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Google “hijacked millions of customers and orders” from restaurants, lawsuit says
Restaurants say blue “order online” button saps profits, diverts customers.
A brief tour of the PDP-11, the most influential minicomputer of all time
It helped popularize the interactive computing paradigm we take for granted today.
Check out the first five minutes of Showtime’s Man Who Fell to Earth
People attending SXSW this weekend were treated to the series' world premiere.
Learning physiology by looking at the poisons that shut it down
A cute book, but not nearly as good as Deborah Blum’s The Poisoner’s Handbook.
Activists are reaching Russians behind Putin’s propaganda wall
Tinder, other apps give activists a way to share what's really happening in Ukraine.
Soldier Boy and Crimson Countess revealed in The Boys red-band teaser
Hit series shows no sign of pulling back on its bloody outrageousness.
The weekend’s best deals: HyperX gaming headsets, ergonomic keyboards, and more
Dealmaster also has Sony noise-canceling headphones, standing desks, and Mario games.
When a seismic network failed, citizen science stepped in
With Haiti's seismic network down, Raspberry Shakes came through in a quake.
Why Werner Herzog thinks human space colonization “will inevitably fail”
Herzog and son discuss their new Discovery+ documentary, Last Exit: Space.
Russia’s disinformation machinery breaks down in wake of Ukraine invasion
A few critical errors have cost Russia dearly when it comes to disinformation.
Why Russia’s “disconnection” from the Internet isn’t amounting to much
So far, moves by two of the Internet's major pipelines are having negligible effects.
How would an Earth-like planet look in Alpha Centauri?
Researchers can model the compositions of rocky planets in far-flung systems.
Delta-omicron recombinant virus no reason for panic, health experts say
The hybrid virus is rare, and data on spread and disease severity is not concerning.
No, Russia has not threatened to leave an American astronaut behind in space
The status of the ISS partnership is subject to change, of course.
Ars takes a closer look at Volkswagen’s ID Buzz electric van
We brought a video camera to our date with the ID Buzz before its debut at SXSW.
Pokemon Go will soon be unplayable in Russia
Developer Niantic goes further than game industry peers by fully blocking access.
Posting “death to the Russian invaders” on Facebook now OK in some countries
Violent speech can be “political expression” but can’t target civilians.
A mixed bag of Windows 11 beta updates includes hidden File Explorer tabs
Microsoft has also detailed some changes to Search in the Start menu.
WHO, US worry Ukrainian biological lab samples could spill, go to Russians
Amid Russian biowarfare "disinformation," there's real concern for research labs.
PG&E will pilot bidirectional electric car charging in California
Ford and General Motors are both working with PG&E on trials.
Microsoft Pluton doesn’t “align” with Dell’s hardware security strategy
Microsoft's security chip has yet to be integrated with Intel CPUs.
EU and UK open antitrust probe into Google and Meta over online ads
Online behemoths are accused of working together to carve up advertising profits.
Rocket Report: Ariane 6 workers are “hyperstressed,” SpaceX retort to Rogozin
"The project adds another dimension to the representation of humanity in space."
DeepMind’s new AI gives historians a powerful new tool to interpret the past
Ithaca system restores text, can also ID location and date of damaged inscriptions.
Feds extradite ransomware suspects from 2 prolific gangs in a single week
Man arriving from Ukraine accused of causing Kaseya supply chain attack.
Router and modem rental fees still a major annoyance despite new US law
ISPs dissuade customers from using their own routers, Consumer Reports tells FCC.
A transistor made using two atomically thin materials sets size record
A key transistor component is made from the edge of a sheet of graphene.
To help Ukraine, Google rolls out “Air Raid Alerts” system for Android
Google is building a client into the OS for the government's air raid alert system.
Carbon-fiber EV wheels will be lighter, quieter, and more efficient
Carbon Revolution's wheels aren't just for performance cars.
It’s “MAR10 Day,” so Nintendo has discounted a bunch of Mario Switch games
Dealmaster includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and more.
Twitter coincidentally introduces Tor service following Russian censorship
“Possibly the most important and long-awaited tweet that I’ve ever composed.”
Elite Dangerous abandons console development: No DLC, no “content” updates
Odyssey DLC has driven a development wedge: "We need to move forward with the story."
COVID ups risks of dementia, cognitive impairment, and decline in older survivors
The study, which followed survivors for a year, suggests dementia could rise worldwide.
An M1 Ultra benchmark, a PowerPC Easter egg, and other Mac Studio details
We've rounded up a bunch of details that Apple didn't mention onstage.
Russia’s console game market no longer exists
Sony, Nintendo join Microsoft in cutting the country off.
2002 iMac resurrected with Apple’s M1 chip
A modder makes the iMac G4 feel new again.
Intel’s Core i7-12700 tested: Top speeds or power efficiency—pick one
This CPU performs well, but its peak speeds mean high power draw and extra heat.
The best games from PlayStation’s March 9 “State of Play” presentation
Leading the pack: As close a return to Final Fantasy Tactics as we've seen in years.
“Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1” brings a new level of complication to Android betas
Android 12L (QPR2) is stable, QPR3 is in beta, and Android 13 is the dev channel.
Biden considers digital dollar—here’s how it could differ from regular money
Digital currency may have advantages but could also be tool for surveillance.
Brave takes on the creepy websites that override your privacy settings
Even if you block 3rd-party cookies, bounce tracking can set them anyway. Until now.
Paramount+ drops enigmatic first teaser for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
"Our first visit from the stars is always the province of [sci-fi]—until one day it isn't."
Republican county clerk indicted in voting-machine breach, arrest warrant issued
Tina Peters indicted on 10 counts for "deceptive scheme" to leak confidential data.
Today’s best deals: Sony WH-1000XM4, a huge indie games bundle, and more
Dealmaster also includes a bunch of Mario games, standing desks, and gaming headsets.
Obi-Wan Kenobi premiere trailer: Familiar faces meet deadly Inquisitors
"The key to hunting Jedi is patience."
Endurance shipwreck has finally been found in pristine condition
Sir Ernest Shackleton led famed expedition that became timeless story of human survival.
Russia reportedly strikes Ukraine maternity hospital as health care attacks mount
Russia has attacked health facilities, health workers, and ambulances, WHO says.
VW unveils adorable electric ID. Buzz, US sales begin in 2024
The three-row-long wheelbase version for North America is still two years away.
Amazon lied about using seller data, lawmakers say, urging DOJ investigation
Retailer had denied using third-party seller data to develop its own products.
Apple’s Thunderbolt 4 cable is as long as it gets
Around $16.22 per foot.
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