Putting the PS5’s 10 million sales in context
In consoles' "race to 10 million," PS5's 248 days is second only to the Wii.
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Over half the deer in Michigan seem to have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2
A survey of wild deer finds a lot of antibodies that target the virus.
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How one game’s delisting pokes a hole in the Xbox Game Pass promise
This time around, the usual "licenses expired" song-and-dance is weirder.
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On Earth, things evolve into crabs—could the same be true in space?
Evolution experts were kind enough to answer Ars' questions about alien crabs.
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PS5 gets high-speed M.2 SSD storage support in new beta system software
Compatible drives need to meet stringent physical and technical guidelines.
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Google Play gets mandatory app privacy labels in April 2022
After delaying its iOS privacy labels for months, Google copies the feature for Play.
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Blizzard confirms developer named in lawsuit was removed for “misconduct”
Disturbing new details emerge of booze-filled "Cosby Suite" at 2013 Blizzcon.
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How Final Fantasy VII radicalized a generation of climate warriors
From activists to families, FFVII's cautionary, planetary tale still resonates.
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Feds list the top 30 most exploited vulnerabilities. Many are years old
Hackers continue to exploit publicly known—and often dated—software vulnerabilities.
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Missouri AG wages war on masks as state blazes with delta cases
AG Schmitt, who is running for Senate, accuses "ruling class" of lying about COVID.
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Biden says he has deal to lower Internet prices, but the details will matter
Biden strikes $65B broadband deal but didn't release details on speeds and prices.
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Historian recreates Thomas Cromwell’s London mansion in exquisite detail
Why yes, there are floor plans for the 58 rooms, plus servants' attic garrets.
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Apple, AMD, and Intel shift priorities as chip shortages continue
Apple, AMD, and Intel each acknowledge their preparation for ongoing shortages.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator’s new PC boosts: Yes, the VR mode is finally good
Even more good news for MSFS after its stellar console launch this week.
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eBay manager imprisoned for harassment of journalists the CEO wanted to “take down”
One ex-eBayer gets 18 months, four others await sentencing, and two face trial.
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Here’s what that Google Drive “security update” message means
Google is making its sharing links harder to guess, and it's notifying users.
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Biden warns cyber attacks could lead to a “real shooting war”
US president's remarks follow breaches that paralyzed critical services.
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A global index to track the health of tropical rainforests
Tropical rainforests are a canary in the coal mine of climate change.
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Facebook’s metaverse gambit is a distraction from its deep-seated problems
Facebook's problems aren’t sexy to solve, so it found another challenge.
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Sean Gallagher and an AI expert talk about our crazy machine-learning adventure
Join our headline experiment post-mortem today, July 28, at 1 pm Eastern time!
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Kotick apologizes for “tone deaf” response, promises action following lawsuit [Updated]
Activision Blizzard will remove "inappropriate" in-game content among other moves.
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Rocket Lab not yet close to profitability, proxy statement reveals
"We expect to continue to incur net losses for the next several years."
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Haron and BlackMatter are the latest groups to crash the ransomware party
The additions come as the number of high-severity ransomware attacks ratchet up.
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Mergers, twists, and pentagons: The architecture of honeycombs
Most honeycombs are perfect hexagons—but bees manage complex exceptions.
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Apple reports a 50% year-over-year jump in iPhone sales
But the company warned of coming iPhone and iPad supply constraints.
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CDC mask reversal: Vaccinated should wear masks in many settings amid surge
Fully vaccinated people should mask up in high-transmission areas, schools.
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New Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer teases return of lots of familiar faces
A gang of mini Stay-Puft marshmallow men in a Walmart steals the show.
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Activision Blizzard “Walkout for Equality” to protest management inaction
Organizers seek movement on diversity, pay transparency, arbitration clauses.
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Ajit Pai apparently mismanaged $9 billion fund—new FCC boss starts “cleanup”
Starlink and other ISPs may have to give up money that Pai shouldn't have awarded.
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Google Cloud offers a model for fixing Google’s product-killing reputation
GCP offers a stability promise that the rest of the company could learn from.
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Toyota bet wrong on EVs, so now it’s lobbying to slow the transition
Toyota has stepped up lobbying to preserve its investments in hybrids, hydrogen.
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Facebook recalls 4 million Quest 2 VR face liners over “rashes and hives”
All Quest 2 systems pulled from shelves ahead of August price, storage refresh.
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Review: Framework’s lightweight modular laptop is a winner
Framework's laptop isn't just repairable—it's a solid laptop in its own right.
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Blue Origin has a secret project named “Jarvis” to compete with SpaceX
“This is the difference between taking a profit and a loss on New Glenn launches."
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Intel’s foundry roadmap lays out the post-nanometer “Angstrom” era
Could the "Intel 20A" process node (that's 20 Angstroms) rival TSMC and Samsung?
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COVID surge in unvaccinated is pushing US to more mandates, masks, mitigation
"More mitigation is coming... and it's coming because this pandemic is spiraling out of control yet again."
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