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Review: Halo Infinite’s campaign finishes the fight—but arrives in tatters
Great balance between classic and new ideas marred by serious technical issues.
Quantum processor swapped in for a neural network
Quantum processor used to model weather based on sparse data.
ESA head says Europe needs to stop facilitating Elon Musk’s ambitions in space
Musk's thousands of satellites risk crowding others out of low Earth orbits.
Sony drops first look teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One)
The writers had so much story to tell, they split the sequel into two installments.
The movement to hold AI accountable gains more steam
First-in-US NYC law requires algorithms used in hiring to be “audited” for bias.
Raised by Wolves S2 teaser reminds us why we loved the series—until the S1 finale
"Androids can change, just like human beings."
Activision Blizzard “will not be a part” of this year’s Game Awards show
Publisher's nominations will stand as Keighley walks back noncommittal position.
Meta’s failed Giphy deal could end Big Tech’s spending spree
Not so long ago, Meta’s big-money deal to acquire Giphy would have been waved through.
What will it take to end deforestation by 2030?
Here's how nations can put the brakes on deforestation.
COVID vaccinations spike in US as delta rages and omicron looms
Vaccines expected to offer some protection from omicron as speedy spread continues.
New Peacemaker trailer gives us a redeemable villain we might learn to like
"Maybe I'm a grower, not a shower. An individual you don't like and then learn to like."
iPhones of US diplomats hacked using “0-click” exploits from embattled NSO
NSO's stealthy Pegasus malware gives full remote access to infected devices.
AT&T failed to fix Ohio man’s broken Internet service for a month
Fixed wireless user just needed a new antenna, but AT&T couldn't figure out the problem.
This enthusiast’s keyboard and trackball used to launch nuclear missiles
Peripherals were part of system that launched Minuteman III missiles in the '80s.
FTC sues Nvidia to preserve Arm’s status as “Switzerland” of semiconductors
Regulator's lawsuit threatens to scuttle the largest chip merger in history.
Valve shows off final packaging, carrying case for the Steam Deck
"Design validation" hardware prototype will only see "minor changes" from this point.
Emails show what happened before Missouri gov. falsely called journalist a “hacker”
Officials drafted statement thanking reporter, then threatened to prosecute him.
Microsoft restores individual “default browser” setting in Windows 11 preview
Single button for changing default browsers works like the one in Windows 10.
Luna Display lets you wirelessly use a Mac as second Windows monitor
Astropad updated its dongle to expand support beyond iPads.
Apple AirTags being used by thieves to track high-end cars to steal
Canadian police say they've had five such incidents since September.
NASA sets sail into a promising but perilous future of private space stations
NASA selects a mix of large and small US companies, and old and new players.
Andrew and Lee do The Wheel of Time episode five: Funerals everywhere!
We meet some familiar faces, though not where book-readers might expect them.
Ars Technica’s ultimate board game gift guide, 2021 edition
Our massive guide is back—let us help you pick a game.
Rocket Report: SLS may face delay due to engine issue, Astra goes orbital
"Replacing an engine, we're probably talking about multiple weeks."
So metal: Newly discovered exoplanet is likely over 80 percent iron
It looks a lot like a hot version of the innermost planet in our Solar System.
Secret of tempera’s pleasing properties is how egg yolk interacts with pigment
A network forms between egg yolk proteins, water molecules, and pigment's clay particles.
Survivors try to stay positive after deadly pandemic in Station Eleven trailer
“This is the best thing that could have possibly happened.” Yeah, not so much.
Ransomware attack on Planned Parenthood steals data of 400,000 patients
Hackers had access to Planned Parenthood's Los Angeles chapter for 8 days.
Apple will make fewer iPhones in response to weakening demand and supply
It will still make and sell a ton of iPhones—just not the 90 million it planned.
The omicron variant is a mystery. Here’s how science will solve it
So far, panic about the new Covid variant has outpaced actual information.
Judge tears apart Texas social media law for violating First Amendment
Ruling blocks law that would force social networks to carry objectionable content.
Quake 1 gets its first major co-op content update in 25 years
A great free update for retro-loving players on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC.
Archaeologists find partially mutilated Vesuvius victim at new Herculaneum dig
"Sensational" find may shed fresh light on the last moments of life in town near Pompeii.
Microsoft Edge will now warn users about the dangers of downloading Google Chrome
Pop-ups range from straightforward to cheeky. One calls Chrome "so 2008."
Rocket Lab’s next booster is stubby, reusable, and has a Bond-movie fairing
"The lightweight structures are absolutely critical for all of this."
Activision Blizzard faces new pressure from group of state treasurers
Plus, employee organizer calls for CEO's resignation as she departs.
Ted Cruz asks how “regular watchers of Fox News” can trust Biden FCC nominee
Senate Republicans also lobbed false accusations at Gigi Sohn in nomination hearing.
Show Me State governor hid data showing that masks work
Governor's own health department director had "great confidence" in the data.
Preview builds begin to fix Windows 11’s Start menu and taskbar
Changes may be destined for Windows 11's first major feature update next fall.
2nd US omicron case just traveled to NYC anime convention with 53K attendees
The NYC event reportedly struggled with crowding and had weak vaccination rules.
Moderna plans omicron booster for March as Biden unveils winter COVID plan
The plan includes insurance coverage for at-home tests and tighter travel protocols.
Tesla announces $1,900 electric quad bike for kids
ATV borrows the angular design of the Cybertruck.
Getting software to “hallucinate” reasonable protein structures
Process resembles repeatedly asking the software "does this look like a protein?"
Really stupid “smart contract” bug let hackers steal $31 million in digital coin
Company says it has contacted the hacker in an attempt to recover the funds. Good luck.
Twitch’s “ban evasion” flag is a bigger anti-hate tactic than you might think
Livestreaming platform draws rare line in the moderation sand.
Reddit adds real-time conversation features, live upvote counts, and more
Users will be able to see vote counts and comments change on the fly.
Report reveals which sealed NES games are the rarest of the rare
Wata Games population report includes some seemingly one-of-a-kind variants.
Omicron found in US—plus 23 other countries in 5 of 6 global regions
If we can't defeat delta, we don't stand a chance against omicron, WHO warns.
I like Microsoft Edge. But if it doesn’t get less annoying, I’ll switch again
Edge can succeed on its merits, and Microsoft needs to start acting like it.
New trailer for The Matrix Resurrections is heavy on the déjà vu
There's not much in the way of new footage, but trailer has fun playing with parallels.
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