Review: The role-playing game’s afoot in charming dark comedy Murder Bury Win by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-08 18:25 (#5HKXQ) It's not an instant classic like Clue, but it's fun, very solid indie fare.
Rivian’s electric truck features include air compressor and AC outlets by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-08 17:49 (#5HKXR) It has storage compartments galore, plus an extending truck bed.
Apple brass discussed disclosing 128-million iPhone hack, then decided not to by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-08 16:10 (#5HKVJ) Emails entered into Epic Games lawsuit show execs contradicting Apple talking points.
It began as an AI-fueled dungeon game. Then it got much darker by WIRED on 2021-05-08 10:50 (#5HKM6) AI algorithm created disturbing stories, including sex scenes involving children.
Windows 10 “Sun Valley” will do away with Windows 95 era icons by Jim Salter on 2021-05-07 21:15 (#5HK58) The results are more subtle than you might expect from a 25+ year visual update.
Sony faces lawsuit over alleged “monopoly pricing” of PlayStation downloads by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-07 20:19 (#5HK30) Proposed class action says Sony's moves have increased prices for PlayStation games.
96% of US users opt out of app tracking in iOS 14.5, analytics find by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-07 18:59 (#5HK0Y) Some of the first data on user behavior exceeds advertisers' worst fears.
Ajit Pai promised cheaper Internet—real prices rose 19 percent instead by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-07 18:50 (#5HJYP) Home-Internet prices rose four times faster than inflation in Trump era.
Tesla Autopilot director contradicts Musk’s self-driving timeline by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-05-07 18:38 (#5HJYQ) Musk described full autonomy as "basically a solved problem" in 2016.
Google wants people to use 2FA, so it’s just going to turn it on for them by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-07 16:35 (#5HJSK) Non-tech-savvy users always use the defaults, and the default will soon be 2FA.
Facebook and Big Pharma exploited disease “awareness” for personalized marketing by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-07 16:13 (#5HJSM) Visiting medical sites, patient support groups, and more feed the algorithm.
Did our ancestors kill all the island megafauna? by Ars Contributors on 2021-05-07 15:59 (#5HJSN) Study adds data to a long-running argument.
IBM creates the world’s first 2 nm chip by Jim Salter on 2021-05-07 11:42 (#5HJBJ) IBM's new 2 nm process offers transistor density similar to TSMC's next-gen 3 nm.
Unsolved mysteries of the Warhammer 40k universe with loremaster Dan Abnett by Lee Hutchinson on 2021-05-07 11:30 (#5HJBK) Best-selling author goes deep—like, real deep—on wild and crazy Warhammer questions.
Why hasn’t Waymo expanded its driverless service? Here’s my theory by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-05-07 10:45 (#5HJ9H) Suburban ride-hailing is a lousy business to be in.
What cats’ love of boxes and squares can tell us about their visual perception by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-06 21:45 (#5HHP3) "Vision has evolved to answer questions having to do with boundaries and contours."
9,000 fliers may have had reused swabs jammed up their noses in Indonesia by Beth Mole on 2021-05-06 20:10 (#5HHMD) Five workers were arrested for washing and reusing cotton swabs for testing.
Paramount+ hits 36 million subscribers, will stream sci-fi movie Infinite by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-06 19:50 (#5HHHC) Streaming service commits to one original movie every week.
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade re-returns on June 1, requires “cloning” by Sam Machkovech on 2021-05-06 19:35 (#5HHHD) If you're already in WoW Classic, you have a decision to make starting May 18.
Today’s best tech deals: New iPad Pro, Amazon devices, and more by Ars Staff on 2021-05-06 19:09 (#5HHHE) Dealmaster also has deals on wireless headphones and lots of video games.
Biggest ISPs paid for 8.5 million fake FCC comments opposing net neutrality by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-06 18:55 (#5HHEJ) ISP-funded astroturfing used millions of real names and faked consent records.
Sea level rise uncertainties: Why all eyes are on Antarctica by Scott K. Johnson on 2021-05-06 18:40 (#5HHEK) Latest models project a bumpy road with big risks.
The Google Assistant is now a Google messaging service by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-06 17:59 (#5HHCK) "Broadcast" now works on speakers, displays, and phones for your whole family.
US physics lab Fermilab exposes proprietary data for all to see by Ars Contributors on 2021-05-06 17:22 (#5HHCM) Exposed systems paved way for researchers to access code, messages, passwords, and more.
China’s carbon pollution now surpasses all developed countries combined by Tim De Chant on 2021-05-06 16:45 (#5HH9B) As China's coal-reliant economy has boomed, so, too, have its emissions.
Stranger Things hints at return of Eleven’s “Papa” in new teaser by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-06 16:33 (#5HH9C) Matthew Modine, who played Dr. Martin Brenner, was spotted on set earlier this year.
