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Don't throw your hands up in frustration, it's [+][-] usually fairly straightforward to recover and protect a hacked Apple account.Getty ImagesApple works hard to maintain a high level of security. But its still possible for your Apple Account, or Apple ID, to be hacked. Its a prime target for criminals, as it allows them access to your personal information and lets them track your location. They can potentially see your iCloud content, and most worryingly of all access your saved payment methods, including credit cards and Apple Pay. We look at the signs that your Apple Account may have been hacked, the steps you should take to sort things out if it has, and how you can stay safer in future.How To Tell If Your Apple ID Is CompromisedThe most obvious sign that your Apple Account has been hacked is a message from Apple telling you that theres been some sort of account activity that wasn't carried out by you.This might, for example, be access from a a device that you dont recognise or a change to your password that you didnt make. An unexpected two-factor authentication code could be sent to your iPhone, iPad or Mac. There could be messages you didnt send or purchases on the App Store or iTunes that you didnt make, or your device might be locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you. Perhaps iCloud emails and iMessages show as read before youve opened them.Sign 1: Unexpected AccessYou may receive a notification from Apple that an unexpected device has accessed your account or simply notice this yourself. The message should tell you the date and time of the login, along with the operating system and type of device used. Meanwhile, an unexpected two-factor authentication code could be sent to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.Sign 2: A Password Change You Didnt MakeIf you attempt to log in and get the message that your password is incorrect, you should of course try again in case youve mistyped. If it happens repeatedly, though, it's a sign that a hacker has gained access to your Apple Account and changed the password themselves, locking you out.Sign 3: A Change To Your Contact InformationA hacker may change the email address or phone number associated with your Apple Account. If this happens, you should receive a message from Apple, saying that your account information has been updated.Sign 4: Unusual ActivityYou may spot unusual activity on your Apple Account, such as messages you didnt send, or unexpectedly deleted items. There may also be purchase activity that you didnt authorize, or new apps may be installed. iCloud emails and iMessages may show as read before youve opened them.What Should You Do If Your Apple Account Is Hacked?If you think your Apple Account has been hacked, the first thing you should do and you should do it straight away is change your password to something unique and hard to guess.If you cant change your Apple Account password because a hacker already has you should reset it. You should also update any personal or security information related to the account that isnt correct or that you dont recognize. Similarly, remove any devices you dont recognise. Apple also advises that you should also check with your email provider and mobile network provider to make sure youre still in control of every email address and phone number associated with your Apple Account.Step 1: Change Your PasswordYour first step should be to change your Apple Account password to something strong and hard to guess. If you cant, you should be able to reset it through Apple support. And while youre at it, turn on two factor authentication, if it isn't already enabled.Step 2: Update Account InformationYour next step should be to go to account.apple.com to check that your personal or security information is correct, and change any details you dont recognize.Step 3: Check Your Device ListNext, you should remove any unauthorized devices from your account. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, and scroll down to see a list of all devices using your Apple ID. Check for any you dont recognize and select them, then tap Remove from Account.Step 4: Check With Other ProvidersYou should also contact your email provider and mobile network provider to make sure youre actually in control of every email address and phone number associated with your Apple Account making sure, for example, that SMS forwarding hasnt been set up for a phone number associated with your Apple Account.Step 5: Check For Signs Of Identity TheftCheck your financial accounts for activities that you dont recognize, and query any that you find. And check through your emails for notifications of login attempts on other accounts such as Instagram, Facebook or Gmail.How Can You Recover Your Apple Account?The steps listed above should help you recover your Apple Account. However, if you find that you cant reset your password or sign in, theres a further recovery process.Go to account.apple.com, then iforgot.apple.com and follow the instructions. You can do this on somebody elses Apple device using the Apple Support app, or even at an Apple Store. Youll need the email address or phone number associated with the account and if you don't have this information, there's a chance you may never regain access, in which case you'll need a new account. And, be warned, even if the process is successful, it may take several days before you can use your account again.How Can You Protect Your Apple Account From Hackers?Keeping your Apple Account safe from hackers is a question of basic cyber hygiene, and of taking advantage of the companys existing security features.Make sure you use a strong password, and that its one you dont use anywhere else. Set up two-factor authentication. Ignore messages from phone numbers or email addresses that you dont recognize or that are trying to scare you into doing something under pressure scammers often pretend to be Apple support staff, so double-check if you receive any messages. Always use an antivirus package, and keep software up to date, so that you're getting any security updates immediately.Bottom LineApples famously high levels of in-built security mean that it's pretty unlikely that your Apple Account will be hacked. However, it does sometimes happen. Luckily, though, it's usually fairly straightforward to recover and protect your account.