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Did we already observe our first “blitzar”?
Radio burst may come from a neutron star that's too big to live.
Tears of the Kingdom lets you make weapons, rafts, and more from component parts
Other vertically focused abilities help Link reach far-off "sky islands."
A front-runner emerges in the European small launcher race
Isar Aerospace could launch its Spectrum rocket within the next year.
Generative AI set to affect 300 million jobs across major economies
Technology could boost global GDP by 7% but also risks creating "significant disruption."
NY officials detect polio again, warn of possible summer wave
With new detection, officials warn of spring and summer transmission risks.
Immaculate AI images of Pope Francis trick the masses
Faux “puffy pontiff” AI image fools many in viral social media post.
Biden’s executive order limits government’s use of commercial spyware
Move comes as "clickless exploits" target journalists and others accused of no crimes.
Dealmaster: 1-day-only Nintendo Switch, Microsoft 365 deals; plus PS5 and AirTags
Nintendo's Switch OLED is on a rare one-day-only discount.
Apple rolls out iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 with new emoji and features
They offer small quality-of-life tweaks and important accessibility features.
Wii U and 3DS eShops close down later today, risking hundreds of unique games
Titles unavailable elsewhere in Nintendo's ecosystem can no longer be purchased.
Hobbyist builds ChatGPT client for MS-DOS
IBM PC client allows futuristic AI conversations on vintage hardware.
Musk says Twitter value is down to $20 billion, calls firm an “inverse startup”
Musk email to staff: "I see a clear, but difficult path" to $250 billion value.
Webb Telescope confirms nearby rocky planet has no significant atmosphere
A close look at one of TRAPPIST-1's planets shows it's bare and baking.
Google is killing most of Fitbit’s social features today
Google is shutting down Challenges and Adventures, stripping trophies from users.
Publishers beat Internet Archive as judge rules e-book lending violates copyright
Internet Archive: Judge’s copyright ruling is a “blow to all libraries.”
Twitter source code was leaked on GitHub shortly after Musk’s layoff spree
Twitter suspects code leaker is ex-employee, which doesn't narrow it down much.
We drive the most hardcore Toyota Corolla ever: The GR Morizo Edition
Toyota will only make 200 of these hand-built hot hatches this year, perhaps ever.
Blue Origin provides a detailed analysis of its launch failure
The company says it intends to return to flight "soon."
Android app from China executed 0-day exploit on millions of devices
Fast-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo had an EvilParcel stow-away.
Would building a Dyson sphere be worth it? We ran the numbers.
Here's the math behind making a star-encompassing megastructure.
Your grocery bag might not have been recycled
Laws encourage recycling plastics, but verifying recycled content relies on tricky math.
The fight to expose corporations’ real impact on the climate
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight.
Garmin’s Forerunner 955 review: Still king for runners and cyclists
Garmin proves once again that it's the only choice for serious athletes.
Rising seas will cut off many properties before they’re flooded
Along the US coasts, many properties will lose access to essential services.
Fallout 4 mod uses voice AI to add sensible reactions, more RPG-like choices
More than 300 lines added for cannibals, lunkheads, and other role-players.
Two more dead as patients report horrifying details of eye drop outbreak
EzriCare and Delsam products have been recalled, but outbreak is expected to grow.
Microsoft wins battle with Sony as UK reverses finding on Activision merger
Microsoft/Activision merger closer to approval as UK drops Call of Duty objection.
ChatGPT gets “eyes and ears” with plugins that can interface AI with the world
Plugins allow ChatGPT to book a flight, order food, send email, execute code (and more).
New value for W boson mass dims 2022 hints of physics beyond Standard Model
ATLAS result contradicts Fermilab's exciting hint of physics beyond Standard Model in 2022.
Huge collection of vintage Apple computers goes to auction next week
Ars picks out some of its favorites from the 500-computer collection.
Dealmaster: Savings on Galaxy and Pixel phones, desktop PCs, and more
The best Android smartphone is now discounted by as much as 25%.
RISC-Y Business: Arm wants to charge dramatically more for chip licenses
Arm is tired of seeing device makers bring in billions while it makes millions.
Twitter to un-verify people who don’t pay $8/month starting on April Fools’ Day
Despite impersonation chaos, Musk sticks to plan of un-verifying notable accounts.
Nvidia quietly boosts the video encoding capabilities of GeForce GPUs
Software limitation pushes those who need more encoders to more expensive GPUs.
Cops raided Afroman’s home, then sued him for using footage in music videos
Rapper Afroman has said he plans to countersue and keep making videos.
United Airlines reveals first eVTOL passenger route starting in 2025
The route will connect O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago in 10 min.
Climate change enables spread of flesh-eating bacteria in US coastal waters
Though the occurrence of infections is small, the mortality rate is as high as 18%.
In-car subscriptions are not popular with new car buyers, survey shows
Automakers are pushing subscriptions, but consumer interest just isn't there.
Dream Chaser is delayed again, raising questions about Vulcan launch plans
Is there still a path to Vulcan flying a national security mission in 2023?
How The New York Times managed to avoid ruining Wordle
Producer says new owners were wary to monetize or make changes to the viral hit.
The Ars Technica GOG collection: Our picks from GOG’s big Spring Sale
Ars staff hand-picked some classic and modern PC games for this DRM-free sale.
Rocket Report: German launch company loses backer; Soyuz-5 may be in trouble
“Shooting rockets off in the middle of Los Angeles or Dallas doesn’t make a lot of sense.”
Egad! 7 key British PCs of the 1980s Americans might have missed
These bedrocks of the UK computer industry didn't get much love in the states.
TikTok CEO fails to convince Congress that the app is not a “weapon” for China
Passing a data privacy bill is "the only way to stop TikTok," committee says.
Meta slams telco fee proposal, says ISPs should pay their own network costs
Meta: "Our investments in content drive the business model of telecom operators."
Missouri House advances bill to limit nonexistent vaccine microchips—just in case
The bill aims to stop COVID vaccine mandates while promoting conspiracy theories.
There’s a simpler answer to ‘Oumuamua’s weird orbit: Outgassing hydrogen
‘Oumuamua is "a standard interstellar comet that just experienced heavy processing."
Tech makers must provide repairs for up to 10 years under proposed EU law
Proposal doesn't enforce affordable spare parts, manuals, rights group complains.
“Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone
Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says.
The Leia Lume Pad 2 is a $1,100, glasses-free 3D Android tablet
A light field display and face tracking bring the 3D display to life, supposedly.
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