Google now lets you mute pushy ‘reminder ads’ when shopping online

We’ve all been there: browsing an online store for a new lawnmower or a pair of shoes, and before you complete the transaction you decide to pull the ripcord and shop elsewhere. But the original ecommerce store really wants you to complete your purchase, so it starts serving you reminder ads to tempt you back. While such […]

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Enlarge / In addition to that sweet mixtape, here are just some of the prizes you could win by entering this year’s sweepstakes. Here in the season of giving, hundreds of Ars readers have already given nearly $ 12,000 to the EFF and/or Child’s Play in this year’s Ars Technica Charity Drive Sweepstakes. That’s a […]

Chinese journalists just got a reminder of their propaganda role

China reminded its 228,000 reporters of their duties as propaganda workers and to promote the country’s achievements. State-sponsored news agency Xinhua said Chinese journalists were the “witnesses of the great times” and encouraged them to “sing for the new era.” China has marked Journalists’ Day by reminding its 228,000 reporters of their duties as propaganda […]

Cat Back: Federal Investigation into Ford Explorer a Reminder of Progress with Carbon-Monoxide Reduction [UPDATE]

– UPDATE, 10/13/2017: Ford is offering to reprogram the air conditioner, replace the liftgate drain valves, and inspect some of the sealing in these 2011–2017 Ford Explorer models, over concerns about carbon monoxide (CO) levels in the cabin. Beginning later this month, Ford will mail out letters notifying North American owners of this “complimentary service” […]

Hyundai’s New Rear-Seat Reminder Is Actually a Little Different from Nissan’s and GM’s

– How many alerts do you need to remember that you’ve left your child in the back seat? Several, according to Hyundai, which is set to become the third automaker to install rear-occupant alert technology. But whereas similar systems in General Motors and Nissan vehicles monitor whether rear doors have been opened and closed, Hyundai’s new […]

The White House budget director has a reminder for administration officials thinking about flying on private jets

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters White House budget director Mick Mulvaney issued a reminder for administration officials thinking about flying on private jets conduct government business. Mick Mulvaney sent a letter on Friday telling officials to think twice before rounding up private air travel on the taxpayer’s dime: “Government-owned, rented, leased, or chartered aircraft should not be used […]

Reminder: The deadline to submit your game to the 2018 IGF is fast approaching

The submission deadline for the 2018 Independent Games Festival Main Competition ends Monday, October 2nd (10/2) at 11:59 PM PT. Until then, organizers are accepting submissions for the 2018 Independent Games Festival, the signature competition for indie games, to be held for its 20th year during GDC 2018 in San Francisco next March. While the […]

Cat Back: Federal Investigation into Ford Explorer a Reminder of Progress with Carbon-Monoxide Reduction [UPDATE]

UPDATE, 7/28/2017: NHTSA has elevated its investigation since July 2016 after identifying 2400 additional reports of exhaust leaks on current-generation Ford Explorer models. These include at least 791 complaints of exhaust odors entering the cabin plus 41 injuries and three crashes allegedly caused by carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning. To date, NHTSA said it has no conclusive […]