New Peninsula trailer looks just as thrilling as its zombie predecessor by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-03 00:42 (#51MYD) "In an abandoned world, the only rule is survival."
Security tips every teacher and professor needs to know about Zoom, right now by Dan Goodin on 2020-04-02 22:19 (#51MR1) With Zoom-bombing a cultural phenomenon, here's how to protect your meetings.
Tesla beats expectations with strong first-quarter delivery numbers by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-02 21:35 (#51MR2) Deliveries grew 40 percent, year over year, despite the coronavirus.
T-Mobile, Sprint took a risk by finishing merger without Calif. approval by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-02 21:22 (#51MR3) California agency says merger must stop—carriers say the state has no authority.
America’s COVID-19 testing has stalled, and that’s a big problem by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-02 21:09 (#51MF7) We'll need a lot more testing capacity to get the coronavirus under control.
$12.8 billion Juul investment broke the law, FTC suit says by Kate Cox on 2020-04-02 20:45 (#51MF8) Most investments are fine. Investments to eliminate competition, not so much.
The Last of Us Part II is “nearly done.” So why is it being delayed? by Kyle Orland on 2020-04-02 20:26 (#51MF9) "Global crisis" of coronavirus causes unprecedented logistics-related delay.
In a surprising change, Amazon now sells movies in its Prime Video iOS app by Samuel Axon on 2020-04-02 18:57 (#51MFA) Previously, you could watch on iPhones but had to buy the videos elsewhere.
A handful of Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale today by Ars Staff on 2020-04-02 18:20 (#51MFB) Dealmaster also has a Humble charity bundle, Bose headphone refurbs, and more.
You asked, we answered: Free wallpapers, plus a subscription update! by Ken Fisher on 2020-04-02 17:27 (#51M4G) You all blew past our expectations, so here's some Moonshark wallpaper as a thank you.
NASA brings back its iconic “worm” logo to mark return of human spaceflight by Eric Berger on 2020-04-02 17:18 (#51M4H) NASA administrator says he is a “huge fan†of the worm.
Wi-Fi 6E becomes official—the FCC will vote on rules this month by Jim Salter on 2020-04-02 16:31 (#51M4J) The new spectrum will make extremely low-latency, high-throughput Wi-Fi possible.
Activision has a First Amendment right to use Humvees in Call of Duty by Kyle Orland on 2020-04-02 16:22 (#51M4K) “If realism is an artistic goal,†using Humvees “undoubtedly furthers that goal.â€
Forecasters predict a busy Atlantic hurricane season by Eric Berger on 2020-04-02 16:11 (#51M4M) The current best estimate for Atlantic hurricanes this year is eight.
Parenting in a pandemic: Chaos, control, and an Animal Crossing meltdown by Kate Cox on 2020-04-02 15:30 (#51M4N) It's easy to become a petty, power-tripping tyrant when you need a sense of control.
The auto industry reports Q1 sales, and they’re really, really bad by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-04-02 12:11 (#51KTG) Q1 2020 was already looking tough for automakers without the pandemic's help.
It’s a “tock” year: New Nvidia laptop GPUs in 25 OEMs’ systems this month by Sam Machkovech on 2020-04-02 07:01 (#51KD9) Getting the most of Max-Q Turing: "We want every half-watt savings to drive the GPU."
No joke: Rick and Morty has a new trailer; second half of S4 will air May 3 by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-02 00:27 (#51K4K) We're getting more Evil Morty and the Citadel of Ricks, plus the return of Snuffles.
Study looks at how Russian troll farms are politicizing vaccines by John Timmer on 2020-04-01 22:11 (#51JYK) A possible preview of what's to come for public health issue number one.
Modern meteorology was born 60 years ago today by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 21:48 (#51JYM) This was a potent moment for the field of meteorology.
Levandowski says Uber must pay his $179 million judgment to Google by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-01 21:12 (#51JNN) Self-driving engineer says Uber promised to defend him against Google's lawyers.
Frontier prepares for bankruptcy, regrets failure to install enough fiber by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 19:39 (#51JNP) Frontier said it lost customers due to "significant under-investment in fiber."
This is the Volkswagen e-BULLI, an official electric bus restomod by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-04-01 17:48 (#51JBW) Everyone loves a VW bus, and we love them even more when they're electric.
BBC’s 1957 April Fool’s “spaghetti-tree hoax” is more relevant than ever by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-01 17:28 (#51JBX) "Place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best."
FCC requires anti-robocall tech after “voluntary” plan didn’t work out [Updated] by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 16:52 (#50BY1) Pai follows Congress' orders, requires carriers to verify Caller ID accuracy.
