Do these Buddhist gods hint at the purpose of China’s super-secret satellites?

Until recently, China's entries in the realm of spaceflight patches often lacked originality. | Continue reading


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Sierra made the games of my childhood. Are they still fun to play?

Get ready for some nostalgia. | Continue reading


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RFK Jr’s plan to ban fluoride supplements will “hurt rural America,” dentists say

In areas without fluoridated water, supplements are the only way to get adequate doses. | Continue reading


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Spotify caught hosting hundreds of fake podcasts that advertise selling drugs

Fake 10-second podcasts are easily found fronts for black markets, reports say. | Continue reading


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The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs

Fortnite AI voice trained on James Earl Jones spoke curse words and insults before patch. | Continue reading


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Google to give app devs access to Gemini Nano for on-device AI

New APIs for Google's ML Kit will let developers plug into the on-device AI model. | Continue reading


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The remarkable timeline of a custom gene-editing therapy to save a newborn

The N-of-1 accomplishment provides a template for swift, personalized genetic therapies. | Continue reading


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OpenAI introduces Codex, its first full-fledged AI agent for coding

It replicates your development environment and takes up to 30 minutes per task. | Continue reading


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Forgive me Volvo, I was wrong: The 2025 V60 Cross Country review

Volvo's midsize station wagon proves a real charmer. | Continue reading


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Carnivorous crocodile-like monsters used to terrorize the Caribbean

While low sea levels helped sebecids spread, rising waters left them isolated. | Continue reading


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Meta argues enshittification isn’t real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial

How many ads is too many? Meta denies ad load harms users in bid to end trial early. | Continue reading


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The 2025 VW Tiguan caters to US tastes at an affordable price

Starting at $29,495, its bigger but lighter and more efficient than the 2024 model. | Continue reading


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Nintendo says more about how free Switch 2 updates will improve Switch games

"Improved image quality" and GameShare multiplayer for Mario, Zelda, and more. | Continue reading


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xAI says an “unauthorized” prompt change caused Grok to focus on “white genocide”

Meanwhile, Grok's authorized prompt asks it to "provide truthful and based insights." | Continue reading


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Drop Duchy is a deck-building, Tetris-like, Carcassonne-esque puzzler

The game layers tile dropping onto worker placement, and stacks up nicely. | Continue reading


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Rocket Report: How is your payload fairing? Poland launches test rocket.

No thunder down under. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

The top fell off Australia’s first orbital-class rocket, delaying its launch

The Australian startup behind the Eris rocket says the rest of the vehicle was undamaged. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that uses deepfake audio to impersonate government officials

Warning comes as the use of deepfakes in the wild are rising. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

After latest kidnap attempt, crypto types tell crime bosses: Transfers are traceable

Crypto abduction attempts continue to rock France. | Continue reading


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Report: Microsoft’s experimental Laptop Studio is vanishing without a replacement

Surface Laptop Studio 2 is reportedly no longer being manufactured. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Tesla changes lease policy, didn’t use old cars as robotaxis

From 2019–2024, Tesla would not offer a buyout to lease customers. | Continue reading


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Telegram bans $35B black markets used to sell stolen data, launder crypto

One market's shutdown comes after the Treasury Department sought a related ban. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

With US out, WHO director says it’s running on budget of a local hospital

Mike Ryan, previously an executive director, is among the high-profile departures. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Report: Terrorists seem to be paying X to generate propaganda with Grok

Did Musk rip Treasury Department over terrorist payments while X paid terrorists? | Continue reading


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Analysis shows that China’s emissions are dropping due to renewables

It's the country's first one-year emissions decline that's not linked to economic issues. | Continue reading


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Trump has “a little problem” with Apple’s plan to ship iPhones from India

Trump says he told CEO Tim Cook "We are not interested in you building in India." | Continue reading


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A peer’s promise can help kids pass the marshmallow test

Younger children were slightly more likely to successfully delay gratification than older children. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Motorola Razr and Razr Ultra (2025) review: Cool as hell, but too much AI

The new Razrs are sleek, capable, and overflowing with AI features. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra is ready, but only in Aston Martins for now

In time, CarPlay Ultra will roll out to other automakers. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Spies hack high-value mail servers using an exploit from yesteryear

Attacks spilled contacts and emails from targeted accounts. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 days ago

Venus Aerospace flies its rotating detonation rocket engine for the first time

"Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

xAI’s Grok suddenly can’t stop bringing up “white genocide” in South Africa

The topic has long been a hobbyhorse of X owner Elon Musk. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup

Two new AI models join 7 others, leaving some paid users wondering which one is best. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise

It's unclear what the mutation does, but it might make E. coli stealthy on lettuce. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Google DeepMind creates super-advanced AI that can invent new algorithms

AlphaEvolve has already made Google's data centers more efficient and improved Tensor chips. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026

Netflix is trying to grow ad revenue quickly. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Beyond qubits: Meet the qutrit (and ququart)

It's relatively easy to store multiple quantum values in one piece of hardware. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Krypto steals the show (again) in Superman trailer

"Your choices. Your actions. That's what makes you who you are." | Continue reading


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VPNSecure owner says it had to cancel unsustainable lifetime subscriptions

CEO of parent company says "maybe" it should have abandoned VPN business. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

With its first launch, Gilmour Space is "looking for 10 to 20 seconds of stable flight." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

"Plaintiff's use of AI affirmatively misled me," judge writes. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Valve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor

Valve continues to plan for a SteamOS future that goes beyond the Steam Deck. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Marvel drops Ironheart trailer ahead of June release

"Anyone who has ever accomplished anything iconic in life has had to do some questionable things." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

An $8.4 billion money launderer has been operating for years on US soil

Before crackdown, this was one of the 'Net's biggest markets for Chinese-speaking scammers. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

New Switch 2 specs show large performance dip in undocked mode

Digital Foundry also says Game Chat "has a significant impact on system resources." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Max pivots back to HBO Max as WBD rethinks ability to compete with Netflix

WBD is relenting on trying to get everyone to sign up for its streaming service. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Federal agencies continue terminating all funding to Harvard

Agency by agency, Harvard is losing all of its federal research dollars. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 days ago

Meta is making users who opted out of AI training opt out again, watchdog says

EU users have less than two weeks to opt out of Meta's AI training. | Continue reading


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