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Tropical cyclones are already getting stronger, new dataset shows
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
But that hasn't stopped Edge from making out with Pinterest.
Hackers infect multiple game developers with advanced malware
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]
“No monitoring or data collection happens outside of multiplayer matches.”
COVID-19 contact tracing hits Apple devices with iOS and iPadOS 13.5
Apple also pushed out small updates for HomePods and Apple TVs.
A huge Scottish hillfort was the largest settlement in medieval Britain
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
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
Snyder admits he's never seen 2017 version, marches forward with "episodic" cut.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends Pixel team, says “hardware is hard”
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
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
FCC to rule Starlink is high-latency, making it harder to get broadband funding.
Maryland reopens—and quickly sees its largest COVID-19 spike
Health officials worry reopening amid continued spread could spark second wave.
The electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE: Big driving fun, little driving range
Mini by name, mini by nature, at least when it comes to battery size.
Trump declares scientific study a “Trump-enemy statement”
After announcing he’s taking chloroquine, he attacks research that questions it.
Controller pros are dominating PC Fortnite thanks to “overpowered” aim assist
“Controller tweaking, tuning, and investigation continues,” Epic says.
Here’s why NASA’s chief of human spaceflight resigned—and why it matters
Loverro was ardently trying to fulfill his 2024 Moon landing mandate.
Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping venture
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
Makers of “Turbo Killer” music video bring gonzo synthwave sci-fi to Shudder.
Intel’s new i9-10900K—fast, yes; competitive, not so much
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
“Together, we have become stronger for this nation.”
Google pledges not to make custom software for oil and gas extraction
Google, Microsoft, and Amazon cloud divisions have sought oil and gas business.
Recovered COVID-19 patients test positive but not infectious, data finds
“Re-positive” cases didn't spread disease or shed virus.
Review: Snowpiercer starts slow and builds to intense cliffhanger finale
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
Effective immediately, Ken Bowersox will serve as acting associate administrator.
Dell launched sweeping update of its Latitude, Precision business laptop lines
They're more refinements than reinventions, but most of the changes are welcome.
The sprawling, must-read history of Maxis’ former “serious games” division
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
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
“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
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
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
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
More knowledge equals less fear, but confusion about the technology is rampant.
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Crucible, Amazon’s new online shooter: Alexa, does this game have a chance?
Can Amazon’s uneven gaming track record put the “service” in “game as a service?”
Linux distro review: Fedora Workstation 32
We took Red Hat's bleeding-edge desktop distribution for an extended spin.
A senior engineer has left SpaceX to work for Relativity Space
Dunn played an important role in the history of SpaceX.
Walmart’s $99 Android tablet actually looks pretty good
Android 10, Google Play, and USB-C? This is... good?
Ars coronavirus Monday update, May 18
Promising vaccine trials, questionable research ethics, and clearly bad policy.
With new Switch-hacking tech looming, Nintendo targets retailers
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
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
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
Representatives have to nominate a proxy—no Zoom votes here.
iPhone crypto hid al-Qaida link to naval base shooting, AG fumes
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
Champ's username checks out: "iRUNyouPASSiWIN."
3 different countries, 1 result: Stay-at-home orders work
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
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
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
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
408 footprints record how Pleistocene hunter-gatherers foraged and socialized.
Report: Tesla plans to build a new car factory in Texas
The new factory is slated to build the Model Y crossover and the Cybertruck.
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