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Stolen certificates from D-Link used to sign password-stealing malware
This isn't the IP camera software you think it is.
Microsoft’s $399 Surface Go is announced at last
After weeks of leaks, the device is launching in 26 markets today.
Reddit CEO tells user, “we are not the thought police,” then suspends that user
Reddit declined to confirm why suspension was enforced; came shortly after reveal of DMs.
Sources of banned CFCs found through their advertising
Foam insulation manufacturers were shockingly open about CFC-11 use.
Apple releases iOS 11.4.1 with USB Restricted Mode
The iOS update also fixes bugs with AirPods and Exchange mail servers.
Chinese firm will build battery factory in Germany to supply BMW, Volkswagen
Meanwhile, a Chinese firm hopes to build a large battery factory in eastern Germany.
China producing x86 chips nearly identical to AMD server processors
Processors using licensed x86 IP could have implications for trade war, national security.
Xiaomi’s IPO makes it the third-most valuable smartphone maker
But it's short of the $100 billion debut Xiaomi hyped up earlier.
US puts fierce squeeze on breastfeeding policy, shocking health officials
The US backed down when Russia stepped in to support the pro-breastfeeding resolution.
AT&T wants to overhaul HBO, says it isn’t profitable enough
AT&T warns HBO employees of a "tough" first year under AT&T ownership.
Building the world’s highest-resolution telescope
A bunch of smaller mirrors pretend to be one giant one.
Russian editor: Our space program is entering the “Dark Ages”
"There is no place for modernization, there is only the mission of survival."
The AI revolution has spawned a new chips arms race
There's no x86 in the AI chip market yet—"People see a gold rush; there’s no doubt.”
Elon Musk built a “submarine” to rescue Thailand kids—here’s what it looks like
Device likely won't be needed but Musk is sending it to Thailand just in case.
In new documentary, Ian McKellen reflects on Magneto, Gandalf
A life of theater, activism informed McKellen's role choices.
Wait—the RateMyProfessors.com “hotness” chili was about attractiveness?
So many college classes chosen based on... a chili pepper.
Elon Musk making “kid-sized submarine” to rescue teens in Thailand cave
"Construction complete in about 8 hours," the tech billionaire tweeted Saturday.
Outlook.com the latest site to copy Ars, offer “dark mode”
We've been doing this for years.
All highs, no lows: The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Driving one will rekindle your sense of joy.
Monster energy project wants to use Loch Ness as a giant battery
A different kind of Loch Ness Monster.
Marvel Comics legend, Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko found dead at 90
Reclusive artist walked away from Marvel in 1968, kept drawing for decades.
Sonos files for IPO, positions its products as alternatives to screen addiction
Trade tariffs that impact Chinese imports are also cited as a risk.
“Stylish” extension with 2M downloads banned for tracking every site visit
Stylish also stored search results and, by default, a unique identifier.
Despite Chrome’s pending “mark of shame,” 3 major news sites aren’t HTTPS
Newsweek, Time, and Fox remain vulnerable to injection, man-in-middle attacks.
Valve leaks Steam game player counts; we have the numbers
Valve plugged the hole, but important data has already escaped.
Post Office owes $3.5M for using wrong Statue of Liberty on a stamp
More feminine look of Las Vegas statue merits copyright protection.
Netflix is killing off user reviews
Netflix goes all-in on the thumbs-up, thumbs-down review system.
FCC stands by decision to raise broadband prices on American Indians
FCC denies petition to restore $25 Lifeline subsidy for Tribal residents.
Elon Musk has an idea for saving boys stranded in a Thailand cave
Musk outlines possible plan for rescuing 12 stranded boys and their coach.
Ant-Man and the Wasp review: Even smaller scale, even bigger heart
Freedom from Avengers makes all the difference, even if film's title is inaccurate.
Rocket Report: Japanese rocket blows up, NASA chief ponders purpose of SLS
"What do we do with SLS?"
Trump tweet: EPA head Scott Pruitt is resigning
Meanwhile, draft emissions rule will sidestep relitigation of endangerment finding.
Energy shifts could mean China’s carbon emissions are done growing
Maybe 2013 won't be the final peak, but economy is getting cleaner.
US forces smartphone giant ZTE to fire its CEO and leadership team
Company faces a crippling export ban after selling tech to Iran and North Korea.
Second Novichok poisoning in Britain raises alarm, questions over contamination
Remnants of first attack suggested as cause, but scientist doubts poison lingered.
Dealmaster: Take 20% off a pair of Sennheiser noise-cancelling headphones [Updated]
Plus deals on the Echo Show, Samsung SSDs, computer speakers, and more.
Report: Amazon will publish toy catalog this holiday to fill Toys ‘R Us void
Follows reports that Amazon mulled buying some of the bankrupt chain's shops.
Net neutrality makes comeback in California; lawmakers agree to strict rules
After compromise, nation's toughest net neutrality bill back on track.
NZ court rules Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US on copyright charges
Megaupload founder vows appeal as NZ court rejects his arguments in copyright case.
A hydrogen-powered research boat has many advantages over diesel, lab says
A fuel-cell research vessel would produce its own water to boot.
Charter launches mobile service, throttles all video to 480p
Unlike Comcast, Charter doesn't offer upgrades to HD video streaming.
The BeOS file system, an OS geek retrospective
From the archives: In the '90s, OS geeks adored BFS's ahead-of-its-time feature set.
Senior scientist argues that we should bypass Europa for Enceladus
“Really, the Europa people don’t know that much,” planetary scientist Carolyn Porco said.
What I’ve learned from nearly three years of enterprise Wi-Fi at home
The ups and downs of software-defined networking—and having too many access points.
Rampage is the awesome Jurassic World sequel we got—but didn’t deserve
DNA editing gone awry, big monsters, burly men: one 2018 movie got it right.
The best, craziest speedruns from this year’s Summer Games Done Quick
Annual "speedrunning" drive for charity includes Mario races, hacked GameCubes.
The Internet-demanded, partially scientific testing of Ultra-Ever Dry (in HD!)
From the archives: It's coating versus a toilet, a Slip-n-Slide, and one editor's dignity.
Tech-support scammers revive bug that sends Chrome users into a panic
Similar bugs reportedly affect Firefox and other browsers, too.
Sony tries to upload movie trailer to YouTube, posts entire movie instead
The video has since been taken down, though it stayed up for hours.
Really dumb malware targets cryptocurrency fans using Macs
A command spread through Slack and Discord channels to cryptocurrency users is a trap.
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