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Epic’s “Mega Sale” returns with tons of discounts on notable PC games
Dealmaster also has deals on Roku streamers, Apple's Mac Mini, and iPads.
Brain implant gives robotic arm a sense of touch
Being able to tell what you're grasping gives a big boost to performance.
Crypto payments above $10,000 would be reported to IRS under Treasury plan
Fear of crypto being used for tax evasion drives Biden admin's reporting plan.
Ohio’s 53% vaccination surge tied to $1M lottery; NY and MD announce lotteries
Biden admin "enthusiastic" about cash-for-vax promotions, which appear effective.
More detailed Pixel 6 renders show off camera design, display specs
OnLeaks reveals screen sizes, wireless charging, and some camera details.
Epic Games v. Apple by the numbers: Fortnite is worth that much money?
Court proceedings unmask the business realities behind iOS gaming and Fortnite.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take stand in Epic/Apple trial today
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has called the Apple chief to testify.
Archaeologists train a neural network to sort pottery fragments for them
The network turned out to be as good at the job as human archaeologists.
Texas gov knew of natural gas shortages days before blackout, blamed wind anyway
Official's phone logs offer blow-by-blow account of the disaster as it unfolded.
No Man’s Sky confirms Mass Effect crossover, adds iconic Normandy SR-1 to fleet
The SR-1 can be yours, if you find it in-game by May 31. Also: NMS's DLSS-VR tease.
Vulnerabilities in billions of Wi-Fi devices let hackers bypass firewalls
FragAttacks let hackers inject malicious code or commands into encrypted Wi-Fi traffic.
The Ferrari Portofino M, reviewed
We engage in a little spot of grand touring in Ferrari's entry-level GT.
Rocket Report: A new space race in India, Elon’s hat is safe for now
"This is not the time to cut corners on environmental review."
What mimes interacting with invisible objects says about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it."
Snap debuts true AR glasses that show the potential (and limitations) of AR
Limited availability, battery life, and FOV make for a curiosity, not a product.
Google announces its first-ever physical retail store
Google's New York City Campus will be home to its first retail store, at 15th and 9th.
Need for annual COVID shots may hinge on how many get vaccinated now, Fauci says
In new interviews, Fauci discusses the future of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Microsoft is (finally) killing off Internet Explorer entirely
Internet Explorer lives on in Edge IE Mode, LTSC Windows 10, and Windows Server.
Mandatory opt-out, data breach notification part of new privacy bill
Senators reintroduce bill as scrutiny of social media ramps up.
Chrome’s RSS-powered “Follow” button is like a rebooted Google Reader
For now, it's an Android "experiment" that might get "a broader rollout in Chrome."
We drove the Audi RS e-tron GT for an hour; here’s what we learned
Ars got to spend some time with a preproduction car in Virginia.
Frontier knowingly sold Internet speeds it can’t deliver, FTC lawsuit says
Frontier capped actual DSL speeds to levels below its advertised rates, FTC says.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine can stay in normal fridge for up to a month, FDA says
Change extends fridge storage from 5 days to a month—significantly aiding logistics.
What PlayStation’s “monopoly” lawsuits get wrong about digital game sales
Adding download options from traditional retailers doesn't seem to affect prices.
This is Ford’s first electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning
The standard-range electric F-150 will start at just under $40,000 before tax credits.
Android 12 at Google I/O: Hints of the redesign in the beta, lots of news
Google I/O features a big Android info dump, but not much working code right now.
Before ruining millions of vaccines, Emergent failed inspections, raked in cash
Tens of millions of J&J and AstraZeneca doses are still in limbo.
Review: The Nevers makes abrupt turn in disorienting midseason finale
We briefly wondered if HBO Max was accidentally airing an entirely different series
Apple rolls out a slew of new accessibility features to iPhone, Watch, and more
New services include sign-language tech support and more.
4 vulnerabilities under attack give hackers full control of Android devices
Google updates a 2-week-old security bulletin to say some vulnerabilities were 0-days.
Semiconductor shortages continue to worsen, causing record order delays
Automakers are expecting $110 billion in lost sales this year due to shortages.
AT&T overcharged Washington, DC, for 5 years, must pay $1.5 million, AG says
DC announces $1.5M settlement after alleging AT&T "knowingly" violated contract.
HBO Max with ads: $10/mo starting in June, and guess what it won’t include
Similar to Hulu's price options; other stream-with-ads options are much less.
This is Kia’s next electric car: The 300-mile EV6
It is the first Kia to use the brand's new 800-volt platform for electric cars.
Want improved fast travel in Skyward Sword HD? Buy this $25 Amiibo!
Other Switch games also hide some key gameplay features behind figurines.
Someone has bid more than $2 million for the first New Shepard seat
The bidding will culminate in a live auction on June 12.
Bitcoin bubble bursts overnight, dragging down stocks
After stunning run-up over the past year, cryptocurrencies are tanking.
2021 iPad Pro review: More of the same—but way, way faster thanks to M1
It's the Marvel movie sequel of Apple products: The same formula but bigger.
Shake-up reported at the CDC; two high-profile officials depart
Recent hiccups reportedly led to tensions within the agency.
20 percent of Switch sales now going to households that already had a Switch
Miyamoto wants a Switch "not just [for] every family, but [for] every single person."
Rare quasicrystal found in trinitite formed during 1945 Trinity Test
Research suggests other quasicrystals might form in lighting strikes, meteor impacts.
Google, Samsung, and Fitbit team up to save Wear OS
Samsung is bringing the hardware, Google is bringing the software.
Verizon forces users onto pricier plans to get $50-per-month gov’t subsidy
You might have to change Internet plans to get the FCC's $50 low-income subsidy.
Indigenous forest gardens remain productive and diverse for over a century
Gardens persist for 150 years after those who planted them were removed.
Climate change is erasing humanity’s oldest art
Climate change is speeding up the process of erosion, according to a recent study.
Today’s best tech deals: Roku media streamers, Apple iPad Air, and more
Dealmaster also has deals on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, SSDs, and LG OLED TVs.
Florida water plant compromise came hours after worker visited malicious site
Researchers find watering-hole attack targeting water utilities.
All fossil fuel exploration needs to end this year, IEA says
Renewable spending needs to double to $4 trillion per year by 2030.
Google shows off Android 12’s huge UI overhaul
Google confirms Android 12's color-changing UI, all-new design.
Intel’s Optane H20 is the latest attempt at “hybrid” laptop storage
H20 benchmarks well, but real-world performance and price remain to be seen.
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