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Does Apple Notify You If You Have Been Hacked?Apple will notify you if it detects any unusual activity on your Apple Account, such as a sign-in attempt from an unfamiliar device or changes to your account information.You may receive this message via email or text message, depending on the preferences youve set. Be warned, though: a common technique of scammers is to pretend to be from Apple itself, so if you do get a message, make sure you confirm this with Apple support, and dont give away any information.How Do I Check If My Apple ID Is Being Used By Someone Else?It is possible for more than one person to share an Apple ID, but its not recommended and if you discover that this is the case and you haven't specifically set someone else up with the account, it's a fair bet that you've been hacked.You can check whether any other devices are accessing your account by opening Settings, tapping your name and scrolling down to see a list.How To Tell If Your Mac Is Hacked?The main signs that a Mac has been hacked are slow performance, system crashes, a deluge of dodgy pop-up ads and the like.Other signs that your Mac may have been hacked include suspicious network activities such as unusual or unauthorized data transfers or unexpectedly high or abnormal network traffic. Unfamiliar user accounts may appear or password changes that you didnt make.How To Tell If Your iPad Is Hacked?Slow performance, system crashes and a deluge of dodgy pop-up ads are common signs that your iPad has been compromised.You may also spot apps that you didnt install, unusual or unauthorized data transfers or unexpectedly high or abnormal network traffic. Other signs that your iPad may have been hacked include the appearance of unfamiliar user accounts, password changes that you didnt make or unexpected changes to your account settings.

Hackers can buya cess to your business for just $600.GettyIts all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking that large business targets are the ones that need to worry about being attacked, be that by way of ransomware, infostealers or phishing. The truth, however, is that hackers will look to any vulnerable business, regardless of size, when it comes to making a potential profit. Your small business might even be seen as a stepping stone to a larger enterprise in a supply chain attack. The TL;DR being that no, you are not safe from attack and a newly published report has just highlighted why: hackers-for-hire are selling full access to small businesses for as little as $600 a time on the dark web. Heres what you need to know.Dark Web Hackers-For-Hire Target Small Business VictimsThreat intelligence analysts working for the Guardz Research Unit have uncovered what they refer to as a rising attack surface following the discovery of hackers-for-hire targeting small businesses on the dark web.The Guardz Research Unit investigation found dark web listings that were offering to provide illegal access to small and medium-sized businesses, with a particular focus on accounting and law firms, through the use of unpatched vulnerability exploitation, ransomware attack and the sale of compromised credentials. One particularly egregious listing offered admin-level access to a U.S. law firms network for the devastatingly low price of $600, Tal Eisner, vice president of product marketing at Guardz, said.Because the smaller the business, the greater the chance that they will lack the cybersecurity protections, including in-house security teams and realistic budgets, of larger enterprises, SMBs are, Tal Eisner said, disproportionately vulnerable to the growing number of cyberattacks targeting them. Yet, as we all know, financial data, legal documentation, any sensitive business data in fact, are all prime targets for cybercriminal attackers. The dark web is hometown hackers-for-hire, operating a cybercrime-as-a-service model to provide customized attacks at an alarmingly low cost. As a result, Tal Eisner said, cybercriminals are treating small businesses like goldmines because they can.The Small Business Attack Services Being Sold On The Dark WebAccording to the Guardz report, the following attacks-as-a-service offerings are being sold on the dark web:Exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities: Over 15% of the hundreds of dark web listings analyzed by Guardz offered access to organizations through vulnerabilities that were disclosed years ago.Sale of stolen credentials: Dark web forums are rife with listings advertising access to small business networks through compromised Remote Desktop Protocol and Virtual Private Network credentials.Ransomware as a service: Guardz found that cyber attackers are increasingly employing double extortion methods, threatening to release sensitive data if ransoms are not paid."Cybercrime has become an industry of its own, and enterprises are no longer the sole or main targets; small businesses are its new favorite victims whether they realize it or not, Dor Eisner, CEO and co-founder of Guardz, said; For just a few hundred dollars, hackers can gain and share access to company systems, hold data hostage, or disrupt operations, putting entire livelihoods and businesses at risk.Take the dark web threat seriously and close basic security gaps in your small business, embrace proactive threat detection if possible and increase awareness among employees. Doing so means that small businesses can protect their operations, preserve client trust, and safeguard their success in an increasingly hostile digital landscape, Dor Esiner concluded.

