SpaceX gets FCC approval to bid in $16 billion rural-broadband auction by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-14 16:50 (#593YP) Nearly 400 ISPs qualify for auction, with SpaceX as the only LEO satellite ISP.
Mario Kart Live is a fun, if flawed, excuse to race around the house by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-14 16:35 (#593WA) Real-world annoyances can't stop the imaginative fun of racing your own Mario Kart.
Now there’s a cheaper, single-motor version of the Lucid Air EV by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-14 16:11 (#593WB) The 480hp base model Air has a projected range of 406 miles on a charge.
One last Assassin’s Creed Valhalla test ahead of its November launch by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-14 16:00 (#593WC) It's still pretty; it's still Witcher-y; we're still intrigued.
First room-temperature superconductor reported by John Timmer on 2020-10-14 15:31 (#593SR) A few million atmospheres of pressure let mundane chemicals superconduct.
The $749 OnePlus 8T is official, with a 120Hz display, 65W charging by Ron Amadeo on 2020-10-14 15:00 (#593SS) OnePlus' new phone slots in just below the OnePlus 8 Pro, which is still the flagship.
Amnesia and Soma creator Thomas Grip explains how he makes games terrifying by Ars Staff on 2020-10-14 14:15 (#593Q6) Welcome to "Scare Tactics," a new video series focusing on the horror gaming genre.
The best Prime Day 2020 tech deals under $50 that are still kicking by Corey Gaskin on 2020-10-14 12:45 (#593N1) We've picked through Prime Day to find its best deals for bargain hunters.
Review: Utopia is a very good series released at exactly the wrong time by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-14 10:45 (#593HP) When context matters: The central conspiracy hews too close to the bone in late 2020.
Verizon “nationwide” 5G ready for iPhone 12—don’t expect a big speed boost by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-13 21:52 (#592VH) Verizon 5G available in 1,800 cities, should be marginally faster than 4G.
Feds to investigate the Chevrolet Bolt EV after three fires by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-13 20:31 (#592RM) The fires appear to have started in the battery compartment, under the rear seat.
Beats Flex: $50 Bluetooth earphones with Apple’s W1 chip and USB-C by Jeff Dunn on 2020-10-13 18:15 (#592NQ) BeatsX follow-up looks to undercut AirPods, available for preorder today.
The best Apple deals we can find for Amazon Prime Day 2020 by Jeff Dunn on 2020-10-13 17:36 (#592M1) Amazon's sales event brings deals on AirPods, iPad Mini, and other accessories.
Apple announces new iPhone 12 family with 5G and MagSafe by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-13 17:27 (#592M2) It's the first iPhone with 5G.
Severed cable takes out Virginia voter site on registration deadline by Kate Cox on 2020-10-13 17:14 (#592M3) High site traffic was predictable. The cable literally being cut, not so much.
Apple’s new $99 HomePod Mini is on the way—here are the details by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-13 17:13 (#592M4) The first HomePod didn't do so well; Apple hopes things will be different now.
Liveblog: All the news from Apple’s October 13 “Hi, Speed” event by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-13 16:55 (#58YVX) Follow our liveblog at 1pm ET on October 13 for updates on Apple’s new iPhones.
Seven countries join NASA to explore the Moon peacefully, transparently by Eric Berger on 2020-10-13 16:45 (#592J8) “The law right now prohibits us from engaging China on bilateral activities.”
This machine takes office-air CO₂ and turns it into fuel by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-10-13 16:42 (#592J9) Finnish Soletair Power markets carbon capture as indoor air quality control.
AT&T has trouble figuring out where it offers government-funded Internet by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-13 16:18 (#592JA) AT&T said it is correcting mistakes and will exceed requirements in each state.
Nintendo forces rebranding for adult entertainer “Pokeprincxss” by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-13 15:45 (#592G4) Tiktok influencer says she was “young and dumb” for trying to trademark “Poké” name.
Bats, bugs, and beauty: The best microscopy images of 2020 by John Timmer on 2020-10-13 15:00 (#592G5) It's time once again for some of the most artistic images to ever come out of a lens.
Wisconsin blames Foxconn, says $3 billion factory deal is off by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-10-13 14:40 (#592EK) Wisconsin says Foxconn has hired far fewer people than promised in a 2017 deal.
A bunch of Amazon devices are on sale for Prime Day, some at more than half off by Corey Gaskin on 2020-10-13 13:34 (#592D3) Amazon subscriptions, Echo, and Fire devices see the deepest discounts.
Grim new analyses spotlight just how hard US is failing in pandemic by Beth Mole on 2020-10-12 22:09 (#591YA) High death rates, large death toll, mental health crisis, and economic ruin.
