Dell updates its UltraSharp monitor lineup: USB-C, mini-LED backlighting, and more by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-06 14:00 (#58V54) Most of them are office productivity models, but the UP3221Q is a beast.
SpaceX gets back on track with a stunning Starlink launch near sunrise by Eric Berger on 2020-10-06 13:46 (#58V3T) SpaceX has now launched 775 total Starlink satellites.
SITREP: With “Skyborg,” Air Force hopes to give pilots a “loyal wingman” by Sean Gallagher on 2020-10-06 13:00 (#58V3V) AI-powered “attritable” drones give flying adversaries something else to shoot at.
Facebook’s latest “groups” disaster will only make it more toxic by Kate Cox on 2020-10-06 11:45 (#58V0Q) Every single time Facebook could improve, it doubles down on causing more harm.
Virgin Orbit has a unique launch capability, but it’s come at a high price by Eric Berger on 2020-10-06 11:30 (#58V0R) “I don’t see how that business case closes."
Archaeologists delved into medieval cesspits to study old gut microbiomes by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-10-06 11:15 (#58V0S) The data may shed light on differences in hunter-gatherer and urban microbiomes.
Boom! Hacked page on mobile phone website is stealing customers’ card data by Dan Goodin on 2020-10-06 00:20 (#58TNZ) If you're in the market for a new phone plan, use a different site.
Doctors still evasive on Trump’s health as he leaves hospital by Beth Mole on 2020-10-05 23:04 (#58TM9) Trump downplays virus that landed him in hospital as US death toll nears 210,000.
The Honda Civic Type-R is more fun to drive than a supercar by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-05 21:28 (#58TK7) It will make you wake up at 4am so you can drive it some more.
YouTube Music drops monthly fee for Chromecast support by Ron Amadeo on 2020-10-05 20:56 (#58TK8) The bring-your-own-music crowd can now use Google speakers without a monthly fee.
A number of first-party Nintendo Switch games are on sale today by Ars Staff on 2020-10-05 20:44 (#58TJE) Dealmaster also has early Prime Day discounts, monitor deals, and more.
Latest Free Guy trailer is giving us strong Upload vibes by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-05 20:19 (#58TJF) Ryan Reynolds brings his trademark Deadpool wit as NPC revolting against his programming.
PlayStation 5 runs cool and quiet, according to initial hands-on reports by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-05 19:53 (#58TJG) Plus new details on DualSense controller lighting, added buttons, and more.
A decades-long struggle to find a virus wins the Nobel by John Timmer on 2020-10-05 19:26 (#58THQ) It took 25 years to go from knowing the virus existed to confirming its identity.
AT&T kills DSL, leaves tens of millions of homes without fiber Internet by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-05 18:00 (#58TGW) AT&T stops connecting new DSL users; only 28% of AT&T territory has full fiber.
45 minutes on the road in a prototype Volkswagen ID.4 electric car by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-05 17:51 (#58TG0) It turns on a dime, but there's a lot of roll in the corners.
The history of Galloping Ghost, the USA’s largest classic arcade by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-05 17:21 (#58TG1) Told by co-founder Doc Mack with (archival) footage of crowds playing games.
Disney, Marvel, and Pixar movies now available in 4K HDR on Apple TV and iTunes by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-05 17:02 (#58TG2) The change comes months after Disney+ offered 4K HDR versions of the same films.
Botched Excel import may have caused loss of 15,841 UK COVID-19 cases by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-10-05 16:51 (#58TF4) Agency reportedly lost data after exceeding maximum rows for a spreadsheet.
Metal detector enthusiasts find 6th-century Anglo-Saxon warrior’s grave by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-10-05 14:50 (#58TCW) The burial hints at the complex political landscape of post-Roman Britain.
Custom-made UEFI bootkit found lurking in the wild by Dan Goodin on 2020-10-05 14:13 (#58TCX) Attackers are going to great lengths to gain the highest level of persistence.
Safety panel has “great concern” about NASA plans to test Moon mission software by Eric Berger on 2020-10-05 12:22 (#58TAF) “Flight systems should be developed for success with a goal to test like you fly.”
Archaeologists find evidence of neurons in glassy brain of Vesuvius victim by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-05 11:58 (#58TAG) A unique vitrification process “froze” neuronal structures, preserving them intact.
2020 Subaru Outback is fan service in the best possible way by Eric Bangeman on 2020-10-04 13:00 (#58SQY) 2020 Outback gets an iPad-style touchscreen, new driver-safety features.
This congressperson wants to ramp up COVID-19 testing by WIRED on 2020-10-04 10:47 (#58SPF) Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would reward labs for extra quick turnarounds.