Arvind Krishna, chief executive officer of IBM, at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 11.Christopher PikeBloomberg/Getty ImagesBy Billy PerrigoMarch 2, 2025 7:00 AM EST(To receive weekly emails of conversations with the worlds top CEOs and decisionmakers, click here.)IBM was one of the giants of 20th-century computing. It helped design the modern PC, and created the first AI to defeat a human champion in the game of chess.But when you think of AI, IBM might not be the first, or even the tenth, company to spring to mind. It doesnt train big models, and doesnt make consumer-facing products any more, focusing instead on selling to other businesses. We are a B2B company, and explaining what we do to the average readerwe'll take all the help we can get, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joked ahead of a recent interview with TIME.Still, theres an interesting AI story lurking inside this storied institution. IBM does indeed build AI modelsnot massive ones like OpenAIs GPT4-o or Googles Gemini, but smaller ones designed for use in high-stakes settings, where accuracy comes at a premium. As the AI business matures, this gets at a critical unanswered question on the minds of Wall Street and Silicon Valley investors: will the economic gains from AI mostly accrue to the companies that train massive foundation models like OpenAI? Or will they flow instead to the companieslike IBMthat can build the leanest, cheapest, most accurate models that are tailored for specific use-cases? The future of the industry could depend on it.TIME spoke with Krishna in early February, ahead of a ceremony during which he was awarded a TIME100 AI Impact Award.This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.IBM built Deep Blue, the first chess AI to beat a human champion, in the 1990s. Then, in 2011, IBMs Watson was the first to win the game show Jeopardy. But today, IBM isnt training large AI systems in the same way as OpenAI or Google. Can you explain why the decision was made to take a backseat from the AI race?When you look at chess and Jeopardy, the reason for taking on those challenges was the right one. You pick a thing that people believe computers cannot do, and then if you can do it, you're conveying the power of the technology.Here was the place where we went off: We started building systems that I'll call monolithic. We started saying, let's go attack a problem like cancer. That turned out to be the wrong approach. Absolutely it is worth solving, so I don't fault what our teams did at that point. However, are we known for being medical practitioners? No. Do we understand how hospitals and protocols work? No. Do we understand how the regulator works in that area? No.With hindsight, I wish we had thought about that just for a couple of minutes at the beginning.So then we said, OK, you can produce larger and larger models, and they'll take more and more compute. So option one, take a billion dollars of compute and you produce a model. Now to get a return on it, youve got to charge people a certain amount. But can we distill it down to a much smaller model that may not take as much compute, and is much, much cheaper to run, but is a fit-for-purpose model for a task in a business context? That is what led to the business lens.But one of the central takeaways of the last 10 years in deep learning seems to be that you can get more out of AI systems by just trying to make them generalist than you can by trying to make them specialized in a single area. Right? That's what's referred to as the bitter lesson.I might politely disagree with that. If you're willing to have an answer that's only 90% accurate, maybe. But if I'd like to control a blast furnace, it needs to be correct 100% of the time. That model better have some idea of time-series analysis baked into it.It's not a generalist machine that decided to somehow intuit Moby Dick to come up with its answer. So with respect, no. If you are actually trying to get to places where you need much higher accuracy, you actually may do much better with a smaller model.I actually believe there will be a few very large models. Theyll cost a couple of billion dollars to train, or maybe even more. And there's going to be thousands of smaller models that are fit-for-purpose. Theyll leverage the big ones for teaching, but not really for their inherent knowledge.Are the major economic benefits from AI going to accrue to the biggest companies that train the foundation models? Or to the smaller companies who apply those models to specific use cases? I think it's an exact "and." I think the analogy of AI is probably closest to the early days of the internet. So on the internet, ask yourself the question, is it useful only for very large companies or for very small companies?Take two opposite examples. If I'm going to build a video streaming business, the more content you have, the more people you can serve. You get a network effect, you get an economy of scale. On the other hand, you have a shopfront like Etsy. Suddenly the person who's an artisan who makes two items a year can still have a presence because the cost of distribution is extremely low.How has your answer to that question influenced the direction of your business?We thought deeply about it. Back in 2020, we said: should we put all our investments into trying to build one very large model? If it's a very large model, the cost of running these models is, let's call it, the square of the size of the model.So if I have a 10 billion parameter model and I have a 1 trillion parameter model, it's going to be 10,000 times more expensive to run the very big model. Then you turn around and ask the question, if it's only 1% better, do I really want to pay 10,000 times more? And that answer in the business world is almost always no.But if it can be 10 times smaller, hey, that's well worth