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Updated 2025-09-14 14:00
Meta plans to test and tinker with X’s community notes algorithm
X algorithm will link community notes across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
In one dog breed, selection for utility may have selected for obesity
Selecting trainable dogs may have gotten us dogs that would do anything for a treat.
Google’s Gemini AI can now see your search history
Gemini can do more with your data if you let it.
OpenAI declares AI race “over” if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair use
National security hinges on unfettered access to AI training data, OpenAI says.
Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update
Google has big plans for gaming in 2025.
AI coding assistant refuses to write code, tells user to learn programming instead
Cursor AI tells user, "I cannot generate code for you, as that would be completing your work."
Microsoft’s new AI “Copilot for Gaming” struggles to justify its existence
We're still a ways off from the conversational AI "partner" teased last year.
Epic Games is addressing one of Windows-on-Arm’s last big app compatibility gaps
Drivers and kernel-level software can't be translated automatically by Windows.
Trump’s EPA clearly shows it doesn’t understand the assignment
31 separate actions roll back restrictions on air and water pollution.
The EPA is scrapping fuel economy regs, claiming it will bring back US jobs
EPA Administrator Zeldin says it is necessary "to protect consumer choice."
Civilization VII, one month later: The community and developers chime in
Executive Producer Dennis Shirk talks with Ars about the state of the game.
Anthropic CEO floats idea of giving AI a “quit job” button, sparking skepticism
"Probably the craziest thing I've said so far," he admitted during an interview.
What is space war-fighting? The Space Force’s top general has some thoughts.
Controlling space means "employing kinetic and non-kinetic means to affect adversary capabilities."
No, that’s not a cosmic cone of shame—it’s NASA’s newest space telescope
"SPHEREx is going to produce an enormous three-dimensional map of the entire night sky."
Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels
There are many risks from drinking, but high cholesterol doesn't seem to be one.
Sonos’ streaming box is reportedly canceled. Good riddance.
Opinion: The long-rumored Sonos streaming box wasn't a good idea anyway.
New Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will pick up where Pat Gelsinger left off
Tan will start as CEO on March 18, taking over from interim co-CEOs.
Android apps laced with North Korean spyware found in Google Play
Google's Firebase platform also hosted configuration settings used by the apps.
Cockpit voice recorder survived fiery Philly crash—but stopped taping years ago
Heroic work to recover and repair a CVR.
EPA accused of faking criminal investigation to claw back climate funds
EPA faces a lawsuit seeking to unfreeze funds supporting low-income Americans.
D-Wave quantum annealers solve problems classical algorithms struggle with
The latest claim of a clear quantum supremacy solves a useful problem.
Google’s new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damage
Google Gemini Robotics AI model gives robots fine motor skills and adaptability for general world use.
FTC can’t afford to fight Amazon’s allegedly deceptive sign-ups after DOGE cuts
FTC says credit card charges are capped at $1, amid other budget shortfalls.
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Faster clapping yields lower-frequency sounds, as does cupping one's hands while clapping.
Google’s Gemma 3 is an open source, single-GPU AI with a 128K context window
Gemma 3 is optimized to run on almost anything, from powerful GPUs to a smartphone.
Meta mocked for raising “Bob Dylan defense” of torrenting in AI copyright fight
Meta fights to keep leeching evidence out of AI copyright battle.
If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?
"OneWeb customers say that when the service is working great, it's great."
iRobot says there is “substantial doubt” about it as a “going concern”
After Amazon bid failure, firm cut 50% of staff and is launching new robots.
Toyota tunes up bZ4x with new battery, more power
There are new batteries and new motors with silicon-carbide semiconductors.
Despite everything, US EV sales are up 28% this year
In the US, customers are buying while there are still incentives, no extra tariffs.
Pocket Casts makes its web player free, takes shots at Spotify and AI
Cross-platform client says podcasts "belong to the people, not corporations."
X’s globe-trotting defense of ads on Nazi posts violates TOS, Media Matters says
X allegedly ignored the chosen venues in the TOS when filing "thermonuclear" lawsuits.
OpenAI pushes AI agent capabilities with new developer API
New tools may help fulfill CEO's claim that agents will "join the workforce" in 2025.
Apple patches 0-day exploited in “extremely sophisticated attack”
0-day exploited by maliciously crafted web content to break out of security sandbox.
Leaked GeForce RTX 5060 and 5050 specs suggest Nvidia will keep playing it safe
Nvidia's 50-series refresh has been pretty conservative so far.
How whale urine benefits the ocean ecosystem
Great whales can transport 4,000 tons of nitrogen annually to tropical coastal areas.
Texas measles outbreak spills into third state as cases reach 258
Oklahoma says the cases "don't pose a public health risk."
Six ways Microsoft’s portable Xbox could be a Steam Deck killer
It needs to be more than just stock Windows with a coat of paint.
BEVs are better than combustion: The 2025 BMW i4 xDrive40 review
We spend a week with BMW's regular all-wheel drive electric sedan.
Telecom tells employees they won’t get bonuses if they don’t follow RTO policy
Report: Strict enforcement comes as Vodafone is reducing domestic office space.
Google’s 10-year-old Chromecast is busted, but a fix is coming
The 2nd-gen Chromecast stopped working this week, but it's not over yet.
How Trump could potentially claw back CHIPS funding
Chipmakers fear Trump may rescind CHIPS Act funding, report says.
This is what it looks like when parasitic worms directly invade your brain
Doctors unknowingly took time-series images of the worms invading patient's brain.
Elon Musk claims bad actors in Ukraine are behind “massive“ X cyberattack
Will users ever abandon the Twitter brand? X outages suggest the answer is no.
Elon Musk claims bad actors in Ukraine are behind “massive“ X cyberattack
Will users ever abandon the Twitter brand? X outages suggest the answer is no.
Apple M4 MacBook Air review: I have no notes
The only things missing from these Airs are some Pro-only bells and whistles.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: AMD irons out nearly every single downside of 3D V-Cache
Not a lot of people actually need this thing, but if you do, it's very good.
M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio Review: A weird update, but it mostly works
M3 Ultra has benefits, but sometimes you're paying more for worse performance.
Why extracting data from PDFs is still a nightmare for data experts
Countless digital documents hold valuable info, and the AI industry is attempting to set it free.
NCI employees can’t publish information on these topics without special approval
Communications involving controversial, high profile, or sensitive" topics will get extra scrutiny.
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