Ajit Pai urged to accept Trump loss and stop controversial rulemakings by Jon Brodkin on 2020-11-11 16:43 (#5A8CV) Dems tell Pai to follow tradition, work only on consensus items during transition.
The iX is BMW’s new flagship electric vehicle by Eric Bangeman on 2020-11-11 16:11 (#5A89K) The BMW iX should have an EPA-approved range of 300 miles.
Jim Bridenstine is leaving NASA. How should we assess his 30-month tenure? by Eric Berger on 2020-11-11 15:55 (#5A89M) “I think he’s exceeded anyone’s expectations in the position.”
Micron announces new 3D NAND process—denser, faster, less expensive by Jim Salter on 2020-11-11 11:45 (#5A7YA) The new technology will probably reach data centers well before consumers.
Why Biden tapped several Big Tech staffers for his transition team by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-11-11 03:03 (#5A7HV) A number of Obama staffers got tech jobs during Trump's term. Now they're back.
England faces a proper “argy-bargy” in Pennyworth S2 trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-11-11 01:38 (#5A7G4) S1 now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, so it's the perfect time to catch up.
Dutch scientists reconstruct spread of coronavirus through mink farms by John Timmer on 2020-11-10 22:41 (#5A7B9) So far, however, no evidence of dangerous mutations being selected in mink.
Ubuntu fixes bugs that standard users could use to become root by Dan Goodin on 2020-11-10 21:46 (#5A7BA) A handful of commands was all it took for untrusted users to become all-powerful.
James Corden is a snarky AI that might take out humanity in Superintelligence by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-11-10 21:24 (#5A78R) Director Ben Falcone opted to release the film on HBO Max even before the pandemic.
Microsoft engineer gets nine years for stealing $10M from Microsoft by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-11-10 21:00 (#5A78S) The defendant tried—and failed—to use bitcoin to cover his tracks.
With coal dying, Arizona utility offers $169 million deal with Navajo by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-11-10 20:45 (#5A78T) As three coal plants and mines wind down, a plan for what comes next.
Alphabet delivers wireless Internet over light beams from 20km away by Jon Brodkin on 2020-11-10 19:29 (#5A732) Wireless network in Kenya to use light beams, like fiber but without the cables.
macOS 11 Big Sur launches on November 12 by Samuel Axon on 2020-11-10 18:43 (#5A6YZ) Apple Silicon support and a visual overhaul headline this update.
Apple dishes details on its new M1 chip by Corey Gaskin on 2020-11-10 18:38 (#5A6Z0) Apple claims 8-core SoC offers world’s best performance per watt.
Apple announces new M1 Mac Mini, starting at $699 by Sam Machkovech on 2020-11-10 18:37 (#5A6Z1) Orders begin today. Eight-core model runs 3x faster than previous quad-core Mac Mini.
First ARM-based Mac laptops: MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro by Samuel Axon on 2020-11-10 18:28 (#5A6Z2) Apple claims new laptops with Apple Silicon inside outperform PC laptops.
Intel SGX defeated yet again—this time thanks to on-chip power meter by Dan Goodin on 2020-11-10 18:00 (#5A6Z3) New research sends chipmaker scrambling to fix side channel that exposes secret data.
Apple’s AirPods Pro are on sale for $194 today, the lowest price we’ve seen by Ars Staff on 2020-11-10 17:46 (#5A6Z4) Dealmaster also has deals on Xbox gift cards, lots of storage devices, and more.
Liveblog: All the news from Apple’s “One More Thing” event by Samuel Axon on 2020-11-10 17:15 (#5A3TV) All the coverage from the launch of Apple's new M1 chip, laptops, and Mac Mini.
Spencer: Microsoft almost abandoned Xbox brand after the Xbox One launch by Kyle Orland on 2020-11-10 17:04 (#5A6VJ) Splintered management, poor sales led to a question: “Do we go forward with Xbox?”
Amazon’s use of marketplace data breaks competition law, EU charges by Kate Cox on 2020-11-10 16:49 (#5A6VK) Europe is first to make the charges, but US regulators seem likely to follow.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: A Viking quest worth sinking your axe into by Sam Machkovech on 2020-11-10 14:22 (#5A6J0) Some issues, but major jolts to the open-world formula make this a fun, massive game.
iPad Air 2020 review: Semi-pro by Samuel Axon on 2020-11-10 12:50 (#5A6EY) The iPad Air offers most of the best iPad Pro features for less.
Explaining foam in the absence of soap: It’s a tension gradient by Chris Lee on 2020-11-10 12:15 (#5A6CC) Surface-tension gradient in thin films explains why foams unexpectedly form.
Europa probably glows in the dark, and that may tell us what’s in it by John Timmer on 2020-11-10 11:45 (#5A6CD) High-energy electrons hit the ice, making a glow based on the chemicals present.
