CloseBiz & ITTechSciencePolicyCarsGaming & CultureForumsNavigateVideosFeaturesReviewsArs ApprovedRSS FeedsMobile SiteAbout ArsStaff DirectoryContact UsAdvertise with ArsReprintsFilter by topicBiz & ITTechSciencePolicyCarsGaming & CultureForumsSettingsFront page layoutGridListUnifiedWideSite themeBlack on whiteWhite on blackFeature Report SeriesThe Rise of Specialized DatabasesSign inComment activitySign up or login to join the discussions!Stay logged in | Having trouble?Sign up to comment and moreSign upArs Technica UKWant to see gaming’s past and future? Dive into the “educational” world of PLATOAn educational system helped pioneer sports games, in-game chat, and simultaneous play.Richard Moss–  Oct 29, 2016 12:30 pm UTC33How security flaws work: SQL injectionThis easily avoidable mistake continues to put our finances at risk.Peter Bright–  Oct 28, 2016 1:10 pm UTC110Jeff Bezos dismisses idea of a backup plan, says we must protect EarthAmazon founder says he's building rockets so future generations can innovate in space.Eric Berger–  Oct 30, 2016 6:06 pm UTC43British parliament members urge Obama to halt hacking suspect’s US extradition31-year-old Lauri Love allegedly carried out SQL injection attacks during #OpLastResort.Kelly Fiveash–  Oct 30, 2016 5:45 pm UTC29Gaming’s rarest systems, carts, and collectibles can be found at this huge museumWe geeked the heck out at the National Videogame Museum in Frisco, Texas.Sam Machkovech–  Oct 30, 2016 12:00 pm UTC25From Poop to cat meeples, the most unusual new board gamesWhen you've got 1,200 games to sift though, you're bound to find a few peculiarities.Tom Mendelsohn–  Oct 29, 2016 3:00 pm UTC10Polar M600 review: For Android users who want to be more connected during workoutsIs a true Android Wear sports watch worth $330?Valentina Palladino–  Oct 29, 2016 2:52 pm UTC18Butt shot shows promise as male birth control—but many side effects, tooHormone injections lowered sperm counts, but also caused acne and mood swings.Beth Mole–  Oct 29, 2016 1:39 pm UTC134Latest Stories Continue >Tesla’s shows off solar roof and energy ambitions at Los Angeles eventTesla, SolarCity investors will vote on merger Nov 17, until then Tesla plays hype man.Megan Geuss–  Oct 29, 2016 2:31 am UTC147Bizarre leaked Pentagon video is a science fiction story about the future of citiesCities in 2030 will be hives of scum and villainy (plus Bitcoin and Anonymous).Annalee Newitz–  Oct 28, 2016 9:56 pm UTC157SpaceX says helium loading issue caused accident, seeks 2016 return to flightCompany still needs to find "exact" root cause, but ready to resume rocket tests.Eric Berger–  Oct 28, 2016 9:36 pm UTC133iPhone hack that threatened emergency 911 system lands teen in jail18-year-old suspect characterizes it as a prank, but police aren’t laughing.Dan Goodin–  Oct 28, 2016 8:06 pm UTC116Upcoming competitor to Mylan’s EpiPen has equally sleazy pricing repRival Kaleo jacked price of drug that reverses opioid overdose amid