The world’s only known Nintendo PlayStation has sold for $300,000 [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-06 18:16 (#4Z9NR) Ahead of final auction, Oculus co-founder reportedly drove bids through the roof.
Hulu’s live TV doesn’t work on T-Mobile home Internet by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-06 18:09 (#50BMC) Hulu + Live TV treats T-Mobile home Internet like mobile service, won't connect.
Paper that claimed the Sun caused global warming gets retracted by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-03-06 17:58 (#50BMD) It turns out the Earth is also subject to gravity, which was a problem.
Coronavirus delays TG-16 Mini launch, are PS5 and Xbox Series X next? by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-06 16:52 (#50BAW) Coming console launches could be at risk if virus continues to impact Asia.
Facebook pulls Trump campaign ads for fake census claims by Kate Cox on 2020-03-06 16:42 (#50BAX) Facebook upheld its pledge to ban census misinformation—after media callout.
Rocket Report: Psyched up for Falcon Heavy, another SLS launch delay by Eric Berger on 2020-03-06 12:00 (#50B3E) “The problem with the MK1 stuff was that I didn't have my eye fully on the ball.â€
Starring Nick Offerman as bearded tech-bro enigma, FX’s Devs has a lot going on by Nathan Mattise on 2020-03-06 11:45 (#50B3F) Ex-Machina scribe Alex Garland's FX show continues his skepticism of things beyond control.
Westworld season 3: I can show you the world (and then murder you) by Lee Hutchinson on 2020-03-06 05:01 (#50APD) We've watched the first four episodes, and here are some (spoiler free!) thoughts.
E3’s newest creative directors resign five weeks into the gig [Updated] by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-05 23:19 (#50AHP) “What was to be an evolutionary E3 2020 floor experience†is changing, again.
A woman travels back in time to the 1800s to solve a mystery in Antebellum by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-05 22:40 (#50A9C) The film is from the same producer who brought us Get Out and Us.
Proposed US law is “Trojan horse” to stop online encryption, critics say by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-05 21:50 (#50A9D) Child-exploitation bill could dissuade companies from using end-to-end encryption.
5 years of Intel CPUs and chipsets have a concerning flaw that’s unfixable by Dan Goodin on 2020-03-05 21:45 (#50A9E) Converged Security and Management Engine flaw may jeopardize Intel's root of trust.
Old wasp nests help us understand old art by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-03-05 21:22 (#50A9F) Wasps with no appreciation for art have helped us figure out when it was painted.
“Project Sandcastle” brings Android to the iPhone by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-05 20:41 (#50A9G) It's still in beta, but it's up and running on the iPhone 7.
Engineer at the center of Waymo/Uber legal battle declares bankruptcy by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-05 20:23 (#50A9H) Levandowski was ordered to pay Waymo $179 million. He says he doesn't have it.
One of our favorite USB-C battery packs is on sale for $30 today by Ars Staff on 2020-03-05 20:10 (#50A9J) Dealmaster also has discounts on Chromebooks, Apple's HomePod, and more.
Proposed bill would end “likes” for young teens’ online content by Kate Cox on 2020-03-05 19:58 (#509YK) Senators want kids under 16 to be more protected from platforms teens use.
The grandfather of distributed computing projects, SETI@home, shuts down by John Timmer on 2020-03-05 19:35 (#509YM) While SETI may no longer be an option, Folding@home wants your cycles.
HBO, PlayStation announce Last of Us TV series—the “first of many shows” by Sam Machkovech on 2020-03-05 19:07 (#509YN) Loud announcement for Last of Us HBO series follows quiet handling of Uncharted film.
Apple warns staff of product shortages, but IT workers have already seen them by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-05 18:12 (#509YP) How have your IT projects been impacted by the coronavirus?
Sorry, Tulsi Gabbard, Google can’t violate the First Amendment by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-05 18:02 (#509YQ) Google is not a government actor under the First Amendment, judge says.
Let’s Encrypt changes course on certificate revocation by Jim Salter on 2020-03-05 17:06 (#509NC) Administrators are getting a little more time to replace affected certificates.
APA warns against linking violent video games to real-world violence by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-05 16:20 (#509ND) Links to increased "aggression" are not the same as "lethal violence," group says.
Smokers found to emit hazardous compounds in cinema, long after stubbing out by Cathleen O'Grady on 2020-03-05 16:09 (#509NE) The pollutants “off-gas†from smokers’ clothes and bodies.
Galaxy S20 teardown shows off plethora of cameras, double-decker motherboard by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-05 12:51 (#509C0) We also get to see the fingerprint reader, which is just as small as last year.
