White House plagued by Signal controversy as Pentagon in “full-blown meltdown” by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-21 19:08 (#6WRYX) Trump insists defense secretary who shared secrets on Signal doing a great job."
Teen coder shuts down open source Mac app Whisky, citing harm to paid apps by Kevin Purdy on 2025-04-21 18:46 (#6WRYY) Developer tells Ars free app could "seriously threaten CrossOver's viability."
Trump can’t keep China from getting AI chips, TSMC suggests by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-21 17:33 (#6WRW8) As Trump eyes chip controls, TSMC fears its tariff-proof era will end.
In depth with Windows 11 Recall—and what Microsoft has (and hasn’t) fixed by Andrew Cunningham on 2025-04-21 16:51 (#6WRW9) Original botched launch still haunts new version of data-scraping AI feature.
Chrome on the chopping block as Google’s search antitrust trial moves forward by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-04-21 16:49 (#6WRWA) The court ruled that Google has a search monopoly. Now, we learn the consequences.
Annoyed ChatGPT users complain about bot’s relentlessly positive tone by Benj Edwards on 2025-04-21 16:22 (#6WRSR) Users complain of new "sycophancy" streak where ChatGPT thinks everything is brilliant.
HBO’s The Last of Us reaches “The Moment” game fans have been dreading by Kyle Orland on 2025-04-21 16:13 (#6WRSS) A shocking scene hits a bit different thanks to some odd narrative choices.
F1 in Saudi Arabia: Blind corners and walls at over 200 mph by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-04-21 15:26 (#6WRST) After four years of the same technical rules, there's not much left to find.
Neuroscientists are racing to turn brain waves into speech by Michael Peel, Clive Cookson, and Richard Waters, F on 2025-04-21 14:33 (#6WRSV) AI and brain implants are being leveraged to create voice neuroprostheses.
Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise by Jude Coleman on 2025-04-20 11:05 (#6WR6B) As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in.
Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars by Elizabeth Rayne on 2025-04-19 11:07 (#6WQT6) The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.
Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-04-18 20:52 (#6WQKG) Automatic audio leveling is coming to YouTube Music.
Trump official to Katy Perry and Bezos’ fiancée: “You cannot identify as an astronaut” by Eric Berger on 2025-04-18 19:59 (#6WQHM) It turns out the FAA now takes no role in identifying who is an astronaut.
Microsoft’s “1‑bit” AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems by Kyle Orland on 2025-04-18 19:46 (#6WQHN) Future AI might not need supercomputers thanks to models like BitNet b1.58 2B4T.
Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives by Kevin Purdy on 2025-04-18 18:50 (#6WQHP) Firm will later add "curated drive compatibility" lists after testing.
To regenerate a head, you first have to know where your tail is by John Timmer on 2025-04-18 18:40 (#6WQHQ) Planaria can't replace a missing head until after the tail develops sufficiently.
Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-18 18:25 (#6WQHR) Is $1,000 worth being the AI face of obvious scams? Rueful actors say no.
“Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources by Beth Mole on 2025-04-18 17:33 (#6WQFN) The site previously hosted links to resources on long COVID, vaccines, and testing.
Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle by Jacek Krywko on 2025-04-18 17:22 (#6WQFP) Rather than cycling, some of Mars' carbon took a one-way trip into rocks.
Women rely partly on smell when choosing friends by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-04-18 17:16 (#6WQFQ) College women smelled each other's T-shirts in new study to evaluate "friendship potential."
Trump’s tariffs trigger price hikes at large online retailers by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-18 14:55 (#6WQD5) Americans will soon pay more for cheap online items amid tariff chaos.
Cupra is all about affordable cars, funky styling, electrified performance by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-04-18 14:41 (#6WQD6) Cupra aims to be in the US in 2030, doesn't expect tariff-related delays.
Nintendo raises planned Switch 2 accessory prices amid tariff “uncertainty” by Kyle Orland on 2025-04-18 13:55 (#6WQD7) Prices for hardware and games remain steady, delayed US preorders open April 24.
Sunderfolk review: RPG magic that transports your friends together by Kevin Purdy on 2025-04-18 13:00 (#6WQ7W) Using your phone as a controller keeps you engaged with this accommodating RPG.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the dad rock of video games, and I love it by Samuel Axon on 2025-04-18 12:30 (#6WQ7X) It also proves AAA publishers should be more willing to delay their games.
Recap: Wheel of Time’s third season balefires its way to a hell of a finish by Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson on 2025-04-18 12:00 (#6WQ7Y) Revolution, rebellion, fae dealings, and desert rain-things are wild in Randland.
