Tropical cyclones are already getting stronger, new dataset shows by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-05-21 13:36 (#53R8E) Satellite records are now long enough to show a trend in intensity.
Microsoft’s romance with open source software is on display at Build 2020 by Jim Salter on 2020-05-21 10:45 (#53R2C) But that hasn't stopped Edge from making out with Pinterest.
Hackers infect multiple game developers with advanced malware by Dan Goodin on 2020-05-21 09:30 (#53R0M) Never-before-seen PipeMon hit one developer's build system, another's game servers.
Doom Eternal reverses course, will remove kernel-level Denuvo anti-cheat [Updated] by Kyle Orland on 2020-05-20 22:08 (#53GYC) “No monitoring or data collection happens outside of multiplayer matches.”
COVID-19 contact tracing hits Apple devices with iOS and iPadOS 13.5 by Samuel Axon on 2020-05-20 21:36 (#53QJ6) Apple also pushed out small updates for HomePods and Apple TVs.
A huge Scottish hillfort was the largest settlement in medieval Britain by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-05-20 20:28 (#53QFS) At its height, it may even have been one of the largest in all of medieval Europe.
Ousted scientist says she was asked to manipulate Florida COVID-19 data by Kate Cox on 2020-05-20 20:00 (#53QDD) Jones said she was ordered "to manually change data" to support reopening.
The “Snyder cut” exists: Justice League re-shoot coming to HBO Max in 2021 by Sam Machkovech on 2020-05-20 19:39 (#53QDE) Snyder admits he's never seen 2017 version, marches forward with "episodic" cut.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends Pixel team, says “hardware is hard” by Ron Amadeo on 2020-05-20 19:18 (#53QDF) In an interview, the Google CEO says he takes a long-term view of hardware efforts.
Samsung improves read/write speeds in its biz-card-sized SSDs with the new T7 by Samuel Axon on 2020-05-20 19:02 (#53QAB) The T7 claims a read speed of 1050MB/s and a write speed of 1000MB/s
Ajit Pai doubts Elon Musk’s SpaceX broadband-latency claims by Jon Brodkin on 2020-05-20 18:48 (#53QAC) FCC to rule Starlink is high-latency, making it harder to get broadband funding.
Maryland reopens—and quickly sees its largest COVID-19 spike by Beth Mole on 2020-05-20 18:35 (#53QAD) Health officials worry reopening amid continued spread could spark second wave.
The electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE: Big driving fun, little driving range by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-05-20 18:25 (#53QAE) Mini by name, mini by nature, at least when it comes to battery size.
Trump declares scientific study a “Trump-enemy statement” by John Timmer on 2020-05-20 17:38 (#53Q7B) After announcing he’s taking chloroquine, he attacks research that questions it.
Controller pros are dominating PC Fortnite thanks to “overpowered” aim assist by Kyle Orland on 2020-05-20 15:48 (#53Q0S) “Controller tweaking, tuning, and investigation continues,” Epic says.
Here’s why NASA’s chief of human spaceflight resigned—and why it matters by Eric Berger on 2020-05-20 15:31 (#53Q0T) Loverro was ardently trying to fulfill his 2024 Moon landing mandate.
Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping venture by Financial Times on 2020-05-20 14:18 (#53PT5) Businesses can set up digital storefronts and sell directly to users on platform.
At the end of time and space are phat beats: Blood Machines movie review by Peter Opaskar on 2020-05-20 13:00 (#53PPH) Makers of “Turbo Killer” music video bring gonzo synthwave sci-fi to Shudder.
Intel’s new i9-10900K—fast, yes; competitive, not so much by Jim Salter on 2020-05-20 13:00 (#53PPJ) The i9-10900K's numbers are better than Intel's lackluster PR led us to expect.
The numbers don’t lie—NASA’s move to commercial space has saved money by Eric Berger on 2020-05-20 11:30 (#53PM5) “Together, we have become stronger for this nation.”
Google pledges not to make custom software for oil and gas extraction by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-05-20 10:45 (#53PJ4) Google, Microsoft, and Amazon cloud divisions have sought oil and gas business.
Recovered COVID-19 patients test positive but not infectious, data finds by Beth Mole on 2020-05-19 22:47 (#53P2F) “Re-positive” cases didn't spread disease or shed virus.
Review: Snowpiercer starts slow and builds to intense cliffhanger finale by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-05-19 20:48 (#53NXN) TNT's reboot of 2013 Bong Joon-ho film stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs.
NASA’s human spaceflight chief just resigned, and the timing couldn’t be worse by Eric Berger on 2020-05-19 20:37 (#53NXP) Effective immediately, Ken Bowersox will serve as acting associate administrator.
Dell launched sweeping update of its Latitude, Precision business laptop lines by Samuel Axon on 2020-05-19 20:10 (#53NV5) They're more refinements than reinventions, but most of the changes are welcome.
