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Developers to update GTA Online to address poor load times after community fix
Rockstar acknowledges t0st’s patch fixes issue, then pays out a $10k bug bounty.
TikTok wants to keep tracking iPhone users with state-backed workaround
They want to keep tracking iPhone users with solution created by state-backed group.
Many Republicans are refusing COVID vaccines. Experts are trying to change that
Straight facts and no politics are what's needed to increase vaccination.
In-kernel WireGuard is on its way to FreeBSD and the pfSense router
WireGuard probably won't make it into 13.0-RELEASE, but 13.1 seems very likely.
NASA has begun a study of the SLS rocket’s affordability [Updated]
One issue up for grabs: Should work on the Exploration Upper Stage continue?
“Please someone help me.” FaceTime users bombarded with group call spam
Apple doesn't provide tools that effectively ease a major headache for FaceTime users.
Report: Indian government is planning outright ban on cryptocurrency
The proposed bill would ban trading, mining, and even holding cryptocurrencies.
PA woman charged with using deepfakes to harass teenage cheerleaders
Specifically using deepfakes isn't against state law, but harassment sure is.
AMD’s Epyc Milan offers double Intel Xeon’s datacenter performance
It's hard to overstate how badly AMD is shaming Intel in the data center lately.
Volkswagen Group wants six new European battery factories by 2030
It's moving to a single prismatic cell design in 2023 to drive down costs.
Marvel drops one last trailer for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
"Symbols are nothing without the men and women that give them meaning."
US claims seller of encrypted phones violated racketeering and drug laws
US: Company put "sophisticated encryption" on phones sold to drug traffickers.
How does the brain interpret computer languages?
Neuroscientists detect a distinct brain network that grows stronger with practice.
Apple pulls the plug on the HomePod
"We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini," the company says.
Judge rules $5 billion Google Chrome Incognito mode lawsuit can go forward
Lawsuit contends that "private" browsing mode should block Google's web tracking.
Satellites detect volcanoes heating up before they blow
Subtle temperature changes can indicate growing eruption risk.
Justice League’s Snyder cut review: No longer Whedonesque—and all the better
Four years later, this film has gone from "acceptably subpar" to "Ars approved."
Elon Musk formally declares himself Technoking of Tesla
Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn is now "Master of Coin," Tesla says in SEC filing.
Xbox Wireless Headset review: $99 set with engineering wins, first-gen stumbles
Clever gimmicks, issues with sound, comfort make this an uneven Xbox debut.
Kia rolls out a new design philosophy for its next electric crossover
We'll be seeing more of Kia's "Opposites United" design in the coming years.
Panasonic to reduce Tesla reliance as battery tie-up evolves
Outgoing CEO steers company away from ‘one-legged’ dependence on US carmaker.
After Sunday’s launch, SpaceX is on the cusp of a historic reuse milestone
“For those that know rockets, this is a ridiculously hard thing."
The Ars Technica System Guide, spring 2021: Gaming edition
Supply shortages made building a gaming PC near-impossible—but you can buy one.
Review: Boss Level offers a witty, bloody take on the time-loop trope
Everyone seems to be having a blast in Joe Carnahan's over-the-top sci-fi thriller.
Mother to Earth: When an NES prototype lands on eBay and inspires a documentary
Kickstarted movies can go down pretty narrow rabbit holes, but this is some real hyperfocus.
How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in your area
Vaccination rollout has been a challenge across the US. These tips should help.
Researchers think a planet lost its original atmosphere, built a new one
Imaging the atmosphere finds a combination of chemicals that shouldn't be there.
Federal investigators blast Tesla, call for stricter safety standards
NTSB blames NHTSA and Tesla for a deadly 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida.
The Code Breaker is the CRISPR chronicle you need to read
Q&A: Walter Isaacson's account is a thrilling tale of scientific discovery.
Exchange servers first compromised by Chinese hackers hit with ransomware
As if Exchange users didn't already have enough to worry about, they have this.
“Shocking” genetic data suggest Ebola lurked in survivor for 5-6 years
Ebola virus is known to persist in some survivors—but not for this long.
Qualcomm smartphones are the next devices to get hit by chip shortage
Qualcomm faces pandemic shortages, Huawei's sanctions, and Texas power problems.
US lawmakers propose Australia-style bill for media, tech negotiations
Both Democrats and Republicans want to do something. Maybe not the same something.
Scientists solve another piece of the puzzling Antikythera mechanism
“Our reconstruction fits all the evidence... gleaned from the extant remains to date."
AT&T promises fiber-to-the-home expansion in 90 metro areas this year
Tens of millions in AT&T territory lack fiber—3 million should get it in 2021.
HBO Max will get a cheaper, ad-supported tier in June
HBO Max will also launch in 21 new territories in Europe by the end of 2021.
Short-selling firm accuses Lordstown of exaggerating truck pre-orders
Lordstown CEO claimed to have 50,000 "very serious orders."
Drivers are 24% more likely to speed when using adaptive cruise control
IIHS studied 40 Boston-area drivers to characterize speeding behavior.
Ballsy vasectomy ads get foul call from NCAA
Though urologists aim to get patients shooting blanks, NCAA is still playing zone.
Apple alleges ex-MacBook Pro designer leaked secret details to reporter
Apple: Ex-employee leaked future hardware products, sought favors from reporter.
Chrome 89 increases desktop memory efficiency with PartitionAlloc
Decreasing RAM usage is more important than ever, with The Great Suspender gone.
Ancient massacre site yields its victims’ DNA
The ancient DNA study raises more questions than it answers.
The moments we realized the pandemic would change everything
COVID-19, one year later: Ars staff looks back on... truly something else.
Rocket Report: China debuts new booster, SpaceX eyeing Indonesia launch site?
"This is a game-changer for South African space science."
Tossing vaccine priority list, Biden tells states to open eligibility by May 1
In "war-time" effort, all adult Americans will have access to vaccine by May 1.
Critics fume after Github removes exploit code for Exchange vulnerabilities
Microsoft-owned Github pulls down proof-of-concept code posted by researcher.
Google Maps introduces a way for users to add and edit roads (again)
Maps is also getting a new way to upload photos to place listings.
Facebook asks judge to toss antitrust suits, claiming no consumer harm
Facebook's arguments boil down to "no we didn't, and you have no standing."
Sony’s DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 is $10 off today
Dealmaster also has deals on Mario games, Peacock, and internal SSDs.
Putting Roblox’s incredible $45 billion IPO in context
Wednesday's stock offering values the user-created game platform higher than EA.
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