How Jamaica failed to handle its JamCOVID scandal
Amber Group claimed it faced "cyberattacks, hacking and mischievous players." In reality, the app was just not that secure. As governments scrambled to lock down their populations after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March, some co.....»»
The Body Shop shouldn"t have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?
We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues......»»
How to fix the ‘iPhone Unavailable’ error on any iPhone
The 'iPhone is disabled' lock occurs when too many failed passcodes are entered. Here's what to do when that happens and how to prevent passcode problems......»»
"Dark stars": Dark matter may form exploding stars, and observing the damage could help reveal what it"s made of
Dark matter is a ghostly substance that astronomers have failed to detect for decades, yet which we know has an enormous influence on normal matter in the universe, such as stars and galaxies. Through the massive gravitational pull it exerts on galax.....»»
USA vs Jamaica live stream: Can you watch for free?
USA take on Jamaica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League tonight. Here's how to watch a free live stream of the match......»»
Carmakers’ shady data sharing takes spotlight in GM connected car scandal
There are better alternatives to clicking a EULA the first time you drive your car. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Few Ars readers will have been surprised by the news from last week concerning General Mo.....»»
"Post Office Horizon" scandal exposes dangers of "technological justice", according to study
A new study examines how the Post Office Horizon scandal exposes the dangers of 'technological justice'. Researchers also emphasize the dangers of 'technological rationality', where technology shapes not only our actions but also our capacity for cri.....»»
Neil Young tries excusing his return to Spotify by saying Apple Music is now as bad
Two years after pulling his music from Spotify in protest over the Joe Rogan podcast, Neil Young claims Apple Music and most streamers are all as bad — so he might as well be on all of them.Neil Young with his failed PonoPlayerNeil Young has a long.....»»
Tesla faces new rival as a tech giant launches its first EV
Succeeding where Apple failed, a tech giant announced on Tuesday that it will begin deliveries of its first-ever EV later this month......»»
Study declares waste-to-energy plants a low health risk
As China rapidly urbanizes, turning waste into energy has become a key way to handle growing trash volumes and reduce landfill use, while also creating power. Yet, concerns about the pollution from these plants and its health effects have led to deba.....»»
East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during the short rainy season, says study
East Africa has recently had an unprecedented series of failed rains. But some rainy seasons are bringing the opposite: huge amounts of rainfall......»»
Apple blew $10 billion on failed car project, considered buying Tesla
It took Apple's board 10 years to see the obvious writing on the wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Jonathan Gitlin/Getty Images) Apple spent roughly $1 billion a year on its car project before canceling it last month,.....»»
A better handle on the emissions budget for the Paris climate targets
A team of scientists from the University of Exeter, Met Office, and Imperial College have found a new way to calculate the total carbon emissions consistent with the Paris climate targets of 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming......»»
Red Bull suspends alleged harassment victim in snowballing F1 scandal
After accusing team boss of "inappropriate behavior," female F1 employee suspended. Enlarge / Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner faced the media at an F1 press conference earlier today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (credit: Br.....»»
The Apple Car was reportedly dubbed ‘the Bread Loaf’
A new report takes a deep dive into the failed Apple Car project, revealing that a 2020 prototype resembled a bread loaf......»»
5 ways to keep API integrations secure
API integrations often handle sensitive data, such as employees’ personally identifiable information (PII), companies’ financial information, or even clients’ payment card data. Keeping this data safe from attackers—while ensuring that the in.....»»
Here’s why the Vision Pro succeeded where the Apple Car failed
The Apple Car and the Vision Pro headset were two highly ambitious projects from Apple, but only one eventually made it to market. Here’s why that happened......»»
Apple on the hunt for new microLED suppliers for future products
While Apple's future with microLED is still hazy, and so is a an Apple Watch Ultra using the technology, Apple is hunting down new suppliers for the technology that can handle massive order volumes.Apple Watch UltraOn February 29, reports surfaced al.....»»
Apple"s failed "Project Titan" was a Full Self Driving gamble
Apple's recently-abandoned "car project" shifted gears several times over the past decade, but ultimately the challenge of FSD proved insurmountable — and continues to elude the industry as a whole.Apple had hoped to produce a car design that woul.....»»
Why Elon Musk Is Suing OpenAI and Sam Altman
The lawsuit makes a substantial claim that could fundamentally reshape how OpenAI and its partner Microsoft do business. The fallout from the OpenAI board’s failed attempt to fire CEO Sam Altman last November took an unexpecte.....»»
Self-pay gas station pumps break across NZ as software can’t handle Leap Day
"We'll add it to our Outlook reminders..." Enlarge / A gas station displays an out-of-order sign on February 29, 2024 in New Zealand. (credit: Mark Coote/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Today is Leap Day, meaning that for.....»»