Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers by Scharon Harding on 2026-07-08 18:10 (#76VPA) But the devices could "easily be reflashed."
TikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they think by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-07-08 18:00 (#76VPB) The "not interested" feature is your friend, but users must intentionally and constantly curate their FYPs
US seeks cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran destroys $1B worth of Reapers by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-07-08 17:44 (#76VPC) US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.
Miami-based City Labs achieves a first for commercial nuclear power in space by Stephen Clark on 2026-07-08 17:26 (#76VPD) "The BOHR mission serves as a pathfinder for future nuclear-powered spacecraft."
Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-07-08 16:39 (#76VPE) Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.
Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-07-08 15:40 (#76VK5) The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.
Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst by John Timmer on 2026-07-08 15:09 (#76VK6) The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?
US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge by Camilla Hodgson in London on 2026-07-08 13:26 (#76VFY) Miners backed by Trump admin sell to Japan, South Korea despite push to develop domestic supply chain.
Blue Origin, for the first time, is expected to raise private capital by Eric Berger on 2026-07-08 12:47 (#76VDH) The company is raising $10 billion, leading to a valuation of $130 billion.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets by Dan Goodin on 2026-07-08 07:00 (#76V77) "HalluSquatting" weaponizes LLMs' inability to say "I don't know."
Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases by Beth Mole on 2026-07-07 22:29 (#76V1R) Cases have risen quickly as officials are working to identify a common source.
Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-07-07 21:03 (#76V09) Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump's manufacturing plan.
Surprisingly large number of people may have marker for tick-linked meat allergy by Beth Mole on 2026-07-07 20:32 (#76V0A) There's still a slew of questions about why some people develop alpha-gal syndrome.
SCOTUS lets Texas enforce app store law that Big Tech calls "censorship regime" by Jon Brodkin on 2026-07-07 20:18 (#76V0B) Texas win at 5th Circuit left in place as attempts to overturn age law continue.
Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs by Kyle Orland on 2026-07-07 19:52 (#76TY7) As much as 50 percent of some teams affected by reductions, and more could be coming.
Google's Pixel 11 launch event is set for August 12, with possible price increases by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-07-07 19:08 (#76TVF) Google's new phones could feature glowing LEDs and higher price tags.
The Weather Channel increases streaming subscription prices by up to $20 by Scharon Harding on 2026-07-07 18:29 (#76TVG) Livestreaming the channel through its app now starts at $5 per month.
The Nintendo Switch's days are numbered—but what is that number? by Kyle Orland on 2026-07-07 18:16 (#76TVH) Ars analysis suggests the 9-year-old console could keep selling for years.
This race car is made from plant fibers, volcanoes, ... and seawater? by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-07-07 16:45 (#76TVJ) The T70S can be eligible for racing events or built to be road-legal.
Facing US export controls, China's DeepSeek plans to make its own chips by Samuel Axon on 2026-07-07 16:14 (#76TVK) It's early, but the plan is to reduce dependency on Nvidia and Huawei.
Dragonflies maneuver like fighter pilots by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-07-07 15:54 (#76TVM) Male dragonflies' dramatic aerial combat maneuvers emerge from relatively simple vision-based rules.
New virus catalog reveals which pathogens pose the greatest threat by Mark Woolhouse on 2026-07-07 13:15 (#76TMW) The data can help predict what a future pandemic virus might look like.
ULA's last six Atlas Vs can't launch anything besides Boeing's Starliner by Stephen Clark on 2026-07-07 11:15 (#76TJN) Amazon says it has enough satellites in orbit to begin initial broadband service at mid-latitudes later this year.
How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces—and maybe homes by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-07-07 11:00 (#76TJP) Top robotics researchers and founders explain how robot autonomy is evolving.
FCC to end Biden-era rule that forces ISPs to list all their fees by Jon Brodkin on 2026-07-06 21:13 (#76T6V) FCC to let ISPs stop listing all passthrough fees, give single "up to" price.
Kremlin suspected of flying drones over Europe using Russian shadow fleet by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-07-06 20:52 (#76T6W) Drone intruders that possibly flew from Russian ships showed Europe isn't ready.
What is the oldest American object ever launched into space? by Robert Pearlman on 2026-07-06 19:57 (#76T2Y) From a Revolutionary War flag to the Statue of Liberty...
NRC is (sort of) getting rid of "as low as reasonably achievable" standard by John Timmer on 2026-07-06 17:48 (#76T2Z) Its issues with current nuclear safety standards are termed semantic, not physical.
Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift by Stephen Clark on 2026-07-06 17:14 (#76T30) It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift by Stephen Clark on 2026-07-06 17:14 (#76T0F) It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance by Ashley Belanger on 2026-07-06 16:44 (#76T0G) Anthropic accused of spying on users; engineer says experiment" is over.
The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go by Kyle Orland on 2026-07-06 16:01 (#76T0H) Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-07-06 15:45 (#76T0J) Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.
There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend by Eric Berger on 2026-07-06 15:15 (#76STJ) The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
UK regulator warns of "arms race" to keep up with AI use in financial services by Martin Arnold on 2026-07-06 14:17 (#76STK) FCA official makes case for greater powers for watchdog as millions use technology for personal finance decisions.
Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-07-06 11:30 (#76SNT) The new model will be officially unveiled in late September.
The Czinger 21C might be the wildest car we drive all year by Bradley Iger on 2026-07-06 11:00 (#76SNV) This hybrid V8 has organic-looking 3D-printed components and shatters lap records.
Chemical accidents rise as Trump administration proposes weakening safety rules by Liza Gross, Inside Climate News on 2026-07-05 11:05 (#76S3A) Chemicals from accidents that injured or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.
The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust by Jacek Krywko on 2026-07-05 10:55 (#76S3B) The heat of the Hadean may have come from impacts as well as the interior.
Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-07-04 16:49 (#76RTT) It's a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
When the ability to smell goes away by Victoria Clayton, Knowable Magazine on 2026-07-04 11:04 (#76RP3) Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain health.
A martian rock has lots of carbon on it, and it's not clear why by Jacek Krywko on 2026-07-04 11:00 (#76RP4) Biology could explain the find, but there are other potential explanations.
Rocket Report: Indian startup nears first launch; SpaceX's millenary milestone by Stephen Clark on 2026-07-03 13:55 (#76R72) NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.
Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech by Vittoria Elliott, WIRED.com on 2026-07-03 12:00 (#76R4C) New York City's Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America by Eric Berger on 2026-07-03 11:30 (#76R4D) It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR by Rob Pegoraro on 2026-07-03 11:15 (#76R4E) Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was by Lee Hutchinson on 2026-07-03 11:03 (#76R4F) C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware by Dan Goodin on 2026-07-02 19:38 (#76QPD) The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-07-02 17:29 (#76QJT) New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.
Ars Live recap: When are the big rockets NASA desperately needs going to be ready? by Eric Berger on 2026-07-02 16:46 (#76QFK) I have not seen anyone put out a date for a new rocket, and actually hit it.