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5G in rural areas bridges a gap that 4G doesn’t, especially low- and mid-band
The mmWave revolution isn't here yet, but the other parts of 5G are more important.
Astra finally launches its first orbital rocket, and it flew for 30 seconds
“For us, what's expensive is not learning.”
Oracle, one of Donald Trump’s favorite companies, wins TikTok deal
Ellison has raised money for Trump. Trump has called Ellison a “tremendous guy.”
How the Warsaw Ghetto beat back typhus during World War II
Social distancing, self-isolation, underground training of medical students were key.
Nvidia buys ARM Holdings from SoftBank for $40 billion [Updated]
UK set to impose strict terms including protection of jobs, UK headquarters
AI ruined chess. Now it’s making the game beautiful again
Testing variants on the age-old game that can jolt players into creative patterns.
Political appointees demand ability to rewrite CDC case reports
“CDC to me appears to be writing hit pieces on the administration,” reads one email.
Rush Limbaugh downplaying hurricane Irma may have decreased evacuations
Phone-location dataset shows correlation with election results.
Defying crackdowns, QAnon continues its relentless global spread
Persistent online conspiracy theory repurposes itself for new audiences around the world.
Don’t risk your health to see Tenet, which is uber-fun but still just a movie
No film critics were at risk in the making of this review—thank you rural Texas drive-ins.
Why online voting is harder than online banking
A common argument for online voting doesn't actually make sense.
Porn surfers have a dirty secret. They’re using Internet Explorer
IE users, take note: Malvertising is rearing its head after laying low for a while.
Trump and Twitter are on likely showdown path with expanded misinfo rules
Social media firms are trying to stop making things even worse before it's too late.
Review: Small World of Warcraft takes the tabletop strategy hit to Azeroth
But it works best with a crowded table.
How does a Sturgis-sized crowd affect COVID-19? It’s complicated
A paper on the South Dakota motorcycle rally had flaws, but it's not useless.
E-sports pros have “dream” jobs—but game publishers have all the power
What happens when a marketing initiative becomes a billion-dollar industry
Judge in Theranos fraud case orders 14-hour psychological test for Holmes
It's the latest twist in the long, long saga of a disastrous startup.
This tiny reproduction of Girl With a Pearl Earring is “painted” with light
Scientists used millions of nanopillars to control color, density of incident light.
Apple allows streaming games on iOS, but there’s a catch [Updated]
New guidelines also allow for "standalone companion apps" like hey.com email.
New Google Nest Thermostat hits the FCC, possibly with air gesture controls
A mysterious “60Ghz” transmitter points to Project Soli air gestures.
Grab a recommended 90W charger for your phone, Switch, and laptop for $43
Dealmaster also has deals on Anker accessories, Apple's MacBook Pro, and more.
Price gouging and defective products rampant on Amazon, reports find
Problems aren't just in Marketplace but also in Amazon's first-party listings.
Control snafu shows how one publisher is struggling with next-gen upgrades
Glitch briefly gives free “Ultimate Edition” that 505 Games sells for $40.
Nikola stock craters after chairman fails to rebut fraud allegations
Short-seller says truck in a promotional video was actually rolling down a hill.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s pseudoscience Goop series renewed on Netflix
An apt addition to 2020.
The weird and wonderful Flying-V made a successful first flight
The plane, designed in the Netherlands, was affected by Dutch roll.
How I learned to tell stories on purpose in the new Frog Fractions
Developer Jim Stormdancer explains how strong characters draw out strong emotions.
Archaeologists with drones discover pre-Columbian earthworks in Kansas
The ditched enclosure is one of just a handful ever found.
Charlie Bolden says the quiet part out loud: SLS rocket will go away
“At some point, commercial entities are going to catch up.”
Russian state hackers are targeting Biden and Trump campaigns, MSFT warns
Russia's most notorious hacking group is using new techniques to breach accounts.
Rocket Report: Delta IV Heavy gets a new date, SpaceX to destroy test tank
“We believe the current providers address the plans we have today for the near future.”
Apple’s September 15 “Time Flies” event: What to expect
It's a strange event for a strange time—will the iPhone 12 actually appear?
The Ars Technica ultimate buying guide for your home office setup
From monitors to standing desks, we find the best buys for your new workspace.
Trump vows not to extend TikTok deadline beyond September 15
TikTok could face a US ban if it doesn't find a US buyer in the next five days.
It’s the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the tropics are bonkers
It is quite zany, but if these storms remain out to sea then, hey, go crazy, 2020.
Immortals hands-on: I guess Ubisoft is copying Breath of the Wild now
Formerly titled Gods & Monsters, it launches Dec. 2. It's pretty, but it's messy.
Revisiting the spectacular failure that was the Bill Gates deposition
In the 1990s, Microsoft wore its disdain for antitrust on its sleeve. Now, not so much.
New gravitational-lensing study hints at problems for dark matter models
On a fine scale, the Universe seems lumpier than it should be.
AT&T hopes you’ll forget its years-long fight against accurate broadband maps
AT&T's call for new maps ignores its ongoing fight against more accurate data.
Microsoft’s first Android phone, the Surface Duo, is now available
The dual-screen phone costs a lofty $1,399.
Motorola’s Razr 2 hopes to right the wrongs of the original Razr reboot
It's only slightly different from the Razr 1, hopefully with all the bugs worked out.
As waters warm, these species are stuck going the wrong way
Earlier spring warmth puts young in stronger southward currents.
Maserati’s new MC20 supercar uses F1 engine efficiency technology
Hybrid and even battery versions may come, but first, twin combustion engines.
Console options without disc drives could be GameStop’s final death knell
Or: What would happen if Tower Records tried to sell iPods?
NASA says it will pay private companies to gather Moon rocks
NASA will only pay the bulk of the funds after lunar material is collected.
Portland adopts strictest facial recognition ban in nation to date
New laws ban public and private use of the tech, in nationwide first.
Lucid announces the price and specs for the Air electric sedan
Early adopters will need deep pockets, because 517 miles of range isn't cheap.
System76’s Lemur Pro: A powerful, ultralight OEM Linux laptop
This sleek 14" OEM Linux laptop feels great and offers incredible battery life.
Beware of sandworms: Dune trailer gives us our first look at an epic world
Director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation provokes mixed reactions among Ars staffers.
Xbox All Access seems like one of the best deals in gaming
Subscribers pay nothing upfront for hardware and can save money over two years.
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