Anatomy of a dumb spear-phish: Hitting librarians up for Zelle, CashApp cash by Sean Gallagher on 2020-02-19 18:34 (#4ZK7B) Librarians smell something phishy in scam that scraped emails from association website.
Google launches the Android 11 Developer Preview today by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-19 18:00 (#4ZK7C) There's a “one-time†app permission, more modularity, and driver’s license support.
T-Mobile claims it didn’t lie about 4G coverage, says FCC measured wrong by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-19 17:18 (#4ZK7D) Disputed speed tests found that T-Mobile exaggerated coverage in FCC filings.
Google parent pulls the plug on power-generating kite project by Financial Times on 2020-02-19 15:17 (#4ZJX4) First moonshot project to be axed since Google cofounders stepped back from management.
Why fixing security vulnerabilities in medical devices, IoT is so hard by Ars Staff on 2020-02-19 15:05 (#4ZJX5) Op-ed: It's not so easy to just patch or upgrade medical devices, IU Health's CISO explains.
Divided, we fall: How ant behavior mimics political polarization by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-19 11:45 (#4ZJMN) Division of labor, polarization arise from social influence plus interaction bias.
US natural gas operator shuts down for 2 days after being infected by ransomware by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-19 03:00 (#4ZJ7J) Infection spread to site's OT network that monitors and controls physical processes.
Judge rules a 2019 law singling out Huawei is constitutional by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-19 02:45 (#4ZJ7K) Judge says ban on Huawei purchases isn't an unconstitutional bill of attainder.
“The Switcher” improves: Witcher 3 reduces blur, now works with Steam, GOG by Sam Machkovech on 2020-02-18 22:47 (#4ZHWC) Resume quests from either GOG or Steam; choose between extra blur, extra jaggies.
Apple’s new iPad Pro could be delayed due to the coronavirus, report claims by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-18 22:11 (#4ZHWD) Plans to introduce an iPhone SE successor in March are still on track, though.
Ring cameras are more secure now, but your neighbors still snoop with them by Kate Cox on 2020-02-18 21:45 (#4ZHWE) Account security for Ring is much improved, but privacy concerns still abound.
Did birds still migrate during ice ages? by Scott K. Johnson on 2020-02-18 20:30 (#4ZJ3D) Model simulation tests idea that staying home would be advantageous.
Hackers exploit critical vulnerability found in ~100,000 WordPress sites by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-18 20:08 (#4ZHK0) Flaw in ThemeGrill plugin lets attackers wipe sites clean and possibly take them over.
ISPs sue Maine, claim Web-privacy law violates their free-speech rights by Jon Brodkin on 2020-02-18 19:43 (#4ZHK1) Law says ISPs need opt-in consent before using or sharing Web-browsing history.
Kickstarter workers make history with unionization vote by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-18 18:55 (#4ZHK2) Unionization drive emerged from controversy over "Always Punch Nazis" campaign.
Dealmaster: Take $100 off the excellent OnePlus 7T by Ars Staff on 2020-02-18 18:45 (#4ZHK3) Plus deals on Logitech mice, USB-C chargers, Amazon tablets, and more.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 promises smaller 5G modems in 2021 by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-18 18:35 (#4ZHK4) New 5G modems aren't faster, but thanks to a 5nm process, they should be smaller.
An exiled prince battles zombies and a usurping queen in Kingdom S2 trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-18 18:23 (#4ZHK5) S1 was a masterful mix of horror, history, martial arts, and political intrigue.
CryEngine finally hits Switch with low-resolution Warface port by Kyle Orland on 2020-02-18 17:14 (#4ZH9D) 540p resolution in handheld mode is better than the 0p of having no port at all.
When the Sun expands, it will trash all the asteroids by John Timmer on 2020-02-18 17:01 (#4ZH9E) Light from stars at the end of their lives is intense enough to rip asteroids to bits.
Clone Wars S7 premiere brings the war to Star Wars—and hints of closure by Ars Staff on 2020-02-18 17:00 (#4ZH9F) Final season preview: We start with "The Bad Batch," and there's not much bad about it.
Driver stranded after connected rental car can’t call home by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-18 15:06 (#4ZH0G) Tech reporter from The Guardian gets stuck in the boonies by the Internet of Things.
The future of work looks like staying out of the office by Kate Cox on 2020-02-18 13:00 (#4ZH0H) Dozens of studies find remote workers happy and productive. Why not let them be?
Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup forces high-end buyers to go 8K whether they want it or not by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-17 23:35 (#4ZG9D) The 4K lineup has fewer dimming zones than last year and no HDMI 2.1.
Coronavirus outbreak on Diamond Princess hits 454; 14 infected Americans return by Beth Mole on 2020-02-17 23:20 (#4ZG9E) The new cases in America bring total from 15 to 29.
