500 Chrome extensions secretly uploaded private data from millions of users by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-13 22:54 (#4ZB51) Extensions were part of a long-running ad-fraud and malvertising network.
Pwns for sale: Scythe prepares a marketplace for sharing simulated hacks by Sean Gallagher on 2020-02-13 22:39 (#4ZB52) Looks to make "adversarial vulnerability management" a thing, let red teams share their work.
February’s flexible flip-phone fight: The Galaxy Z Flip vs the Moto Razr by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-13 21:50 (#4ZB53) They're releasing days apart, at similar prices, with different carriers in each corner.
Amazon wins court injunction on controversial JEDI contract by Kate Cox on 2020-02-13 21:03 (#4ZB54) Amazon's suit argues it lost the deal because Trump personally hates Jeff Bezos.
Half-Life: Alyx is one step closer to existing with new, firm release date by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-13 20:46 (#4ZB55) Three weeks before launch, special hints will arrive as SteamVR "Home" spaces.
Wi-Fi 6E isn’t here yet—but Broadcom is clearly banking on it by Jim Salter on 2020-02-13 18:58 (#4ZAV7) There's no official Wi-Fi 6E timeline yet, but FCC approval seems likely.
What the CEO of Epic Games gets wrong about video games and politics by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-13 18:17 (#4ZAV8) Or: Why video games are not like fast food, politically speaking.
Dealmaster: Snag powerful laptops at discounted prices for Presidents Day 2020 by Ars Staff on 2020-02-13 17:42 (#4ZAV9) Plus deals on iPads, headphones, video games, and more.
Persistent L2ARC might be coming to ZFS on Linux by Jim Salter on 2020-02-13 17:32 (#4ZAVA) The L2ARC feature's value will sharply increase with persistence across reboots.
Feds launch a probe into Big Tech’s smallest acquisitions by Kate Cox on 2020-02-13 16:45 (#4ZAH2) Small deals don't get reviewed—but they might add up to something bigger.
Samsung Galaxy S20 vs. iPhone 11 Pro: A deeper division lurks beneath the spec sheets by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-13 16:40 (#4ZAH3) There are more important concerns for buyers than feature lists.
Juul bought ads on CartoonNetwork.com, NickJr.com, other kid sites, suit says by Beth Mole on 2020-02-13 16:21 (#4ZAH4) Juul also helped underage consumers get around age restrictions, lawsuit alleges.
Tesla cashes in on surging stock price with $2 billion stock offering by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-13 16:02 (#4ZAH5) Tesla's stock price has tripled since Tesla's last fundraising round last May.
Giant viruses may be attacking the microbes in our guts by John Timmer on 2020-02-13 14:58 (#4ZAH6) Some viruses have genomes larger than some bacteria, can do gene editing.
Ancient “chewing gum” contains a 5,700-year-old genome by Kiona N. Smith on 2020-02-13 14:33 (#4ZAH7) The long-dead woman had blue eyes and dark skin, and she was lactose intolerant.
Nasty Android malware reinfects its targets, and no one knows how by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-13 13:45 (#4ZA7M) Users report that xHelper is so resilient it survives factory resets.
Ars Technicast special edition, part 1: Machine learning assimilates athletics by Ars Staff on 2020-02-13 13:00 (#4ZA7N) Join us for a new three-part limited edition podcast on the future of AI.
Sonic the Hedgehog film review: You can slow your roll, Sega fans by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-13 06:00 (#4Z9Y7) With the redesign out of the way, why else should anyone attend this video game film?
Huawei fires back, points to US’ history of spying on phone networks by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-13 03:03 (#4Z9TB) Huawei denies having secret access to phone networks, calls it “impossible.â€
We have no idea what to make of this bonkers trailer for The Iron Mask by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-13 02:15 (#4Z9TC) “When I get the seal of the dragon, I will rule the world.â€
Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS released Wednesday—here’s what’s new by Jim Salter on 2020-02-13 01:05 (#4Z9NS) It's never been a better time to adopt a Bionic Beaver.
Rental cars can be remotely started, tracked, and more after customers return them by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-12 22:30 (#4Z9E9) Previous driver could start and stop the engine, lock and unlock doors, and track location.
Andy Rubin’s smartphone startup, Essential, is dead by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-12 21:36 (#4Z9EA) After three years of nonstop bad PR and canceled products, Essential is dead.
Frontier, nearing bankruptcy, faces scrutiny over weeks-long phone outages by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-12 21:20 (#4Z9EB) Frontier's 20-day repair times have US senator from Wisconsin demanding action.
