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FDA backpedals on Juul ban, says it’s re-reviewing company’s “unique” issues
FDA says there are "scientific issues unique" to Juul that warrant further review.
NASA rebukes Russian use of space station for propaganda purposes [Updated]
"The space station is supposed to be a symbol of peace and cooperation."
Parents sue TikTok after 7 kids die from profitable Blackout Challenge videos
Parents say TikTok failed to act after the first reported death.
Review: Acer’s Swift 5 is an affordable ultralight with notable sacrifices
The Swift 5 has its bright spots but isn't for those who prioritize performance.
Netflix brings spatial audio to its lineup of original series and movies
Netflix with spatial audio was previously only available on specific Apple devices.
I sent my yoga studio a web form, and all I got was this lousy malware attack
When thread hijacking from TA578 hits close to home.
FCC gets 90,000+ comments from Starlink users protesting Dish mobile service
FCC comments show Starlink's importance in rural areas neglected by wireline ISPs.
Guilty on all 12 charges against former Theranos exec Sunny Balwani
The jury voted unanimously on all 12 counts.
Thor: Love and Thunder is a must-see Marvel homage to Jim Henson
Review: This killer summer film lands somewhere between Fraggle Rock and Labyrinth.
System76’s lightweight Linux laptop refreshed with focus on battery life
Company says the clamshell's battery can last for up to 14 hours.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 leak shows design without a rotating bezel
The rotating bezel is gone this year, even on the high-end "Pro" model.
God of War Ragnarok bundles include Steelbook cases with no discs inside
Players who pay extra for plastic tchotchkes are stuck with a "printed voucher code."
Energy charter treaty makes climate action nearly illegal in 52 countries
Governments must compensate fossil fuel companies for lost future earnings.
Waste from thousands of old industrial sites may be released by floods
During a flood, old pollution is more likely to impact low-income communities.
Volkswagen starts building the first of six battery gigafactories
It is investing $20.4 billion between now and 2030 for a capacity of 240 GWh/year.
Even the Webb telescope’s engineering test images manage to wow
The data was taken to test how well the telescope could stay locked onto a target.
End-to-end encryption’s central role in modern self-defense
Encryption has never been more important for protection—and civil disobedience.
Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever
Apple intros "extreme" optional protection against the scourge of mercenary spyware.
Florida once again has giant calamitous snails that spew parasitic brain worms
This is the third time the state has tried to eliminate the giant snails.
Looking to the future, Virgin Galactic purchases 2 more motherships
The company's goal is to fly 400 revenue flights a year.
Orders for Apple’s new M2 MacBook Air begin July 8
It will arrive at customers' doorsteps and in retail stores on July 15.
Researchers seem to stumble across an electrolyte for a sodium battery
Sodium is cheap and plentiful, but its use in batteries brings some challenges.
Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming looks worse on Linux than Windows
Ars tests show a distinct visual downgrade when a Linux browser is detected.
Excerpt: How the designers of GoldenEye 007 made use of “Anti-Game Design”
Author Alyse Knorr shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the N64 classic was made.
Federal patient privacy law doesn’t cover most period-tracking apps
Passed in 1996, HIPAA hasn’t kept pace with new technologies and at-home tests.
Man set up fake ISP to scam low-income people seeking gov’t discounts, FCC says
FCC: Entity refused refunds in terms of service and threatened to sue its victims.
Clerks III trailer: Jersey nerd trilogy goes meta in 2-night theater run
Limited September theatrical window isn't joined by streaming announcement yet.
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $10B so far in 2022, VPN report says
The UN recommends companies stop cooperating with government Internet shutdowns.
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Dealmaster also has Samsung microSD cards, Vizio soundbars, and Jabra earbuds.
Calculating the positive impact of electric car adoption
We calculate that 2 million EVs equates to 20,000 fewer deaths from climate change.
Here’s what it’s like to drive the new Porsche 963 prototype
Factory pilots Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell talk to Ars about the new car.
US carriers want to bring “screen zero” lock screen ads to smartphones
Ad-tech company Glance promises users will “consume what is shown to them.”
Meta clings to NFT, blockchain hopes as it shutters its Novi crypto wallet
Three years and many name changes later, Meta's crypto dreams are moribund.
Rivian’s R1S: An electric SUV for those with an adventurous lifestyle
Not the most efficient EV, but it has a stylish design and clever powertrain.
The cryptopocalypse is nigh! NIST rolls out new encryption standards to prepare
Decision will be binding on many companies and change the way they protect your data.
COVID was the leading cause of death in Americans ages 45-54 in 2021
About 1 in 8 US deaths were from COVID-19 between March 2020 and October 2021.
YouTube flags horror video as “for kids,” won’t let creator change rating
Found-footage horror channel Local58TV isn't for kids, but YouTube disagrees.
Lawsuit: At Tesla, racial discrimination is “standard operating procedure”
Tesla factory workers say they face "daily racist epithets" and other harassment.
How Zelda fans changed the ending to Ocarina of Time on a vanilla N64
Arbitrary code execution, driven by four rapid-fire N64 gamepads, does wonders.
Tesla deliveries drop by 18 percent in Q2 2022
The automaker blames supply chain issues and factory shutdowns.
Diablo Immortal is bringing in over $1 million a day in microtransactions
$49 million in estimated earnings so far shows why free-to-play is here to stay.
Landmark EU rules will finally put regulation of Big Tech to the test
Keeping giant tech companies like Apple or Google in check is top priority.
New Gmail rolls out to everyone, and you can hide that big sidebar now
New Gmail is coming to your account, but things are adjustable.
IDC: “All eyes will be on Apple” as Meta’s VR strategy “isn’t sustainable”
Meta can't sell relatively cheap VR headsets at a loss forever.
Upcoming RISC-V laptop promises free silicon upgrades
The clamshell computer should bring the open ISA to a new form.
Google allowed sanctioned Russian ad company to harvest user data for months
Info included unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information, and more.
Google closes data loophole amid privacy fears over abortion ruling
Developers’ ability to see which other apps are installed on people’s phones restricted.
Physics meets paleontology: The hotly debated mechanics of pterosaur flight
How do we go from a fossil to an understanding of flight capabilities?
How the Yurok Tribe is bringing back the California Condor
Birds' reintroduction offered insight into importance of parenting in species.
How do painkillers kill pain? It’s about meeting the pain where it’s at
A breakdown of how different types of medicine help soothe our aching parts.
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