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Google bans Android developers from adding lock screen ads
Users will no longer be troubled by shady apps that hijack lock screens.
Comcast to customers: Just trust us about changed net neutrality pledges
In defending itself, Comcast falsely equates fast lanes with data cap exemptions.
Tesla beats deadline, switches on gigantic Australian battery array
Musk wins his bet, so South Australia will have to pay for it after all.
NASA has never gone this long without a formal administrator
“Think about what decisions could have been made with a leader in place."
Mobile mindfulness: An unscientific review of the Headspace meditation app
I once scoffed at heady mindfulness practices. Now, I meditate every day.
The state of video journalism on Ars Technica—and its future
Video is going to be a thing at Ars from here on, and we’ll do our best to make it good.
Real wish or drunken regret? A “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo throws doctors
Luckily, they dug up the paperwork in time to get the real answer.
North Korea can hit all of US with its new ICBM. Deal with it
Trump says “we'll handle it,” but options are severely limited.
The Boring Company proposes 125-150mph “Loop” for Chicago express train request
The initial stage asks for qualifications; winning companies will submit proposals.
Historical diarrhea bacteria blasted past antibiotics, scooped pre-resistance
Researchers suspect use of a similar antibiotic in food animals primed them for defense.
Destiny 2’s Ghost is actually an Amazon Alexa speaker and skill now
Your Ghost will answer your Alexa-powered Destiny 2 questions in his own voice.
Windows 10 now on 600 million machines, not all of them PCs
And Surface Laptop sales still look to be much lower than 2017 Surface Pro.
Get ready for a wave of Bitcoin forks
Are Bitcoin Uranium and Super Bitcoin the future of cryptocurrency? Or a big joke?
Report: Nest might be folded into Google’s hardware team
Nest might lose its status as an independent Alphabet company.
Big invasive snails are driving birds of prey to get bigger
In central Florida, the prey remakes its predator.
Justices hear case that could reshape location privacy in the cellular age
Gorsuch: Unfettered access is "exactly what the framers were concerned about."
Bungie opens up about Destiny 2 changes after hidden “scaling” debacle
Big changes coming for experience system and everything else.
FDA clears first medical accessory for the Apple Watch—an EKG sensor
KardiaBand uses a neural network and the Apple Watch to detect abnormal heart rate.
This week’s failed Russian rocket had a pretty bad programming error
The Fregat upper stage sent its satellites back into Earth's atmosphere.
Essential CEO Andy Rubin goes on leave for “personal reasons”
A report claims Rubin, the father of Android, left Google after an HR investigation.
Inside the mechanics of building 8,000lb human-powered robo-athletes
"It’s like riding a mountain bike"—except, you know, an 8,000-pound, 15-foot-tall bike.
Charter is using net neutrality repeal to fight lawsuit over slow speeds
Charter cites FCC preemption of state net neutrality rules in case filed by NY.
Websites use your CPU to mine cryptocurrency even when you close your browser
Resource-draining code hides in pop-under windows that can remain open indefinitely.
Dealmaster: Get an Echo Dot for $30 and more leftover Cyber Monday deals
There are still deals on Sonos speakers, Destiny 2, 4K TVs, and more.
Who’s putting money down for a Tesla Semi?
Truck isn’t due for at least 2 years, but these companies are looking to adopt early.
The entire freaking gang is here in first Avengers: Infinity War trailer
Ending Thanos' reign of destruction will apparently require every film-universe hero.
HDMI 2.1 spec released, ushering in new era of dynamic HDR video
The new spec also standardizes variable refresh rate tech for gamers.
Australian man uses snack bags as Faraday cage to block tracking by employer
On 140 occasions, electrician logged that he was working while concealing his location.
Uber’s crisis deepens with record quarterly loss
Uber continues disrupting old-fashioned notions of profit.
Comcast deleted net neutrality pledge the same day FCC announced repeal
Three-year-old "no paid prioritization" pledge was suddenly removed.
New security update fixes macOS root bug
Security Update 2017-001 fixes the "logic error" that led to the vulnerability.
Origami-inspired artificial muscles outperform human ones
A remarkably simple system produces rather dramatic results.
Waymo asks an Uber top lawyer: “Does Uber pay money to extortionists?”
Judge: "You’re not coming to grips with counsel’s question."
Internet-paralyzing Mirai botnet comes roaring back with new strain
100,000 devices infected in 60 hours by strain that targeted ZyXEL devices.
EA on cosmetic game items: “You probably don’t want Darth Vader in pink”
LucasArts concerns about "violating canon" guided Battlefront 2's microtransactions
AT&T says it should be allowed to buy Time Warner because Comcast bought NBC
AT&T will use customer data to boost advertising business, court filing says.
New Waze update brings motorcycle, HOV-lane, and voice activation support
"Ok Waze" phrase now makes voice commands possible without touching the app.
Guns tend to empower white, financially unstable men—who oppose gun control
Shooting past “gun culture,” researchers hit factors linked to policy attitudes.
“Completely unique” Iron Age party cauldrons and more unearthed in Leicestershire
Construction site turned out to be a 2,000-year-old ritual center full of treasure.
How bitcoins became worth $10,000
A few years ago, people thought Bitcoin was a joke. Now it’s worth billions.
Hacker pleads guilty to huge Yahoo hack, admits helping Russia’s FSB
Three fellow co-defendants remain at large in Russia, unlikely to be extradited.
Ajit Pai blames Cher and Hulk actor for ginning up net neutrality support
Net neutrality support is just “fear-mongering and hysteria,” FCC chair says.
macOS bug lets you log in as admin with no password required
Here's how to protect yourself until Apple patches bafflingly bad bug.
The world’s slowest, most boring bus simulator finally has a VR version
The ‘90s gag begun at Janet Reno’s expense is now a freebie—even if you don’t have VR.
Researchers find oddities in high-profile gender studies
Exclusive: Strange statistics, lack of collaborators, and ethical questions remain unaddressed.
After two months of quiet, North Korea launches another ballistic missile [Updated]
After two months of quiet, a new test may bring North Korea closer to a working ICBM.
Civilization VI: Rise and Fall will let you seize cities without firing a shot
Civilization VI’s new Rise and Fall expansion will add ages and governors.
Comcast throttling BitTorrent was no big deal, FCC says
Net neutrality rules unnecessary because ISPs will do the right thing, Pai says.
Judge delays trial after ex-Uber employee describes rogue behavior
Richard Jacobs, an ex-security official at Uber, testified in court Tuesday.
Supreme Court seems reluctant to blow up a key weapon against patent trolls
Justice Elena Kagan on limiting patent reviews: "Why would we do that?"
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