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2025-04-14 14:57:36

Live demos test effectiveness of Revolutionary War weapons
Pitting the Brown Bess against the long rifle, testing the first military submarine, and more.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/new-nova-doc-puts-revolutionary-war-weapons-to-the-test/

2025-04-14 14:57:30

F1 in Bahrain: I dare you to call that race boring
After a snoozer in Japan, F1's return to the Middle East went well.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04/f1-in-bahrain-i-dare-you-to-call-that-race-boring/

2025-02-06 23:59:36

Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
Users can access thumbsticks, shoulder buttons while sliding Joy-Cons on a flat surface.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/02/nintendo-patent-explains-switch-2-joy-cons-mouse-operation-mode/

2025-02-06 22:58:31

DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
Apple's defenses that protect data from being sent in the clear are globally disabled.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/deepseek-ios-app-sends-data-unencrypted-to-bytedance-controlled-servers/

2025-02-06 22:58:26

White House budget proposal could shatter the National Science Foundation
"This kind of cut would kill American science and boost China."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/white-house-budget-proposal-could-shatter-the-national-science-foundation/

2025-02-06 21:40:47

The UK got rid of coal—where’s it going next?
The UK has transitioned to a lower-emission grid. Now comes the hard part.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/the-uk-got-rid-of-coal-wheres-it-going-next/

2025-02-06 21:40:41

ChatGPT comes to 500,000 new users in OpenAI’s largest AI education deal yet
Still banned at some schools, ChatGPT gains an official role at California State University.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/chatgpt-comes-to-500000-new-users-in-openais-largest-ai-education-deal-yet/

2025-02-06 21:40:35

Meta torrented over 81.7TB of pirated books to train AI, authors say
Meta's alleged torrenting and seeding of pirated books complicates copyright case.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/meta-torrented-over-81-7tb-of-pirated-books-to-train-ai-authors-say/

2025-02-06 20:12:13

Parrots struggle when told to do something other than mimic their peers
When it comes to meaningless gestures, macaws try to follow the crowd.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/parrots-can-imitate-meaningless-behavior-almost-as-well-as-humans/

2025-02-06 20:12:08

Protection from COVID reinfections plummeted from 80% to 5% with omicron
New study shows why annual COVID boosters are critical to controlling COVID.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/02/protection-from-covid-reinfections-plummeted-from-80-to-5-with-omicron/

2025-02-06 18:39:02

DeepSeek is “TikTok on steroids,” senator warns amid push for government-wide ban
Lawmaker urged passing DeepSeek ban on government devices is a "no-brainer."
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/us-lawmakers-push-to-quickly-ban-deepseek-on-government-devices/

2025-02-06 17:15:37

2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 review: Wait for the next model year
We still like a lot about this EV, but next year brings a big upgrade.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/review-2025-genesis-electrified-gv70-is-charming-but-it-needs-updates/

2025-02-06 17:15:31

Thanks to NASA, you probably won’t have to worry about this asteroid killing you
More data will likely reduce the chance of an impact to zero. If not, we have options.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/thanks-to-nasa-you-probably-wont-have-to-worry-about-this-asteroid-killing-you/

2025-02-06 15:16:17

Ransomware payments declined in 2024 despite massive well-known hacks
Amount paid by victims to hackers declined by hundreds of millions of dollars.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/ransomware-payments-declined-in-2024-despite-well-known-massive-hacks/

2025-02-06 15:16:11

NASA will swap Dragon spacecraft on the ground to return Butch and Suni sooner
NASA can no longer wait on the development of a new Crew Dragon vehicle.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/nasa-moves-up-target-to-return-butch-and-suni-but-not-for-political-reasons/

2025-02-05 23:07:03

Judge suggests temporary order blocking DOGE from Treasury records
As far as DOJ knows, Elon Musk doesn’t have access to Treasury Dept. data.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/judge-suggests-temporary-order-blocking-doge-from-treasury-records/

2025-02-05 23:06:57

Strain of H5N1 bird flu that killed Louisiana resident found in Nevada dairies
The finding suggests a new spillover event, further dashing hopes of containment.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/02/strain-of-h5n1-bird-flu-that-killed-louisiana-resident-found-in-nevada-dairies/

2025-02-05 22:03:11

Quantum teleportation used to distribute a calculation
Method allows a single algorithm to be spread across multiple quantum processors.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/quantum-teleportation-used-to-distribute-a-calculation/

2025-02-05 22:03:05

Hugging Face clones OpenAI’s Deep Research in 24 hours
Open source "Deep Research" project proves that agent frameworks boost AI model capability.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/after-24-hour-hackathon-hugging-faces-ai-research-agent-nearly-matches-openais-solution/