it, because that drops more than 90% of the cost of running it. That is what drove our decision.Lets talk about quantum computing. IBM is a big investor in quantum. Whats your bigger picture strategy there?So we picked quantum as an area for investment more than 10 years ago. We came to the conclusion that it's an engineering problem more than it's a science problem. The moment it's an engineering problem, now you have to ask yourself the question, can you solve the two fundamental issues that are there?One, the error rates are really high, but so are normal computers. What people don't recognize is: there are techniques that make it appear error free. There are errors deep down at the very fundamental level even on the machines we are on, but they correct themselves, and so we don't see them.Two, because quantum by its nature is operating at a quantum level, very tiny amounts of energy can cause whats called coherence loss. So they don't work for very long. We believed if we could get close to a millisecond, you can do some really, really careful computations.And so we went down a path and we think we have made a lot of progress on the error correction. We're probably at a tenth of a millisecond, not quite at a millisecond yet, on the coherence times. We feel over the next three, four, five yearsI give myself till the end of the decadewe will see something remarkable happen on that front and I'm really happy where our team is.If you can make the huge breakthrough that you say you hope to make by the end of the decade, where does that put IBM as a business? Does that leave you in a dominant position over the next wave of technology? There is hardware, and then there is all the people who will exploit it. So let me first begin with this: The people who will exploit it will be all our clients. They will get the value, whether it's material discovery or better batteries or better fertilizers or better drugs, that value will be accrued by our clients.But who can give them a working quantum computer? I think that assuming the timeline and the breakthroughs I'm talking about happen, I think that gives us a tremendous position and the first-mover advantage in that market, to a point where I think that we would become the de-facto answer for those technologies.Technology has always been additive. The smartphone didn't remove the laptop. I think quantum will be additive. But much like we helped invent mainframes in the PC, maybe on quantum we'll occupy that same position for quite a while. More Must-Reads from TIMEInside Elon Musks War on WashingtonMeet the 2025 Women of the YearThe Harsh Truth About Disability InclusionWhy Do More Young Adults Have Cancer?Colman Domingo Leads With Radical LoveHow to Get Better at Doing Things AloneCecily Strong on Goober the ClownColumn: The Rise of Americas BroligarchyWrite to Billy Perrigo at billy.perrigo@time.com

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsWatch the 2025 Oscars: Date, time, channelCan you stream the 2025 Oscars?2025 Oscars: Presenters and performers2025 Oscars: NomineesIts been a long awards season, but the 2025 Oscars have finally arrived. Comedian Conan OBrien will host the 97th Academy Awards inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The top actors, actresses, filmmakers, and creatives will be on hand for the prestigious awards show. 23 categories honor the best films of 2024.Its been a wide-open race for Best Picture, butAnorahas charged to the front thanks to wins at the PGA, DGA, WGA, and Critics Choice. If any movie can beatAnora, its Conclave, which won at BAFTA and the SAG Awards. Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaa are heavy favorites in the supporting categories. However, the races for Best Actor Adrien Brody versus Timothe Chalamet and Best Actress Mikey Madison versus Demi Moore remain a toss-up.Recommended Videos97th Oscars | Presenting the Best Picture NomineesThe 2025 Oscars will air at a new time of 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The telecast will air onABC.Viewers can also watch on ABC.com and the ABC app by authenticating with their TV provider.Watch the 2025 OscarsRelatedUniversal PicturesFor the first time in ceremony history, subscribers can stream the 2025 Oscars. The ceremony will stream live to every Hulu subscriber. Replays can be streamed on demand the following day. Hulus ad-supported plan costs $10 per month, while the ad-free plan is $19 per month.Without cable, cinephiles can still watch the Oscars on live streaming services like Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Sling TV. Some of these services offer free trials, so you can watch the Oscars without a subscription fee.Miley Cyrus and Miles Teller round out our presenters or do they?Watch the Oscars LIVE Sunday, March 2, at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu, with Conan OBrien hosting. Expect the unexpectedonly at the #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/x0C4vdgAS7 The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 28, 20252024s big acting winners will return to present in their respective categories. This includes Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, DaVine Joy Randolph, and Robert Downey Jr.The full list of presenters includes: Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Stiller, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Joe Alwyn, Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaa and Rachel Zegler, Halle Berry, Penlope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Bowen Yang, Miles Teller, and Miley Cyrus.Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye will perform during the telecast.A24AnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PrezIm Still HereNickel BoysThe SubstanceWickedSean Baker,AnoraBrady Corbet, The BrutalistJames Mangold,A Complete UnknownJacques Audiard,Emilia PrezCoralie Fargeat,The SubstanceAdrien Brody,The BrutalistTimothe Chalamet, A Complete UnknownColman Domingo,Sing SingRalph Fiennes,ConclaveSebastian Stan,The ApprenticeCynthia Erivo,WickedKarla SofaGascn,Emilia PrezMikey Madison,AnoraDemi Moore, The SubstanceFernanda Torres,Im Still HereYura Borisov,AnoraKieran Culkin,A Real PainEdward Norton,A Complete UnknownGuy Pearce,The BrutalistJeremy Strong,The ApprenticeMonica Barbaro,A Complete UnknownAriana Grande,WickedFelicity Jones,The BrutalistIsabella Rossellini,ConclaveZoe Saldaa,Emilia PrezView the entire list of 2025 Oscar nominations.Editors Recommendations