Earliest known burial in Africa is that of a small, fragile child by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-05-06 16:20 (#5HH9D) Early humans in Kenya buried a dead child with tremendous care 78,000 years ago.
Nintendo warns global chip shortage to hit Switch production by Financial Times on 2021-05-06 13:43 (#5HGZG) Nintendo follows rival Sony in saying supply crunch threatens console sales.
NASCAR ditches decades of tradition for its Next Gen race car by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-06 13:13 (#5HGWR) Cup cars will run centerlock wheels, sequential transmissions, and flat floors.
World waits to see where a Chinese booster will come down by John Timmer on 2021-05-06 10:45 (#5HGQ3) The 20-ton booster is big enough that some parts are likely to reach the ground.
Fix for critical Qualcomm chip flaw is making its way to Android devices by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-06 10:00 (#5HGT1) Higher-end devices made by Google, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, and OnePlus are affected.
Severe vulnerabilities in Dell firmware update driver found and fixed by Jim Salter on 2021-05-05 23:39 (#5HG6B) Dell firmware update driver 2.3 can be exploited to gain kernel-level privilege.
Twitter’s latest robo-nag will flag “harmful” language before you post by Sam Machkovech on 2021-05-05 23:10 (#5HG4W) Follows Twitter's effort to make you read the news before you share it.
SpaceX successfully lands a Starship test flight by John Timmer on 2021-05-05 22:55 (#5HG4X) Given that it's meant to be the basis for a lunar lander, landing it is good.
Google tries to resurrect Android tablets with “Entertainment Space” by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-05 22:29 (#5HG4Y) Google brings a TV-like media-aggregation interface to tablet home screens.
Biden backs plan to accelerate vaccine production by waiving patents by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-05-05 22:10 (#5HG2E) Experts disagree on whether patents are a bottleneck for vaccine production.
At trial, Epic and Apple squeeze Microsoft over Xbox, xCloud restrictions by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-05 21:35 (#5HG2F) Questions over Xbox restrictions, xCloud's iOS struggles serve as comparison points.
Study: Using Apple’s Night Shift to improve your sleep? Don’t bother by Samuel Axon on 2021-05-05 21:25 (#5HG2G) The test was done with iPhones, but many gadgets have a similar feature.
Data leak makes Peloton’s Horrible, No-Good, Really Bad Day even worse by Dan Goodin on 2021-05-05 20:59 (#5HFZM) Faulty API let anyone grab users’ private data, including weight and gender.
Appeals court allows parents to sue Snap over 100 mph car crash by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-05-05 20:36 (#5HFZN) The parents argued a Snapchat filter encouraged their boys to drive recklessly.
AMD’s upcoming flagship GPUs should be 3x faster than RX 6900XT by Jim Salter on 2021-05-05 20:17 (#5HFX9) If the rumors can be believed, GPU performance will triple sometime next year.
Chip shortage continues, US asks Taiwan to prioritize automakers by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-05-05 18:45 (#5HFTX) Ford, Renault, and Stellantis warn that Q2 production will be heavily affected.
Blue Origin isn’t pricing its first launch seat—it’s auctioning it by John Timmer on 2021-05-05 18:22 (#5HFR0) Jeff Bezos' rocket co. targets July 20 for its first crewed launch.
Mighty morphin’ flat-packed pasta takes on 3D shapes as it cooks by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-05-05 18:05 (#5HFR1) New approach could lead to more sustainable packaging, transportation, and storage.
Hands-on: We hammered Plume’s newest Superpod design with all-new Wi-Fi testing by Jim Salter on 2021-05-05 18:00 (#5HFR2) If you can stomach a subscription, Plume’s Superpods offer unmatched performance.
YouTube’s TikTok clone, “Shorts,” is out of beta and open for all US users by Ron Amadeo on 2021-05-05 16:11 (#5HFH9) Shorts are coming, and the feature is getting a premium spot in the YouTube app.
Peloton recalls treadmills after 6-year-old’s death, CEO admits “mistake” by Beth Mole on 2021-05-05 16:00 (#5HFHA) Consumer Product Safety Commission said recall decision took “intense negotiation."
Plug in a PS5 keyboard to access Returnal’s hidden “debug mode” codes by Kyle Orland on 2021-05-05 15:51 (#5HFHB) But some players fear Housemarque may patch out the codes soon.
Starlink can serve 500,000 users easily, several million “more of a challenge” by Jon Brodkin on 2021-05-05 15:29 (#5HFHC) The "only limitation is high density of users in urban areas," Musk said.
Resident Evil Village review: Apparently, good horror takes more than a village by Sam Machkovech on 2021-05-05 15:00 (#5HFDW) We had high hopes for "RE4 + RE7," but pumped-up combat isn't enough for this sequel.