If an Iranian taxi driver waves away your payment, saying, “Be my guest this time,” accepting their offer would be a cultural disaster. They expect you to insist on paying—probably three times—before they’ll take your…
Sep 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananFirmware Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of two security vulnerabilities impacting Supermicro Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware that could potentially allow attackers to bypass crucial verification steps and update…
Luxury car-maker Jaguar Land Rover will not resume production at its factories for yet another week as it continues to grapple with fallout from a cyberattack. In early September, the Jaguar Land Rover stopped…
It’s a small thing, really. But then, the most impactful interface elements often are. There are several reasons people prefer Spotify to Apple Music, and over time Apple has improved its service to make it…
Sep 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananFinancial Crime / Cryptocurrency Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects in connection with an “elaborate” online investment fraud scheme that stole more than €100 million ($118 million) from over…
AI — it’s all but inescapable, whether you follow consumer tech, security, science, finance, transportation, or pretty much any other sector that’s evolving at a breakneck pace. But do you really know where AI is…
Steam has a lot of problems, but it’s widely considered the best PC gaming store and platform. But being number one makes you a target, and one of those problems appears to be a growing…
Broadcom didn’t respond to Ars Technica’s request for comment for this article. Compatibility problems Migrating off of VMware hasn’t only resulted in delayed projects for the Indiana school district; it has also brought complications for…
Sep 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananNational Security / Threat Intelligence The U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday said it took down a network of electronic devices located across the New York tri-state area that were used to threaten…
Dammit Valve, you’re not making this easy for me. Right now the official, first-party Steam store is selling the base model Steam Deck for $80 off, bringing its price down to just $319.20. This is…