Bugs that let sites hijack Mac and iPhone cameras fetch $75k bounty by Dan Goodin on 2020-04-03 22:07 (#51PFP) Here's how one researcher bypassed stringent restrictions Apple puts on webcam access.
Xbox architect sues Atari over unpaid work on crowdfunded console by Kyle Orland on 2020-04-03 20:50 (#51P6E) More signs of trouble as VCS project continues creep toward long-delayed launch.
“We hit 3M hard“—Trump orders 3M to keep US-made masks in the US by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-03 20:35 (#51P6F) A lot of 3M's mask manufacturing capacity is outside the United States.
Google knows if everyone in your county is actually staying home or not by Kate Cox on 2020-04-03 19:58 (#51P6G) Google knows where billions of phones are—and more importantly right now, aren't.
Face masks for COVID-19: A deep dive into the data by Beth Mole on 2020-04-03 19:45 (#51P6H) With all the talk of masks, here's what the data really says.
US edits National Stockpile website after Kushner claims it’s not for states by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-03 19:35 (#51P6J) Strategic National Stockpile site edited to downplay role in helping US states.
Intel’s 10th-generation H-series laptop CPUs break 5GHz by Jim Salter on 2020-04-03 18:47 (#51P6K) Comet Lake's newest H-series parts boast impressive clock frequencies.
Apple Store appears to leak new, iPhone 8-like iPhone SE by Samuel Axon on 2020-04-03 17:50 (#51NWN) It would be the same size as the iPhone 8 but would likely have faster internals.
Haunting Tales from the Loop brings ’80s alternative timeline to vivid life by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-03 17:37 (#51NWP) Producer talks challenge of turning Simon StÃ¥lenhag's paintings into must-see TV.
FCC: TracFone made up “fictitious” customers to defraud low-income program by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-03 17:12 (#51NWQ) FCC proposes $6M fine, says TracFone “fabricate[d] enrollment data†to get cash.
Pandemics: Do we need an app for that? by John Timmer on 2020-04-03 16:47 (#51NWR) A new paper looks at how smartphones could enable instant contact tracing.
Leaked Amazon memo: Walkout leader “not smart or articulate” by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-03 15:37 (#51NWS) "We are not anti-union, but we are not neutral either," said a 2018 training video.
Subscription drive, day 4: A pitch from “Comcast’s least favorite journalist” by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-03 15:15 (#51NWT) Subscribe to make sure Jon Brodkin keeps reporting on ISP mischief and Ajit Pai.
Searching for the ultimate Super Mario Bros. player among the masses by Lee Hutchinson on 2020-04-03 15:10 (#51NJG) We sampled the SMB skills of 30 random folks—and some of them were pretty damn great.
Racing turns hard into esports while the real world is on hold by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-04-03 12:38 (#51NJH) The drivers love it, everyone's playing nice, and the ratings aren't bad either.
SpaceX loses its third Starship prototype during a cryogenic test by Eric Berger on 2020-04-03 12:18 (#51NJJ) "We will see what data review says in the morning."
Here are 10 alternative ideas for what NASA could do with its Moon budget by Eric Berger on 2020-04-03 11:45 (#51NBQ) For this kind of money in space, there's a universe of things we might do instead.
Rocket Report: New Shepard push angers workers, Falcon 9 gets wormed by Eric Berger on 2020-04-03 11:00 (#51NBR) "We intend to the maximum extent possible to stay on track."
New Peninsula trailer looks just as thrilling as its zombie predecessor by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-03 00:42 (#51MYD) "In an abandoned world, the only rule is survival."
Security tips every teacher and professor needs to know about Zoom, right now by Dan Goodin on 2020-04-02 22:19 (#51MR1) With Zoom-bombing a cultural phenomenon, here's how to protect your meetings.
Tesla beats expectations with strong first-quarter delivery numbers by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-02 21:35 (#51MR2) Deliveries grew 40 percent, year over year, despite the coronavirus.
T-Mobile, Sprint took a risk by finishing merger without Calif. approval by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-02 21:22 (#51MR3) California agency says merger must stop—carriers say the state has no authority.
America’s COVID-19 testing has stalled, and that’s a big problem by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-02 21:09 (#51MF7) We'll need a lot more testing capacity to get the coronavirus under control.
$12.8 billion Juul investment broke the law, FTC suit says by Kate Cox on 2020-04-02 20:45 (#51MF8) Most investments are fine. Investments to eliminate competition, not so much.
The Last of Us Part II is “nearly done.” So why is it being delayed? by Kyle Orland on 2020-04-02 20:26 (#51MF9) "Global crisis" of coronavirus causes unprecedented logistics-related delay.
