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4,700 Amazon employees had unauthorized access to private seller data
Shoddy security allowed various employees to use info to their advantage.
Stadia’s VP and head of product leaves Google
Google's embattled Stadia division loses one of its highest-profile executives.
Starship flight attempt for Tuesday afternoon is scrubbed [Updated]
After four failures, SpaceX is really hoping to stick the landing this time.
Porsche and Penske: Two of racing’s most famous names join forces again
The pair will run teams in WEC and IMSA, and there will be customer cars, too.
The Martian’s Andy Weir is back to form with Project Hail Mary
Some quick and spoiler-free thoughts on the new book, out today.
FDA reportedly plans to authorize Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for teens 12-15 in days
Pfizer previously reported the vaccine was safe and effective in adolescents.
Epic vs. Apple opening arguments suggest a bitter battle over iOS’ future
Epic says it's "suing for change." Apple says Epic "just doesn't want to pay."
Yet another Google AI leader has defected to Apple
He will work under John Giannandrea, who also left Google for Apple.
Ajit Pai joins American Enterprise Institute and a firm that invests in ISPs
Post-FCC Pai will apparently keep pushing deregulation of broadband industry.
Apple reports 2 iOS 0-days that let hackers compromise fully patched devices
Webkit flaws in just-released iOS 14.5 lets attackers execute malicious code.
Technician for water co. linked to liver failure says his dog got liver illness
Technician said he only had a couple of hours of training and did what he was told.
EPA to eliminate climate “super pollutants” from refrigerators, air conditioners
Hydrofluorocarbons saved the ozone layer, but they’re killing the climate.
iFixit tears down Apple’s AirTag, finds a great spot for a keychain hole
Teardown shows Apple designed the AirTag around a big voice coil speaker.
Verizon agrees to sell Yahoo and AOL to private-equity firm for $5 billion
Apollo to buy Yahoo/AOL for $5B, didn't have much competition from other bidders.
Epic vs. Apple trial starts today—here’s what to expect
Arguments will center on how to define a monopoly in the mobile app marketplace.
For lunar cargo delivery, NASA accepts risk in return for low prices
“You can't go to the Moon on a fixed price for under $100 million."
Kroger will begin drone deliveries in Ohio this week
The FAA has finally started allowing commercial flights beyond the line of sight.
The Ars Technica Mother’s Day 2021 gift guide
Who needs flowers? We pick out a few gadgets to make Mom's life more convenient.
Invincible S1: Clearly, TV’s most fun superhero shows are on Amazon these days
Not even Smallville could combine YA drama and superhero DNA this well.
Will Virgin Galactic ever be successful? A new book provides insights
"It's hard to make decisions around here sometimes."
Why are game-makers creating new Game Boy games in 2021?
New tools and wide-eyed nostalgia are driving a monochrome portable renaissance.
How one naughty bird cheats with fancy feather structures
Male tanager birds have more than one way to make their colors really pop for the ladies.
Four astronauts make first nighttime landing in the ocean since 1968
"I would just like to say, quite frankly, y'all are changing the world."
White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the Space Council
"I think her approach to this is just going to be to get the job done."
What became of 2009’s Left 4 Dead 2 boycott? Here’s the inside story
In gaming since L4D2, fan campaigns have even pressured devs to release entirely new endings.
An ambitious plan to tackle ransomware faces long odds
Heavyweight task force proposes framework to tackle a major cybersecurity problem.
Ford’s ever-smarter robots are speeding up the assembly line
A transmission factory shows how AI may gradually creep into industrial processes
Disney gets special “theme park” exception to Florida’s anti-tech bill
A legal challenge to the new law seems inevitable.
More US agencies potentially hacked, this time with Pulse Secure exploits
Zeroday vulnerability under attack has a severity rating of 10 out of 10.
Mysterious health attacks like those seen in Cuba have come to DC
US security official was reportedly sickened outside the White House last year.
The NYPD retires “Digidog” robot after public backlash
Dystopian robot dogs will no longer be patrolling the mean streets of NYC.
New York requires $15 broadband for poor people, promptly gets sued by ISPs
Lobby groups for Verizon, AT&T, and other ISPs ask court to overturn state law.
Porsche rumored to be entering F1 with Red Bull Racing
Rumors of Porsche in F1 never go away, and a rival team boss thinks it's happening.
Climate law jeopardizes freedoms, German court rules—but not how you think
Don’t punt on emissions reductions after 2030, top court said.
Roku vs. Google, part 2: YouTube TV app pulled from Roku Store
Google wants AV1 support for lower bandwidth costs, Roku says that's too expensive.
Humble Bundle creator brings antitrust lawsuit against Valve over Steam
"At bottom, Valve’s scheme imposes a massive tax on the PC Desktop Gaming industry."
New iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K, and 24-inch iMac now available for order
Most are shipping May 21, but the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has slipped several weeks.
EU says Apple’s 30% cut from rival music providers violates competition law
EU sides with Spotify, blasts Apple's 30% App Store cut and anti-steering rules.
SpaceX cancels Starship flight attempt on Friday [Updated]
After four landing failures, here's hoping the fifth time is the charm.
Dozens of viruses seem to use a different DNA base
Odd form of DNA helps viruses resist their host's defenses.
What I learned about cars watching all 8 Fast & Furious movies in 4 days
Revisiting our 2019 marathon of vehicular wisdom, thanks to new theatrical promotion.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin protests Starship, China launches space station
“The ability to refuel in space is critical to meeting NASA’s goals."
Does nuclear secrecy make us secure? New book offers counterargument
Historian Alex Wellerstein: "You could get rid of all the secrecy tomorrow and the world would not measurably become more dangerous."
Leaks: May 21 will be the launch day for the new iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV
A prominent leaker, a UK retailer, and Apple itself all let the date slip.
Uber, Lyft stocks plunge after Biden official says drivers are employees
Uber and Lyft argue treating drivers as employees would wreck their business.
Today’s best deals: Lots of video games, rechargeable batteries, and more
Dealmaster also has deals on Fitbit trackers and noise-canceling headphones.
FCC reveals sign-up date and website for $50-per-month broadband subsidies
May 12 enrollment for people who have low incomes or lost income during pandemic.
A Chinese company has started charging for fully driverless rides
China has the world's strongest self-driving industry after the United States.
Brazil rejects Sputnik V vaccine, says it’s tainted with replicating cold virus
Adenovirus-vector vaccines are supposed to be engineered so they can’t replicate.
Microsoft follows Epic’s lead, lowers its cut of PC game sales to 12%
But the move may not be enough to dislodge heavily entrenched competition.
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