2025-02-05 22:03:00

7-Zip 0-day was exploited in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Vulnerability stripped MotW tag Windows uses to flag Internet-downloaded files.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/7-zip-0-day-was-exploited-in-russias-ongoing-invasion-of-ukraine/

2025-02-05 22:02:55

Not Gouda-nough: Google removes AI-generated cheese error from Super Bowl ad
Unlike Google search, AI writing assistant doesn't even cite its sources.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/not-gouda-nough-google-removes-ai-generated-cheese-error-from-super-bowl-ad/

2025-02-05 22:02:49

AMD promises “mainstream” 4K gaming with next-gen GPUs as current-gen GPU sales tank
9070-series Radeon GPUs were announced at CES, with plans to launch in March.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/amd-promises-mainstream-4k-gaming-with-next-gen-gpus-as-current-gen-gpu-sales-tank/

2025-02-05 22:02:44

Chat, are you ready to go to space with NASA?
"Twitch is one of the many digital platforms we use to reach new audiences."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/nasa-has-entered-the-chat-space-agency-to-twitch-stream-from-orbit/

2025-02-05 19:15:23

Let’s Encrypt is ending expiration notice emails—for some very good reasons
To save money and protect privacy, the successful service won't bug you.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/lets-encrypt-is-ending-expiration-notice-emails-for-some-very-good-reasons/

2025-02-05 19:15:18

What the weak yen might mean for Switch 2 pricing
Amid rising exchange rates, Nintendo prez looks to "affordable price that customers expect."
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/02/will-japans-weak-enconomy-mean-a-cheaper-switch-2-in-the-us/

2025-02-05 19:15:12

Polestar CEO says the brand’s tech makes the US a “great market for us”
Polestar is bringing ahead its compact SUV, the Polestar 7.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/polestars-ceo-talks-product-plans-local-manufacturing-tariff-woes/

2025-02-05 19:15:07

Robocallers posing as FCC staff blocked after robocalling real FCC staff
You can ignore robocalls from FCC "Fraud Prevention Team," which doesn't exist.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/robocallers-posing-as-fcc-staff-blocked-after-robocalling-real-fcc-staff/

2025-02-05 15:35:20

$58 billion Honda-Nissan merger is in deep trouble
Honda's proposal to turn Nissan into fully owned subsidiary didn't go over well.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/58-billion-honda-nissan-merger-is-in-deep-trouble/

2025-02-05 15:35:14

After a wrenching decision by NASA, private lunar lander finds a new customer
"When VIPER was removed, that was definitely a setback. Our team felt that."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/after-a-wrenching-decision-by-nasa-private-lunar-lander-finds-a-new-customer/

2025-02-05 15:35:09

Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK
EV sales in the region are growing, but not for Tesla.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/tesla-sales-plummet-in-the-uk-france-and-germany/

2025-02-05 15:35:04

Jurassic World Rebirth roars into theaters this July
"No one's dumb enough to go where we're going."
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/02/jurassic-world-rebirth-roars-into-theaters-this-july/

2025-02-05 13:47:12

Scientists found a faster way to brew sour beer—with peas
The yeast cannot metabolize sugars derived from peas, thus promoting the growth of essential bacteria.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/pea-sugars-can-speed-up-sour-beer-brewing/

2025-02-05 12:48:50

As Internet enshittification marches on, here are some of the worst offenders
Ars staffers take aim at some of the web's worst predatory practices.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/as-internet-enshittification-marches-on-here-are-some-of-the-worst-offenders/

2025-02-05 12:48:45

Go Module Mirror served backdoor to devs for 3+ years
Supply chain attack targets developers using the Go programming language.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/backdoored-package-in-go-mirror-site-went-unnoticed-for-3-years/

2025-02-04 23:53:26

Drones are now launching drones to attack other drones in Ukraine
Under the pressure of war, the pace of innovation is quick.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/02/from-motherships-to-shotguns-drone-war-evolves-rapidly-in-ukraine/

2025-02-04 22:36:44

Internet Archive played crucial role in tracking shady CDC data removals
Internet Archive makes it easier to track changes in CDC data online.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/internet-archive-played-crucial-role-in-tracking-shady-cdc-data-removals/

2025-02-04 20:48:13

$42B broadband grant program may scrap Biden admin’s preference for fiber
NTIA nominee to rework Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/trump-picks-ted-cruzs-telecom-chief-to-overhaul-42b-broadband-program/

2025-02-04 20:48:08

Europe has the worst imaginable idea to counter SpaceX’s launch dominance
This plan, if it ever gets off the ground, seems destined to fail.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/europe-has-the-worst-imaginable-idea-to-counter-spacexs-launch-dominance/