In a surprising change, Amazon now sells movies in its Prime Video iOS app by Samuel Axon on 2020-04-02 18:57 (#51MFA) Previously, you could watch on iPhones but had to buy the videos elsewhere.
A handful of Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale today by Ars Staff on 2020-04-02 18:20 (#51MFB) Dealmaster also has a Humble charity bundle, Bose headphone refurbs, and more.
You asked, we answered: Free wallpapers, plus a subscription update! by Ken Fisher on 2020-04-02 17:27 (#51M4G) You all blew past our expectations, so here's some Moonshark wallpaper as a thank you.
NASA brings back its iconic “worm” logo to mark return of human spaceflight by Eric Berger on 2020-04-02 17:18 (#51M4H) NASA administrator says he is a “huge fan†of the worm.
Wi-Fi 6E becomes official—the FCC will vote on rules this month by Jim Salter on 2020-04-02 16:31 (#51M4J) The new spectrum will make extremely low-latency, high-throughput Wi-Fi possible.
Activision has a First Amendment right to use Humvees in Call of Duty by Kyle Orland on 2020-04-02 16:22 (#51M4K) “If realism is an artistic goal,†using Humvees “undoubtedly furthers that goal.â€
Forecasters predict a busy Atlantic hurricane season by Eric Berger on 2020-04-02 16:11 (#51M4M) The current best estimate for Atlantic hurricanes this year is eight.
Parenting in a pandemic: Chaos, control, and an Animal Crossing meltdown by Kate Cox on 2020-04-02 15:30 (#51M4N) It's easy to become a petty, power-tripping tyrant when you need a sense of control.
The auto industry reports Q1 sales, and they’re really, really bad by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-04-02 12:11 (#51KTG) Q1 2020 was already looking tough for automakers without the pandemic's help.
It’s a “tock” year: New Nvidia laptop GPUs in 25 OEMs’ systems this month by Sam Machkovech on 2020-04-02 07:01 (#51KD9) Getting the most of Max-Q Turing: "We want every half-watt savings to drive the GPU."
No joke: Rick and Morty has a new trailer; second half of S4 will air May 3 by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-02 00:27 (#51K4K) We're getting more Evil Morty and the Citadel of Ricks, plus the return of Snuffles.
Study looks at how Russian troll farms are politicizing vaccines by John Timmer on 2020-04-01 22:11 (#51JYK) A possible preview of what's to come for public health issue number one.
Modern meteorology was born 60 years ago today by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 21:48 (#51JYM) This was a potent moment for the field of meteorology.
Levandowski says Uber must pay his $179 million judgment to Google by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-04-01 21:12 (#51JNN) Self-driving engineer says Uber promised to defend him against Google's lawyers.
Frontier prepares for bankruptcy, regrets failure to install enough fiber by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 19:39 (#51JNP) Frontier said it lost customers due to "significant under-investment in fiber."
This is the Volkswagen e-BULLI, an official electric bus restomod by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-04-01 17:48 (#51JBW) Everyone loves a VW bus, and we love them even more when they're electric.
BBC’s 1957 April Fool’s “spaghetti-tree hoax” is more relevant than ever by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-04-01 17:28 (#51JBX) "Place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best."
FCC requires anti-robocall tech after “voluntary” plan didn’t work out [Updated] by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 16:52 (#50BY1) Pai follows Congress' orders, requires carriers to verify Caller ID accuracy.
Attackers can use Zoom to steal users’ Windows credentials with no warning by Dan Goodin on 2020-04-01 16:38 (#51JBY) Zoom for Windows converts network locations into clickable links. What could go wrong?
Microsoft announces Microsoft 365, a service to replace personal Office 365 by Samuel Axon on 2020-04-01 16:24 (#51JBZ) Family Safety, Editor, and more will join the "subscription for your life."
2020 Moto G goes up for pre-order today, $250 for a 5000mAh battery by Ron Amadeo on 2020-04-01 16:12 (#51JC0) Motorola's low-end smartphone goes on sale with a pretty big battery.
Goodbye, John Legere: CEO leaves as T-Mobile completes Sprint merger by Jon Brodkin on 2020-04-01 15:13 (#51JC1) The US now has three major wireless carriers instead of four.
The world’s largest aircraft will now test hypersonics for the military by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 15:01 (#51J1X) "Our hypersonic testbeds will serve as a catalyst in sparking a renaissance."
Ars Pro Week Day 3: We promise not to shoot Eric Berger into orbit by Eric Berger on 2020-04-01 14:16 (#51J1Y) Ars Senior Space Editor Eric Berger on working at Ars—and why you should subscribe.
Microsoft Edge is becoming the browser you didn’t know you needed by Jim Salter on 2020-04-01 11:52 (#51HVJ) Collections, vertical tabs, and immersive reader are particularly compelling.