Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment by Beth Mole on 2026-05-11 18:12 (#75HWB) A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway. by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-05-11 17:55 (#75HWC) Shutdown of Starlink location feature won't dampen interest in GPS alternatives.
iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-05-11 17:20 (#75HWD) Probably the last big updates we'll see before the next versions appear at WWDC.
Samsung made a “mockery” of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says by Scharon Harding on 2026-05-11 17:15 (#75HWE) Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue."
Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-11 15:29 (#75HT5) Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam.
F1 set for another engine tweak in 2027, and what's this about V8s? by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-11 15:20 (#75HT6) Rather than dig in, the sport is being proactive about fixing the problem.
A promising Indian launch startup nears its first orbital test flight by Eric Berger on 2026-05-11 13:53 (#75HQF) "We wanted to get to an orbital launch vehicle in a few years."
Sony's failed war against Internet piracy may doom other copyright lawsuits by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-11 11:00 (#75HMW) Cable firm Cox's Supreme Court win may help all tech providers, not just ISPs.
Do you take after your dad’s RNA? by Holly Barker, Knowable Magazine on 2026-05-10 11:15 (#75H2Q) Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father's life experiences, influencing traits in offspring.
Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area by Jacek Krywko on 2026-05-10 11:00 (#75H2R) Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.
The new Wild West of AI kids’ toys by Sophie Charara, WIRED.com on 2026-05-09 11:00 (#75GPE) These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
Manufacturing qubits that can move by John Timmer on 2026-05-08 23:13 (#75GFY) It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary by Beth Mole on 2026-05-08 22:10 (#75GDN) The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.
ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-08 21:08 (#75GDP) FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-08 20:51 (#75GDQ) But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained by Beth Mole on 2026-05-08 20:42 (#75GDR) "This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.
Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-08 19:43 (#75GBM) Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.
Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-08 19:25 (#75GBN) Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.
Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals by Dan Goodin on 2026-05-08 18:33 (#75GBP) Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.
Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-08 17:32 (#75G9N) France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.
Chrome's 4GB AI model isn't new, but you're not wrong for being confused by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-08 17:17 (#75G9P) You can stop Chrome from taking up 4GB of storage for local AI, but that shouldn't be your problem.
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-08 15:46 (#75G6X) Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.
DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-08 15:15 (#75G6Y) Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.
Which Macs are suffering from shortages—and where are things getting worse? by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-05-08 15:00 (#75G6Z) There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.
How climate change makes your allergies worse by Keerti Gopal, Inside Climate News on 2026-05-08 14:23 (#75G70) As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-08 14:11 (#75G71) "Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1.
The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there by Eric Berger on 2026-05-08 13:59 (#75G72) Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.
Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-05-08 11:15 (#75FZC) The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
Rocket Report: Alpha Block 2 coming this summer; Falcon sets booster landing mark by Eric Berger on 2026-05-08 11:00 (#75FZD) "The deciding factor was what we felt like was the team's impact to humanity."
DHS can’t create vast DNA database to track ICE critics, lawsuit says by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-07 21:35 (#75FM1) Lawsuit accuses DHS of plugging DNA database into ICE surveillance machine.
Mozilla says 271 vulnerabilities found by Mythos have "almost no false positives" by Dan Goodin on 2026-05-07 19:18 (#75FHE) The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit Air and Google Health app to replace Fitbit by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-07 14:00 (#75FCG) The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.
RIP social media. What comes next is messy. by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-05-07 13:51 (#75F6T) As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?
Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla by George Hammond, Financial Times on 2026-05-07 13:14 (#75F6V) Musk was prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control."
Is your Porsche Taycan too slow at the Nürburgring? You need this Manthey Kit. by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-05-07 12:00 (#75F4J) Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.
Former NASA chief takes helm of national security space firm by Eric Berger on 2026-05-07 11:00 (#75F4K) "The spacecraft can also be refueled, and it can refuel others."
SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-06 22:28 (#75EVF) Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is set to become SpaceX's busiest launch site-for now.
Anthropic raises Claude Code usage limits, credits new deal with SpaceX by Samuel Axon on 2026-05-06 22:09 (#75EVG) Deal follows others with Microsoft, Amazon, and more.
TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch by Jeremy Hsu on 2026-05-06 21:47 (#75EVH) TSMC backs renewables during record demand for energy-hungry chip manufacturing.
Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-06 21:33 (#75EVJ) Chairman Brendan Carr celebrates FCC court loss in case over Biden-era rule.
Spooked by Mythos, Trump suddenly realized AI safety testing might be good by Ashley Belanger on 2026-05-06 21:20 (#75EVK) Trump forced to admit Biden was right on AI safety testing.
Report: SpaceX IPO gives Musk unchecked power and forbids investor lawsuits by Jon Brodkin on 2026-05-06 17:20 (#75EMV) Anyone who buys into SpaceX IPO must waive right to sue the firm, report says.
Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing by Kyle Orland on 2026-05-06 16:56 (#75EMW) Move comes as CCP Games spends $120M to go independent, rebrands as Fenris Creations.
The animated version of the iconic "Hello, world" image reveals striking new details by Eric Berger on 2026-05-06 16:42 (#75EMX) What's going on with those satellites, anyway?
FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots by Beth Mole on 2026-05-06 16:19 (#75EMY) FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.
Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents can now "dream," sort of by Samuel Axon on 2026-05-06 16:15 (#75EMZ) Also, 5-hour usage limits will double for Pro and Max users of Claude Code.
Google's Gemma 4 AI models get 3x speed boost by predicting future tokens by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-05-06 15:44 (#75EJ8) Up to 3x the speed with no loss of quality-is it too good to be true?
Here's what has to happen if NASA wants to land on the Moon every month by Stephen Clark on 2026-05-06 14:56 (#75EJ9) NASA is serious about taking more shots on goal, but some of them need to start landing.
Infants are bleeding out after parents decline vitamin K shots given at birth by Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica.org on 2026-05-06 14:30 (#75EJA) Hospitals report more parents are declining vitamin K shots for their newborns.
Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals! by Lee Hutchinson on 2026-05-06 13:32 (#75EEZ) A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI.