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Updated 2026-02-04 13:30
Exclusive: X violated its own policy by blocking First Amendment group’s ads
The ads were blocked in error, according to X.
Space junk is on the rise, and no one is in charge of cleaning it up
There are at least 100 bags of human waste on the surface of the Moon.
Dealmaster: Labor Day discounts on Steelcase chairs, LG OLED TVs, Lenovo laptops, and more
It's a good time to buy a Steelcase office chair, which is now 15% off.
Dog autism? 37% of US dog owners buy into anti-vaccine nonsense
For the bazillionth time, vaccines do not cause autism-and dog autism is not a thing.
Google removes fake Signal and Telegram apps hosted on Play
Before linking an account, be sure the app you're using is legit.
Thorny AI copyright questions have Copyright Office seeking public input
Should AI-created works be copyrighted? US regulators want to know what you think.
The mechanical keyboard that runs on Game Boy cartridge shells
Cartridge-based microcontroller is easy to move from keyboard to keyboard.
Sony wants up to $40 more per year for PlayStation Plus subscriptions
You can avoid the price hikes if you tack years onto plans before September 6.
What to expect from the iPhone 15 and more on September 12
USB-C, obviously-but there's more.
FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard
Comcast and other ISPs asked FCC to ditch listing-every-fee rule. FCC says "no."
NASA officials sound alarm over future of the Deep Space Network
"I'm not sure who thought it was a good idea to put up CubeSats with Artemis I."
OpenAI disputes authors’ claims that every ChatGPT response is a derivative work
Authors claim generative AI is just a "grift" that repackages original works.
Barracuda thought it drove 0-day hackers out of customers’ networks. It was wrong.
When UNC4841 infected gov't and military networks, it was just getting started.
Microsoft-signed “BGAUpsell.exe” pushes Bing on Windows and Chrome users
Pop-up isn't just a notification, runs as separate .exe in Windows 10 and 11.
Ex-NASA surveillance van with retractable roof cameras goes on sale
The $26,795 van is filled with audio and video recorders, radios, and cameras.
Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months
Two years on a Pixel Pass was supposed to get you a new phone.
Non-gas giant has 73 times Earth’s mass, bewildering its discoverers
Neptune-sized planet has a density similar to pure silver.
Why did SpaceX give up on “catching” falling fairings? Its VP of launch explains
"You basically had this really awesome algorithm, this crazy automation."
Researcher builds anti-Russia AI disinformation machine for $400
AI makes it cheap and easy to create propaganda at scale.
Luffy’s boundless optimism lights up One Piece final trailer
"Isn't there something you want more than anything else in this world?"
Rivian’s new dual-motor EVs boost range up to 410 miles
Rivian's Enduro drive unit was designed and built in-house from scratch.
Fairphone 5 sets a new standard with 8-10 years of Android support
The Fairphone 5 will keep on trucking until at least 2031.
The 10 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation have seen steep price hikes
Much of the drugs' costs are due to repeated price hikes over the years.
After Musk’s mass layoffs, X says it’s expanding safety and election teams
X, nee Twitter, greenlights wider range of political advertising.
Google’s $30-per-month “Duet” AI will craft awkward emails, images for you
Google's new kitchen-sink AI branding is everything to everyone in every Workspace app.
iFixit tears down a McDonald’s ice cream machine, demands DMCA exemption for it
Public Knowledge and iFixit want the right to repair commercial kitchen gear.
Google escapes Play Store class action after finding more persuasive expert
Court's order is not yet finalized but could significantly reduce damages.
Age of Empires and live ants used to test theoretical ideas on combat
Theories dating back to World War I put to the test with Australian meat ants.
Sports leagues ask US for “instantaneous” DMCA takedowns and website blocking
UFC, NBA, NFL want bigger crackdown on pirated streams of live sports.
We now know who killed the “Lady of the Dunes”
Ruth Marie Terry was killed by her husband, Guy Muldavin, who died in 2002.
Invitation sent: Apple will debut the iPhone 15 in September livestream
Apple's new flagship phones will make their debut on September 12.
Oppo’s Find N3 Flip fashion phone is ready for its close-up
Oppo's new flip phone has big specs, plus a line of designer handbag cases.
Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine
US and its allies struggle to copy Kyiv's collaborative efforts.
Virgin Galactic’s president explains how VSS Unity is now flying frequently
"I don't think I'll run out of people who are willing to fly the spaceship any time soon."
US spy satellite agency isn’t so silent about new “Silent Barker” mission
This will be the first launch for ULA's Atlas V rocket in nearly 10 months.
Woman’s mystery illness turns out to be 3-inch snake parasite in her brain
It's the first time the snake parasite has been seen in a human, let alone a brain.
The new spreadsheet? OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Enterprise for businesses
Unlimited GPT-4, encryption, 32K context, and more. Will it become an essential tool?
Apple plans biggest iPad Pro update since 2018
The device is slated for an early to mid-2024 launch.
Dolby Atmos’ upcoming FlexConnect may simplify wireless home theater audio
It will debut with TCL TVs next year.
Analogue’s supercharged modern-day Game Boy now glows in the dark
Special-edition Pocket Glow will be available in extremely limited quantities.
CenturyLink left 86-year-old woman with no Internet service for a month
After three canceled appointments, service restored one day after Ars emailed ISP.
New Roomba combo bots have swappable dust and water tanks
New "swap and mop" feature changes cleaning mode depending on the tank.
Pew, pew, pew! These plants shoot out their seeds like bullets
Witch hazel plants with heavier seeds have larger capsules to store more elastic energy.
Starfield leaker arrested for felony theft after attempting to sell early copies
Mercari listings for Xbox Starfield discs sold for $200 and up.
The sports fan’s guide to streaming services
We compare five streaming services to see which one offers the most for sportsball fans.
Four people from four different nations ride SpaceX rocket into orbit
A new Falcon 9 booster also joins SpaceX's fleet with Saturday's launch.
Study: Carbon offsets aren’t doing their job, overstate impact
Cambridge study says carbon offsets are not nearly as effective as they claim to be.
Renegade certificate removed from Windows. Then it returns. Microsoft stays silent.
The certificate, originally spawned by Symantec, was scheduled to be banished years ago.
Hands-on with Cherry MX2A switches: A lot less wobble, a little more confusion
Cherry fights mechanical switch copycats with a new, yet familiar, lineup.
Trump’s mug shot was on the Wii News channel, thanks to RiiConnect24 devs
RiiConnect has been offering Wii online services for longer than Nintendo.
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