Epic’s “Mega Sale” returns with tons of discounts on notable PC games by Ars Staff on 2021-05-21 18:51 (#5J48E) Dealmaster also has deals on Roku streamers, Apple's Mac Mini, and iPads.
Brain implant gives robotic arm a sense of touch by John Timmer on 2021-05-21 18:38 (#5J45R) 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 by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-21 18:07 (#5J45S) 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 by Beth Mole on 2021-05-21 16:54 (#5J432) Biden admin "enthusiastic" about cash-for-vax promotions, which appear effective.
More detailed Pixel 6 renders show off camera design, display specs by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-21 16:34 (#5J40A) OnLeaks reveals screen sizes, wireless charging, and some camera details.
Epic Games v. Apple by the numbers: Fortnite is worth that much money? by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-21 15:47 (#5J3XC) Court proceedings unmask the business realities behind iOS gaming and Fortnite.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take stand in Epic/Apple trial today by Financial Times on 2021-05-21 15:12 (#5J3XD) Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has called the Apple chief to testify.
Archaeologists train a neural network to sort pottery fragments for them by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-05-21 14:30 (#5J3T5) 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 by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-21 14:04 (#5J3QQ) 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 by Sam Machkovech on 2021-05-21 13:00 (#5J3MX) 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 by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-21 12:39 (#5J3MY) FragAttacks let hackers inject malicious code or commands into encrypted Wi-Fi traffic.
The Ferrari Portofino M, reviewed by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-21 11:30 (#5J3J9) 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 by Eric Berger on 2021-05-21 11:00 (#5J3FY) "This is not the time to cut corners on environmental review."
What mimes interacting with invisible objects says about visual perception by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-20 23:19 (#5J31V) 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 by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-20 22:41 (#5J30M) Limited availability, battery life, and FOV make for a curiosity, not a product.
Google announces its first-ever physical retail store by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-20 22:09 (#5J30N) 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 by Beth Mole on 2021-05-20 21:49 (#5J2YF) In new interviews, Fauci discusses the future of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Microsoft is (finally) killing off Internet Explorer entirely by Jim Salter on 2021-05-20 18:32 (#5J2R2) 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 by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-20 16:44 (#5J2J0) Senators reintroduce bill as scrutiny of social media ramps up.
Chrome’s RSS-powered “Follow” button is like a rebooted Google Reader by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-20 16:16 (#5J2EP) 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 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-20 16:00 (#5J2EQ) Ars got to spend some time with a preproduction car in Virginia.
Frontier knowingly sold Internet speeds it can’t deliver, FTC lawsuit says by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-20 15:56 (#5J2ER) 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 by Beth Mole on 2021-05-20 15:19 (#5J2ES) Change extends fridge storage from 5 days to a month—significantly aiding logistics.
What PlayStation’s “monopoly” lawsuits get wrong about digital game sales by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-20 10:45 (#5J1Z8) Adding download options from traditional retailers doesn't seem to affect prices.
This is Ford’s first electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-20 01:30 (#5J1J0) 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 by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-20 00:53 (#5J1H3) 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 by Beth Mole on 2021-05-19 22:39 (#5J1ED) Tens of millions of J&J and AstraZeneca doses are still in limbo.
Review: The Nevers makes abrupt turn in disorienting midseason finale by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-19 22:15 (#5J1CX) 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 by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-19 21:40 (#5J1CY) New services include sign-language tech support and more.
4 vulnerabilities under attack give hackers full control of Android devices by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-19 20:45 (#5J1AT) Google updates a 2-week-old security bulletin to say some vulnerabilities were 0-days.
Semiconductor shortages continue to worsen, causing record order delays by Jim Salter on 2021-05-19 20:21 (#5J1AV) 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 by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-19 18:50 (#5J163) 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 by Sam Machkovech on 2021-05-19 18:41 (#5J164) 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 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-19 17:22 (#5J10P) 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! by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-19 16:02 (#5J0XC) Other Switch games also hide some key gameplay features behind figurines.
Someone has bid more than $2 million for the first New Shepard seat by Eric Berger on 2021-05-19 15:44 (#5J0XD) The bidding will culminate in a live auction on June 12.
Bitcoin bubble bursts overnight, dragging down stocks by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-19 15:24 (#5J0SQ) 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 by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-19 13:00 (#5J0K2) 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 by Beth Mole on 2021-05-18 23:41 (#5HZZG) Recent hiccups reportedly led to tensions within the agency.
20 percent of Switch sales now going to households that already had a Switch by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-18 23:00 (#5HZY1) Miyamoto wants a Switch "not just [for] every family, but [for] every single person."
Rare quasicrystal found in trinitite formed during 1945 Trinity Test by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-18 21:10 (#5HZTA) Research suggests other quasicrystals might form in lighting strikes, meteor impacts.
Google, Samsung, and Fitbit team up to save Wear OS by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-18 20:34 (#5HZTB) Samsung is bringing the hardware, Google is bringing the software.
Verizon forces users onto pricier plans to get $50-per-month gov’t subsidy by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-18 20:32 (#5HZTC) 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 by Ars Contributors on 2021-05-18 20:15 (#5HZQT) Gardens persist for 150 years after those who planted them were removed.
Climate change is erasing humanity’s oldest art by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-05-18 19:59 (#5HZQV) 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 by Ars Staff on 2021-05-18 19:35 (#5HZN3) 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 by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-18 19:31 (#5HZN4) Researchers find watering-hole attack targeting water utilities.
All fossil fuel exploration needs to end this year, IEA says by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-18 19:13 (#5HZN5) Renewable spending needs to double to $4 trillion per year by 2030.
Google shows off Android 12’s huge UI overhaul by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-18 18:51 (#5HZN6) Google confirms Android 12's color-changing UI, all-new design.
Intel’s Optane H20 is the latest attempt at “hybrid” laptop storage by Jim Salter on 2021-05-18 18:35 (#5HZN7) H20 benchmarks well, but real-world performance and price remain to be seen.