Need a cheap, capable laptop? Today's #Dealmaster is *really* calling your name https://arstechnica.com/staff/2019/05/dealmaster-one-of-dells-best-affordable-chromebooks-is-on-sale-for-249/

NASA picks three companies to attempt Moon landings in 2020 and 2021 http://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/nasa-picks-three-companies-to-attempt-moon-landings-in-2020-and-2021/ by Eric Berger

That's definitely one perspective: "I can't believe the government is spending time investigating me when they could be helping leak spoilers to Rick & Morty season 4. Ya' know?" https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/biohacker-who-tried-to-alter-his-dna-probed-for-illegally-practicing-medicine/

All this and a nifty gem-cut design https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/hp-spectre-15-x360-2019-review-carving-a-niche-in-a-crowded-space/

"This study provides some evidence that [knowing a few climate change facts] isn’t just a matter of self-defense against the rants of conspiracy-minded uncles. Students’ family members may actually hear them out." https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/who-can-convince-those-who-reject-climate-science-maybe-their-kids/

Researchers say they’ve discovered an advanced piece of Linux malware that has escaped detection by antivirus products and appears to be actively used in targeted attacks. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/05/advanced-linux-backdoor-found-in-the-wild-escaped-av-detection/

MAME for the masses? “Legends” arcade cabinet could thread that needle http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/05/mame-for-the-masses-legends-arcade-cabinet-could-thread-that-needle/ by Kyle Orland

The Moto Z4 launches as a $500 mid-range smartphone with 5G upgradability http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/the-moto-z4-is-still-hooked-on-motomods-but-at-least-it-has-a-headphone-jack/ by Ron Amadeo

This 2,400-year-old bark shield took a beating in an Iron Age fight http://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/this-2400-year-old-bark-shield-took-a-beating-in-an-iron-age-fight/ by Kiona N. Smith

"Blocking US app developers from submitting to a Huawei app store would be an absolutely devastating blow for the company. The lack of an app ecosystem would give a Huawei OS (Android-based or otherwise) basically zero chance of succeeding in the market." https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/huaweis-us-ban-a-look-at-the-hardware-and-software-supply-problems/