Hankering for status found to drive non-executive directors to outstay effectiveness
Long-serving non-executive directors (NEDs) who can't wean themselves off the social status attached to belonging to the corporate board are failing shareholders and damaging the companies they are meant to serve, new research from the University of.....»»
Russian space chief says country will fly on space station until 2030
"Space is an area of activity where there is never a 100 percent guaranteed result." In a wide-ranging interview with a Russian television station, the chief executive of Russia's.....»»
After decades of talk, Seagate seems ready to actually drop the HAMR hard drives
At least one gigantic cloud provider has signed off on the drives' viability. How do you fit 32 terabytes of storage into a hard drive? With a HAMR. Seagate has been experimenting.....»»
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has found its directors
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse finally has a positive update. Sony has named the directors for the third animated film in the Spider-Verse trilogy......»»
DEAL: Grab the 8TB Samsung T5 EVO SSD at a $100 discount!
The 8TB Samsung T5 EVO portable SSD is currently 19% off on Amazon, saving you $100 on this speedy external drive. The post DEAL: Grab the 8TB Samsung T5 EVO SSD at a $100 discount! appeared first on Phandroid. The prices of SSDs have gone.....»»
Watch the space station send the first wooden satellite into orbit
NASA has released footage showing the first-ever wooden satellite being deployed to orbit in a study to test its effectiveness as a space material......»»
With deadlines looming, Chesapeake Bay environmental agreement will be revised
The Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a group of governors and other environmental leaders, announced plans to revise the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement......»»
New infosec products of the week: December 13, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cato Networks, Horizon3.ai, SecureAuth, Stamus Networks, Trellix, and Versa Networks. Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks Trel.....»»
How CEO pay and analyst feedback influence innovation
West Virginia University research shows the stock market shapes chief executive officers' commitments to innovation through mechanisms that range from CEO pay packages to feedback from financial analysts......»»
Dodge keeps true to its roots with the first electric Charger muscle car
The big two-door electric sedan impressed on the road, less so on track. Dodge provided flights from Washington to Phoenix and accommodation so Ars could drive the new Charger Day.....»»
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»
Astronomers discover magnetic loops around supermassive black hole
NGC 1068 is a well-known, relatively nearby, bright galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center. Despite its status as a popular target for astronomers, however, its accretion disk is obscured by thick clouds of dust and gas. A few light-year.....»»
Trellix Drive Encryption enhances security against insider attacks
Trellix announced Trellix Drive Encryption upgrades for on-premises and SaaS management. Customers benefit from the flexibility needed for encryption protection deployment to safeguard their data and devices from unauthorized access. “The major.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 3 may new lifesaving feature
Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg about a potential Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature that could next year that could be lifesaving. Gurman’s reporting also includes a status update on ongoing health and safety features for future Apple Watches that are.....»»
Yellowstone executive producer teases ‘surprising and inevitable’ series finale
Can the Dutton family save themselves and the Yellowstone ranch? Executive producer Christina Voros drops a few hints about the Yellowstone series finale......»»
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2024 Ars Technica Charity Drive
Help yourself to prizes by helping us raise money for good causes. It's once again that special time of year when we give you a chance to do well by doing good. That's right—it'.....»»
WhatsApp will soon save you from the horrors of missed texts
WhatsApp is testing a new Reminders feature that will occasionally nudge users about messages as well as status updates that they may have missed checking out......»»
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE first drive: The total taurean package
Adding electric power and a battery turns the Urus from hit-or-miss to must-have. Lamborghini provided flights from Albany, New York, to Bologna, Italy, and accommodation so Ars c.....»»
The 2025 BMW i5 M60 review: An EV that makes you want to drive and drive
Not quite an electric M5, it's a good driver's car. Car people, like most flavors of enthusiasts, are often given over to ideological purity tests. Car X is better than car Y beca.....»»
Delta Force devs warn against cheating, exploits, and … USB drives?
Delta Force's developers are taking a hard stance on cheating, and even a USB drive could get you in trouble......»»
Apple exec addresses M4 Mac mini modular storage, relocated power button
In a new interview with Fast Company, Apple executive Kate Bergeron has shared several additional details on the M4 Mac mini – including info on the modular storage system and the relocated power button. more….....»»