Google’s Nest thermostat gets a redesign and a bunch of new features by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-12 19:04 (#591TQ) It's smaller, and you can control it with the Google Home app.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial amid rapid rise in “deceptive” content by Kate Cox on 2020-10-12 18:48 (#591TR) The policy is a reversal for Facebook—if it actually sticks or is enforced.
The OnePlus 8 finally gets an always-on display—oh, yeah, and Android 11 by Ron Amadeo on 2020-10-12 17:44 (#591SD) OnePlus catches up to the competition with an always-on display.
Remote tribe says SpaceX Starlink “catapulted” them into 21st century by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-12 17:05 (#591QW) Starlink's limited beta hooked up a reservation in rural Washington state.
Death by black hole: Astronomers spot flare from “spaghettification” of star by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-12 16:22 (#591NH) “We were able to study in detail what happens when a star is eaten by such a monster.”
Cosmonauts mock Russia’s space leader on Twitter, a robot calls them drunks by Eric Berger on 2020-10-12 16:02 (#591NJ) “Needless to say, you can see for yourself.”
Electric car sales triple in race to meet Europe CO2 rules by Financial Times on 2020-10-12 15:30 (#591NK) Market share will hit 15% in 2021 as manufacturers move to cut emissions levels.
Judge denies request to force Fortnite back on iOS App Store pending trial by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-12 15:14 (#591K7) “The current predicament is of its own making,” Judge Rogers says of Epic Games.
EU targets Big Tech with “hit list” facing tougher rules by Financial Times on 2020-10-12 14:55 (#591K8) Brussels broadens search for extra powers to curb power of digital platforms
Undocumented backdoor that covertly takes snapshots found in kids’ smartwatch by Dan Goodin on 2020-10-12 13:00 (#591FE) The X4, made and jointly developed in China, raises concerns.
Yesterday’s corporate network design isn’t working for working from home by Jim Salter on 2020-10-12 13:00 (#591FF) Almost a year into the grand work-from-home experiment, businesses are still adjusting.
DiRT 5 and our first Xbox Series X “enhanced” tests: 120Hz saves the uneven ride by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-12 03:59 (#59132) A bleeding-edge Xbox Series X feature impresses, but it deserves a prettier game.
Engineering a battery fast enough to make recharging like refueling by John Timmer on 2020-10-11 13:30 (#590M9) The structure of black phosphorus naturally makes channels to let lithium in.
In The Columnist, reading the comments isn’t bad—being a toxic online troll is by Nathan Mattise on 2020-10-11 13:00 (#590K1) Revenge fantasy has never been more understandable than when it involves being a woman online.
A common plant virus is an unlikely ally in the war on cancer by WIRED on 2020-10-11 11:05 (#590GS) Promising results from injecting dog and mouse tumors with the cowpea mosaic virus.
NY Comic-Con: The Dark Man cometh in first trailer for The Stand miniseries by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-10 20:12 (#59059) “The Dark Man grows stronger every day. Soon he’ll destroy all who stand against him.”
Report details causes of recent California rolling blackouts by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-10-10 12:00 (#58ZQQ) Supply was down while demand was up, which is mathematically inconvenient.
Apple’s T2 security chip has an unfixable flaw by WIRED on 2020-10-10 11:04 (#58ZP9) Checkm8 vulnerability used to jailbreak iPhones hits Macs as well.
Android ransomware has picked up some ominous new tricks by WIRED on 2020-10-10 10:16 (#58ZMY) Mobile ransomware has undergone a worrying evolution, new research shows.
FBI/DHS: Government election systems face threat from active Zerologon exploits by Dan Goodin on 2020-10-10 00:43 (#58Z8F) Zerologon gives attackers instant access to all-powerful domain controllers.
RIP to Crucible, Amazon Games’ first PC shooter: 2020-2020 by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-10 00:31 (#58Z8G) Server shutdown set for November 9; game will live after servers go dark.
Microsoft thumbs its nose at Apple with new “app fairness” policy by Kate Cox on 2020-10-09 19:22 (#58YZF) The software giant has picked a side, and it's with Epic and Spotify.
PlayStation 5 will only leave 10 old PS4 games in the back-compat dust [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-09 17:24 (#58YVY) As suggested, it's PS4 only. Which 10 games didn't make the cut?
Sixty Coinbase employees take buyout offer over “no politics” rule by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-10-09 16:41 (#58YSQ) “Life is too short to work at a company that you aren't excited about,” CEO wrote.
Google wants to turn YouTube into QVC with new shopping features by Ron Amadeo on 2020-10-09 16:35 (#58YSR) YouTube wants to become an e-commerce player with direct sales on video pages.