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Lawyers for Uber’s ex-security chief say company scapegoated him

A federal trial began Wednesday against Joe Sullivan, a former federal prosecutor accused of failing to disclose a data breach while at the company.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday criticized the West for its “provocation-based policy” towards Russia. “I say to those who underestimate Russia: you are… Read More »‘Russia is not a country to be underestimated’

Getty Images Financially motivated hackers with ties to a notorious Conti cybercrime group are repurposing their assets for use against targets in Ukraine, indicating the… Read More »Ukraine is under attack by hacking tools reused by the Conti cybercrime group

For the first time during the pandemic, the company returned to the Steve Jobs Theater to release the latest product updates.

Ecotoxicologist Craig Downs describes his main work goal as “preventing zombies” — communities of coral or other marine animals that appear to be thriving, but… Read More »Do beach showers in Hawaii violate the Clean Water Act?

Lightning Ukrainian advance in Kharkiv Oblast sees Russian troops trapped in sack Also read: Russians shell Sloveniansk, Kharkiv, Nikopol and Marhanets at night According to… Read More »Russian propagandist confirms encirclement of elite Russian units in Kharkiv Oblast

enlarge / Dave Grossman (L) and Ron Gilbert (R) joined Ars Technica for a rare interview in Seattle at PAX West 2022. Sam Machkovech SEATTLE—Long-time… Read More »We finally got to see Return To Monkey Island in action: looks great, lots of laughs

The names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members appear on the leaked membership lists of a far-right extremist group… Read More »Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked oath keepers list

Young people are increasingly comfortable consuming culture through digital avatars or created with artificial intelligence. Should the same moral guidelines and laws apply to those… Read More »A ‘virtual rapper’ was fired. Questions about art and technology remain.

enlarge / Volkswagen won’t unveil the ID Buzz according to US specs for a year, but it invited us to drive the European version, which… Read More »What We Learned Driving VW’s New Electric ID Buzz

Apple is taking small steps towards India. But the production of its latest phone, scheduled for release on Wednesday, shows how difficult it will be… Read More »How China has increased its influence on the iPhone

Like his golf style, Phil Mickelson’s imagination is only as good as his ability to get the shot. Mickelson has every right to feel somewhat… Read More »Mickelson wins part of the battle, loses the war

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle said Will Smith’s “mask” came off when he punched Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year, revealing something ugly underneath.… Read More »Dave Chappelle Opens Up About Will Smith’s ‘Ugly’ Side After Oscars Clap

enlarge / NASA’s Space Launch System rocket on LC-39B on September 1, 2022. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.America’s space agency attempted Saturday to launch a rocket… Read More »Years after the shuttle, NASA rediscovers the dangers of liquid hydrogen