Abstract art with “pseudo-profound” BS titles seen as more meaningful by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-10 16:39 (#50GQP) A study's colorful language may mask useful insight into how we create meaning.
The next “NFL2K” won’t be a simulation—here’s what that might mean by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-10 15:57 (#50GCQ) New title will end over 15 years of EA publishing the only "NFL" video games.
Before it sued Google for copying from Java, Oracle got rich copying IBM’s SQL by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-10 15:21 (#50GCR) Oracle's history highlights a possible downside to its stance on API copyrights.
Modern hunter-gatherers are just as sedentary as we are by John Timmer on 2020-03-10 13:47 (#50GCS) How they spend their inactive time is different from in industrialized societies.
Arcimoto is testing its electric Rapid Responder with fire department by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-10 11:45 (#50G46) Now first responders can try out our favorite three-wheel electric vehicle.
Natasha Romanoff faces off against Taskmaster in final Black Widow trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-10 00:15 (#50FN6) "We all have to choose between what the world wants you to be and who you are.â€
Huawei expects a 20% drop in phone sales, thanks to lack of Google apps by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-09 23:05 (#50FED) The US export ban is going to finally start affecting Huawei in 2020.
Amazon offers no-checkout technology to other retailers by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-09 20:42 (#50FEE) New licensed version uses a credit card for check-ins instead of an Amazon app.
iOS 14 code reveals new Apple Watch features, including blood oxygen detection by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-09 19:30 (#50F4E) Also, expect a feature called SchoolTime for managing the Watch for kids.
The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is how America likes its hatchbacks by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-09 17:46 (#50F4G) It turns out the US buyer will embrace the hatch as long as you supersize it first.
US coronavirus cases top 550 with 22 deaths as virus spreads to over 30 states by Beth Mole on 2020-03-09 17:02 (#50EVW) The case count rises despite testing difficulties.
Facebook slaps “partly false” label on Trump-endorsed video of Biden by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-09 16:50 (#50EVX) Clip cuts Biden off mid-sentence, putting Facebook and Twitter in an awkward spot.
Sonos decides bricking old stuff isn’t a winning move after all by Kate Cox on 2020-03-09 16:33 (#50EVY) Software support for the products is ending, but you can still pass them along.
Comcast, Charter expand broadband domination as cable hits 67% market share by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-09 16:03 (#50EVZ) Cable soars again as telcos fail to deploy enough fiber to offset DSL losses.
Fortnite removes abusable “legacy” aim assist for controller players by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-09 14:49 (#50EW0) Tracking hidden players with "left trigger spam" will soon be a thing of the past.
Call of Duty will launch a free-to-play, cross-platform battle royale game by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-09 08:45 (#50EDP) 150-player Warzone won't require buying any CoD game on PC or console.
Twitch streamers make thousands by literally just sleeping by WIRED on 2020-03-08 10:37 (#50DD3) You snooze you win.
Study: Building a better super-capacitor out of super-stinky durian fruit by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-07 20:00 (#50CWJ) Durian and jackfruit make better, cheaper aerogels for super-capacitors.
Porn, gore, and gambling habits aired in Virgin Media breach by Dan Goodin on 2020-03-07 15:30 (#50CQ4) Virgin says the information accessed was limited. Some customers would beg to differ.
The Ars 13: Our top indie game picks from PAX East 2020 by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-07 14:00 (#50CJ9) VR swordfights, historical dramas, shark simulations, and everything in between.
Hackers can clone millions of Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia keys by WIRED on 2020-03-07 12:18 (#50CJA) Encryption flaws in common anti-theft feature expose vehicles from major OEMs.
Onward film review: Pixar rolls a 20, nails homage to D&D-styled adventure by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-06 23:50 (#4ZPFQ) Pixar's clever appropriation of D&D, fantasy lore is anchored by a memorable story.
eBay bans sale of masks and hand sanitizer over gouging concerns by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-06 21:53 (#50BY0) "STOP BUYING MASKS," US surgeon general Jerome Adams tweeted in late February.
Apple’s new App Store policies fight spam and abuse but also allow ads in notifications by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-06 20:55 (#50BY2) Cupertino is also rejecting coronavirus-related apps from untrusted sources.
NASA declares Starliner mishap a “high visibility close call” by Eric Berger on 2020-03-06 19:00 (#50BM9) “We could have lost a spacecraft twice during this mission.â€
Oppo’s flagship Find X2 Pro announced with 65W charging, Snapdragon 865 by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-06 18:38 (#50BMA) It has a 120Hz display, 5G, and really fast charging.
