Ars UK is looking for writers and reporters

As we revealed a couple of weeks ago, Ars Technica is opening a London office, with the affable, savvy, and bearded Sebastian Anthony to lead our UK efforts. We are now looking for writers and reporters with a passion for all things Ars Technica to join our UK team and…

Source says LG to release G4 flagship in April, no MWC unveiling

There is a high possibility that Korean manufacturer LG might skip the unveiling at this year’s Mobile World Congress for its upcoming flagship phone the LG G4. An inside source reveals that a number of marketing considerations have pushed LG to a possible April unveiling, mainly to generate better publicity …

Review: The Ferocious New Corvette Z06 Is an $80K Ferrari-Killer

The Z06 story started in 1963 as an options package that was first offered on that unmistakably cool, split-window coupe. The 327 cubic-inch monster in that sled was so thirsty, a massive 36.5 gallon gas tank was available, if only to enable more laps at the racetrack between refuels. Since then, …

Mac 101: Option-select those columns

It’s fitting that this is my last Mac 101 tip for TUAW, because it’s one of the first “whoa, how did you do that?” tricks I learned as a desktop publishing newbie way, way back in the day. Like, Word and PageMaker on System 5, 1988-vintage back in th…

Apple Watch seen to be a marketing challenge for Apple

In about two months, we will finally be seeing the Apple Watch in the retail market. And while there is little doubt that it will sell well like any product Apple puts out, there seems to be some reservations about whether Apple will be able to answer the greatest question …

AT&T Confirms Blackberry Passport and Classic

AT&T revealed in January that it would be carrying the Blackberry Passport and the newly launched Blackberry Classic, with the former getting an exclusive redesign for the second largest carrier in the US. Ma Bell has now announced when those devices will be available to purchase, with both available…

Hyrule Warriors ‘Ganon Pack’ DLC due out in Japan next week

The next Hyrule Warriors downloadable content, the ‘Ganon Pack’, will hit the Nintendo eShop in Japan next Thursday, February 26 for 463 yen (500 yen with tax), Nintendo announced. The add-on comes with two new challenge modes, one of which allows you to play as the beast Ganon. Here are …

Clarke set to be named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

By Tony Jimenez LONDON (Reuters) – It would be a major surprise if anyone but former British Open champion Darren Clarke was appointed Europe's new Ryder Cup captain on Wednesday. A five-man selection panel is due to make an announcement on Paul McGinley's successor after meeting at the …

College Football championship wagering

College Football championship wagering is at 5Dimes this Friday and Saturday! Choose from a wide array of wagering options including multiple pointspreads, halftime lines, totals, unique props you won’t find anywhere else and so much more!  Reduced Juice options will be posted on game day of each game, so check …

Former NHL Defenseman Steve Montador Dead at 35

The hockey world is mourning the death of former NHL defenseman Steve Montador after he was found unconscious in his Mississauga, Ontario home and was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived on the scene. He was 35 years old. Police responded to a 911 call around 2am but attempts to revive Montador …