Man who refused to decrypt hard drives is free after four years in jail by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-12 20:43 (#4Z9EC) Court holds that jail time to force decryption can't last more than 18 months.
After another major E3 data leak, a gaming luminary says bye to the expo by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-12 20:11 (#4Z9ED) Comes as reaction to E3 organizers' plans for the event.
Mobile World Congress canceled due to coronavirus [Updated] by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-12 19:35 (#4Z637) Decision comes after a number of vendors pull out of world's biggest telecom show.
175 now infected with coronavirus on cruise ship, including quarantine officer by Beth Mole on 2020-02-12 19:30 (#4Z93V) Japan is now planning to test everyone aboard.
Researchers entangle quantum memory at facilities over 50km apart by John Timmer on 2020-02-12 18:23 (#4Z93W) But the entanglement takes longer than the memory holds its state.
Threadripper 3990x brings more CPU threads than Windows Pro can handle by Jim Salter on 2020-02-12 18:07 (#4Z93X) AMD's newest HEDT monster is ready for you. Are you ready for it?
GeForce Now loses all Activision Blizzard titles weeks after launch by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-12 17:25 (#4Z93Y) Overwatch, Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and more affected.
The auto industry’s unseen inventions—some are weirder than others by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-12 14:21 (#4Z8SP) From cars that project their own pedestrian crossings to efficient extending tails.
Steam: Virtual reality’s biggest-ever jump in users happened last month by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-12 11:45 (#4Z8HS) We know, we know—VR is still a sliver, but that sliver sure is picking up pace.
Altered Carbon’s dystopian world is back and darker than ever in S2 trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-12 00:19 (#4Z7YJ) "Of all the godforsaken rocks we've been to, we're right back where we started."
US says it can prove Huawei has backdoor access to mobile-phone networks by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-11 22:15 (#4Z7SS) US hasn't made evidence public but reportedly shared it with UK and Germany.
One of the most destructive botnets can now spread to nearby Wi-Fi networks by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-11 21:26 (#4Z7ST) Emotet's sophistication and reach continues to evolve.
Registrars raise alarm over proposal for big .com fee hikes by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-11 20:48 (#4Z7H8) Proposed contract allows Verisign to raise registration fees 7 percent per year.
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Trump proposes slashing CDC budget by Beth Mole on 2020-02-11 20:37 (#4Z7H9) The proposal cuts funds for preparedness, infectious disease, and chronic conditions.
Report: System Shock 3 developers are “no longer employed” by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-11 20:16 (#4Z7HA) Involvement of Warren Spector apparently couldn't save long-planned sequel.
Dealmaster: Get a recommended Aukey USB-C portable battery for $21 by Ars Staff on 2020-02-11 19:55 (#4Z7HB) Plus deals on Bose noise-cancelling headphones, Audible subscriptions, and more.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the first foldable with a flexible glass cover by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-11 19:35 (#4Z7HC) Samsung's second foldable smartphone brings us a major improvement: flexible glass.
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 is official, with bigger screens, higher prices by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-11 19:19 (#4Z7HD) Meet one of the first flagships of 2020.
William Gerstenmaier joins SpaceX, and that’s a really big deal by Eric Berger on 2020-02-11 19:06 (#4Z77C) "I wish my friend success in his new job!"
’90s nostalgia: Dancing Baby does the cha-cha once more in new HD rendering by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-11 18:37 (#4Z77D) Also known as "the Oogachacka Baby," it became one of the earliest viral videos.
AI isn’t just coming to the world of dating—it’s already here by Jim Salter on 2020-02-11 18:20 (#4Z77E) It looks like you're trying to ask someone out. May I help with that?
Goodbye, Sprint: US judge approves T-Mobile’s purchase of competitor by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-11 17:59 (#4Z77F) Judge rejects claim that merger will raise prices, allows $26 billion deal.
Office365 Pro Plus won’t hijack your search engine after all by Jim Salter on 2020-02-11 17:41 (#4Z77G) Sysadmin blood pressures—and projected support call volumes—decreased sharply.
For decades, US and Germany owned Swiss crypto company used by 120 countries by Sean Gallagher on 2020-02-11 17:31 (#4Z77H) Unfettered access to encrypted messages from Iran, Libya, and others.
Logitech debuts $169 StreamCam: A streamer-focused, USB-C webcam by Valentina Palladino on 2020-02-11 17:00 (#4Z77J) Designed for those who want to make and stream videos online.
Airbus shows off MAVERIC, an unusual aircraft to test blended wing bodies by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-11 15:06 (#4Z6XF) First the Flying V, now MAVERIC—are blended body designs really going to happen?