailer
"One of us might not come back from this. But we have to fight."
Unlike the first HomePod, the new model is not a nightmare to open up
Remove some screws and start prying.
This week’s Reddit breach shows company’s security is (still) woefully inadequate
This week's intrusion into Reddit's network didn't have to happen, but it did.
System Shock remake demo fuses modern design to a retro FPS/RPG package
This new version should whet the appetites of immersive sim fans, old and new.
US will see more new battery capacity than natural gas generation in 2023
2023 will also likely see the last nuclear additions for a while.
Neuralink transported brain implants covered in pathogens, group alleges
This is the second federal probe for Musk's brain-computer interface company.
AI-powered Bing Chat spills its secrets via prompt injection attack
By asking "Sydney" to ignore previous instructions, it reveals its original directives.
Argentina lost one-fifth of its Atlantic Forest in the last four decades
Deforestation in tropical South America extends beyond the Amazon basin.
Windows 11 could replace bad gamer apps with built-in RGB lighting controls
Your gaming PC can be obnoxious, but your software shouldn't have to be.
An alternative to touchscreens? In-car voice control is finally good
Poor experiences in the past put people off talking to their cars.
Musk fired top engineer for explaining why his tweet views are down
Twitter employees shared data showing Musk's engagement declining.
SpaceX says it blocked Ukraine from using Starlink with military drones
Shotwell: Ukraine's "offensive" use of Starlink "not part of any agreement."
Framework now offers Steam-Deck-sized SSDs, just because it can
Seeing a need, the company added "one more line item" to stock 2230 M.2 drives.
The rise of green hydrogen in Latin America
Several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source.
Leonardo noted link between gravity and acceleration centuries before Einstein
Caltech engineers even recreated his experiment with a modern apparatus.
Twitter ditches free access to data, potentially hindering research
For the low, low price of $100/month, you can have basic access to Twitter’s API.
Mozilla plans ground-up UI redesign for Thunderbird email client this July
"Why does Thunderbird look so old, and why does it take so long to change?"
Out of the box: Ars’ first impressions of the PSVR2 hardware
Large, comfortable controllers and a simple connection cable meet a striking design.
Rocket Report: SpaceX’s Super Heavy is lit, court strikes down Georgia spaceport
LauncherOne failure due to part that "was dislodged and caused mischief downstream."
A quick look at the Switch’s new Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulation
Nintendo's oldest handhelds are finally playable on its newest handheld.
Earthquake deaths top 20,000 as survivors face cholera, other health threats
WHO warns of "secondary crisis" as water disinfection tablets ship alongside trauma kits.
Valve waited 15 months to patch high-severity flaw. A hacker pounced
Vulnerability had an 8.8 severity rating. Valve took its time patching anyway.
SpaceX completes a hot fire test of its massive Super Heavy rocket [Updated]
"The real goal is to not blow up the launch pad, that is success."
Study: Mexican jumping beans use random walk strategy to find shade
It's not the fastest strategy, but it maximizes the likelihood of success.
MacBook buying guide: The right M1 or M2 laptop for each use case
Updated for 2023: Still on Intel? We revisit a primer on your M1/M2 options.
FCC approves Amazon’s satellite broadband plan over SpaceX’s objections
Amazon's 3,236-satellite plan greenlit despite SpaceX seeking 578-satellite limit.
Controlled experiments show MDs dismissing evidence due to ideology
When it comes to evaluating COVID treatments, MDs are only human.
Man sells $38 part to enable AirPods Pro case self-repairs, USB-C connectivity
If he can do it, why won't Apple?
Android’s upcoming “app cloning” feature will make multiple accounts easy
Cloned apps would leverage Android's multi-user system to have duplicate app icons.
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