Feed ars-technica Ars Technica - All content

Favorite IconArs Technica - All content

Link https://arstechnica.com/
Feed http://feeds.arstechnica.com/arstechnica/index
Updated 2025-07-08 15:45
In-vehicle wireless devices are endangering emergency first responders
Gateways are supposed to make cops safer. Many leak their locations in real time.
The secret to Mars’ past warmth could be beneath Curiosity’s wheels
Minerals forming in ancient lake bottom could have boosted greenhouse effect.
This isn’t a game: We try out a professional driver-in-the-loop simulator
Multimatic has built one of the best sims in the business—and we got to try it.
There’s a big problem with Elon Musk’s plan to take Tesla private
Elon Musk's plan to take Tesla private could hit legal snags.
EPA docs don’t show any scientific evidence for Scott Pruitt’s climate claims
EPA still has time to search for any science that might have supported Pruitt's comments.
Here’s what SpaceX must do to win the commercial crew race
Demo test, abort test, finish COPVs, test fuel loading, and so on. It's a long list.
The poop of 100K cows may be to blame for that deadly romaine E. coli outbreak
FDA will conduct more testing as it notes cluster of lettuce farms around cows.
New York City imposes temporary cap on Uber, Lyft vehicles
New York has ~13,000 traditional yellow cabs and over 80,000 Uber and Lyft cars.
Chrome now using native Windows 10 notifications, Action Center
Using standard Windows 10 notifications means they'll respect do-not-disturb mode.
Report: Feds investigating whether Musk’s buyout tweet broke the law
It's illegal to use misleading information to manipulate stock prices.
US invaded by savage tick that sucks animals dry, spawns without mating
Eight states reporting the little suckers. No evidence they're carrying disease—yet.
FCC lied to Congress about made-up DDoS attack, investigation found
Despite lies to Congress, US attorney declined to prosecute any FCC employees.
Blizzard confirms “multiple Diablo projects” in production, news by end of 2018
No word on whether any of the projects fall under "Blizzard Classic" designation.
Galaxy Tab S4 review: Even Samsung’s Dex desktop can’t save Android tablets
Samsung's desktop mode tries to make the $649 Tab S4 better than regular tablets.
Dealmaster: Get a Nintendo Switch for $264 and more in this eBay sale
Including deals on the Xbox One X, 4K Roku TVs, Bose headphones, and more.
Huge Google Pixel 3 XL leak shows details, specs, unboxing, and more
View pics of a near-final Pixel 3 XL that hasn't been remotely nuked by Google yet.
Report: Tesla’s latest production troubles are happening at its solar factory
Panasonic is reportedly looking to sell its cells to other buyers amid low Tesla demand.
Georgia defends voting system despite 243-percent turnout in one precinct
A federal lawsuit alleges significant problems with voting in the Peach state.
Smash Bros. Ultimate adds fan faves Simon Belmont, King K Rool, tons more
New characters headline a feature- and stage-filled news frenzy.
Researchers insert a spider web gene into the silkworm
35 percent of the silkworm's cocoon is made of spider silk protein.
Love of patterns, order may explain mad math skills—and autism link
Link between Autism, math, and systemization borne out in general population.
Amazon launches grocery pickup at Whole Foods for Prime members
Members can get their groceries in just 30 minutes—for an extra fee.
After years of hype, Magic Leaps starts selling $2,300 AR headset
Developer-focused price includes hand delivery to select cities in the US only.
Recuperating power: Charging a prototype Audi e-tron with kinetic energy
The battery has a range of 248.5 miles with the help of regenerative braking.
Employee email explains Elon Musk’s plan to take Tesla private
Musk argues that going private will allow Tesla to focus more on the long run.
NASA doesn’t have the funds to get to Mars alone, Ted Cruz says
"We're never going to have sufficient taxpayer money to fund what needs to be done."
Experts criticize West Virginia’s plan for smartphone voting
Startup claims it can use the blockchain to make Internet voting secure.
Only a small percentage of users buys stuff through Alexa, report claims
Internal Amazon sources say most of the few who do only try it once.
Verizon lied about 4G coverage—and it could hurt rural America, group says
"Sham coverage map" could prevent rural carriers from getting network funding.
Dealmaster: Get a 144Hz ViewSonic gaming monitor with FreeSync for $220
Plus deals on headphones, smart plugs, the New Nintendo 3DS XL, and more.
Elon Musk sends Tesla stock soaring with tweet about possible buyout
Musk says he would continue as CEO after taking the company private.
Overcooked 2 puts some icing on the original’s delicious co-op cake
Online multiplayer and added polish make for a fine, hectic sequel.
EU taking another look at phone chargers because they’re still not standardized
While much of the market now uses USB Type-C, Apple remains an outlier.
60,000 board gamers, one convention hall: Gen Con 2018 in pictures
Four days of gaming, cosplay, and fun.
To understand population growth, culture matters
Getting it wrong has implications for healthcare, infrastructure, and climate.
“___ Technica” is a clue in today’s NYT crossword
It has three letters... and I work there.
Qubits can sync if they have more than two possible values
A quantum system must have more than two states to synchronize an oscillation.
Android 9 Pie proves Android’s update situation is actually getting better
Project Treble really is making it easier to update Android.
Ajit Pai admits FCC lied about “DDoS,” blames it on Obama administration
Former CIO "provided inaccurate information" about comment outage, Pai says.
Don’t touch that link: Machine learning and the war on phishing
We can catch phishes before they're even cast—using real-time data and open source code.
Pentagon tells troops: Turn off fitness tracker GPS when you head to warzones
After Strava "heatmap" burned location of Syria bases, DOD wary about fitness gadgets.
SpaceX reflies a Block 5 rocket for the first time [Updated]
Now, we wait to see when this Falcon 9 first stage flies a third time.
Microsoft adding support for Movies Anywhere, giving away free X-Men movie
The service already supports films bought from Amazon, Google, and Apple.
War changes: Fallout 76 is series’ first in a decade to skip Steam
News comes thanks to upcoming game's beta-test announcement.
Creating goosebumps at will may be more interesting than it sounds
Studying it could help us understand more about our bodies, brains, and emotions.
What is milk? Answer muddled after almond milk mixes with cow milk
One person suffers allergic reaction as lawmakers argue over what "milk" means to them.
Just what’s happened to our neighborhood’s most violent star, η Carinae?
Astronomers propose a merger within a triple-giant-star system.
SpaceX organizes inaugural conference to plan landings on Mars
Attendees are being asked to not publicize the workshop or their attendance.
Second-generation Threadripper goes on sale: $1,799 for 32 cores
Some parts will ship next week; the rest come in October.
ISPs’ listed speeds drop up to 41% after UK requires accurate advertising
Only one of top 12 ISPs raised listed speed after new truth-in-advertising rule.
...575576577578579580581582583584...