Review: Doom Patrol comes back strong with fierce and fun S2 by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-08-07 20:00 (#56NXY) But the overall season is marred by its maddeningly abrupt cliffhanger ending.
New Jersey prosecutors drop charges over tweeting a cop’s photo [Updated] by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-08-07 19:35 (#56NT8) "I never heard of retweeting a tweet being a crime," one defendant wrote.
Apple won’t let Stadia or xCloud into iOS, citing App Store guidelines by Ron Amadeo on 2020-08-07 19:24 (#56NWC) Microsoft says Apple "consistently treats gaming apps differently."
Mass hijacking spree takes over subreddits to promote Donald Trump by Dan Goodin on 2020-08-07 19:05 (#56NWD) Reddit regains control of accounts and removes hacker's message.
Trump declares TikTok, WeChat “national emergency,” preps bans by Kate Cox on 2020-08-07 17:12 (#56NRX) Admin’s “Clean Networks” initiative aims to curtail Chinese tech firms in the US.
HS suspends teen who tweeted photo of hallway packed with maskless students by Jon Brodkin on 2020-08-07 16:14 (#56NPK) HS in Georgia issued 5-day suspension but lifted punishment after family objected.
New study models ways of emerging from a pandemic lockdown by John Timmer on 2020-08-07 14:54 (#56NMA) New study tries to optimize the restrictions that keep further waves at bay.
Lawn chairs and kitchen tables: Ergonomics in the involuntary work-from-home era by Sean Gallagher on 2020-08-07 13:00 (#56NFH) Or, how to work at home for the long haul without violating workplace health and safety laws.
New cars can stay in their lane—but might not stop for parked cars by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-08-07 12:33 (#56NDC) Drivers complain of need for “constant monitoring and intervention.”
Rocket Report: South Korea’s SpaceX dilemma, Rocket Lab finds a quick fix by Eric Berger on 2020-08-07 11:00 (#56NBJ) “We would then plan to fly Sir Richard Branson on the third powered flight.”
Fall Guys review: A perfect amount of cheap, stupid fun with online friends by Sam Machkovech on 2020-08-07 10:45 (#56N9Z) Solo grind is frustrating; bring friends for a marked improvement.
More than 20GB of Intel source code and proprietary data dumped online by Dan Goodin on 2020-08-06 23:59 (#56MVD) “Exconfidential Lake” leak includes docs Intel provided under NDA as recently as May.
Cadillac reveals the Lyriq, its new long-range electric SUV by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-08-06 23:00 (#56MT5) GM’s head of electric powertrains tells us more about the new platform.
Coronavirus clobbers Uber, leading to $1.8 billion quarterly loss by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-08-06 22:05 (#56MR9) Delivery bookings doubled last quarter while ride bookings plunged 75 percent.
Updated hurricane-season outlooks: Expect plenty more storms by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-08-06 22:03 (#56MRA) NOAA expects as many as nine more hurricanes through November.
FCC lowers some prison phone rates after blaming states for high prices by Jon Brodkin on 2020-08-06 19:58 (#56MKT) FCC tentatively approves 14¢-per-minute limit but only for interstate calls.
Catch up with Final Fantasy VII Remake for a new low of $40 today by Ars Staff on 2020-08-06 18:55 (#56MFX) Dealmaster also has deals on Thunderbolt 3 docks, MacBook Pro, and more.
Trump campaign’s false COVID-19 claims taken down by Facebook and Twitter by Kate Cox on 2020-08-06 17:45 (#56MD8) The takedown is a first for Facebook, which usually stays away from Trump posts.
Google kills the Pixel 4, making it the shortest-lived Pixel ever by Ron Amadeo on 2020-08-06 16:46 (#56M9T) The troubled Pixel 4 lasted nine-and-a-half months on the market.
Trump admin shrugs off FCC court loss to fight Calif. net neutrality law by Jon Brodkin on 2020-08-06 16:27 (#56M9V) DOJ and ISPs sue Calif. despite court vacating FCC's bid to preempt state laws.
Sony takes on Bose with new WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones by Jeff Dunn on 2020-08-06 15:00 (#56M5R) We take a listen to the heir to Sony's highly regarded noise-cancelling cans.
Seeed Studio’s Odyssey is a mini-PC for big projects and small wallets by Jim Salter on 2020-08-06 14:43 (#56M34) If a Raspberry Pi and a Chromebox had a baby, it would look a lot like this.
TikTok deal tests Microsoft’s decades of China experience by Financial Times on 2020-08-06 13:23 (#56M0A) The US tech company hopes its connections will help it navigate storm safely.
Untitled Goose Game ditches plastic for its eco-friendly game cases by Kyle Orland on 2020-08-06 12:23 (#56KXF) Publisher hopes its high-quality paper box can lead to a “domino effect of change.”