Space faring microbes An small microbial ecosystem has formed on the International Space Station The largest study yet of the ISS's microbes hints were may be keeping it too clean. Jacek Krywko Mar 2, 2025 7:00 am | 2 Credit: NASA Credit: NASA Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreAstronauts on the International Space Station often suffer from various immune system dysfunctions, including allergies and skin rashes, even though they go through rigorous screening and are probably among the healthiest people on (or at least near) Earth. Its hard to pinpoint the exact causes for a lot of these symptoms, but we believe microbiome disruptions that happen in their bodies and in their environment up there could be playing an important part, says Rodolfo Salido Benitez, a bioengineering researcher at the University of California, San Diego who co-authored the largest study on the ISS microbiome to date.After analyzing over 800 samples collected by astronauts in multiple modules of the United States Orbital Segment in the ISS, Benitez and his team concluded the microbial and chemical environment on the station closely resembled the one found at COVID-19 isolation wards during the height of the pandemic. And that may be less than ideal for keeping people healthy.Swabbing the space decksMonitoring microbial life on the ISS is an ongoing effort, and studies of this sort have been done before, although at a much smaller scale. Previous studies used a low number of samples that could not identify all microbial and chemical factors present up there, said Nina Zhao, a researcher at the UCSD and co-author of the study.The United States Orbital Segment of the station has eight pressurized modules built by NASA, ESA, and the Japanese space agency JAXA. The goal of the new study was to find out what microbes and chemicals were in each of those modules, how they spread from module to module, where they came from, and how they compare to microbial environments on Earth. To answer these questions, the team supplied the astronauts with hundreds of custom swabs designed to collect samples from various surfaces on the ISS between October 2020 and April 2021. When the samples came back, the team started analyzing the data.The swabs made for the study had two sides, so an astronaut would sample the same spot on the surface twice. Once on Earth, the swabs were separated, with one side going for DNA sequencing and the other side being used for mass spectrometry analysis to identify chemicals. We applied some of the methods we use for monitoring extremely clean environments like the spacecraft assembly facility [SAF] that Jet Propulsion Laboratory employs to build the rovers they send to Mars, Benitez said.When the results were in, it turned out that microbial diversity on the ISS was in fact similar to SAFgood for Mars rovers, but not nearly as good for humans.Orbiting COVID wardThe microbial genetic material collected on the ISS covered 6.31 percent of the entire phylogenetic tree. The majority of microbes on the ISS came there on the human skin. Aside from those, the taxa present varied depending on the purpose of the module where the samples were taken. The Unity module, which is often used for food preparation and storage, contained more food-associated microbes. The Tranquility module, which houses the Waste and Hygiene Compartment (otherwise known as space toilet), had more microbes from feces and urine. Largely missing were the microbes that live on plants, animals, and in the soil. When the team compared the ISS microbial diversity with places where people usually live on Earth, those 6.31 percent started to look a bit tiny.To put that in perspective, microbes found in Finnish homes covered up to 12.23 percent of the phylogenetic tree, while rural homes in South America saw the figure bump up to 15.59 percent. That was still bleak in comparison to rainforests or meadows; microbes living there covered up to 28.37 percent of the tree of life.The lack of diversity could be a problem, given that previous studies linked lowered exposure to diverse microbial environments with increased risk of chronic inflammatory diseases like asthma.One of the more similar environments to the ISS was in the isolation dorms on the UCSD campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. All surfaces were continuously sterilized, so that microbial signatures would be erased by the time another person would show up, Benitez said. So, one of the first solutions to the ISS microbial diversity problem he and his colleagues suggested was that they perhaps should ease up on sterilizing the station so much.The extensive use of disinfection chemicals might not be the best approach to maintaining a healthy microbial environment, although there is certainly plenty of research to be conducted, Benitez said.Space-faring gardensHe suggested that introducing microbes that are beneficial to human health might be better than constantly struggling to wipe out all microbial life on the station. And while some modules up there do need to be sterilized, keeping some beneficial microbes alive could be achieved by designing future spacecraft in a way that accounts for how the microbes spread.We found that microbes in modules