Capcom confirms at least 16,000 people affected by Nov. data breach by Kyle Orland on 2021-01-12 16:19 (#5CQKX) "Sales reports, financial information, [and] game development documents" also got out.
“Selfish Idiocy:” Infected lawmaker blasts Republicans for bunkering maskless [Updated] by Beth Mole on 2021-01-12 16:15 (#5CQKY) "Several Republicans not only cruelly refused to wear a mask but mocked colleagues."
BMW made this really weird short film to celebrate 20 years of iDrive by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-12 15:27 (#5CQG6) The 2002 7 Series is now a graybeard arguing with a whippersnapper 2022 iX.
Russia may fine citizens who use SpaceX’s Starlink Internet service by Eric Berger on 2021-01-12 14:11 (#5CQEH) Russia is planning its own Internet from space plan, called Sphere.
Electricity and CRISPR used to write data to bacterial DNA by John Timmer on 2021-01-12 13:55 (#5CQEJ) Although it's inefficient, we can use voltage changes to write data to bacteria.
Parler’s amateur coding could come back to haunt Capitol Hill rioters by Dan Goodin on 2021-01-12 13:48 (#5CQEK) Some 80 terabytes of posts, many already deleted, preserved for posterity.
Jared Mauch didn’t have good broadband—so he built his own fiber ISP by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-12 12:30 (#5CQBG) "I had to start a telephone company to get [high-speed] Internet access."
Sean Bean joins cast as the elusive Mr. Wilford in Snowpiercer S2 trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-12 03:54 (#5CPWR) "The apocalypse isn't so bad, really."
The Codebreaker honors Quaker woman who helped bring down Nazi spy ring by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-12 01:00 (#5CPSD) Elizebeth Smith Friedman and her husband William Friedman helped pioneer cryptology.
Facebook says it’s blocking posts with the phrase “stop the steal” by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-11 23:01 (#5CPPK) Salesforce says it won't let Trump send out incendiary fundraising emails.
Parler goes dark, sues Amazon to demand immediate reinstatement by Kate Cox on 2021-01-11 21:26 (#5CPHX) Bereft of other options, Parler is trying to petition the courts for resurrection.
LG’s 2021 OLED TVs are modest upgrades, but computer monitors are coming by Samuel Axon on 2021-01-11 20:49 (#5CPEC) The next OLED frontier might not be TVs.
Qualcomm’s new in-screen fingerprint reader is bigger and faster by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-11 20:00 (#5CPED) Qualcomm's new in-screen reader is 77 percent larger and 50 percent faster.
SolarWinds malware has “curious” ties to Russian-speaking hackers by Dan Goodin on 2021-01-11 19:44 (#5CPB5) Similarities could prove a link or might be part of a false flag operation.
Republican lawmaker resigns after arrest for storming US Capitol by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-11 19:25 (#5CPB6) Evans quits West Virginia Legislature. FBI identified Evans from his own videos.
Disney brings back the Lucasfilm Games brand for future Star Wars titles by Kyle Orland on 2021-01-11 19:10 (#5CPB7) Disney will continue to license the franchise to outside developers.
Today’s best tech deals: Logitech mice, Ring Fit Adventure, and more by Ars Staff on 2021-01-11 18:46 (#5CP84) Dealmaster also covers Apple Watch Series 6, Xbox Game Pass, and security cams.
This tech replaces a car’s instrument panel with a holographic display by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-11 18:41 (#5CP85) The image is projected in-plane onto the vehicle's windshield by a small DLP.
Lawmakers’ “safe room” may have been full of coronavirus, Capitol doc warns [Updated] by Beth Mole on 2021-01-11 16:34 (#5CP0W) NJ Congresswoman tests positive, first to blame superspreading event during riot.
Mexico City’s “tower of skulls” could tell us about pre-Columbian life by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-01-11 16:25 (#5CP0X) The skulls contain a wealth of information, but most of it will be hard to access.
NASA extends Juno, turning spacecraft into an Io, Europa, and Ganymede explorer by Eric Berger on 2021-01-11 16:11 (#5CP0Y) What's up with all those volcanoes on Io, anyway?
US vehicle fuel efficiency effectively stalled over the last 10 years by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-11 15:59 (#5CP0Z) From 2008-2019, the actual economy of the US fleet went up by 0.4 miles per gallon.
A “no math” (but seven-part) guide to modern quantum mechanics by Ars Contributors on 2021-01-10 14:00 (#5CMPV) Welcome to "The curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics"–featuring particle/wave duality.
New York City proposes regulating algorithms used in hiring by WIRED on 2021-01-10 11:55 (#5CMKM) Bill would require firms to disclose when they use software to assess candidates.
Amazon cuts off Parler’s Web hosting following Apple, Google bans by Kate Cox on 2021-01-10 02:46 (#5CMAQ) The app will need to find new Web hosting by Sunday or go offline.
