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Google’s I/O Adventure was almost as good as being there
Holding a trade show inside an online game is actually pretty fun.
When is a Porsche 911 not a Porsche 911? When it’s a Ruf
The cars have starred in Gran Turismo and on the Nordschleife.
All those electric vehicles pose a problem for building roads
Gas taxes are the largest source of funding for highway construction, maintenance.
Hear ye, DarkSide! This honorable ransomware court is now in session
Colonial Pipeline hackers have cashed in spectacularly. Now, they're feeling the heat.
IMF says $50 billion is needed to end Covid pandemic in 2022
Nations with sufficient supply could donate doses to vaccinate 60% of world population.
The Atlantic hurricane season’s first storm forms early—again
Ana's formation is part of a trend toward earlier storms in the Atlantic.
This AI makes Robert De Niro perform lines in flawless German
Technology related to deepfakes helps match facial movements to dialogue.
A zombie-fire outbreak may be growing in the north
"Overwintering" fires smolder under the snow, reigniting vegetation in the spring.
400-year-old sunken warships aren’t the sisters of doomed Vasa after all
Wood analysis shows the wrecks discovered in 2019 are the warships Apollo and Maria
Biden admin wants to bring sexy back with dating app vaccination statuses
Amid giggles, US officials dish on dating app vaccinations badges, super swipes.
Apple CEO faces tough questioning as Epic Games trial wraps up
Judge Rogers: "It doesn’t seem to me you feel any pressure or competition..."
Seagate’s new Mach.2 is the world’s fastest conventional hard drive
The Exos Mach.2 is only "available to select customers" for now.
The new iPad Pro, iMac, Apple TV 4K, and Siri Remote are now available
These aren't pre-orders anymore, but ship dates have already slipped a bit.
Epic’s “Mega Sale” returns with tons of discounts on notable PC games
Dealmaster also has deals on Roku streamers, Apple's Mac Mini, and iPads.
Brain implant gives robotic arm a sense of touch
Being able to tell what you're grasping gives a big boost to performance.
Crypto payments above $10,000 would be reported to IRS under Treasury plan
Fear of crypto being used for tax evasion drives Biden admin's reporting plan.
Ohio’s 53% vaccination surge tied to $1M lottery; NY and MD announce lotteries
Biden admin "enthusiastic" about cash-for-vax promotions, which appear effective.
More detailed Pixel 6 renders show off camera design, display specs
OnLeaks reveals screen sizes, wireless charging, and some camera details.
Epic Games v. Apple by the numbers: Fortnite is worth that much money?
Court proceedings unmask the business realities behind iOS gaming and Fortnite.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take stand in Epic/Apple trial today
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has called the Apple chief to testify.
Archaeologists train a neural network to sort pottery fragments for them
The network turned out to be as good at the job as human archaeologists.
Texas gov knew of natural gas shortages days before blackout, blamed wind anyway
Official's phone logs offer blow-by-blow account of the disaster as it unfolded.
No Man’s Sky confirms Mass Effect crossover, adds iconic Normandy SR-1 to fleet
The SR-1 can be yours, if you find it in-game by May 31. Also: NMS's DLSS-VR tease.
Vulnerabilities in billions of Wi-Fi devices let hackers bypass firewalls
FragAttacks let hackers inject malicious code or commands into encrypted Wi-Fi traffic.
The Ferrari Portofino M, reviewed
We engage in a little spot of grand touring in Ferrari's entry-level GT.
Rocket Report: A new space race in India, Elon’s hat is safe for now
"This is not the time to cut corners on environmental review."
What mimes interacting with invisible objects says about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it."
Snap debuts true AR glasses that show the potential (and limitations) of AR
Limited availability, battery life, and FOV make for a curiosity, not a product.
Google announces its first-ever physical retail store
Google's New York City Campus will be home to its first retail store, at 15th and 9th.
Need for annual COVID shots may hinge on how many get vaccinated now, Fauci says
In new interviews, Fauci discusses the future of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Microsoft is (finally) killing off Internet Explorer entirely
Internet Explorer lives on in Edge IE Mode, LTSC Windows 10, and Windows Server.
Mandatory opt-out, data breach notification part of new privacy bill
Senators reintroduce bill as scrutiny of social media ramps up.
Chrome’s RSS-powered “Follow” button is like a rebooted Google Reader
For now, it's an Android "experiment" that might get "a broader rollout in Chrome."
We drove the Audi RS e-tron GT for an hour; here’s what we learned
Ars got to spend some time with a preproduction car in Virginia.
Frontier knowingly sold Internet speeds it can’t deliver, FTC lawsuit says
Frontier capped actual DSL speeds to levels below its advertised rates, FTC says.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine can stay in normal fridge for up to a month, FDA says
Change extends fridge storage from 5 days to a month—significantly aiding logistics.
What PlayStation’s “monopoly” lawsuits get wrong about digital game sales
Adding download options from traditional retailers doesn't seem to affect prices.
This is Ford’s first electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning
The standard-range electric F-150 will start at just under $40,000 before tax credits.
Android 12 at Google I/O: Hints of the redesign in the beta, lots of news
Google I/O features a big Android info dump, but not much working code right now.
Before ruining millions of vaccines, Emergent failed inspections, raked in cash
Tens of millions of J&J and AstraZeneca doses are still in limbo.
Review: The Nevers makes abrupt turn in disorienting midseason finale
We briefly wondered if HBO Max was accidentally airing an entirely different series
Apple rolls out a slew of new accessibility features to iPhone, Watch, and more
New services include sign-language tech support and more.
4 vulnerabilities under attack give hackers full control of Android devices
Google updates a 2-week-old security bulletin to say some vulnerabilities were 0-days.
Semiconductor shortages continue to worsen, causing record order delays
Automakers are expecting $110 billion in lost sales this year due to shortages.
AT&T overcharged Washington, DC, for 5 years, must pay $1.5 million, AG says
DC announces $1.5M settlement after alleging AT&T "knowingly" violated contract.
HBO Max with ads: $10/mo starting in June, and guess what it won’t include
Similar to Hulu's price options; other stream-with-ads options are much less.
This is Kia’s next electric car: The 300-mile EV6
It is the first Kia to use the brand's new 800-volt platform for electric cars.
Want improved fast travel in Skyward Sword HD? Buy this $25 Amiibo!
Other Switch games also hide some key gameplay features behind figurines.
Someone has bid more than $2 million for the first New Shepard seat
The bidding will culminate in a live auction on June 12.
Bitcoin bubble bursts overnight, dragging down stocks
After stunning run-up over the past year, cryptocurrencies are tanking.
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