with little human activity tend to stay in those modules without spreading. When human activity is high in a module, then the microbes spread to adjacent modules, Zhao said. She said spacecraft could be designed to put modules with high human activity at one end and the modules with little to no human activity at the opposite end, so the busy modules dont contaminate the ones that need to remain sterile. We are of course talking as microbiologists and chemistsperhaps spacecraft engineers have more pressing reasons to put certain modules at certain spots, Zhao said. These are just preliminary ideas.But what about crewed deep space missions to Mars and other destinations in the Solar System? Should we carefully design the microbial composition beforehand, plant the microbes on the spacecraft and hope this artificial, closed ecosystem will work for years without any interventions from Earth?Id take a more holistic ecosystem approach, Benitez said. He imagines in the future we could build spacecraft and space stations hosting entire gardens with microbes that would interact with plants, pollinators, and animals to create balanced, self-sustaining ecosystems. Wed not only need to think about sending the astronauts and the machines they need to function, but also about all other lifeforms we will need to send along with them, Benitez saidCell, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.01.039Jacek KrywkoAssociate WriterJacek KrywkoAssociate Writer Jacek Krywko is a freelance science and technology writer who covers space exploration, artificial intelligence research, computer science, and all sorts of engineering wizardry. 2 Comments

still pretty cool Driving an EV restomod that costs as much as a housethe JIA Chieftain There are no reused Tesla parts here, but the price tag is prototype-level. Alex Goy Mar 2, 2025 6:00 am | 7 The original Range Rover is a prime target for EV restomodding, but JIA have taken both the restoration and the modifications to quite a degree. Credit: Alex Goy The original Range Rover is a prime target for EV restomodding, but JIA have taken both the restoration and the modifications to quite a degree. Credit: Alex Goy Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreThe Chieftain Range Rover is a fascinating thinga refitted, reskinned, restored classic Range Rover is no new thing, nor is one with a ludicrous American V8 stuffed under the hood. But one that can be had as a gas car, plug-in hybrid, or as an EV? It can be all of those things depending on which boxes you tick. Ars Technica went for a spin in the EV to see how it stacks up.The UK is something of an EV restomod hub. It's been throwing electricity in things that didn't come off the line electrified in the first place for years. Businesses like Electrogenic, Lunaz, and Everrati will, for a price, make an old car feel a little more peppydepending on who you go to, it'll come back restored as well. The Chieftain isn't quite like them. Developed by Oxfordshire, UK, based Jensen International Automotive (the company's bread 'n butter is Jensen Interceptors), the Chieftain is an old Range Rover turned up to VERY LOUD. Or, actually, not loud at all.Of course, these things come at a cost. A Chieftain EV Range Rover conversion, today, will set you back at least $568,000 should you choose to order one. This one was a private commission, and at that price there won't be any built on spec on the off chance someone wants to buy one "off the peg." By any stretch of the imagination it is a huge amount for an old car, but they're custom-built from start to finish. The Range Rover has aged well. Alex Goy The Range Rover has aged well. Alex Goy Slab sides and wide panel gaps mean the Chieftain can't compete with a modern EV in terms of aero efficiency. Alex Goy Slab sides and wide panel gaps mean the Chieftain can't compete with a modern EV in terms of aero efficiency. Alex Goy This Chelsea Tractor need not fear ULEZ regulations. Alex Goy This Chelsea Tractor need not fear ULEZ regulations. Alex Goy Slab sides and wide panel gaps mean the Chieftain can't compete with a modern EV in terms of aero efficiency. Alex Goy This Chelsea Tractor need not fear ULEZ regulations. Alex Goy Yours will be made to your specification, have CarPlay/Android Auto, and the sort of mod cons one would expect in the 2020s. Under its perfectly painted shellthe color is your choice, of courselives a 120 kWh battery. It's made of packs mounted under the hood and in the rear, firing power to all four wheels via three motors: one at the front, and two at the rear. The tri-motor setup can theoretically produce around 650 hp (485 kW), but it's paired back to a smidge over 405 hp (302 kW), so it doesn't eat its tires on a spirited launch. There's a 60:40 rear-to-front torque split to keep things exciting if that's your jam. Air suspension keeps occupants comfortable and insulated from the world around them.Each Chieftain Range Rover is a bespoke affair, which means the interior is really quite something to behold. Quilted seats, not a stitch out of place, leather sourced from Bridge of Weir it's all rather fine. Of course, the architecture of the original car has to be worked around, so don't go in expecting recesses with big screens, or a new dash modeled off some of the curves of Michelangelo's David. It's still a bit angular and of its era inside, but if you're dropping this kind of money on a restored, updated Range Rover, you probably actively want that kind of thing.JIA's work on the car isn't the result of peeling components from crashed Teslas. Everything under the skin is an off-the-shelf OEM part, lovingly installed in available space left by oily motors and transmissions, and gently encouraged to talk to each other. The people who want one of these aren't in the market for recycled bits glued to an old chassisif you're going