Rocket Report: Daytona rocket delayed again; Bahamas tells SpaceX to hold up by Eric Berger on 2025-04-18 11:00 (#6WQ5T) A Falcon 9 core has now launched as many times as there are Merlins on a Falcon Heavy.
There’s a secret reason the Space Force is delaying the next Atlas V launch by Stephen Clark on 2025-04-18 00:23 (#6WPZV) The Space Force is looking for responsive launch. This week, they're the unresponsive ones.
Resist, eggheads! Universities are not as weak as they have chosen to be. by Ars Staff on 2025-04-17 23:29 (#6WPZW) Opinion: It's time for public resistance.
Company apologizes after AI support agent invents policy that causes user uproar by Benj Edwards on 2025-04-17 22:42 (#6WPYN) Frustrated software developer believed AI-generated message came from human support rep.
Trump admin accused of censoring NIH’s top expert on ultra-processed foods by Beth Mole on 2025-04-17 22:18 (#6WPYP) Kevin Hall claims an aide for Kennedy edited his written responses to a reporter.
At monopoly trial, Zuckerberg redefined social media as texting with friends by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-17 21:56 (#6WPYQ) Mark Zuckerberg played up TikTok rivalry at monopoly trial, but judge may not buy it.
HP agrees to $4M settlement over claims of “falsely advertising” PCs, keyboards by Scharon Harding on 2025-04-17 21:20 (#6WPXB) HP.com customers from June 2021 to October 2024 are eligible for compensation.
Trump’s FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage by Jon Brodkin on 2025-04-17 20:36 (#6WPXC) "Comcast outlets spent days misleading the American public," Brendan Carr claims.
US Interior secretary orders offshore wind project shut down by John Timmer on 2025-04-17 20:25 (#6WPXD) Stoppage comes the same week a government report finds few problems with permitting.
Gemini 2.5 Flash comes to the Gemini app as Google seeks to improve “dynamic thinking” by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-04-17 19:06 (#6WPV6) Gemini 2.5 Flash is ready for you to try in the Gemini app, but it's starting as a preview.
Synology could bring “certified drive” requirements to more NAS devices by Kevin Purdy on 2025-04-17 18:19 (#6WPRF) German press release suggests expansion of the company's "integrated ecosystem."
Skepticism greets claims of a possible biosignature on a distant world by John Timmer on 2025-04-17 18:02 (#6WPRG) It's really difficult to get a clear sign of life on an exoplanet.
Chris Krebs, who debunked 2020 election lies, vows full-time fight against Trump by Jon Brodkin on 2025-04-17 17:35 (#6WPRH) Trump administration is "pulling its levers to punish dissent," Krebs said.
Google is gifting a year of Gemini Advanced to every college student in the US by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-04-17 16:51 (#6WPRJ) Got a .edu email? You can sign up for a free year of Google One AI Premium.
Google loses ad tech monopoly trial, faces additional breakups by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-17 16:19 (#6WPRK) Google plans to appeal as DOJ seeks to untether ad products.
Sony releases new trailer for 28 Years Later by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-04-17 15:35 (#6WPNH) "There are many kinds of death. And some are better than others."
What do you actually do in Mario Kart World’s vast open world? by Kyle Orland on 2025-04-17 14:46 (#6WPNJ) Nintendo also shows off new "Charge Jump" race technique, "reimagined" classic courses.
Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-04-17 14:15 (#6WPHV) This is a separate case to the lawsuits alleging Tesla misleads about range.
Diablo vs. Darkest Dungeon: RPG devs on balancing punishment and power by Alan Bradley on 2025-04-17 14:01 (#6WPHW) In interviews, two devs offer contrasting views of what makes an RPG fun.
Climate change will make rice toxic, say researchers by Inside Climate News on 2025-04-17 13:46 (#6WPHX) Warmer temperatures and increased carbon dioxide will boost arsenic levels in rice.
OpenAI releases new simulated reasoning models with full tool access by Benj Edwards on 2025-04-16 22:21 (#6WP2X) New o3 model appears "near-genius level," according to one doctor, but it still makes mistakes.
Why are two Texas senators trying to wrest a Space Shuttle from the Smithsonian? by Eric Berger on 2025-04-16 21:25 (#6WP14) This seems like a smart use of taxpayer money.
AP: Trump admin to kill IRS free tax-filing service that Intuit lobbied against by Jon Brodkin on 2025-04-16 21:01 (#6WP15) Amid IRS staff cuts, employees were told to stop working on Direct File.
Disgruntled users roast X for killing Support account by Ashley Belanger on 2025-04-16 20:34 (#6WP16) X will soon remove Support account suspended users viewed as a lifeline.