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ULA’s Atlas V rocket has launched for the first time in nearly a year
Launching Amazon's first two Kuiper satellites is next on ULA's Atlas V schedule.
The truth is out there: Celebrate 30 years of The X-Files with our 30 favorite episodes
From alien abductions to monsters of the week, this sci-fi series had something for everyone.
Microsoft offers legal protection for AI copyright infringement challenges
"Some customers are concerned about the risk of IP infringement claims," says Microsoft.
Teen’s death after eating a single chip highlights risks of ultra-spicy foods
The hot pepper linked to teen's death can cause arteries in the brain to spasm.
The MonsterVerse comes to Apple TV+ with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters teaser
"If you come with me, you'll know everything, I promise."
X sues Calif. to avoid revealing how it makes “controversial” content decisions
X decried law's "draconian financial penalties," up to $15K per violation per day.
FTC judge rules Intuit broke law, must stop advertising TurboTax as “free”
Intuit plans appeal, slams FTC's "predetermined decision."
The AI-assistant wars heat up with Claude Pro, a new ChatGPT Plus rival
For $20 a month, Claude fans can get 5x higher usage limits, early access to new features.
Record-breaking Super Mario Bros. speedrun approaches robotic perfection
Runner is a modern-day John Henry, just 0.35 seconds from tool-assisted speedrun mark.
Cisco security appliance 0-day is under attack by ransomware crooks
With no patch available yet, users must enable workarounds. The best: enforce MFA.
FAA says SpaceX has more to do before Starship can fly again
The federal regulator says SpaceX must implement 63 corrective actions.
The most interesting keyboard released this week is also the cheapest
Keychron challenges expectations for a budget mechanical keyboard.
Gears Technica: Favorite coffee-making setups from the Ars Technica staff
From espresso to Nespresso, we share our favorite coffee setups.
X “unfit” for banking because of complicity in Saudi spying, lawyers argue
Read the letter urging regulators to end Musk's dream of turning X into a bank.
4th FTX exec pleads guilty, agrees to forfeit Porsche and other property
Ryan Salame hit with $1.6B judgment, but US accepts $6M and forfeited property.
Google shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of launch
After a few leaks, Google just went ahead and made these devices official.
The International Criminal Court will now prosecute cyberwar crimes
Russia's cyberattacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine may be the first case.
Judge issues legal permaban, $500K judgment against serial Destiny 2 cheater
Restraining order also issued due to threats and harassment of Bungie employees.
OpenAI admits that AI writing detectors don’t work
No detectors "reliably distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content."
The Daughter of the Night walks the land in this week’s Wheel of Time
Bad things are afoot-the Shadow gets its act together as our heroes flail in darkness.
Ars system mini-guide: Summer GPU refresh edition, aka “can it run Starfield”?
New GPUs and new games prompt minor refreshes to our bang-for-buck PC builds.
BMW decides heated seat subscriptions are a bust
The option was never offered to US customers anyway.
Rocket Report: Japan launches Moon mission; Ariane 6 fires up in Kourou
Japan's mission will attempt to make a precise landing on the Moon next year.
Gun deaths among US kids continue to rise; Southern states have worst rates
Guns remain the leading cause of death among American children and teens.
Apple patches “clickless” 0-day image processing vulnerability in iOS, macOS
"BLASTPASS" bug can install malware without user interaction.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers.
North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day
Google researchers say currently unfixed vulnerability affects a popular software package.
Lotus is the latest to show off a high-powered electric sedan—the Emeya
With up to 905 hp, the Emeya will reach 62 mph in under 2.8 seconds.
SpaceX broke its record for number of launches in a year
SpaceX aims to ramp up to a dozen launches per month next year.
How these parasitic worms turn brown shrimp into bright orange “zombies”
Infection activates gene expression for pigmentation, suppresses immune response.
NASA finally admits what everyone already knows: SLS is unaffordable
"At current cost levels the SLS program is unsustainable."
It’s really f—ing hot, and it’s really our fault
The hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record follows climate-driven heat waves.
Musk calling shots on X content explains advertiser exodus, former exec says
Lawsuits won't end the #StopToxicTwitter pressure campaign on X advertisers.
Atari doubles down on retro, buys beloved Atari homebrew maker
"Atari is now taking its retro-related IP seriously," says AtariAge founder.
Senate confirms Biden FCC pick as 5 Republicans join Democrats in 55-43 vote
Anna Gomez confirmation means "FCC can act swiftly to restore net neutrality."
Dealmaster: Save on Apple, Dell, Lenovo laptops, Steelcase chairs, and more
Great savings on tools to help you get to work and stay productive.
Chrome turns 15 and is getting a big redesign
It has pastel colors, a longer menu, and not a single sharp corner.
Musk shut off Starlink to prevent Ukraine attack on Russian ships, report says
New details on how Musk thwarted Ukraine's submarine drone attack near Crimea.
Reports: Powered-up “Switch 2” being demoed with high-res Breath of the Wild
DLSS, ray-tracing support could be in the cards for the new console in 2024.
OpenAI’s first-ever dev conference hopes to draw “hundreds of developers” in November
In-person event will have livestreamed keynote, show company's "latest work."
Demeo is one of the first “immersive” games announced for Apple Vision Pro
VR/MR gaming on the headset has been an afterthought for Apple, developers.
Honda is the latest automaker to switch EV charging plugs
Honda EVs will start adding North American Charging Standard ports in 2025.
How China gets free intel on tech companies’ vulnerabilities
If your company operates in China, it must reveal all hackable bugs to government.
Musk stiffed Twitter vendors and dared them to sue—dozens did just that
The ultimate guide to unpaid-bill suits filed against X, Musk's social network.
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version
Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode.
BA.2.86 fears fizzle as other variants drive up hospitalizations, deaths
Three preliminary studies suggest BA.2.86 may not be the scary subvariant some feared.
TurboTax-maker Intuit offers an AI agent that provides financial tips
AI-generated financial assistance also arrives in Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.
AI-generated child sex imagery has every US attorney general calling for action
"A race against time to protect the children of our country from the dangers of AI."
Microsoft finally explains cause of Azure breach: An engineer’s account was hacked
Other failures along the way included a signing key improperly appearing in a crash dump.
Toyota’s Japanese production was halted due to insufficient disk space
"Not caused by a cyberattack."
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