Nintendo severely limits save file options for Animal Crossing on Switch by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-20 18:31 (#4ZN2Q) Cloud saves are disabled, but transfer options might be available outside the US.
Human activities responsible for more methane emissions than thought by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-02-20 18:14 (#4ZN2R) Emissions pinned on natural sources are probably our fault instead.
As satellite TV tanks, Dish says merger with DirectTV is “inevitable” by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-20 18:04 (#4ZMR3) Dish Chairman Ergen says merger is likely because of threat from streaming TV.
A US gas pipeline operator was infected by malware—your questions answered by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-20 17:53 (#4ZMR4) The infection has generated no shortage of questions and opinions. Here's what we know.
Two passengers from coronavirus-stricken cruise ship die in Japan by Beth Mole on 2020-02-20 17:31 (#4ZMR5) First deaths from the onboard outbreak, which is the largest outside of China.
Coronavirus cuts Chinese carbon emissions by up to 25 percent by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-20 17:21 (#4ZMR6) Nitrogen oxides have also fallen significantly as factories are closed.
Android 11 Preview hands-on—Notification changes, dark mode options, and more by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-20 17:11 (#4ZMR7) New Android preview is laser-focused on new APIs, with little in the way of new UI.
HTC takes its own magic leap, announces Vive Proton prototype headset by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-20 15:00 (#4ZMGG) No specs, price, or release window yet. Coming sooner: Three new Vive Cosmos VR sets.
Japan’s space agency moving ahead with Phobos lander mission by Eric Berger on 2020-02-20 14:37 (#4ZMGH) Is Phobos a captured asteroid? Or was it created by some ancient cataclysm?
Ars Technicast special edition, part 2: Spotting bad actors inside a company by Ars Staff on 2020-02-20 13:00 (#4ZMGJ) Our limited-edition podcast series continues as we focus on dangerous insiders.
Guidemaster: The best portable SSDs you can buy right now by Valentina Palladino on 2020-02-20 12:55 (#4ZMGK) Which portable SSDs are worth your time and money? We tested a bunch to find out.
Is the US market ready to embrace a $500 game console? by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-20 11:45 (#4ZM9C) A look at history, and inflation, suggests it might be.
Microsoft releases new all-in-one Office app for iOS and Android by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-19 23:04 (#4ZKH0) The key feature is an Actions menu for quick access to common mobile tasks.
Americans on coronavirus cruise ship barred from US after failed quarantine by Beth Mole on 2020-02-19 22:33 (#4ZKH1) "They put us in a petri dish to get infected."
Battery charging meets machine learning by John Timmer on 2020-02-19 22:10 (#4ZKH2) Algorithms help testing hardware figure out the best way to a fast recharge.
Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for GeForce Now, will have ray tracing via the cloud by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-19 21:35 (#4ZKH3) This brings the running total of CP2077 cloud-launch platforms to two. Will that grow?
Trump offered Assange a pardon if he denied Russia gave him emails, lawyer says by Sean Gallagher on 2020-02-19 21:09 (#4ZKH4) In London court, attorney claims that congressman's visits were to broker deal.
Anatomy of a dumb spear-phish: Hitting librarians up for Zelle, CashApp cash by Sean Gallagher on 2020-02-19 18:34 (#4ZK7B) Librarians smell something phishy in scam that scraped emails from association website.
Google launches the Android 11 Developer Preview today by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-19 18:00 (#4ZK7C) There's a “one-time†app permission, more modularity, and driver’s license support.
T-Mobile claims it didn’t lie about 4G coverage, says FCC measured wrong by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-19 17:18 (#4ZK7D) Disputed speed tests found that T-Mobile exaggerated coverage in FCC filings.
Google parent pulls the plug on power-generating kite project by Financial Times on 2020-02-19 15:17 (#4ZJX4) First moonshot project to be axed since Google cofounders stepped back from management.
Why fixing security vulnerabilities in medical devices, IoT is so hard by Ars Staff on 2020-02-19 15:05 (#4ZJX5) Op-ed: It's not so easy to just patch or upgrade medical devices, IU Health's CISO explains.
Divided, we fall: How ant behavior mimics political polarization by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-19 11:45 (#4ZJMN) Division of labor, polarization arise from social influence plus interaction bias.
US natural gas operator shuts down for 2 days after being infected by ransomware by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-19 03:00 (#4ZJ7J) Infection spread to site's OT network that monitors and controls physical processes.
Judge rules a 2019 law singling out Huawei is constitutional by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-19 02:45 (#4ZJ7K) Judge says ban on Huawei purchases isn't an unconstitutional bill of attainder.