Inside Elon Musk’s plan to build one Starship a week—and settle Mars by Eric Berger on 2020-03-05 12:00 (#5096R) "I think we need, probably, on the order of 1,000 ships."
80-core ARM CPU to bring lower power, higher density to a rack near you by Jim Salter on 2020-03-05 11:45 (#5096S) Ampere is competing with Amazon and Nuvia for ARM-powered data-center supremacy.
Data shows who was reading “fake news” before 2016 US election by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-03-04 22:30 (#508JR) Study tracked browser history of 2,500 Americans.
How do you keep an AI’s behavior from becoming predictable? by John Timmer on 2020-03-04 21:55 (#508JS) Facebook hopes "deep features" keep it ahead in its arms race with abusive accounts.
Review: Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord returns to classic Doctor Who form by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-04 21:10 (#508JT) Showrunner Chris Chibnall revived an old nemesis, a former ally, and a classic monster
General Motors announces new battery platform, claims $100/kWh soon by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-04 20:20 (#5089E) GM again promises a raft of 22 new US-bound EVs—but only by 2023.
Samsung tries to make ultra-curved office monitors a thing with new T55 lineup by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-04 20:05 (#5089F) Curved monitors aren't just for gamers, Samsung says. They're for "eye comfort."
Tech firms push telework as Amazon employee confirmed with coronavirus by Kate Cox on 2020-03-04 18:54 (#5089G) Tech firms that usually prefer on-site work are rethinking that stance for now.
You can now jailbreak an iPhone with an Android phone by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-04 18:40 (#5089H) Jailbreak exploit Checkra1n now runs on Linux, which means it runs on Android, too.
Struggling AT&T plans “tens of billions” in cost cuts, more layoffs by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-04 17:15 (#50806) AT&T also de-emphasizing DirecTV except in areas without fast broadband.
Valve: Half-Life: Alyx is “not the end” of the franchise by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-04 16:53 (#50807) After years without Half-Life 3, Valve ready to continue “return to this world.â€
Astra came close to achieving what DARPA has sought for two decades by Eric Berger on 2020-03-04 15:00 (#507P9) A similar challenge two decades ago boosted a nascent SpaceX.
Ford’s best-selling Transit is going electric, and it’s coming to America by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-04 13:38 (#507PA) But will American tradesmen learn to start drinking milky tea?
Actually no, not all new cars look the same, as these EV sedans show by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-03-04 12:56 (#507PB) The Hyundai Prophecy and BMW Concept i4 are very different takes on the same idea.
When the medium matters: The mighty mantis shrimp pulls its punch in air by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-03-03 23:19 (#506VY) Study finds that strikes through air are half as fast as strikes in water.
Facebook denies reports it is backing away from Libra cryptocurrency by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-03-03 23:03 (#506VZ) Facebook's ambitious proposal ran into a wall of opposition from regulators.
Google cancels I/O developer conference amid coronavirus concerns by Kate Cox on 2020-03-03 22:19 (#506W0) Pretty much all sectors have decided large gatherings are a bad idea right now.
Coronavirus: You may need to take a 2-week break from your life, CDC says by Beth Mole on 2020-03-03 22:07 (#506W1) CDC stresses individual action as situation looks out of hand.
Apple can’t break up with China, Wall Street Journal report argues by Samuel Axon on 2020-03-03 20:59 (#506J4) Sources say it's not possible to replicate Chinese supply lines elsewhere.
New entry in commercial quantum computing, using entirely different tech by John Timmer on 2020-03-03 20:00 (#506J5) Honeywell will put trapped ion computing on Microsoft's quantum cloud.
A bunch of microSD cards and hard drives are on sale at Amazon today by Ars Staff on 2020-03-03 19:36 (#506J6) Dealmaster also brings discounts on Anker power banks, Sonos speakers, and more.
Did Apple throttle your iPhone? Settlement will give you a whopping $25 by Jon Brodkin on 2020-03-03 18:35 (#506J7) Apple to pay $25 per user, up to $500M, for slowing iPhones with bad batteries.
Spellbreak beta stands out from the copycat battle royale crowd by Kyle Orland on 2020-03-03 17:44 (#5068F) Fun movement mechanics and slower-paced spell-slinging are unique and enjoyable.
Pixel Slate fire sale sees $300-$700 price drop, free pen, free keyboard by Ron Amadeo on 2020-03-03 17:29 (#5068G) 2018's Pixel Slate is still hanging around in stores, now at a reduced price.
Cisco: Avoid coronavirus, stay home, use Webex by Jim Salter on 2020-03-03 17:14 (#5068H) If you somehow manage to get a virus through Webex, it won't be the coronavirus.