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Secret to keeping ice cream creamy (not crunchy) might be plant-based nanocrystals
New research could also help preserve other frozen foods, donated organs, and tissues.
FCC puts Kaspersky on security threat list, says it poses “unacceptable risk”
Moscow-based firm joins Huawei and ZTE on the same US security threat list.
iFixit’s Mac Studio teardown reveals monster cooling system
The Studio Display gets cracked open, too.
Russians are panic-buying medicines amid Western sanctions, boycotts
Pharmas have largely refrained from cutting Russians off, but not everyone agrees.
Google’s next smart display rumored to be a detachable tablet
But which of Google's three smart display OSes will it run? Cast OS? Android? Fuchsia?
Gran Turismo 7 will rejigger its game economy after backlash
Every existing player will also get a million in-game credits.
Mac Mini + iPad Mini = touchscreen Mac
No keyboard or mouse, though.
EU announces Big Tech crackdown, demands interoperability between platforms
Lawmakers agree on Digital Markets Act to regulate Big Tech; final votes still pending.
Have a protein you want inhibited? New software can design a blocker
The software takes a protein's structure and designs proteins that stick to it.
Asahi Linux is reverse-engineering support for Apple Silicon, including M1 Ultra
Developers' work on past M1 hardware is making it easier to support new chips.
Russia can’t find enough buyers for its oil, considers selling in bitcoin
Move could work in the Kremlin’s favor—or further undermine Russia’s economy.
Polestar brings a cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 to the US
The entry-level Polestar 2 has a 231 hp motor and an EPA range of 270 miles.
Wordle creator describes game’s rise, says NYT sale was “a way to walk away”
Meteoric rise, celeb fans, flagrant clones, feeling "miserable," and moving on.
Daniels brings the multiverse to madcap life in Everything Everywhere All at Once
Ars chats with the writer-directors of our favorite film of 2022 (so far).
Rocket Report: SpaceX broomstick cleaning up contracts, Astra back on track
"We were surprised to learn of it on Friday."
Report: EA Sports to finally move forward with FIFA-less soccer game
Leaked name from Oct '21 appears to be confirmed: "I've asked around. That's the name."
This is why boa constrictors can still breathe while squeezing the life out of prey
Snakes activate different sections of the rib cage, using far end of lungs as a bellows.
Paltrow’s ex-CCO calls Goop wellness culture “toxic” while touting new cleanse
Former CCO says she refuses to punish herself, despite 5-day broth and smoothie cleanse.
North Korean hackers unleashed Chrome 0-day exploit on hundreds of US targets
Critical vulnerability exploited by 2 groups both working for the North Korean government.
Omicron is trouncing the argument for “natural immunity” to COVID
Bad news if you're unvaccinated and think you have strong protection after omicron.
Apple could soon turn the iPhone into a recurring subscription service
The subscription could launch as soon as this year.
DirectStorage shows just minor load-speed improvements in real-world PC demo
CPU bottlenecks make the real-world benefits of DirectStorage relatively small.
GameStop refused to pay $30 million bill from consulting firm, lawsuit says
GameStop: paying the firm we hired is not "in our stockholders' best interests."
Google Play’s billing crackdown arrives soon, but Spotify has a special deal
Spotify's sweetheart deal for payments comes after years of ignoring the rules.
Dell updates its XPS 17 and 15 laptops
The refreshed PCs are available at similar pricing to their predecessors.
Stop treating cheaters in online games as “the enemy”
Breaking down cheating motivations can lead to more nuanced anti-cheat approaches.
FBI trolls Russian embassy with geotargeted ads for disgruntled spies
“Speak plainly… we are ready to listen.”
You can now buy a road-legal replica of Porsche’s mighty 917K racer
If you've ever wanted to be Steve McQueen or Jo Siefert, here's your chance.
A mysterious satellite hack has victims far beyond Ukraine
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline.
Legally, Russia can’t just take its Space Station and go home
Ignore Dmitry Rogozin. Putin is the real decision maker.
MSI challenges Lenovo, HP with Tile-tracking laptops
MSI refreshed its Summit laptops with Tile trackers and 12th Gen Intel CPUs.
Wolfenstein 3D secrets revealed by John Romero in lengthy post-mortem chat
Admits id Software was nearly acquired by Sierra—and we get Ken Williams' response.
A new picture of the hot water beneath Yellowstone’s geysers
Hot, mineral-rich water creates changes in electric fields that can be mapped.
AARP-backed social network looks to lure older users from Facebook
Platform focuses on shared interests, discourages off-topic political rants.
How to make online games less toxic? GDC devs debate moderation
Artificial intelligence, verbalizing feelings, and massively multiplayer horse games.
Today’s best deals: Amazon Kindles and Fire HD tablets, LG OLED TVs, and more
Dealmaster also has the new iPad Air, Xbox consoles, and Philips Hue lights.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land goes down smooth like a Kirby game should
Despite the move to 3D, Kirby is as gentle and inoffensive as ever on the Switch
Google Play is stripped of movie and TV show sales
The Play Store used to sell tons of content, but now it offers only apps and books.
Oil-refining giant Koch Industries invests nearly $1B in battery companies
Batteries are closer to Koch’s other businesses than you might think.
Starlink hikes prices to $599 up-front and $110 per month, blames inflation
SpaceX: "Sole purpose" of price hikes "is to keep pace with rising inflation."
Moderna reports good COVID vaccine results for kids
Though antibody levels looked strong, efficacy against omicron infections took an expected hit.
What we learned by driving the prototype Nissan Ariya EV crossover
Nissan's next EV aims for much more mainstream appeal than the hatchback Leaf.
From the Delorean to the Batmobile, these are the cars that shaped film history
Petersen Automotive Museum's "Cars of Film and Television" exhibit showcases iconic vehicles.
Ursa Major says its Hadley engine supports vertical launch and hypersonic uses
"Having an engine off the shelf is going to save you five-plus years."
Gran Turismo 7 players use PC Remote Play to automate the in-game grind
PC script avoids microtransactions by earning millions of credits per day.
Sonos starts hiring to build “Home Theater OS”
Sonos could challenge Roku, Amazon, LG, and others with TV software platforms.
Swab, test, repeat: A 2nd rapid COVID test more than doubled result accuracy
Study puts some numbers to the benefits of serial testing in people without symptoms.
Reporting bias makes homeopathy trials look like homeopathy works
When clinical trials are registered in advance, homeopathy doesn't seem to work.
First Microsoft, then Okta: New ransomware gang posts data from both
If you haven't heard of Lapsus$, you have now. It probably won't be the last time.
The manager of Blue Origin’s rocket engine program has left the company
"He also built a world-class Engines team."
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