OnePlus shows off its sub-$500 smartphone, the OnePlus Nord by Ron Amadeo on 2020-07-14 19:40 (#55Q2H) See live pictures of OnePlus' next smartphone.
UK bans Huawei from 5G networks in “victory for the Trump administration” by Jon Brodkin on 2020-07-14 17:21 (#55PXE) UK said US sanctions on Huawei threaten security of equipment, necessitating ban.
New analysis prompts rethinking of date, time for Vermeer’s View of Delft by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-07-14 17:17 (#55PXF) The scene most likely shows the city on September 3 or 4, 1659 (or earlier), at 8am.
Amazon supermarket will roll out fancy new smart cart when it opens by Kate Cox on 2020-07-14 16:39 (#55PTE) The store's too big to cover in cameras, so shoppers can wheel them around instead.
Our favorite wireless gaming mouse is down to a new lowest price today by Ars Staff on 2020-07-14 16:13 (#55PTF) Dealmaster also has deals on Fitbit trackers, AMD Ryzen processors, and more.
Lucasfilm and MythBusters roboticist Grant Imahara has passed away by Samuel Axon on 2020-07-14 15:58 (#55PTG) A hero in geek circles, Imahara is widely remembered for his positivity and warmth.
Nintendo and Lego team up on a $229 mechanical NES and TV set by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-07-14 14:42 (#55PKD) The last Nintendo/Lego was for kids, but this one is aimed at the adults.
Tesla’s stock soars as tens of thousands of Robinhood users buy it by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-07-14 14:33 (#55PKE) Robinhood just raised another $320 million from investors.
Ghost of Tsushima review: An open-world haiku of honor, stealth, and revenge by Sam Machkovech on 2020-07-14 14:00 (#55PKF) A beautiful and story-rich contender for 2020's game of the year.
This device keeps Alexa and other voice assistants from snooping on you by Dan Goodin on 2020-07-14 13:15 (#55PG4) Meet LeakyPick, the low-cost audio spy detector for network-connected devices.
Malware stashed in China-mandated software is more extensive than thought by Dan Goodin on 2020-07-14 13:00 (#55PG5) Move over GoldenSpy, earlier GoldenHelper malware also targeted businesses in China.
Ford brings back the Bronco SUV with a dizzying array of options by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-07-14 00:00 (#55NTB) 2-door, 4-door, and Sport variants, 7 trim levels, and a ton of customization.
As Trump pushes to have schools open, CDC’s cautious approach leaks by John Timmer on 2020-07-13 23:35 (#55NRY) Part of an ongoing White House battle against health experts.
Pediatricians walk back school-reopening stance as WHO gives dire warning by Beth Mole on 2020-07-13 22:29 (#55NPX) WHO expert warns school reopening shouldn’t become a “political football.”
Russian space chief questions NASA plans, praises partnership with China by Eric Berger on 2020-07-13 19:20 (#55NGB) "Today relations between Russia and China are very good."
Disappointed by Formula E’s plan for its next car? Here’s an alternative by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-07-13 19:09 (#55NGC) Cheaper, faster, and more powerful—a Formula E champ talks to Ars about his idea.
This 1.4 million-year-old hand axe was chipped off a hippo femur by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-07-13 19:00 (#55NGD) The rare find suggests H. erectus toolmakers were more versatile than we realized.
Ars readers hated this startup’s privacy policy—so the company changed it by Jim Salter on 2020-07-13 18:36 (#55NDH) Neeva's new privacy policy is a significant improvement over the original.
How COVID-19 transformed Pokémon Go into “Pokémon stay-at-home” by Ars Staff on 2020-07-13 17:54 (#55NDJ) Players worry how remote play will affect a game centered on social encounters.
Spreading rock dust on farms could be a major climate action by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-07-13 17:06 (#55NBB) Accelerated mineral weathering could suck up carbon and improve soils.
Google bans ads for stalkerware apps—with some exceptions by Kate Cox on 2020-07-13 15:22 (#55N53) Google doesn't allow stalking apps in the Play Store but hadn't yet banned ads.
Sadly, none of the big rockets we hoped to see fly in 2020 actually will by Eric Berger on 2020-07-13 13:57 (#55N26) Which will fly first: NASA's SLS rocket or SpaceX's Super Heavy booster?
Decades later, these remakes haven’t fixed their racial representation issues by Ars Staff on 2020-07-13 11:58 (#55MWC) Final Fantasy VII and Trials of Mana both have problems portraying people of color.
Ensigns are the scrappy underdogs in new Star Trek: Lower Decks trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-07-12 22:24 (#55MA5) Alex Kurtzman tapped Rick and Morty head writer Mike McMahan to spearhead the project.