The immune system and COVID: It’s still confusing by John Timmer on 2021-01-09 13:10 (#5CKR1) Antibodies may help, inflammation may hurt, but immunosuppressants are irrelevant?
What to expect from the first-ever virtual CES by WIRED on 2021-01-09 12:00 (#5CKPK) Some big players are missing, along with over half of last year's exhibitors.
Twitter takes down China’s “baby-making machines” tweet on Uighur women by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-09 04:20 (#5CKFC) Twitter now says the tweet violates a rule against dehumanizing an ethnic group.
Google bans Parler from Android app store by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-09 02:10 (#5CKC1) Mainstream social media sites have banned Donald Trump and others on the right.
Donald Trump has finally earned a permaban from Twitter by Kate Cox on 2021-01-08 23:41 (#5CKAF) Twitter banned Trump's account "due to the risk of further incitement of violence. "
Motorola shovels the 2021 Moto G lineup onto the market by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-08 23:12 (#5CK8E) They mostly have big batteries, no NFC, and a poor update plan.
Reddit’s largest remaining Trump community banned for “inciting violence” [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2021-01-08 22:56 (#5CK8F) Friday ban comes with clear notice: "Do not post violent content." Discord follows suit.
Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell banned from Twitter in QAnon purge by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-08 22:53 (#5CK8G) Flynn has called for Trump to declare martial law and hold a new election.
Dominion Voting suing “kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell for $1.3B by Kate Cox on 2021-01-08 21:32 (#5CK3Q) A company at the heart of failed suits falsely alleging voter fraud is fighting back.
FBI arrests Republican lawmaker who stormed Capitol with pro-Trump mob by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-08 21:12 (#5CK3R) W.V. lawmaker Derrick Evans charged with entering restricted area of US Capitol.
What I learned playing 30+ years’ worth of Jeopardy! video games by Kyle Orland on 2021-01-08 19:00 (#5CJYP) From the Apple II to PS4, digital Jeopardy! spans 40+ games and traces the medium's history.
Quibi’s $1.75B experiment ends with Roku acquisition for “less than $100M” by Sam Machkovech on 2021-01-08 18:46 (#5CJYQ) Roku has yet to tell viewers whether they'll need to turn their TVs sideways.
Biden plans to release full vaccine supply, reversing Trump policy by Beth Mole on 2021-01-08 18:31 (#5CJW2) "The president-elect believes we must accelerate distribution of the vaccine."
Ajit Pai offers mild criticism of Trump incitement, drops Section 230 plan by Jon Brodkin on 2021-01-08 18:07 (#5CJW3) With Pai leaving soon, he says there's no time to impose social-media crackdown.
A Google smart display with radar-based sleep tracking is reportedly happening by Ron Amadeo on 2021-01-08 17:46 (#5CJW4) After flopping in the Pixel line, Google's radar chips are coming to smart displays.
This is how hominins adapted to a changing world 2 million years ago by Kiona N. Smith on 2021-01-08 17:07 (#5CJRW) Early hominins succeeded by being generalists with basic, versatile tools.
Apple allegedly working with Hyundai on electric car for 2027 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-08 15:15 (#5CJJ0) The Korea Economic Daily got confirmation of the collaboration.
Hackers can clone Google Titan 2FA keys using a side channel in NXP chips by Dan Goodin on 2021-01-08 12:59 (#5CJCR) Yubico and Feitian keys that use the same chip are likely susceptible, too.
Rocket Report: NASA ready to hot fire SLS, Roscosmos sues itself? by Eric Berger on 2021-01-08 12:00 (#5CJAW) "We are obliged to file a lawsuit in connection with the satellite's failure."
Bummed about new Google Photos storage limits? Amazon Photos says “hi” by Jim Salter on 2021-01-08 11:45 (#5CJ8T) This surprisingly good photo service has flown mostly under the radar since 2014.
“Baby-making machines”: Chinese tweet on Uighurs not against Twitter rules by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-08 04:45 (#5CHYV) Twitter bans "the dehumanization of a group of people" based on ethnicity.
Anthony Mackie plays an android supersoldier in Outside the Wire trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2021-01-08 01:24 (#5CHVQ) Mikael Håfström directs this latest Netflix foray into action feature films.
SpaceX has launched its 50th previously flown rocket [Updated] by Eric Berger on 2021-01-07 23:56 (#5CHKM) This launch continues the trend of SpaceX using increasingly experienced first stages.
Boeing charged with fraud over 737 Max, fined more than $2.5 billion by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2021-01-07 23:19 (#5CHRQ) The Justice Department is not happy that Boeing wasn't straight with the FAA.
Elon Musk is the world’s richest person by Timothy B. Lee on 2021-01-07 22:59 (#5CHRR) Musk will earn even more Tesla stock if he hits revenue and profit targets.