Bio-electronic device can produce electricity using nothing but humidity by John Timmer on 2020-02-17 21:55 (#4ZG9F) Can produce power for about 20 hours each day and will work indoors and at night.
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to stop climate change by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-17 21:00 (#4ZG36) Amazon has already pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Data shows Tesla owner experienced repeated glitch days before deadly 2018 crash by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-17 20:45 (#4ZG37) Owner complained to family about the dangerous bug—but may not have told Tesla.
Got small kids? Now’s a good time to buy a Fire Kids Edition tablet by Jim Salter on 2020-02-17 20:15 (#4ZG38) Fire HD with Freetime Unlimited is a great, cheap option for younger kids.
Fight or flight: How horror movies manipulate our brains for peak excitement by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-17 19:36 (#4ZG39) "The whole brain is responsive to a potential threat, at the expense of anything else."
Samsung’s “Ultra Thin Glass” doesn’t seem much stronger than plastic by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-17 16:48 (#4ZFV3) Testing shows the Galaxy Z Flip isn't scratch-resistant or puncture-proof.
Coronavirus cancels F1 and Formula E races, could make EU miss CO2 target by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2020-02-17 16:32 (#4ZFV4) Sporting events and trade shows are cancelled or postponed as a result of contagion.
SpaceX nailed the launch but missed a landing on Monday [Updated] by Eric Berger on 2020-02-17 14:00 (#4ZFKQ) The 50th successful landing of a Falcon 9 first stage will have to wait.
Charging into the mainstream: Volvo electrifies its first class-8 truck by Ars Staff on 2020-02-17 13:26 (#4ZFKR) It's key to a project bringing battery-electric trucks to a larger audience.
Linux distro review: Intel’s own Clear Linux OS by Jim Salter on 2020-02-17 13:12 (#4ZFKS) Clear Linux OS is the best benchmarking distro. But what's it like to live with?
Farmageddon movie review: Stop-motion sheep > CG hedgehog by Peter Opaskar on 2020-02-16 22:35 (#4ZF04) Studio behind Wallace & Gromit returns with whimsical lark about a sheep and a UFO.
Fish monsters, barking dogs, and roach patties: The films of Bong Joon-ho by Peter Opaskar on 2020-02-16 15:30 (#4ZEKJ) Ars and the Academy agree: Parasite is 2019's best. Let's explore his other films.
The Fairey Rotodyne, the vertical takeoff and landing airliner time forgot by Ars Staff on 2020-02-16 14:00 (#4ZEF6) "I thought it was this forgotten branch of aviation—and it never really had its chance."
Review: Porsche Macan S will leave you wanting more by Eric Bangeman on 2020-02-16 13:00 (#4ZEF7) Porsche's top-selling model pleases, but doesn't thrill like some other V6 SUVs.
Signal is finally bringing its secure messaging to the masses by WIRED on 2020-02-16 11:52 (#4ZEF8) Encryption app puts $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder to go mainstream.
Review: Fantasy Island commits the ultimate cinematic sin: It’s boring by Jennifer Ouellette on 2020-02-15 19:53 (#4ZDWW) Film reboot can't seem to decide what it wants to be when it grows up.
Americans trapped on cruise ship with coronavirus get to go home by Beth Mole on 2020-02-15 18:35 (#4ZDWX) Once back, the cruise passengers will be subject to a 14-day federal quarantine.
Researchers have already tested YouTube’s algorithms for political bias by Ars Staff on 2020-02-15 17:15 (#4ZDQN) More moderation associated with more hate speech and misinformation, not politics.
“I was just shaking”—new documents reveal details of fatal Tesla crash by Timothy B. Lee on 2020-02-15 14:00 (#4ZDJZ) Autopilot didn't slow down in seconds before deadly Tesla crash.
Evolving underwater: Oceans board game review by Ars Staff on 2020-02-15 13:00 (#4ZDK0) Fear the Cambrian explosion!
China launches a crush of clinical trials aimed at coronavirus by WIRED on 2020-02-15 11:45 (#4ZDFH) China is good at conducting clinical research; coordination is another matter.
Since the iOS Files app is finally useful, Gmail will add attachments from it by Samuel Axon on 2020-02-14 22:38 (#4ZD1S) Apple beefed up Files' functionality in iOS 13 last year.
US government goes all in to expose new malware used by North Korean hackers by Dan Goodin on 2020-02-14 21:23 (#4ZCSH) Malicious wares are used in attacks to steal money and conduct other illegal activities.
A new spin on 3D printing can produce an object in seconds by Ron Amadeo on 2020-02-14 20:22 (#4ZCSJ) Rotational 3D printing could have your model printed in 30 seconds.
Report: Sony can’t build a PS5 for less than $450 by Kate Cox on 2020-02-14 19:35 (#4ZCSK) Sony may be waiting for Microsoft to blink first before it names a price tag.