Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks by Dan Goodin on 2025-09-19 00:00 (#704Z8) Ransomware group is one of the world's most prolific.
In new level of stupid, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine advisors axe MMRV recommendation by Beth Mole on 2025-09-18 23:38 (#704Z9) The vote to strip the recommendation came after a day of inept discussion.
Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-09-18 22:00 (#704WH) The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and the 24/7 lectures.
“Get off the iPad!” warns air traffic control as Spirit flight nears Air Force One by Nate Anderson on 2025-09-18 20:28 (#704ST) Do not be slow to comply with ATC instructions.
Google announces massive expansion of AI features in Chrome by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-09-18 19:27 (#704SV) Chrome's future as an AI browser starts today.
Northrop Grumman successfully resupplies ISS after overcoming software glitch by Stephen Clark on 2025-09-18 18:38 (#704SW) The premature engine shutdowns were triggered by a conservative software safeguard.
Software update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridges by Scharon Harding on 2025-09-18 17:32 (#704QG) Samsung's "pilot program" is likely just the beginning.
FCC derided as “Federal Censorship Commission” after pushing Jimmy Kimmel off ABC by Jon Brodkin on 2025-09-18 17:10 (#704QH) Disney does FCC chair's bidding, suspends Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comment.
Nvidia, Intel to co-develop “multiple generations” of chips as part of $5 billion deal by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-09-18 16:47 (#704MK) Intel once considered buying Nvidia outright, but its fortunes have shifted.
New attack on ChatGPT research agent pilfers secrets from Gmail inboxes by Dan Goodin on 2025-09-18 16:29 (#704MM) Unlike most prompt injections, ShadowLeak executes on OpenAI's cloud-based infrastructure.
Trump’s Golden Dome will cost 10 to 100 times more than the Manhattan Project by Stephen Clark on 2025-09-18 15:38 (#704MN) In nuclear era, it has proven cheaper to build offensive weapons than play defense.
Some dogs can classify their toys by function by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-09-18 15:00 (#704MP) Come for the science. Stay for the adorable pics of happy pupsters with their favorite toys.
Meta’s $799 Ray-Ban Display is the company’s first big step from VR to AR by Kyle Orland on 2025-09-18 14:55 (#704HH) The see-through display is a big downgrade from last year's "Orion" prototype demo.
How weak passwords and other failings led to catastrophic breach of Ascension by Dan Goodin on 2025-09-18 14:31 (#704HJ) A deep-dive into Active Directory and how "Kerberoasting" breaks it wide open.
Right-wing political violence is more frequent, deadly than left-wing violence by Art Jipson and Paul J. Becker, The Conversation on 2025-09-18 14:15 (#704HK) President Trump's assertions about political violence ignore the facts.
No Nissan Ariya for model-year 2026 as automaker cancels imports by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-09-18 12:53 (#704EB) If you wanted an Ariya, you can blame the Trump tariffs for its cancellation.
You can hold on to your butts thanks to DNA that evolved in fish by John Timmer on 2025-09-17 22:19 (#70408) Making digits seems to involve gene activity that was needed to make a cloaca.
White House officials reportedly frustrated by Anthropic’s law enforcement AI limits by Benj Edwards on 2025-09-17 22:03 (#70409) Officials say Claude chatbot usage policies block FBI, Secret Service contractors' work.
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine delusions—not science—steer CDC now, ex-director testifies by Beth Mole on 2025-09-17 21:48 (#7040A) Ex-CDC director warns senators about RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
Why, as a responsible adult, SimCity 2000 hits differently by Kyle Orland on 2025-09-17 20:25 (#703XB) After years as a parent and homeowner, I sympathize more with my virtual citizens.
Trump admin says Social Security database wasn’t “leaked, hacked, or shared” by Jon Brodkin on 2025-09-17 17:39 (#703TY) SSA tells Senate that NUMIDENT is safe after troubling whistleblower allegations.
Gemini AI solves coding problem that stumped 139 human teams at ICPC World Finals by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-09-17 17:00 (#703TZ) Gemini shows off at another high-level academic competition.
After child’s trauma, chatbot maker allegedly forced mom to arbitration for $100 payout by Ashley Belanger on 2025-09-17 16:45 (#703QM) "I know my kid": Parents urge lawmakers to shut down chatbots to stop child suicides.
Trailer for Anaconda meta-reboot leans into the laughs by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-09-17 16:11 (#703QN) "We're in the middle of the jungle and we are being hunted!"
Tesla Model Y door handles now under federal safety scrutiny by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-09-17 14:59 (#703QP) Cars have lost 12 V power, trapping children and dogs in hot cars.
Report: Apple inches closer to releasing an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-09-17 14:30 (#703N2) More iPad-like Mac hardware would balance Apple's push for Mac-like iPads.
