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DOJ claims Google has “trifecta of monopolies” on Day 1 of ad tech trial
Ad tech monopoly trial may hurt Google more than DOJ's search case, experts say.
These household brands want to redefine what counts as “recyclable”
51 companies were asked if they agreed with the proposed redefinition of recyclable" plastic.
Unlocked, loaded guns more common among parents who give kids firearm lessons
It's unknown if demonstrating responsible handling actually keeps kids safe.
Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16
Apple Intelligence won't be part of the initial launch.
Apple updates both of its new iPhones with A18 and A18 Pro chips
Both new iPhones get new chips at the same time for the first time in years.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro boasts a bigger screen and better camera zoom
A 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera and the A18 Pro chip headline Apple's flagship.
iPhone 16 gets two new buttons and a new camera layout
The 16 is positioned as the first non-Pro iPhone optimized for generative AI.
Apple announces $179 AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation
AirPods Pro and Max get new features, too.
No one wanted these PS5 Concord discs until Sony stopped making them
eBay prices have risen quickly less than a week since online game's shutdown.
Apple Watch Series 10 is smaller, thinner, lighter, and has mini-Intelligence
No word on whether S10 chip inside will allow for broader AI features.
New multispectral analysis of Voynich manuscript reveals hidden details
Handwriting suggests Prague doctor named Johannes Marcus Marci tried to decode in 1640.
Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians’ heads; new regs proposed
The proposed rule would mostly affect pickup trucks and large SUVs.
To avoid strike, Boeing promises 25% pay hike—and to build next jet in Seattle
Boeing offers largest wage increase ever to avoid work stoppage it cannot afford.
Review: reMarkable Paper Pro writing tablet feels almost like paper, for a price
$579 starting price is up there with Android E Ink tablets and Apple's iPad Air.
The Golden Age of offbeat Arctic research
The Cold War spawned some odd military projects that were doomed to fail.
How did volcanism trigger climate change before the eruptions started?
New dating of a major ancient warming shows warming started before major eruptions.
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature.
Leaving behind its crew, Starliner departs space station and returns to Earth
"We will review the data and determine the next steps for the program," says Boeing's Starliner manager.
Is accidentally stumbling across the unknown a key part of science?
A new book argues that our ignorance is so large, lucky discoveries are inevitable.
Person in Missouri caught H5 bird flu without animal contact
The person recovered, and Missouri officials say risk to public is still low.
NASA wants Starliner to make a quick getaway from the space station
Starliner is set to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico shortly after midnight.
Faced with a tight deadline, NASA and Blue Origin agree to delay New Glenn debut
"We can't take our foot off the pedal here."
Found: 280 Android apps that use OCR to steal cryptocurrency credentials
Optical Character Recognition converts passwords shown in images to machine-readable text.
Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster?
New Mexico sued Snapchat after using AI to reveal child safety risks.
ADHD med shortages push DEA to up drug allotment by 23.5%
The DEA's quota increase is for Vyvanse and its generic forms.
With NASA’s plan faltering, China knows it can be first with Mars sample return
"China is likely to become the first country to return samples from Mars."
Leaked Disney+ financials may shed light on recent price hike
Disney+ finally profitable but not making as much per subscriber as competition.
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Supply of processors helps Chinese startups advance AI technology despite US restrictions.
Telegram is not an “anarchic paradise,” CEO Pavel Durov says after arrest
Durov: Telegram will do more to fight criminals who "abuse our platform."
Internet picks “werewolf clawing off its own shirt” as new Michigan “I Voted” sticker
"It was just so hot in that voting booth!"
This EV will make you grin from ear to ear—the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai N's attention to detail is on vivid display with this performance EV.
WaveCore runs right through a concrete wall with gigabit-speed network signal
Core drilling is tricky. Getting a 6 GHz signal through concrete is now easier.
A cargo bike with a low price and pedals so low they scrape the ground
A budget offering with a torque sensor (good!) and a whole lot of issues (not good).
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 lifts its 7,000th Starlink; ABL cuts deep
"Branson was determined to be the first billionaire in space."
Ars Technica system guide: Falling prices are more exciting than new parts
Falling prices mean you can get more for your money than you could last year.
After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions
Boeing could earn nearly $2 billion more from NASA if it fully executes on the Starliner contract.
Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions
"I can make a character quite different from how I interact with people in real life."
US charges Russian military officers for unleashing wiper malware on Ukraine
WhisperGate campaign targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure and allies worldwide.
The Moon had volcanic activity much more recently than we knew
Eruptions seem to have continued long after widespread volcanism had ended.
Parenting nightmare: Kiss on the cheek causes child’s incurable infection
Puzzle of child's misdiagnosed cheek lesion solved with one look at dad
AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to renew perpetual license support
Ars cited in lawsuit AT&T recently filed against Broadcom.
Verizon to buy Frontier for $9.6 billion, says it will expand fiber network
Verizon once sold part of its network to Frontier; now it's buying the company.
What to expect from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event
Here's what we already know about the new flagship iPhones.
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi.
Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your “sick” days accordingly
It has already sold 2 million copies. Now the fun gets even more multiplied.
New AI model “learns” how to simulate Super Mario Bros. from video footage
Despite limitations, "MarioVGG" makers think AI video could one day replace game engines.
Appeals judge baffled by X’s loss over Calif. moderation law, orders injunction
Elon Musk takes grandest stands yet in defense of free speech.
BMW explains why it will sell hydrogen fuel cells in 2028
BMW sees hydrogen as complementary to battery EVs on a region-by-region basis.
More water worlds than we thought might support life
Too much water on exoplanet surfaces would mean high pressure ices, not life.
FBI busts musician’s elaborate AI-powered $10M streaming-royalty heist
Feds say it's the first US criminal case involving artificially inflated music streaming.
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