to drop all your money on a custom car, the last thing you'd expect is a pre-loved battery. Beltlines have risen so high in modern cars you almost feel exposed driving something that first went on sale in 1970. Credit: Alex Goy With it being a bespoke car, there are some, erm, unknowns. When asked about fast-charge times, the company said that "at a typical fast charger it can go from flat to fully charged in about 1hr 10 min," which should mean a decently brisk 2080 percent time, given the nature of battery charge curves. When it comes to range, the company says 210220 miles (338354 km) is workable in chilly conditions, and warmer weather will grant 250 miles (402 km).Ergonomically, not much has changed over the original car. Familiar switchgear and dials are supplemented with digital displays where necessary, giving you access to charge and range information and allowing you to interact with infotainment or the air suspension. The modern tech is sensibly integrated and easy to use.Twisting the transmission tunnel-mounted dial, the car silently switches into drive and gently glides away. Chieftain's home-grown system is pleasingly quiet. While EV tech is quieter than ICE, it can, if implemented poorly, be noisy in its own whirry way. Here, the noise is negligiblethe only thing that really intrudes into the cabin is wind rushing around the windshield. Ergonomics have come some way in five decades. Alex Goy Ergonomics have come some way in five decades. Alex Goy The digital display is a subtle addition to the main instrument panel. Alex Goy The digital display is a subtle addition to the main instrument panel. Alex Goy Tactile controls. Alex Goy Tactile controls. Alex Goy The digital display is a subtle addition to the main instrument panel. Alex Goy Tactile controls. Alex Goy At its core, the Chieftain is still an old Range Rover, which means it's not going to be a sparkling example of handling prowess. Quicker steering than before goes some way to help, as does the air suspension, but it's not a sports car. Expect a bit of roll in the bends, and wooly steering, which at least is decently weighted, though. AP Racing brakes at each corner mean you can scrub speed off easily.The air suspension adds a level of refinement that sits very nicely. Rutted roads aren't really a problem for the Chieftain EV, keeping your rear nicely cosseted. Slipping through town is a joy, too, as even though a Range Rover is a big car, it's slab-sided so you can see where each wheel's going to be. As a car built before safety regs meant doors became big and windows shrank, the visibility on offer is refreshing to say the least. Your eyes are your parking sensors.With more than 400 hp on tap, you'd expect it to be rather rapid off the line, but in reality it doesn't feel super quick. Going 062 mph (100 km/h) takes around eight seconds, which is perfectly respectable for a car like a Range Rover. It cruises wonderfully, torque effortlessly delivered with the slightest twitch of your right foot. Mid-range punch is where the fun really kicks off. If you have something to overtake, with a brief, committed application of your right foot you'll find yourself ahead of them before you know it. Quick EVs aren't a new thing, but in something like a classic Range Rover it feels odd in the best possible way. Seats never left the factory looking this good. Alex Goy Seats never left the factory looking this good. Alex Goy It's a UK car, so CCS2. Alex Goy It's a UK car, so CCS2. Alex Goy AP racing brakes help slow things down. Alex Goy AP racing brakes help slow things down. Alex Goy It's a UK car, so CCS2. Alex Goy AP racing brakes help slow things down. Alex Goy There will shortly be a modern electric Range Rover with all the bells and whistles that go with modern cars. It'll be huge, quick, and almost certainly brilliant to drive. But it'll be new. There are other EV restomodded Ranges out there, too, but the teams behind them seem rather large: their business is EV conversion. Going to JIA's HQ, you see a small team dedicated to all things automotivethe EV conversion was a small part of it. A client asked if they could make it happen, and they made it happen. It's up there with the best EV conversions you can get, which seems staggering given the scale of the business that made it. It's a shame that there's unlikely to be another. 7 Comments

MindA reader dealing with jealousy of a friend is given a host of scientifically sourced ways to help from our advice columnist David Robson 26 February 2025 I just cant help feeling bitter about what theyve achievedDavid Litschel/AlamyIt is all too human to feel a little jealous of others success, but what can we do when those feelings threaten to overcome us? One reader this month describes some serious resentment at a friends promotion: I just cant help feeling bitter about what theyve achieved.The obvious solution to envy would be to avoid comparing ourselves to the people around us, but that is easier said than done. Humans are social creatures who evolved in hierarchies, and our standing within a group would have