2025-02-04 20:48:03

Framework Laptop’s RISC-V board for open source diehards is available for $199
With soldered RAM and eMMC storage, this is not "a consumer-ready experience."
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/framework-laptop-expands-beyond-x86-with-its-first-ever-risc-v-based-motherboard/

2025-02-04 19:19:03

Why it makes perfect sense for this bike to have two gears and two chains
Bike design seems like a solved problem, but there's a lot to learn from Buffalo.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/why-it-makes-perfect-sense-for-this-bike-to-have-two-gears-and-two-chains/

2025-02-04 19:18:58

Irony alert: Anthropic says applicants shouldn’t use LLMs
We agree with Anthropic: People shouldn't use its AI to hide bad communication skills.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/irony-alert-anthropic-says-applicants-shouldnt-use-llms/

2025-02-04 18:05:00

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance is quite a name, quite a car
Few four-doors eat corners quite like this one. It sounds pretty special, too.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/f1-hybrid-tech-is-the-star-of-the-mercedes-amg-gt-63-s-e-performance/

2025-02-04 16:47:53

Gecko feet inspire anti-slip shoe soles
Adding zirconia nanoparticles to the mix enhances slip-resistant hydrophilic effects.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/gecko-feet-inspire-anti-slip-shoe-soles/

2025-02-04 16:07:06

Marvel’s first family faces Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser
"Whatever life throws at us, we'll face it together... as a family."
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/02/marvels-first-family-faces-galactus-in-fantastic-four-first-steps-teaser/

2025-02-04 16:07:01

Sick right now? Flu is resurging to yet a higher peak this season.
Few seasons see two peaks at such high intensity.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/02/sick-right-now-flu-is-resurging-to-yet-a-higher-peak-this-season/

2025-02-04 14:58:22

22-year-old math wiz indicted for alleged DeFI hack that stole $65M
22-year-old Andean Medjedovic of Canada could spend decades in prison if convicted.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/02/man-indicted-for-two-alleged-defi-hacks-that-stole-65-million/

2025-02-04 14:58:17

Boeing has now lost $2B on Starliner, but still silent on future plans
Boeing has brought back a previous Starliner manager to helm the troubled program.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/boeing-has-now-lost-2b-on-starliner-but-still-silent-on-future-plans/

2025-02-04 14:58:11

China responds to tariffs with antitrust investigations of Google, Nvidia
Beijing seeks leverage against US president by reviving probes into tech giants.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/china-responds-to-tariffs-with-antitrust-investigations-of-google-nvidia/

2025-02-04 02:14:00

Popular Linux orgs Freedesktop and Alpine Linux are scrambling for new web hosting
Donor's shift away from bare-metal servers leaves groups looking for new homes.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/popular-linux-orgs-freedesktop-and-alpine-linux-are-scrambling-for-new-web-hosting/

2025-02-03 23:47:59

“Zero warnings”: Longtime YouTuber rails against unexplained channel removal
Developer calls for human review to end YouTube’s automated channel removals.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/youtube-briefly-banned-15-year-old-channel-with-no-strikes-and-wont-say-why/

2025-02-03 23:47:54

Anthropic dares you to jailbreak its new AI model
Week-long public test follows 3,000+ hours of unsuccessful bug bounty claim attempts.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/anthropic-dares-you-to-jailbreak-its-new-ai-model/

2025-02-03 23:47:49

Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help
Study provides evidence that our relatives have a "theory of mind."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/bonobos-know-when-youre-clueless/

2025-02-03 23:47:44

Concern about SpaceX influence at NASA grows with new appointee
Morale at the space agency is absurdly low, sources say.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/as-nasa-flies-into-turbulence-the-agency-could-use-a-steady-hand/

2025-02-03 18:35:04

OpenAI says its models are more persuasive than 82 percent of Reddit users
ChatGPT maker worries about AI becoming “a powerful weapon for controlling nation states.”
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/02/are-ais-getting-dangerously-good-at-persuasion-openai-says-not-yet/

2025-02-03 18:34:59

Starlink profit growing rapidly as it faces a moment of promise and peril
"He wants to take food off the table of people—hard-working people."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/starlink-profit-growing-rapidly-as-it-faces-a-moment-of-promise-and-peril/

2025-02-03 16:39:04

Greenland’s glaciers are falling apart faster than expected
New 3D study shows meltwater driving fissures deeper into the glacial ice.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/greenlands-glaciers-are-falling-apart-faster-than-expected/

2025-02-03 16:38:59

How Honda is incorporating EVs into the cars it builds in America
Giant presses and 3D stir welding make the battery cases.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/honda-cleans-greens-its-ohio-factories-to-add-evs-to-the-mix/