Attackers can use Zoom to steal users’ Windows credentials with no warning by Dan Goodin on 2020-04-01 16:38 (#51JBY) Zoom for Windows converts network locations into clickable links. What could go wrong?
Microsoft announces Microsoft 365, a service to replace personal Office 365 by Samuel Axon on 2020-04-01 16:24 (#51JBZ) Family Safety, Editor, and more will join the "subscription for your life."
2020 Moto G goes up for pre-order today, $250 for a 5000mAh battery by Ron Amadeo on 2020-04-01 16:12 (#51JC0) Motorola's low-end smartphone goes on sale with a pretty big battery.
Goodbye, John Legere: CEO leaves as T-Mobile completes Sprint merger by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 15:13 (#51JC1) The US now has three major wireless carriers instead of four.
The world’s largest aircraft will now test hypersonics for the military by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 15:01 (#51J1X) "Our hypersonic testbeds will serve as a catalyst in sparking a renaissance."
Ars Pro Week Day 3: We promise not to shoot Eric Berger into orbit by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 14:16 (#51J1Y) Ars Senior Space Editor Eric Berger on working at Ars—and why you should subscribe.
Microsoft Edge is becoming the browser you didn’t know you needed by Jim Salter on 2020-04-01 11:52 (#51HVJ) Collections, vertical tabs, and immersive reader are particularly compelling.
MongoDB’s field-level encryption protects private data—even from DBAs by Jim Salter on 2020-04-01 10:45 (#51HVM) Solving the dreaded sysadmin problem, one protected field at a time.
Vivarium’s claustrophobic horror hits a little too close to home right now by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-31 23:18 (#51H80) Imogen Poots shines, but overall the film falls short of its promising premise.
Teardown of Huawei flagship phone finds US parts despite blacklisting by Ars Staff on 2020-03-31 21:35 (#51H81) Teardown of new smartphone identified US parts makers including Qualcomm and Skyworks.
Authors fume as online library “lends” unlimited free books by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-31 21:06 (#51GYB) "It is a tarted-up piracy site," one author tweeted.
Jedi Academy dev promises to fix mistake that let PC gamers slaughter console players by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-31 20:58 (#51GYC) PC players with 17 years experience joined brand-new console lobbies for easy kills.
FDA approves the emergency use of chloroquine for COVID-19 by John Timmer on 2020-03-31 20:52 (#51GYD) Move comes despite worries about lack of evidence, shortage for existing users.
OpenWRT code-execution bug puts millions of devices at risk by Dan Goodin on 2020-03-31 20:25 (#51GYE) A partial fix mitigates the risk, but the lack of encryption and other weaknesses remain.
Zoom’s privacy problems are growing as platform explodes in popularity by Kate Cox on 2020-03-31 20:12 (#51GYF) Doing everything from home by video conference has its drawbacks and pitfalls.
Comcast waiving data caps hasn’t hurt its network—why not make it permanent? by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-31 19:49 (#51GYG) Pandemic shows Comcast could kill data caps forever without ruining its network.
Apple acquires Dark Sky weather app, and that’s bad news for Android users by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-31 19:34 (#51GYH) The app is already listed as Apple-made in the App Store.
Study: Future astronauts could use their own urine to help build moon bases by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-31 19:30 (#51GYJ) Urea could serve as plasticizer for making concrete-like material out of lunar soil.
Marvel, DC will delay digital comic books during brick-and-mortar closures by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-31 17:09 (#51GKH) Follows a major print distributor's temporary shutdown due to coronavirus concerns.
Here’s the Trump admin’s pathetic new fuel efficiency rule for 2026 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-31 16:55 (#51GKJ) From 46.7mpg to just 40.4mpg by 2026, and it's even less for trucks and SUVs.
Amazon: Walkout leader’s firing wasn’t due to his organizing efforts by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-31 15:14 (#51GKK) Some workers walked off the job at a massive Staten Island warehouse on Monday.
Despite looming Google acquisition, Fitbit launches Charge 4 tracker by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-31 15:04 (#51G99) There's a new Fitbit, but what will Google do with the company in a few months?
Michael Collins didn’t land on the Moon, but he got this song written about him by Eric Berger on 2020-03-31 14:55 (#51G9A) "They got names like superheroes, bigger than The Beatles or I could ever be."
Ars Pro Week, day 2: If you subscribe, we’ll pour more ketchup on Lee Hutchinson by Lee Hutchinson on 2020-03-31 14:00 (#51G9B) We'll turn your subscription dollars into opportunities to humiliate one senior editor.
Florida bucks social distancing trend as COVID-19 cases skyrocket by Beth Mole on 2020-03-31 13:22 (#51G9C) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to reject the idea of state-wide actions.