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Weapons of war are launching from Cape Canaveral for the first time since 1988
Unlike a recent hypersonic missile test, officials didn't immediately confirm Friday's flight was a success.
With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
US hasn't seen this many cases this early in a year since the 1990s before we hit "elimination."
Mike Lindell’s lawyers used AI to write brief—judge finds nearly 30 mistakes
Lindell brief has many defects including "cases that do not exist," judge says.
New study shows why simulated reasoning AI models don’t yet live up to their billing
Top AI models excel at math problems but lack reasoning needed for Math Olympiad proofs.
Looming tariffs are making it extra hard to be a tech geek
Looming tariffs are already making electronics shopping harder.
New study: There are lots of icy super-Earths
"Microlensing" lets us find planets at much greater distances from their star.
Netflix introduces a new kind of subtitles for the non-hearing impaired
Just the dialogue-no sound effects or music cues.
FBI offers $10 million for information about Salt Typhoon members
FBI accepts tips by TOR in likely attempt to woo China-based informants.
Thermal imaging shows xAI lied about supercomputer pollution, group says
xAI faces calls to deny permits to power gas turbines at supercomputer facility.
Google announces 1st and 2nd gen Nest Thermostats will lose support in October 2025
Affected units will work locally, but smart features will shut down in October.
Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible
Ars chats with physicist and science journalist Adam Becker about his new book, More Everything Forever.
Microsoft rolls Windows Recall out to the public nearly a year after announcing it
The improved Recall still tries to record everything you do on your PC.
Report: TP-Link’s low router prices probed in criminal antitrust investigation
TP-Link denies selling products below cost amid allegation of predatory pricing.
A grim signal: Atmospheric CO2 soared in 2024
Scientists are worried because they can't fully explain the big jump, but it might mean that carbon absorption is slowing down.
“We’re in a race with China”—DOT eases autonomous car rules
Domestic AVs can now get FMVSS exemptions for no rearview mirrors or steering wheels.
In the age of AI, we must protect human creativity as a natural resource
Op-ed: As AI outputs flood the Internet, diverse human perspectives are our most valuable resource.
Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
This week, engineers ground-tested upgrades for Blue Origin's New Glenn and Europe's Ariane 6.
A $20,000 electric truck with manual windows and no screens? Meet Slate Auto.
Owners can buy kits to add accessories and features to the Slate Truck.
Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?
Something appears to be broken in how NASA procures launch services.
A 2,000-year-old battle ended in fire, and a tree species never recovered
An ancient Chinese army set fire to an enemy capital, but things got out of hand.
Comcast president bemoans broadband customer losses: “We are not winning”
Exec says lack of "price transparency and predictability" drove customers away.
Trump orders Ed Dept to make AI a national priority while plotting agency’s death
States could mess with Trump's AI education plan if the Education Department dies.
Perplexity will come to Moto phones after exec testified Google limited access
After telling the court Google blocked its Moto deal, Perplexity debuts on the new Razrs.
Roku tech, patents prove its potential for delivering “interruptive” ads
Roku has tested annoying, obtrusive ads as recently as last month.
New Android spyware is targeting Russian military personnel on the front lines
Trojanized mapping app steals users' locations, contacts, and more.
NSF director resigns amid 55% budget cut, mass layoffs from Trump admin
The director did not state a reason for the resignation.
Bone collector caterpillar adorns itself in insect body parts
The caterpillars even tailor the body parts, nibbling away at excess material to ensure a proper fit.
Motorola announces super-colorful Razr, Razr+, and Razr Ultra flip phones
Motorola's flip phone lineup has expanded to three models, including a $1,300 "Ultra."
Nintendo Switch 2’s gameless Game-Key cards are going to be very common
Switch 2 game upgrades for original Switch games also range from $10 to $20.
2025 VW Golf GTI: Buttons are back on the menu, smiles never went away
America is a strong market for the GTI, but even we couldn't save the manual.
Sadly for China, rare Earth elements aren’t actually all that rare
China has limited US access, but other sources remain.
Review: Ryzen AI CPU makes this the fastest the Framework Laptop 13 has ever been
With great power comes great responsibility and subpar battery life.
Tapeworm in fox poop that will slowly destroy your organs is on the rise
The worm indefinitely proliferates into cystic masses in organs, mimicking cancer.
Elle Fanning teams up with a predator in first Predator: Badlands trailer
Live-action film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg of Prey fame.
Can the legal system catch up with climate science?
New estimate: Fossil fuel companies have caused trillions of dollars in damages.
FCC Democrat slams chairman for aiding Trump’s “campaign of censorship”
Biggest threat to free speech "is coming from our own government," Gomez says.
Backward compatible: Many old Oblivion mods still work on Oblivion Remastered
The modding community is already hard at work despite lack of "official" support.
AI secretly helped write California bar exam, sparking uproar
A contractor used AI to create 23 out of the 171 scored multiple-choice questions.
Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say
China apparently gains upper hand, while TikTok's fate hangs in the balance.
Netflix drops Wednesday S2 teaser, first-look images
"Wherever there's murder and mayhem, you will always find an Addams."
Google reveals sky-high Gemini usage numbers in antitrust case
Google revealed in court that Gemini now sees 350 million monthly users.
Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license
Campaigns and spinoffs, even commercial, can use basic pieces for free.
Apple and Meta furious at EU over fines totaling €700 million
EU fines Apple 500M and Meta 200M in first Digital Markets Act penalties.
Zuckerberg stifled Instagram because he loves Facebook, Instagram founder says
Before acquiring Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg swore Facebook had no agenda."
Bethesda isn’t shutting down ambitious fan-made “Skyblivion” remaster project
"Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours..."
Republican space officials criticize “mindless” NASA science cuts
"Heliophysics is the most unknown-and underrated-part of NASA's science program."
4chan may be dead, but its toxic legacy lives on
It is likely that there will never be a site like 4chan again.
Bicycle bling: All the accessories you’ll need for your new e-bike
To accompany our cargo bike shopper's guide, here's the other you'll want.
Tesla’s Q1 results show the financial cost of Musk’s support for Trump
As Elon Musk helps undo regulations, regulatory credits keep Tesla profitable.
Universities (finally) band together, fight “unprecedented government overreach”
New statement is weak-but a start.
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