Feed ars-technica Ars Technica - All content

Favorite IconArs Technica - All content

Link https://arstechnica.com/
Feed http://feeds.arstechnica.com/arstechnica/index
Updated 2026-08-04 18:45
Future iPhones could have curved screens, respond to a wave of your finger
Could novel features done Apple's way help iPhones best the competition?
SpaceX reaches the promised land of launching every two weeks
Gwynne Shotwell said SpaceX would increase flight rate by 50 percent. It has.
“Nightmare” superbugs continue to lurk in US, but control efforts working
Scary headlines, but 2006-15 data show declines in prevalence of these nasty germs.
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen review: Stylus convenience, devoid of style
This two-in-one doesn't look like a $1,399 device, and yet it's priced as such.
YouTube shooter IDed as woman angry at site’s “age-restricted” policies
Nasim Aghdam wrote: "Videos of targeted users are filtered & merely relegated."
Apple has hired Google’s head of search and artificial intelligence
He started working at Google in 2010 and announced his departure yesterday.
Panera accused security researcher of “scam” when he reported a major flaw
Panera didn't fix flaw for 8 months; 37 million records were allegedly exposed.
Two founders of cryptocurrency offering arrested, charged with fraud
Centra Tech’s lawyer said last year: “It’s certainly not a scam.”
Google bans cryptomining Chrome extensions because they refuse to play by the rules
Google continues to try to keep its browser running smoothly in spite of others’ efforts.
Police confirm one dead, three wounded after shooting at YouTube HQ [Updated]
“Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk,” one staffer tweeted.
Feds: There are hostile stingrays in DC, but we don’t know how to find them
There’s also “anomalous activity”—probably stingrays—in other US cities, too.
Dealmaster: Get an Apple Watch Series 1 for $149
Plus deals on the Google Home, Galaxy S9 bundles, Dell laptops, and more.
Tearing down the new iPad offers little comfort to concerned educators
It’s mostly the same as last year's iPad, with just a few notable differences.
Square Enix promises to bring classic graphics to PC Chrono Trigger port [Updated]
Move will save modders effort of removing ugly HD “upgrades.”
Training plus a placebo may make a drug more effective
Your brain and immune system can work together to turn a memory into a drug.
Republican governor forced to stop blocking Facebook users who criticize him
Maryland gov. settled free speech lawsuit—Trump is still fighting a similar suit.
Intel bumps up mobile chips to 6 cores in expanded 8th-generation line-up
There's also a wider range of desktop chips and 8th-generation Iris Plus graphics.
Developer removes randomized loot boxes from Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
Monolith says paid market "compromises" the game "even if you don’t buy anything."
Tesla pushes out 9,766 Model 3s in Q1 2018, sets ambitious Q2 goal
Tesla still hopes to hit 5,000 Model 3s per week by the end of next quarter.
HTC Vive Pro “starter” price down to $1,100 with accessories
New $300 tracking bundle makes a still-pricey VR headset a bit more affordable.
HTC Vive Pro review: Eye-popping VR, with a price that’s a little too real
Is a $799 upgrade price (or $1,099 brand-new) justified for this jump in quality?
Jaw-dropping Genesis Essentia stole the show in NY—and it may never be built
This concept wants to rekindle the passion we feel for cars.
“I don’t f—ing care”: In wooing $67M from big alcohol, NIH nixed critical study
The NIH is already investigating the matter as more unseemly details emerge.
Grindr won’t share users’ HIV status with app contractors after outcry
At first, CTO said users "should carefully consider" what info is on their profile.
Apple is actively working on Macs that replace Intel CPUs
A report says Macs with CPUs designed by Apple could arrive as early as 2020.
EPA says auto emissions standards are too high, questions California’s waiver
EPA has not proposed new standards, but it is likely to do so soon.
It’s big, bold, badass, and there’s even a hybrid: The Lincoln Aviator
The three-row, rear-wheel-drive SUV goes on sale in 2019.
Sinclair forced TV anchors to criticize “fake” news—and Trump loved it
Sinclair echoes Trump's “fake news” claims while seeking US approval of a merger.
SpaceX has (gasp) expended its fifth Falcon 9 in a row [Updated]
Company is working through its inventory of recovered Falcon 9 rockets.
Report: Google considering launching a mid-range Pixel phone this summer
Reportedly, the phone would be headed to India and other "price-sensitive markets."
“Patent troll” doubles down, now accuses Clicker Heroes maker of libel
Lawyer for Playsaurus: "Stop sending baseless letters with draconian demands."
Charter fails to prove that its employees purposely caused cable outages
Charter lawsuit against union dismissed by judge as strike enters second year.
Tesla’s woes continue: NTSB is annoyed and share price is falling
Model 3 production is still far behind, and the bears are getting hungry.
Satellite images from highly oblique angles are pretty mindblowing
"I thought it would be great to take some imagery of the world’s most vertical places."
Competitive sniping game SpyParty finally hitting Steam after eight years
Could an indie game about psychological stare-downs truly emerge as an esports star?
Niantic pays $1.6 million settlement over failed Pokemon Go event
Attendees can get reimbursed for incurred travel expenses.
Higher sticker price, lower fuel costs: The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, reviewed
There are a few compromises, but you'll use a lot less gas.
China’s “Heavenly Palace” returns to Earth and burns up
Due to the station's track, it is unlikely anyone on land had much of a view.
An actual gaming Easter egg was unlocked on an Atari Jaguar cartridge today
Modern-day publisher AtariAge confirmed secret has been hidden on carts for a year.
Coal, nuclear plant operator files for bankruptcy, asks Trump for a bailout
FirstEnergy's request comes after regulator struck down an industry-wide bailout plan.
Kepler caught strange supernova: Sudden surge, rapid decay
The latest case of watching a supernova breakout, courtesy of the Kepler mission.
20 years ago, Apple killed the Twentieth Anniversary Mac
Don't remember this $7,499 Mac from the '90s? Check out our gallery and video.
How Cambridge Analytica’s Facebook targeting model really worked
The researcher who built the model claims it wasn't very accurate on an individual level.
The 25th-anniversary ThinkPad: Every laptop should add some retro appeal
Review: A seven-row keyboard? Matte screen? TrackPoint? The all-business black body? Swoon
Tesla says Autopilot was active during fatal crash in Mountain View
Tesla argues the data still show Autopilot makes its cars safer.
Here’s the slick tech making Counterpart’s multi-dimensional S1 possible
Ahead of S1’s finale, we talk to cinematographer Luc Montpellier about two dimensions.
Iceberg armadas boosted monsoon rains in a different hemisphere
New record of ice age climate from Brazilian caves tells of rainy times.
Apple’s macOS 10.13.4 is here with full external GPU support
The update also adds new privacy features and support for Business Chat.
Trump admin wants to track 14 million US visitors’ social media history
Follows a wholly optional “identifier” request created by Obama administration in 2016.
Finally extradited from Europe, suspected LinkedIn hacker faces US charges
DOJ: “Computer hacking is not just a crime, it is a direct threat… to Americans.”
...684685686687688689690691692693...