After two scrubs, Elon Musk says he will visit SpaceX launch sites in Florida by Eric Berger on 2020-10-03 18:59 (#58S7K) Expect Musk to remind his launch team of his expectations.
Trump’s doctor dodges questions, suggests president tested positive Wednesday by Beth Mole on 2020-10-03 18:35 (#58S7M) Trump said to be doing “very well,” but credibility of information already in question.
iPad (2020) micro-review: Battle-tested and more than fast enough by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-03 11:45 (#58RV8) The 8th-gen iPad changes nothing but the guts—but these are some solid guts.
Russia’s Fancy Bear hackers likely penetrated a federal agency by WIRED on 2020-10-03 11:17 (#58RSS) New clues indicate that APT28 may be behind mysterious intrusion disclosed last week.
Publishers worry as ebooks fly off libraries’ virtual shelves by WIRED on 2020-10-03 10:50 (#58RST) Checkouts of digital books from a popular service are up 52% since March.
Trump’s infection, outlook with COVID-19 and the risk of White House spread [Updated] by Beth Mole on 2020-10-02 21:28 (#58R1A) Trump and Hicks were likely highly infectious for Tuesday's debate.
After 12 years, Mitsubishi kills the i-MiEV electric car by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-02 18:22 (#58R18) It was the first electric car we ever reviewed, but it was not good.
Review: Raised by Wolves squanders early promise with clumsy, bizarre finale by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-10-02 18:14 (#58R19) Yes, there are going to be major spoilers, because WTAF?
Honda shocks F1, says it will quit the sport after 2021 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-10-02 17:32 (#58QYG) The news is a serious blow to the Red Bull Racing and Alpha Tauri teams.
Last year’s US emissions went down after 2018 uptick by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-10-02 17:04 (#58QYH) Emissions declined 2.8% from 2018 but just tied 2017.
Nikola issues copyright takedowns against critics who use rolling-truck clip by Jon Brodkin on 2020-10-02 16:11 (#58QQ6) Nikola video of truck that didn't work is at center of YouTube copyright battle.
Nearly 20,000 workers have had COVID-19, Amazon admits by Kate Cox on 2020-10-02 15:53 (#58QQ7) It's the first tally from Amazon, which had been keeping quiet about its numbers.
SpaceX, Northrop seek to break launch gremlin curse with Friday night attempts by Eric Berger on 2020-10-02 15:35 (#58QQ8) SpaceX has a chance to launch two rockets within 12 hours.
Tesla delivers 140,000 vehicles, smashing previous records by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-10-02 14:02 (#58QJ3) Tesla needs to grow rapidly to justify its astronomical share price.
Definitely not Windows 95: What operating systems keep things running in space? by Ars Staff on 2020-10-02 11:15 (#58QC5) The updates don't come every spring and fall, but space operating systems keep evolving.
Rocket Report: An old Centaur comes home, Super Heavy construction begins by Eric Berger on 2020-10-02 11:00 (#58QC6) “We can launch rockets that have satellites into space from right here in Queensland.”
President Trump: “Melania and I tested positive for COVID-19” by Sam Machkovech on 2020-10-02 05:51 (#58Q4R) White House physician confirms “convalescence” has begun for president.
Going in-depth with Nintendo’s augmented reality Mario Kart RC car by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-02 01:00 (#58Q04) Before you ask, yes, a blue shell can stop your RC Kart in its tracks.
Astra pitches larger rocket, suborbital cargo-delivery plan to Air Force by Eric Berger on 2020-10-01 23:43 (#58PZ5) Company seeks to increase performance of its booster by four times.
Paying ransomware demands could land you in hot water with the feds by Dan Goodin on 2020-10-01 20:43 (#58PSX) Advisory applies not just to victims but also to security and finance firms they hire.
Windows 10 machines running on ARM will be able to emulate x64 apps soon by Samuel Axon on 2020-10-01 20:26 (#58PRG) This addresses one of the biggest problems with Windows machines on ARM.
Mario’s early levels wear out their welcome in Super Mario Bros. 35 by Kyle Orland on 2020-10-01 20:03 (#58PRH) Mario's "battle royale" is too repetitive and rough for long-term play.
Comcast adds new tri-band X-Fi pods to home Wi-Fi lineup by Jim Salter on 2020-10-01 19:10 (#58PQ6) Comcast users in dense apartments will especially benefit from the new design.
Trapped-ion quantum computer sets new mark for quantum volume by John Timmer on 2020-10-01 18:45 (#58PQ7) Fewer qubits but higher fidelity, and a promise of rapid advances.
Court holds $100 million Kin coin offering violated federal law by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-10-01 18:05 (#58PNH) Bootstrapping a project with an ICO may no longer be viable.