New DisplayPort 2.1a standard will eventually let you use longer cables
VESA's update to DisplayPort 2.1a will allow the use of longer passive cables to connect to monitors, but Mac users won't benefit from the change just yet.DisplayPort is supported in Thunderbolt connections. The standard, announced by the Video Elect.....»»
Missed Labor Day robot vacuum deals? This Eufy is still over $100 off
Amazon has a last-minute Labor Day robot vacuum deal with the Eufy X8 robot vacuum down to $200 but not for much longer......»»
MagSafe Monday: Bring your own cable with this useful MagSafe charger
When it comes to MagSafe charging, the offers distinct advantages over standard MagSafe chargers. One key feature is its flexibility in cable choice. Unlike standard MagSafe chargers, which come with a fixed cable, the AMEGAT allows you to use any U.....»»
YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel
Sophisticated attack breaks security assurances of the most popular FIDO key. Enlarge (credit: Yubico) The YubiKey 5, the most widely used hardware token for two-factor authentication based on the FIDO standard, contains.....»»
This humble but great 50-inch TCL TV is under $300 on Labor Day
This TV is pretty standard in everything but the price. What was $550 is now $298 for Labor Day......»»
The Pixel 9 completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones
I've never been a Google Pixel fan, but that's no longer the case. The Pixel 9 has completely changed my mind about Google Pixel phones......»»
EU antitrust chief & Apple foe Margrethe Vestager out after 10 years
Margrethe Vestager has spent a decade leading the European Union's attempts to control Big Tech, including actions Tim Cook described as "total political crap." She won't be doing it any longer.Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the Euro.....»»
Spotify says Apple is blocking volume controls for connected devices
Streaming service Spotify says iPhone users can no longer use the physical buttons to control volume when sending music over Spotify Connect to other hardware devices.Spotify logoSpotify's latest complaint against Apple concerns a change that the com.....»»
Apple Intelligence no longer requires setting the device region to the US
Apple Intelligence is still in beta with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1. When announced in June, Apple said that its AI features would only be available in US English – and although Apple Intelligence works in other countries, the first betas required use.....»»
New director’s cut of Napoleon now streaming on Apple TV+, with 48 minute longer runtime
The Apple original film by Ridley Scott has been re-released, with Napoleon: The Director’s Cut adding an additional 48 minutes of footage compared to the theatrical version. Watch with an Apple TV+ subscription. Napoleon debuted in cinemas last.....»»
Like just about every other Ridley Scott movie, "Napoleon" is getting a director"s cut
The Ridley Scott epic "Napoleon: The Director's Cut" is now available to stream on Apple TV+, with the online version 48 minutes longer than the theatrical release.Napoleon [Apple TV+]The epic historical drama "Napoleon" achieved a theatrical release.....»»
20 years ago, one unforgettable epic set a new standard for action movies
Two decades ago, this Oscar-nominated action movie became an instant sensation due to its intricate fight choreography and beautiful cinematography......»»
Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing
The threat of deepfakes lies not in the technology itself, but in people’s natural tendency to trust what they see. As a result, deepfakes don’t need to be highly advanced or convincing to effectively spread misinformation and disinformat.....»»
Google AI reintroduces human image generation after historical accuracy outcry
Ars testing shows some historical prompts no longer generate artificially diverse scenes. Imagen 3's vision of a basketball-playing president is a bit akin to the Fresh Prince'.....»»
Amazon slashes Apple"s M3 iMac to $1,099, matching record low price
Labor Day Apple sales are heating up, with Amazon going all out with its latest M3 iMac 24-inch price drop. Pick up the all-in-one-desktop for just $1,099.99.Amazon has issued steep price cuts on iMacs.The month-end deal applies to Apple's standard M.....»»
Apple all-in on struggling Matter, to the detriment of HomeKit Accessory Protocol
Apple has privately and publicly pledged its support to new smart home standard Matter over its own HomeKit Accessory Protocol, but customer confusion and a staggered rollout has put the damper on widespread adoption.Apple tries to push Matter forwar.....»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»
These surprise announcements could make it into Apple’s iPhone 16 event
Apple is hosting a product launch event on September 9, and there’s a lot we already expect is coming. But in addition to the standard new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models, Apple could still have some surprise announcements in store. Here ar.....»»
Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Deadlock is now on Steam and on streams. Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock, a mishmash of genres that.....»»
Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models
Some Rokus and Apple TVs receive longer update windows, though. Enlarge / A Samsung representative demonstrating Tizen OS in February. (credit: Samsung) Samsung will provide operating system updates for its newer TVs f.....»»
Satellites reveal ecosystems most vulnerable to drought
More severe droughts that will also last longer: this will primarily be a problem for irrigated croplands, as discovered by environmental scientist Qi Chen. Mixed forests with a variety of plant species will be the least vulnerable. Chen compared the.....»»