The sprawling, must-read history of Maxis’ former “serious games” division by Sam Machkovech on 2020-05-19 19:59 (#53NV6) The history of rare software that made SimCity look like Candy Crush in comparison.
Your Equifax settlement $125 isn’t coming, but banks get their $5.5M by Kate Cox on 2020-05-19 19:20 (#53NV7) Sure, you might only get a few cents at this point, but where is it?
Failure is not an option in latest Space Force trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-05-19 17:44 (#53NNC) “There will be setbacks. But if you fall on your face, you get back up.”
AMD’s powerful Ryzen 9 3900X CPU is down to its lowest Amazon price to date by Ars Staff on 2020-05-19 17:36 (#53NND) Dealmaster also includes the Switch Pro Controller, Sega Genesis Mini, and more.
Trump threatens to take US out of WHO entirely and stop all funding by Jon Brodkin on 2020-05-19 17:23 (#53NNE) Trump letter blasts WHO's COVID-19 response, says US will “reconsider membership.”
Leaker claims to have seen “Apple Glass” AR glasses, details how they’ll work by Ron Amadeo on 2020-05-19 16:13 (#53NF2) YouTuber claims he's seen a prototype video of the device, and has a list of details.
People who know more about self-driving technology trust it more by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-05-19 15:25 (#53NF3) More knowledge equals less fear, but confusion about the technology is rampant.
Take our gaming survey to help out Ars by Ken Fisher on 2020-05-19 14:28 (#53NAT) Want more "War Stories" deep dives? This is how we show companies how much we rule.
Crucible, Amazon’s new online shooter: Alexa, does this game have a chance? by Sam Machkovech on 2020-05-19 13:00 (#53N4C) Can Amazon’s uneven gaming track record put the “service” in “game as a service?”
Linux distro review: Fedora Workstation 32 by Jim Salter on 2020-05-19 11:30 (#53N1Y) We took Red Hat's bleeding-edge desktop distribution for an extended spin.
A senior engineer has left SpaceX to work for Relativity Space by Eric Berger on 2020-05-18 23:21 (#53MHV) Dunn played an important role in the history of SpaceX.
Walmart’s $99 Android tablet actually looks pretty good by Ron Amadeo on 2020-05-18 23:05 (#53MGF) Android 10, Google Play, and USB-C? This is... good?
Ars coronavirus Monday update, May 18 by John Timmer on 2020-05-18 21:58 (#53MEP) Promising vaccine trials, questionable research ethics, and clearly bad policy.
With new Switch-hacking tech looming, Nintendo targets retailers by Kyle Orland on 2020-05-18 21:26 (#53MEQ) Team-Xecuter hackers plan solderable device that even works on "updated" hardware.
Judge denies Shkreli’s “delusional self-aggrandizing” plea to get out of jail by Beth Mole on 2020-05-18 20:57 (#53MC6) He had hoped to spare his health—and everyone else's, too.
Apple reopens some US stores amid COVID-19, but they’ll work differently by Samuel Axon on 2020-05-18 20:32 (#53MC7) Face masks and screenings will make for a different retail experience.
Members of Congress can vote from home for now—but not by using tech by Kate Cox on 2020-05-18 20:11 (#53M9T) Representatives have to nominate a proxy—no Zoom votes here.
iPhone crypto hid al-Qaida link to naval base shooting, AG fumes by Dan Goodin on 2020-05-18 19:59 (#53M9V) Investigators say they spent 4 months and huge sums to decrypt suspected iPhones.
Madden NFL’s technical problems were on full display in ESPN championship by Sam Machkovech on 2020-05-18 19:27 (#53M9W) Champ's username checks out: "iRUNyouPASSiWIN."
3 different countries, 1 result: Stay-at-home orders work by John Timmer on 2020-05-18 17:47 (#53M5C) France, Germany, and the US all show less SARS-CoV-2 spread after restrictions.
Cell-tower attacks by idiots who claim 5G spreads COVID-19 reportedly hit US by Jon Brodkin on 2020-05-18 17:35 (#53M5D) US warns carriers to boost security, citing reports of attacks in several states.
Sunday’s launch of a secret space plane produced some eye-catching images by Eric Berger on 2020-05-18 17:13 (#53M26) We may not see the X-37B in space, but we can still enjoy its Earth departure.
Uber lays off 3,000 people in second big round of cuts by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-05-18 16:20 (#53M27) Uber is closing 45 offices in a bid to cut annual expenses by $1 billion.
Footprints capture a lakeside stroll by a group of ancient hunter-gatherers by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-05-18 15:40 (#53KZ9) 408 footprints record how Pleistocene hunter-gatherers foraged and socialized.
Report: Tesla plans to build a new car factory in Texas by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-05-18 14:12 (#53KS2) The new factory is slated to build the Model Y crossover and the Cybertruck.