That’s a wrap—No Starship launch attempt on Thursday afternoon [Updated] by Eric Berger on 2021-01-28 18:50 (#5D9PX) It has only been about six weeks since SN8 flew.
State reps try to ban Comcast data cap and price hikes until pandemic is over by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-28 18:36 (#5DETD) Massachusetts bill would halt data caps, price hikes, new fees, and ISP shutoffs.
Facebook “Supreme Court” overrules company in 4 of its first 5 decisions by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-28 18:21 (#5DETE) Rulings deal with everything from bare breasts to the war in Azerbaijan.
GoT alums among announced cast for Netflix Sandman adaptation by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-28 18:10 (#5DETF) Gwendoline Christie and Charles Dance join Tom Sturridge as Morpheus.
From first to sixth: Huawei’s phone business tanks thanks to US sanctions by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-28 16:45 (#5DEKE) Huawei was the #1 phone vendor earlier this year, but the export ban is killing it.
Samsung says auto chip shortage could hit smartphones by Financial Times on 2021-01-28 15:07 (#5DEG5) Warning comes as car companies lobby governments for help.
Discord bans WallStreetBets as subreddit briefly goes private [Updated] by Kyle Orland on 2021-01-28 14:37 (#5DDR4) Robinhood app restricts stock purchasing as regulators express worry.
Tesla Model S to get comprehensive refresh, 200mph “Plaid” version by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-28 14:25 (#5DECN) There are new batteries and motors, and a yoke instead of a steering wheel.
Apple reports double-digit sales booms for every product category in Q1 2021 by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-28 00:07 (#5DDMA) There are now more than one billion iPhones in the wild.
Tesla reports its first annual profit by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-27 22:55 (#5DDJ8) Tesla made a $721 million profit thanks to $1.58 billion in regulatory credits.
Sidewalk-robot startup celebrates 1 million deliveries by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-27 21:20 (#5DDD9) Low speeds enabled Starship to launch its service safely and quickly.
Unstable helium adds a limit on the ongoing saga of the proton’s size by John Timmer on 2021-01-27 20:11 (#5DDA7) Putting a muon in orbit around a helium nucleus gives us measurements that make sense.
“Warp speed,” “Prime Directive” predate Star Trek, per new reference tool by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-27 19:54 (#5DD73) Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction is a new, and free, online reference tool.
Microsoft earnings: Xbox hardware sales shot up 86% with Series X/S by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-27 19:40 (#5DD74) As usual, Microsoft's cloud business helped drive revenue to new highs.
Samsung’s reportedly ready to supply foldable displays to rival companies by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-27 19:22 (#5DD75) Samsung's foldable panel exclusivity is ending, with Chinese phones due in 2H 2021.
The complete moron’s guide to GameStop’s stock roller coaster by Kyle Orland on 2021-01-27 19:10 (#5DD76) How does this epic rally end? And can it be repeated?
AT&T eats a $15.5 billion impairment charge as DirecTV debacle continues by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-27 18:26 (#5DD3W) AT&T lost 617,000 Premium TV customers in Q4 and 3 million in the calendar year.
84% of Mexican hand sanitizers toxic or flawed; FDA issues drastic alert by Beth Mole on 2021-01-27 16:31 (#5DCX5) The regulatory agency has issued alerts for over 200 products.
Vehicle recalls cluster because OEMs wait for rivals to move first by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-27 16:25 (#5DCX6) Fears of falling stock prices may be responsible for the phenomenon.
The Trump administration left Biden with a rocket dilemma by Eric Berger on 2021-01-27 14:36 (#5DCP7) "NASA needs to go back and look at what the options are to go to the Moon."
Basic pandemic safety limits spread in schools by John Timmer on 2021-01-27 11:45 (#5DCE0) Infections spread in a school system were far lower than in its surrounding towns.
Warrior princess fights to save humanity in Raya and the Last Dragon trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-26 23:36 (#5DBWH) "I wish to join this fellowship of butt-kickery."
Plex adds game-streaming as paid add-on, completely botches the landing by Sam Machkovech on 2021-01-26 22:57 (#5DBTG) $4.99/mo service needs to straighten many issues before meriting the cost.
Sony adds HDMI to last year’s Android phone, charges $2,500 by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-26 22:14 (#5DBTH) It's not a foldable. It's not plated in gold. It just has an HDMI port.
SpaceX adds laser links to Starlink satellites to serve Earth’s polar areas by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-26 20:35 (#5DBNS) Laser links connect Starlink satellites, reducing need for ground stations.
iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 hit supported devices today by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-26 20:03 (#5DBM1) Apple also released tvOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3.
Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones are down to their lowest price today by Ars Staff on 2021-01-26 18:46 (#5DBGR) Dealmaster also has discounts on LG OLED TVs, Apple's M1 Mac Mini, and more.
Google Play bans video app for standard “.ass” subtitle support by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-26 17:59 (#5DBD2) "Advanced Sub Station alpha" files, or a naughty word for a butt? Who knows!
Apple’s long-time hardware lead steps down to work on mysterious “new project” by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-26 17:49 (#5DBD3) It's unusual for the leader of department to shift focus to just one product.
Biden vows to electrify the federal government’s 600,000-vehicle fleet by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-26 16:54 (#5DB9X) Fewer than 0.5 percent of federal vehicles were battery electric in 2019.
“We’re failing”: Ex-Warp Speed leader proud, deflects blame on vaccines by Beth Mole on 2021-01-26 16:20 (#5DB54) Slaoui defends his team, says criticism is a “huge misunderstanding.”
North Korea hackers use social media to target security researchers by Financial Times on 2021-01-26 16:04 (#5DB55) Google finds use of bogus Twitter, LinkedIn profiles to identify vulnerabilities.
Why Red Hat killed CentOS—a CentOS board member speaks by Jim Salter on 2021-01-26 15:39 (#5DB2X) "The CentOS Board doesn't get to decide what Red Hat engineering teams do."
How to shut off a quasar by John Timmer on 2021-01-26 15:32 (#5DB2Y) Galaxy collisions may both activate and power down black-hole powered galaxies.
New RISC-V hardware designs from 5G startup EdgeQ by Jim Salter on 2021-01-26 13:00 (#5DAWC) Extending an open RISC-V CPU design is easier than building standalone ASICs.
Not just MagSafe: Apple reminds users not to hold iPhones near pacemakers by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-25 23:09 (#5DA61) In response to iPhone 12 fears, Apple updates support hub with revised guidance.
Deactivation of Flash may have crippled Chinese railroad for a day [Updated] by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-25 22:49 (#5DA4A) Railroad officials were blindsided by the long-scheduled deactivation of Flash.
AT&T may keep majority ownership of DirecTV as it closes in on final deal by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-25 20:26 (#5D9ZF) It's unclear whether AT&T will maintain operational control of DirecTV.
Bad news for land-speed record fans as Bloodhound goes up for sale by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-25 20:15 (#5D9ZG) After testing to 628mph in 2019, the car now needs its rocket engine integrated.
How Final Fantasy VII Remake legitimizes sexuality and gender identity by Ars Staff on 2021-01-25 19:53 (#5D9WK) Over 20 years later, "Cloud in a dress" isn't just treated as a joke.
Apple doubles down on Fitness+ with new “Time to Walk” Apple Watch content by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-25 18:12 (#5D9T4) Dolly Parton, Shawn Mendes, and more lend their voices to the first episodes.
“I can’t tell you how much vaccine we have,” new CDC head says by Beth Mole on 2021-01-25 17:53 (#5D9PY) Biden admin officials work to manage expectations on topsy-turvy vaccine rollout.
The secret to this $5,000 electric motorcycle is a cast aluminum frame by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-25 17:06 (#5D9PZ) The Sondors Metacycle will have a range of 80 miles and a top speed of 85mph.
Google Maps will soon show COVID vaccine locations by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-25 16:25 (#5D9KN) Vaccine site listings will show access requirements and appointment info.
Egyptian archaeologists unearth dozens of tombs at Saqqara necropolis by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-01-25 15:33 (#5D9G6) The graves may belong to people who worshipped the pharaoh Teti, buried nearby.
Valve’s Gabe Newell imagines “editing” personalities with future headsets by Sam Machkovech on 2021-01-25 14:33 (#5D9CN) "Remember when Bob got hacked by Russian malware [and] ran naked through forests?"
The history of the connected battlespace, part one: command, control, and conquer by Sean Gallagher on 2021-01-25 14:00 (#5D9CP) Since the end of World War II, the US and allies have tried to network-enable war.
Godzilla vs. Kong trailer is a rock ‘em, sock ’em monster mashup by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-24 23:02 (#5D8M8) Directed by Adam Wingard, it's the fourth installment in the "MonsterVerse" franchise
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses by Ars Contributors on 2021-01-24 14:00 (#5D85V) “How big is a particle?” Well, that's a subtle (and, unsurprisingly, complex) question.
Review: Lupin updates classic French gentleman thief for the 21st century by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-24 13:00 (#5D84F) Omar Sy heads stellar cast in clever series inspired by the works of Maurice Leblanc