2025-02-03 16:38:53

Microsoft 365’s VPN feature will be shut off at the end of the month
The VPN encrypted data on public networks but was missing some common features.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/microsoft-365s-vpn-feature-will-be-shut-off-at-the-end-of-the-month/

2025-02-03 14:25:48

Civilization VII review: A major overhaul solves Civ’s oldest problems
Not all changes will be popular, but it's a great launching point for a new age.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/02/civilization-vii-review-a-major-overhaul-solves-civs-oldest-problems/

2025-01-29 03:03:14

Trump executive order calls for a next-generation missile defense shield
The White House bills this as an "Iron Dome for America." It's a lot more than that.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/trump-directs-the-pentagon-to-come-up-with-a-plan-for-space-based-weapons/

2025-01-29 00:44:05

Why did Elon Musk just say Trump wants to bring two stranded astronauts home?
"We will do so."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/why-did-elon-musk-just-say-trump-wants-to-bring-two-stranded-astronauts-home/

2025-01-28 23:24:19

How does DeepSeek R1 really fare against OpenAI’s best reasoning models?
We run the LLMs through a gauntlet of tests, from creative writing to complex instruction.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/how-does-deepseek-r1-really-fare-against-openais-best-reasoning-models/

2025-01-27 19:48:19

A long, costly road ahead for customers abandoning Broadcom’s VMware
"We loved VMware, and then when Broadcom bought ‘em, we hated ‘em.”
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/01/a-long-costly-road-ahead-for-customers-abandoning-broadcoms-vmware/

2025-01-27 19:48:14

Trump may leave TikTok’s algorithm under ByteDance’s control
Everything insiders are saying about Trump’s plan to save TikTok.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/trump-may-leave-tiktoks-algorithm-under-bytedances-control/

2025-01-27 18:32:44

Mazda celebrates 35 years of the MX-5 with anniversary model
The MX-5 is the perfect antidote to all those big SUVs.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/mazda-celebrates-35-years-of-the-mx-5-with-anniversary-model/

2025-01-27 17:17:33

DeepSeek panic triggers tech stock sell-off as Chinese AI tops App Store
A new Chinese AI app is sparking existential panic in American AI companies and investors.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/deepseek-spooks-american-tech-industry-as-it-tops-the-apple-app-store/

2025-01-27 05:30:17

Jeep’s first battery EV is not what we expected: the 2024 Wagoneer S
Drag optimization means it's very quiet inside, but it's also quite expensive.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/jeeps-first-battery-ev-is-not-what-we-expected-the-2024-wagoneer-s/

2025-01-25 16:47:43

Complexity physics finds crucial tipping points in chess games
Physicist used interaction graphs to show how pieces attack and defend to analyze 20,000 top matches.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/complexity-physics-finds-crucial-tipping-points-in-chess-games/

2025-01-25 16:47:38

Couple allegedly tricked AI investors into funding wedding, houses
FBI claims GameOn founder forged six years of financial records in brazen scheme.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/ai-startup-founder-allegedly-faked-profits-to-trick-investors-buy-fancy-houses/

2025-01-25 16:47:33

Anthropic builds RAG directly into Claude models with new Citations API
New feature allows Claude to reference source documents and reduce hallucinations.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/anthropic-adds-citations-in-bid-to-avoid-confabulating-ai-models/

2025-01-25 16:47:28

Nvidia starts to wind down support for old GPUs, including the long-lived GTX 1060
Nvidia last dropped Game Ready driver support for older GPUs in 2021.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/nvidia-winding-down-support-for-older-gpus-including-the-legendary-750-ti-and-1060/

2025-01-25 16:47:23

WHO starts cutting costs as US withdrawal date set for January 2026
The US is currently the WHO's biggest funder, contributing about 18% of its budget.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/who-starts-cutting-costs-as-us-withdrawal-date-set-for-january-2026/

2025-01-25 16:43:49

3D-printed “ghost gun” ring comes to my community—and leaves a man dead
3D-printed gun parts are worth real money on the black market.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/01/3d-printed-ghost-gun-ring-comes-to-my-community-and-leaves-a-man-dead/

2025-01-24 14:09:21

Backdoor infecting VPNs used “magic packets” for stealth and security
J-Magic backdoor infected organizations in a wide array of industries.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/01/backdoor-infecting-vpns-used-magic-packets-for-stealth-and-security/

2025-01-24 14:07:30

Rocket Report: Did China’s reusable rocket work?; DOT may review SpaceX fines
Rocket Lab announced it will soon launch a batch of eight German-owned wildfire detection satellites.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/rocket-report-dot-may-review-spacex-fines-did-chinas-reusable-rocket-work/