Nikola has $900 million in the bank, lost $117 million last quarter by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-11-10 04:00 (#5A5ZS) Nikola's new leadership may be bringing discipline to its product roadmap.
Relativity’s 3D-printed engine has completed a mission duty cycle test-firing by Eric Berger on 2020-11-09 22:18 (#5A5QS) "Despite coronavirus, we actually hit that target on track."
Coronavirus outbreak at White House grows as US tops 10 million cases by Beth Mole on 2020-11-09 21:38 (#5A5NM) David Bossie and Ben Carson are the latest to test positive in the White House.
TikTok users troll Trump “voter fraud” reporting hotline en masse by Kate Cox on 2020-11-09 20:19 (#5A5FH) The Trump admin has heavily targeted TikTok... and users are hitting right back.
Zoom lied to users about end-to-end encryption for years, FTC says by Jon Brodkin on 2020-11-09 19:27 (#5A5DY) Democrats blast FTC/Zoom settlement because users won't get compensation.
Here’s everything you need to know about Pfizer’s positive vaccine news by Beth Mole on 2020-11-09 16:44 (#5A582) Pfizer announces vaccine is more than 90% effective, but data not yet released.
Apple supplier Pegatron found using illegal student labor in China by Financial Times on 2020-11-09 16:41 (#5A583) Company admits interns worked overtime, night shifts in violation of regulations.
Sorry, you can’t move your discontinued copy of PT to the PS5 by Kyle Orland on 2020-11-09 16:08 (#5A548) But the game was briefly transferable during the prerelease review period.
Meet Launcher, the rocket engine builder with just eight employees by Eric Berger on 2020-11-09 14:40 (#5A50N) The company is making progress, completing a series of component tests in October.
Mortal’s brooding take on Thor is the antithesis to Marvel’s incarnation by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-11-09 12:49 (#5A4WE) Director André Øvredal on bringing a fresh, modern twist to Nordic mythology.
Alex Trebek, 1940-2020 by Sam Machkovech on 2020-11-08 17:51 (#5A40D) His last message to fans in July: “My wish for all of you... stay safe.”
Carmakers want to ditch battery packs, use auto bodies for energy storage by WIRED on 2020-11-08 12:15 (#5A3QA) There's a renaissance underway in structural battery research.
New coronavirus outbreak in Trump White House as Biden celebrates victory by Beth Mole on 2020-11-07 20:52 (#5A38A) Biden campaign suggests he won’t fire Fauci and will stay in the WHO.
Weekend eye candy: The new supercar exhibit at the Petersen Museum by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-11-07 19:45 (#5A36P) As the museum reopens to visitors, it celebrates 100 years of the supercar.
BioWare confirms Mass Effect remaster in 2021, new Mass Effect later by Kate Cox on 2020-11-07 16:03 (#5A2Y6) Time to go fight some extremely high-definition Reapers.
First major modular nuclear project having difficulty retaining backers by John Timmer on 2020-11-07 13:00 (#5A2SF) The complicated finances of the first major test of small modular nuclear reactors.
Voters rejecting the war on drugs is a win for public health by WIRED on 2020-11-07 11:55 (#5A2RD) On Tuesday, several states passed ballot measures to relax drug laws.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: Goldilocks and the three SKUs by Jeff Dunn on 2020-11-07 11:00 (#5A2Q8) Microsoft’s mainstream Surface PC mostly hits—if you avoid the cheapest version.
Bentley will ditch internal combustion engines by 2030 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-11-06 21:26 (#5A283) The 101-year old brand will introduce its first battery EV in 2025.
San Diego’s spying streetlights stuck switched “on,” despite directive by Kate Cox on 2020-11-06 19:35 (#5A22E) Sometimes, sharing a power supply is a little too efficient.
“Overpaid Executive Tax” in SF hits firms that pay CEOs 100X more than workers by Jon Brodkin on 2020-11-06 18:56 (#5A22F) Businesses can either pay tax, reduce top executive salary, or pay workers more.
The electric Volvo XC40 Recharge: First-drive impressions by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-11-06 17:40 (#5A1WG) Ars got an hour on the road with a pre-production example of this new EV.
The weird genomes of domesticated fish by John Timmer on 2020-11-06 15:53 (#5A1SF) Unlike most domestic animals, the goldfish is purely decorative.
Facebook and Twitter struggle with online fury from Trump supporters by Financial Times on 2020-11-06 15:31 (#5A1P1) Social media platforms take measures to address rising anger as poll claims intensify.
What using AT&T’s 768kbps DSL is like in 2020—yes, it’s awful by Jon Brodkin on 2020-11-06 14:54 (#5A1P2) AT&T DSL nearly unusable and being phased out, but it's the only option for some.