China blocks sale of Nvidia AI chips by Zijing Wu, Cheng Leng, and Tim Bradshaw, Financial on 2025-09-17 13:08 (#703HJ) China steps up efforts to boost semiconductor independence, compete with US.
New Amelia Earhart bio delves into her unconventional marriage by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-09-17 11:30 (#703F2) Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro chats with Ars about her latest book, The Aviator and the Showman.
iOS 26 review: A practical, yet playful, update by Scharon Harding on 2025-09-17 11:00 (#703F3) Spotlighting the most helpful new features of iOS 26.
A record supply load won’t reach the International Space Station as scheduled by Stephen Clark on 2025-09-16 23:13 (#7036F) The problem arose early Tuesday when the spacecraft's main engine shut down earlier than expected.
“China keeps the algorithm”: Critics attack Trump’s TikTok deal by Ashley Belanger on 2025-09-16 21:24 (#7034M) Trump's TikTok deal requires US to make its own version of the app.
Repeat creepy meat problems at Boar’s Head plants draw congressional scrutiny by Beth Mole on 2025-09-16 21:11 (#7034N) Boar's Head plans to reopen the plant linked to an outbreak that killed 10 people.
An antidote to fat, heavy cars? Check out these lightweighting awards. by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-09-16 21:00 (#7034P) AI-designed crash structures, thin acoustic coatings, adhesive recovery, and more.
Mods react as Reddit kicks some of them out again: “This will break the site” by Scharon Harding on 2025-09-16 20:47 (#7032J) 0.1 percent of active mods will be affected, Reddit says.
ChatGPT may soon require ID verification from adults, CEO says by Benj Edwards on 2025-09-16 20:09 (#7032K) Chatbot will "default to the under-18 experience" when age is uncertain after teen suicide lawsuit.
Verizon to offer $20 broadband in California to obtain merger approval by Jon Brodkin on 2025-09-16 19:19 (#70305) State review of Verizon/Frontier deal targets low-income plans, fiber expansion.
Google’s experimental Windows app is better than Microsoft’s built-in search by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-09-16 18:49 (#70306) Google's search app comes to Windows.
A new report finds China’s space program will soon equal that of the US by Eric Berger on 2025-09-16 16:22 (#702XE) China "poised to overtake us in the next five to 10 years if we don't do something."
How Nissan leveraged its driver assist to cut traffic jams by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-09-16 14:17 (#702V0) Cooperative cruising cuts congestion in Contra Costa during ProPilot pilot study.
When will Jaguar Land Rover restart production? “No one actually knows.” by Kana Inagaki, Financial Times on 2025-09-16 13:51 (#702V1) Cyberattack has frozen operations at the company since the end of August.
Millions turn to AI chatbots for spiritual guidance and confession by Benj Edwards on 2025-09-16 11:15 (#702MF) Bible Chat hits 30 million downloads as users seek algorithmic absolution.
Northrop Grumman’s new spacecraft is a real chonker by Stephen Clark on 2025-09-15 22:22 (#7028E) "We're excited that Northrop is ready to deliver this incredibly beneficial increase in capacity."
RFK Jr. adds more anti-vaccine members to CDC vaccine advisory panel by Beth Mole on 2025-09-15 21:21 (#7028F) The panel will meet this week and could limit access to measles, Hep B, COVID vaccines.
Google releases VaultGemma, its first privacy-preserving LLM by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-09-15 21:04 (#7028G) Google Research shows that AI models can keep training data private.
Internet Archive’s big battle with music publishers ends in settlement by Ashley Belanger on 2025-09-15 20:52 (#7028H) The true cost of keeping the Internet Archive alive will likely remain unknown.
What do people actually use ChatGPT for? OpenAI provides some numbers. by Kyle Orland on 2025-09-15 20:26 (#7028J) New study breaks down what 700 million users do across 2.6 billion daily GPT messages.
Ars Live: CTA policy expert explains why tariff stacking is a nightmare by Ashley Belanger on 2025-09-15 19:42 (#7025F) Tech firms are bracing for a possible "triple whammy" of tariffs.
Boeing faces $3.1M fine for door plug blowout, hundreds of safety violations by Jon Brodkin on 2025-09-15 17:57 (#70233) FAA found factory violations, says Boeing sought approval for unairworthy planes.
macOS 26 Tahoe: The Ars Technica review by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-09-15 17:00 (#70234) Liquid Glass brings translucent sheen to the typical batch of iterative changes.
Get into the cockpit as new crop of “Top Gun” pilots get their wings by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-09-15 16:00 (#7020B) NatGeo's new documentary series, Top Guns: The Next Generation, shows the sweat behind the spectacle.