“The Switcher” improves: Witcher 3 reduces blur, now works with Steam, GOG by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-18 22:47 (#4ZHWC) Resume quests from either GOG or Steam; choose between extra blur, extra jaggies.
Apple’s new iPad Pro could be delayed due to the coronavirus, report claims by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-18 22:11 (#4ZHWD) Plans to introduce an iPhone SE successor in March are still on track, though.
Ring cameras are more secure now, but your neighbors still snoop with them by Kate Cox on 2020-02-18 21:45 (#4ZHWE) Account security for Ring is much improved, but privacy concerns still abound.
Did birds still migrate during ice ages? by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-02-18 20:30 (#4ZJ3D) Model simulation tests idea that staying home would be advantageous.
Hackers exploit critical vulnerability found in ~100,000 WordPress sites by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-18 20:08 (#4ZHK0) Flaw in ThemeGrill plugin lets attackers wipe sites clean and possibly take them over.
ISPs sue Maine, claim Web-privacy law violates their free-speech rights by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-18 19:43 (#4ZHK1) Law says ISPs need opt-in consent before using or sharing Web-browsing history.
Kickstarter workers make history with unionization vote by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-18 18:55 (#4ZHK2) Unionization drive emerged from controversy over "Always Punch Nazis" campaign.
Dealmaster: Take $100 off the excellent OnePlus 7T by Ars Staff on 2020-02-18 18:45 (#4ZHK3) Plus deals on Logitech mice, USB-C chargers, Amazon tablets, and more.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 promises smaller 5G modems in 2021 by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-18 18:35 (#4ZHK4) New 5G modems aren't faster, but thanks to a 5nm process, they should be smaller.
An exiled prince battles zombies and a usurping queen in Kingdom S2 trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-18 18:23 (#4ZHK5) S1 was a masterful mix of horror, history, martial arts, and political intrigue.
CryEngine finally hits Switch with low-resolution Warface port by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-18 17:14 (#4ZH9D) 540p resolution in handheld mode is better than the 0p of having no port at all.
When the Sun expands, it will trash all the asteroids by John Timmer on 2020-02-18 17:01 (#4ZH9E) Light from stars at the end of their lives is intense enough to rip asteroids to bits.
Clone Wars S7 premiere brings the war to Star Wars—and hints of closure by Ars Staff on 2020-02-18 17:00 (#4ZH9F) Final season preview: We start with "The Bad Batch," and there's not much bad about it.
Driver stranded after connected rental car can’t call home by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-18 15:06 (#4ZH0G) Tech reporter from The Guardian gets stuck in the boonies by the Internet of Things.
The future of work looks like staying out of the office by Kate Cox on 2020-02-18 13:00 (#4ZH0H) Dozens of studies find remote workers happy and productive. Why not let them be?
Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup forces high-end buyers to go 8K whether they want it or not by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-17 23:35 (#4ZG9D) The 4K lineup has fewer dimming zones than last year and no HDMI 2.1.
Coronavirus outbreak on Diamond Princess hits 454; 14 infected Americans return by Beth Mole on 2020-02-17 23:20 (#4ZG9E) The new cases in America bring total from 15 to 29.
Bio-electronic device can produce electricity using nothing but humidity by John Timmer on 2020-02-17 21:55 (#4ZG9F) Can produce power for about 20 hours each day and will work indoors and at night.
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to stop climate change by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-17 21:00 (#4ZG36) Amazon has already pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Data shows Tesla owner experienced repeated glitch days before deadly 2018 crash by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-17 20:45 (#4ZG37) Owner complained to family about the dangerous bug—but may not have told Tesla.
Got small kids? Now’s a good time to buy a Fire Kids Edition tablet by Jim Salter on 2020-02-17 20:15 (#4ZG38) Fire HD with Freetime Unlimited is a great, cheap option for younger kids.
Fight or flight: How horror movies manipulate our brains for peak excitement by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-17 19:36 (#4ZG39) "The whole brain is responsive to a potential threat, at the expense of anything else."
Samsung’s “Ultra Thin Glass” doesn’t seem much stronger than plastic by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-17 16:48 (#4ZFV3) Testing shows the Galaxy Z Flip isn't scratch-resistant or puncture-proof.
Coronavirus cancels F1 and Formula E races, could make EU miss CO2 target by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-17 16:32 (#4ZFV4) Sporting events and trade shows are cancelled or postponed as a result of contagion.
SpaceX nailed the launch but missed a landing on Monday [Updated] by Eric Berger on 2020-02-17 14:00 (#4ZFKQ) The 50th successful landing of a Falcon 9 first stage will have to wait.