Mass grave reveals how Black Death impacted rural England by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-03-06 18:29 (#50BMB) Even small communities had to resort to mass graves at the height of the plague.
The world’s only known Nintendo PlayStation has sold for $300,000 [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-06 18:16 (#4Z9NR) Ahead of final auction, Oculus co-founder reportedly drove bids through the roof.
Hulu’s live TV doesn’t work on T-Mobile home Internet by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-06 18:09 (#50BMC) Hulu + Live TV treats T-Mobile home Internet like mobile service, won't connect.
Paper that claimed the Sun caused global warming gets retracted by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-03-06 17:58 (#50BMD) It turns out the Earth is also subject to gravity, which was a problem.
Coronavirus delays TG-16 Mini launch, are PS5 and Xbox Series X next? by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-06 16:52 (#50BAW) Coming console launches could be at risk if virus continues to impact Asia.
Facebook pulls Trump campaign ads for fake census claims by Kate Cox on 2020-03-06 16:42 (#50BAX) Facebook upheld its pledge to ban census misinformation—after media callout.
Rocket Report: Psyched up for Falcon Heavy, another SLS launch delay by Eric Berger on 2020-03-06 12:00 (#50B3E) “The problem with the MK1 stuff was that I didn't have my eye fully on the ball.â€
Starring Nick Offerman as bearded tech-bro enigma, FX’s Devs has a lot going on by Nathan Mattise on 2020-03-06 11:45 (#50B3F) Ex-Machina scribe Alex Garland's FX show continues his skepticism of things beyond control.
Westworld season 3: I can show you the world (and then murder you) by Lee Hutchinson on 2020-03-06 05:01 (#50APD) We've watched the first four episodes, and here are some (spoiler free!) thoughts.
E3’s newest creative directors resign five weeks into the gig [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-05 23:19 (#50AHP) “What was to be an evolutionary E3 2020 floor experience†is changing, again.
A woman travels back in time to the 1800s to solve a mystery in Antebellum by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-05 22:40 (#50A9C) The film is from the same producer who brought us Get Out and Us.
Proposed US law is “Trojan horse” to stop online encryption, critics say by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-05 21:50 (#50A9D) Child-exploitation bill could dissuade companies from using end-to-end encryption.
5 years of Intel CPUs and chipsets have a concerning flaw that’s unfixable by Dan Goodin on 2020-03-05 21:45 (#50A9E) Converged Security and Management Engine flaw may jeopardize Intel's root of trust.
Old wasp nests help us understand old art by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-03-05 21:22 (#50A9F) Wasps with no appreciation for art have helped us figure out when it was painted.
“Project Sandcastle” brings Android to the iPhone by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-05 20:41 (#50A9G) It's still in beta, but it's up and running on the iPhone 7.
Engineer at the center of Waymo/Uber legal battle declares bankruptcy by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-05 20:23 (#50A9H) Levandowski was ordered to pay Waymo $179 million. He says he doesn't have it.
One of our favorite USB-C battery packs is on sale for $30 today by Ars Staff on 2020-03-05 20:10 (#50A9J) Dealmaster also has discounts on Chromebooks, Apple's HomePod, and more.
Proposed bill would end “likes” for young teens’ online content by Kate Cox on 2020-03-05 19:58 (#509YK) Senators want kids under 16 to be more protected from platforms teens use.
The grandfather of distributed computing projects, SETI@home, shuts down by John Timmer on 2020-03-05 19:35 (#509YM) While SETI may no longer be an option, Folding@home wants your cycles.
HBO, PlayStation announce Last of Us TV series—the “first of many shows” by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-05 19:07 (#509YN) Loud announcement for Last of Us HBO series follows quiet handling of Uncharted film.
Apple warns staff of product shortages, but IT workers have already seen them by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-05 18:12 (#509YP) How have your IT projects been impacted by the coronavirus?
Sorry, Tulsi Gabbard, Google can’t violate the First Amendment by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-05 18:02 (#509YQ) Google is not a government actor under the First Amendment, judge says.
Let’s Encrypt changes course on certificate revocation by Jim Salter on 2020-03-05 17:06 (#509NC) Administrators are getting a little more time to replace affected certificates.
APA warns against linking violent video games to real-world violence by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-05 16:20 (#509ND) Links to increased "aggression" are not the same as "lethal violence," group says.