I live in Paris and like to take day trips to other European cities.I've made lots of mistakes along the way, like not dressing properly for the weather.After letting my phone die on a trip to Copenhagen, I now carry a portable charger with me.As someone who's been living in Europe for the past three years, I never pass up the opportunity to visit a new city. The ability to hop on a cheap flight and change environments for the day is something I just can't resist.However, although day trips can be fun and exciting experiences, there are a few things that can turn an amazing trip into an OK one.Here are four mistakes I've made while traveling around Europe.Not checking the weather forecast carefully before leaving home When I was in Dublin, I wore a jacket that was too light for the temperature. Djena Camara Before visiting Dublin in December, I didn't pay close enough attention to the weather.I made the mistake of bringing a very light jacket, and it was so chilly that walking around the city quickly became uncomfortable. I've since learned it's always a good idea to take a few minutes to check the weather before leaving.Trying to do too much in one tripWhen traveling, I often overpack my schedule, trying to see as much as possible in a short period of time.However, I've learned it's important to prioritize the things I want to see and do most. For example, if I'm going to be in a city for eight to 10 hours, there's no way I can visit multiple museums, do a walking tour, go to a local bar, and explore different neighborhoods.I made the mistake of overloading my itinerary in Krakow, Poland, and ended up canceling a walking tour and museum visits. By doing so, I was able to immerse myself in the local culture and explore the city on my own time.Letting my phone die in the middle of the trip Now, I always make sure to pack a portable charger in my bag. mapo/Getty Images During my trip to Copenhagen, I forgot my portable charger, and my phone died halfway through the day. I couldn't find a charging port anywhere, and since I was only in the city for a few hours, I didn't want to waste time sitting somewhere to charge my phone.This meant I couldn't take as many pictures as I wanted, and I had to stay close to familiar areas to avoid getting lost.Luckily, Copenhagen's metro system is easy to navigate, and I got back to the airport without any issues. However, my portable charger is now the second thing I put in my travel bag after my passport.Not planning meals in advance or having a backup planAs a self-proclaimed "go with the flow" person, I've learned the hard way that planning my meals ahead of time is crucial. In the past, I've wasted a lot of time trying to decide where to eat. Plus, when I'm short on time and visiting a busy restaurant, I can't afford to wait an hour for a table. Planning ahead and making reservations (or having a backup option in mind) ensures I'm not disappointed or wasting valuable time.

After medical leave seven years ago, I didn't return to my full-time job.However, I've written a memoir and write freelance work, so I'm not fully retired.I consider myself "fluidly retired" for now.When I was a young professional, I never planned to retire. My career as a health education specialist fulfilled me in a way that being a wife and mother could not. In my early 50s, though, that 5 a.m. alarm became more and more intrusive, and I accepted that someday I'd want to call it quits. Maybe at 66 years and 8 months, when I would reach full retirement age as defined by social security. Or maybe I'd push it to 70.My body had other ideas.After paid medical leave, I never went back to work full-timeAt 58, I'd been working in the worksite wellness space for six years, finally making a decent salary. But after decades of IBS and three years of worsening GI problems, my gut was a mess.Then, my colorectal surgeon found a new complication. It wasn't immediately serious, but if I had any chance of recovery, I'd need to leave my job and focus on my health. As I left the appointment that day, I put on sunglasses to hide my tears.I took a paid medical leave from my job, never intending to abandon my career. "As soon as I'm better," I told myself, "I'll come back at the top of my game."While at home, I spent most of my time running to the bathroom or curled up on the couch with a heating pad. Traditional medicine, alternative treatments, and minor surgery didn't improve my condition. Regardless, my benefits ran out two years later. (Thankfully, my husband's salary supported us both.)On good days, I worked on a memoir about motherhood and people-pleasing I'd begun years before, but I knew I couldn't meet the commitments of a full-time or even part-time position.Was I retired? If asked, I answered no. I didn't have an aversion to the idea or think retirement was an ageist concept, but the term simply didn't fit.Four years later, I'm now 66 and 3 months, a published author, engaged in freelance writing when inspiration hits me. My GI issues are better, but not great.Am I retired now?I haven't stopped working completelyI still don't know how to answer that question. I applied for "retired" status from my professional credentialing association, but what was my retirement date? September 2016, when my medical leave began? October 2018, when it ended? June 2024, when I began drawing my barely-enough-for-groceries state retirement?On medical and insurance forms, I check "retired" for lack of a better answer, but I worry my doctors will treat me differently as a result. On LinkedIn, I'm "self-employed," and on my taxes, I'm a "freelance writer," although if income defines success in either role, I'm a failure.I have lots of company in my confusion: senior workers who never formally retired yet aren't working full-time, employees over 60 who were downsized or laid off, and freelancers who slowly pared down their commitments. Many of these individuals didn't choose to end their careers, and few received a plaque or party before they walked out the door or ended the final Zoom call.In five months, I'll be eligible for Social Security. Will I finally be retired then? I'll decide when that day arrives. I've concluded that, regardless of age, you're retired if you think you are.I miss a steady paycheck, but I love the freedom to spend my time as I wish. If I'm not writing, I'm sewing, gardening, or enjoying unfettered time with my husband. Maybe I'll write another book. Maybe I won't.Now, if I'm asked about my retirement status, I say, "I'm "fluidly retired." That phrase won't appear on a form with a box to check, but working outside the box is often where contentment lies.