Watch Dogs: Legion hands-on: Play as anyone, care about no one by Sam Machkovech on 2020-07-12 19:45 (#55M5X) More games should let you fight and hack as a grandma. But maybe not like this.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla hands-on: An incomplete Witcher-ization by Sam Machkovech on 2020-07-12 19:44 (#55M5Y) Assassin's Creed veers deeper into RPG-like territory. Is the latest fit for a Viking?
Two months after infection, COVID-19 symptoms persist by John Timmer on 2020-07-12 17:56 (#55M47) Almost 90 percent still have at least one symptom long after the virus has gone.
What will happen to the Hagia Sophia now that it’s a mosque again? by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-07-12 17:12 (#55M26) This isn't the first time the former cathedral has been repurposed.
Ubisoft’s “most powerful creative force” resigns in wake of sweeping allegations by Sam Machkovech on 2020-07-12 00:51 (#55KEV) CCO Serge Hascoet is out. So are the global head of HR, head of Canadian studios.
Review: Palm Springs is a fresh, slyly self-aware addition to time-loop trope by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-07-11 22:00 (#55KDG) Director Max Barbakow’s film snagged the biggest deal in Sundance Film Festival history.
Why is this copy of Super Mario Bros. worth a record $114,000? by Kyle Orland on 2020-07-11 16:35 (#55K64) Auction house estimates a "single digit" number of this sealed variant still exist.
This self-driving startup built a “car without wheels” for remote driving by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-07-11 13:00 (#55JYM) Voyage pulled the curtain back on its system for remote driving.
How small satellites are radically remaking space exploration by Eric Berger on 2020-07-11 12:00 (#55JY5) "There’s so much of the Solar System that we have not explored."
SpaceX stands down from Starlink launch for the third time [Updated] by Eric Berger on 2020-07-11 11:30 (#55GE0) It's not clear why additional checkouts were needed, again.
WHO still skeptical SARS-CoV-2 lingers in air—despite what the NYT says by Beth Mole on 2020-07-10 23:00 (#55JT4) The WHO has not released a new guidance on how to stay safe—or changed its stance.
CERN has discovered a very charming particle by John Timmer on 2020-07-10 22:13 (#55JRY) Two charm quarks, two anti-charms make for a massive tetraquark.
Yes, Apple silicon Macs will have Thunderbolt ports by Samuel Axon on 2020-07-10 20:55 (#55JHM) Company's statement offers clarification in the wake of Intel's announcement.
Amazon bans TikTok on employee phones, then calls it a mistake [Updated] by Jon Brodkin on 2020-07-10 19:57 (#55JHN) Amazon told workers to delete TikTok or lose mobile access to company email.
Review: Charlize Theron shines as a world-weary immortal in The Old Guard by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-07-10 19:25 (#55JG4) Director Gina Prince-Bythewood's film shares strengths, weaknesses of Extraction
For the second time this year, Amazon Games puts a new title into hiding by Sam Machkovech on 2020-07-10 19:08 (#55JG5) Follows Crucible's unceremonious un-launch in June.
IBM has a problem with Google’s Open Usage Commons by Jim Salter on 2020-07-10 18:45 (#55JED) The ties between the Open Usage Commons and Google may be too strong and clear.
Google’s new Nest smart speaker is all cloth by Ron Amadeo on 2020-07-10 18:19 (#55JEE) We just don’t know what it’s called.
Charter’s hidden “Broadcast TV” fee now adds $197 a year to cable bills by Jon Brodkin on 2020-07-10 18:03 (#55JEF) Hidden fee not included in Spectrum’s advertised prices raised yet again.
Commerce “Sharpiegate” report finally released without redaction by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-07-10 17:54 (#55JD4) Emails, texts, interviews reveal who was responsible.
Florida men charged with selling bleach as COVID-19 cure, threatening “a Waco” by Beth Mole on 2020-07-10 17:07 (#55JD5) “Church of Bleach” members allegedly failed to comply with court order, threatened judge.
Tesla rival Rivian raises $2.5 billion to make electric trucks and SUVs by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-07-10 16:45 (#55JBS) The market for electric trucks is about to get crowded.
Apple’s AirPods and wireless charging case are down to their lowest Amazon price by Ars Staff on 2020-07-10 15:55 (#55J9V) Dealmaster also has deals on Switch games and gear, Echo devices, and more.
French parliament passes porn age-verification legislation by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-07-10 15:33 (#55J9W) A similar proposal in the UK was put on hold last year.
Augmented reality heads-up displays for cars are finally a real thing by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-07-10 14:43 (#55J9X) Mercedes-Benz will be the first OEM to offer the tech in the new S-Class sedan.
Rocket Report: Surprise Israeli launch, Britain decides to bail out OneWeb by Eric Berger on 2020-07-10 11:00 (#55J3R) “iRocket will be competing with SpaceX.”