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Google hit with more privacy complaints for “deceptive” sign-up process [Updated]
Consumer group: One click grants permission to “exploit everything you do.”
Yes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this year
Early data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good.
Windblown “alien things” caused massive COVID outbreak, North Korea says
Health experts say the risk of spread from contaminated objects is very low.
The world can’t wean itself off Chinese lithium
Rival countries are scrambling for more control over “white oil.”
Some Macs are getting fewer updates than they used to. Here’s why it’s a problem
Dropping old Macs can be justified, but some are dying before they should be.
Rocket Report: ULA starts military lobbying campaign, SLS to launch in 2 months
"I don't think we're stretching ourselves to get there."
FDA calls for fall boosters against BA.4/5 as subvariants take over US
The FDA calls for fall booster reformulation ahead of clear data on their benefits.
How carbon emissions got caught up in a Supreme Court showdown
Conservatives want to limit the ability of agencies to set new regulations.
Microsoft Exchange servers worldwide hit by stealthy new backdoor
SessionManager scours memory for passwords, does recon, and installs new tools.
USB installer tool removes Windows 11’s Microsoft account requirements (and more)
Tool can also patch out the CPU, TPM, and Secure Boot install requirements.
FCC says it closed a loophole that many robocallers used to evade blocking
Starting today, small carriers must use STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID authentication tech.
Apple outs its invite-only program that rewards VIP forum members
Apple has an online support community reward program similar to those of Microsoft, HP.
Amazon blocks LGBT products in UAE, says it “must comply with local laws”
UAE, which bans same-sex relations, ordered Amazon to block products and searches.
The tiniest Raspberry Pi gets a new version with built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth is not enabled at launch but may be "in the future."
iFixit and Google launch official Pixel parts store
iFixit promises more parts in the future, including a "full selection" for the Pixel 6a.
Come work for Ars and write about cool tech
Ars is hiring a Technology Reporter.
Until demand drops, Amazon limiting Plan B purchases to 3 per week
Some “morning-after pill” brands are available in larger quantities than others.
The 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor proves “basic” doesn’t mean “boring”
Polestar's entry point is fun to drive, but 270 miles on a charge might be hard.
Supreme Court severely limits the EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions
EPA can compel lower emissions on existing sources, not drive a shift to renewables.
Cuphead expansion pack review: As good as DLC gets
Delicious Last Course is priced right for Cuphead's best content yet.
China lured graduate jobseekers into digital espionage
Student translators were targeted by front company for Beijing-backed hacking group APT40.
Wolves survived the ice age as a single, global population
Many dog populations seem to have two doses of wolf genes.
YouTube content creator credentials are under siege by YTStealer malware
Researchers unearth suspected credential-stealer service targeting YouTubers.
TikTok can’t stop users from doxxing the Supreme Court
Some videos claim to share conservative judges' credit card info.
Fauci reports COVID rebound, says his is “much worse” than initial illness
Fauci took a second round of Paxlovid, which is at odds with the FDA and CDC stance.
Arm X3 CPU gets a 25% speed boost, should still be slower than a 2021 iPhone
Arm's new chips completely drop 32-bit support, which might cause problems.
Thanks to fans, the weirdest official Doom game is now playable on Windows
A surprisingly fun turn-based game made by id Software for a pre-iPhone world.
The rise and precarious reign of China’s battery king
Ascent has major implications for a world increasingly reliant on electric vehicles.
Starlink tells customers that a Dish 5G plan would make Starlink “unusable”
Starlink wants users to protest plan to share 12 GHz band with mobile networks.
Belkin launches new 3-in-1 charger capable of fast-charging Apple Watch Series 7
The new charging stand is available for pre-order now.
Today’s best deals: Google Chromecast, Audible Premium Plus, and more
Dealmaster also includes LG OLED TVs, Eero mesh WiFi systems, and tons of video games.
Facebook could be sued for addicting children under California bill
If passed, it would likely impact social media users everywhere.
Meta sparks anger by charging for VR apps
Facebook parent faces backlash from developers, accusations of "hypocrisy" over VR store terms.
NASA scientists say images from the Webb telescope nearly brought them to tears
Deep field images of the universe, exoplanet atmospheres, and more to be unveiled.
Avoiding USB-C on iPhones may get harder for Apple as Brazil considers mandate
Brazil joins EU and efforts from US politicians in universal charger push.
Blizzard will purchase 100-person Spellbreak studio to help make WoW content
But Spellbreak will shut down in 2023 after failing to hit "escape velocity."
Windows 10’s 22H2 update might not actually do much of anything
Windows 10 22H2 can be enabled on a fully updated 21H2 install with a few commands.
Couple bought home in Seattle, then learned Comcast Internet would cost $27,000
City "has no authority to require Comcast" to connect unserved homes.
A wide range of routers are under attack by new, unusually sophisticated malware
Router-stalking ZuoRAT is likely the work of a sophisticated nation-state, researchers say.
Sony finally announces a 4K monitor you might actually want
For the first time in almost 2 decades, Sony announced non-professional monitors.
Review: Razer Kishi V2 refines the “gamepad that clamps to phone” concept
But Kishi's 2020 model will be better for some users, and Razer's app still stinks.
NASA aims to launch the SLS rocket in just 2 months
"We made incredible progress last week."
Facebook removed posts on abortion pills even when they didn’t break any rules
Users are left unsure if their posts will be removed or left alone.
Here’s Hyundai’s next electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 sedan
Hyundai has translated the Prophecy concept into its curvaceous production car.
The best games on the Epic Games Store, as picked by players
Score inflation, a lack of search functions mar an interesting setup.
Rudderless HTC builds a “Metaverse” smartphone with NFTs
Please don't ask how the phone is actually related to the metaverse. Just go with it.
Jury holds Charter responsible for death of woman murdered by cable technician
Jury: Charter was negligent, must pay $338M for murder of 83-year-old in her home.
People are getting explosive gastroenteritis at the Grand Canyon
The outbreak is violently hollowing out visitors to the majestic canyon.
Return to Monkey Island trailer features an “adrift and unfulfilled” Guybrush
Sequel set "many years" later, will hit Switch and PC sometime in 2022.
MNT shrinks its open source Reform laptop into a 7-inch pocket PC throwback
An odd laptop experiment gets even odder (and a lot smaller).
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