Here’s why Apple believes it’s an AI leader—and why it says critics have it all wrong by Samuel Axon on 2020-08-06 11:45 (#56KV6) Apple AI chief and ex-Googler John Giannandrea dives into the details with Ars.
Trailer for Ridley Scott’s Raised by Wolves is giving us strong Alien vibes by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-08-06 01:05 (#56KCS) Scott directed the first two episodes, so this is his US television directorial debut.
Insecure satellite Internet is threatening ship and plane safety by Dan Goodin on 2020-08-05 22:31 (#56K8S) Attacks that worked 10 years ago have only gotten worse despite growing use.
With COVID-19 spreading, 49% of low-income communities have zero ICU beds by Beth Mole on 2020-08-05 20:35 (#56K49) Researchers warn of very high death rates if officials don't take action.
What we know about the massive chemical explosion in Beirut by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-08-05 20:10 (#56K4A) More than 135 people killed, thousands injured, and 300,000 left homeless.
Zoombomber crashes court hearing on Twitter hack with Pornhub video by Jon Brodkin on 2020-08-05 19:20 (#56K1P) Judge in Twitter-hack case didn't set password, had to shut down Zoom hearing.
Many of Mars’ stream valleys might have formed under an ice sheet by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-08-05 19:08 (#56K1Q) Analysis of valley shapes might alter your mental image of a wet Mars.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 is official, comes with a ton of improvements [Update] by Ron Amadeo on 2020-08-05 17:47 (#56JWZ) It has a glass display, a bigger front screen, Wi-Fi 6E, and more.
Star Trek: Lower Decks review: Comfort food with a comic twist by Kate Cox on 2020-08-05 17:32 (#56JX0) Lower Decks begs you to take it—but not Starfleet—seriously.
BP plans to cut oil production 40 percent by 2030 by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-08-05 17:11 (#56JX1) Details flesh out earlier promise to (mostly) eliminate emissions by 2050.
Horizon Zero Dawn on PC: Not the optimized port we were hoping for by Sam Machkovech on 2020-08-05 16:53 (#56JT7) How many of our issues will be ironed out by Friday's launch on Steam?
Ex-Googler Levandowski gets 18 months in prison for trade-secret theft by Jon Brodkin on 2020-08-05 16:40 (#56JT8) Judge rejects request to avoid prison but delays sentence until after pandemic.
Big Nurse gets her origin story in trailer for prequel series Ratched by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-08-05 16:22 (#56JT9) “Letting me into this hospital was the best decision you ever made.”
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 is a stylish redesign without much new to say by Corey Gaskin on 2020-08-05 15:56 (#56JPK) The refresh brings a new color, but little in the way of new features.
Formula E returns today with the first of six races in nine days by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-08-05 15:45 (#56JPM) The series will hold six races in Berlin beginning on August 5 at 1pm EDT.
Samsung’s “beans” earbuds are here, and they’re called the Galaxy Buds Live by Jeff Dunn on 2020-08-05 15:09 (#56JPN) Samsung’s latest true wireless headphones have noise cancellation, cost $170.
Samsung makes the $1,300 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra official by Ron Amadeo on 2020-08-05 15:03 (#56JPP) They have big screens, S-Pens, and... one is plastic?!
Avengers video game beta impressions: Destiny, this ain’t by Sam Machkovech on 2020-08-05 13:00 (#56JF3) Combining a looter-shooter with a beat-'em-up may not be gaming's PB + chocolate.
An early version of Starship takes its first tentative steps off Earth by Eric Berger on 2020-08-05 01:45 (#56HV4) Mars remains a long way away. But it seems closer tonight.
#MeTooSTEM founder admits to creating Twitter persona who “died” of COVID-19 by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-08-04 23:20 (#56HRM) BethAnn McLaughlin invented @Sciencing_Bi, a Hopi anthropologist who died of COVID-19.
Mulan skips US theaters, will debut on Disney+ Sept. 4—for an extra $30 [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-08-04 22:40 (#56HQ6) Described as a “one-off,” but is Black Widow next?
Three seats, a V12, and a manual transmission: The GMA T.50 reveal by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-08-04 21:52 (#56HN6) It means to improve on the legendary McLaren F1 “in every conceivable way.”
Ford CEO surprises everyone by retiring after just three years by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-08-04 21:41 (#56HN7) Ford just got its fourth CEO in six years.
Beware of find-my-phone, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, NSA tells mobile users by Dan Goodin on 2020-08-04 21:09 (#56HN8) And don't forget to limit ad tracking. Advisory contains a host of recommendations.
Apple’s Phil Schiller will step down from his role as VP of marketing by Samuel Axon on 2020-08-04 18:41 (#56HCW) His deputy Greg Joswiak will assume Schiller's previous position.
EU launching deep probe into Google’s planned $2.1 billion Fitbit buy by Kate Cox on 2020-08-04 18:20 (#56HCX) Google could both abuse the data and also lock out competitors, EU regulators warn.