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Tesla is recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks, and this time there’s no software fix

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica 2 place · 11/13/2024 10:18 EDT

Owners of the affected trucks will require replacement hardware. Read more ›

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Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 16:21 EDT

Similar feeding events could explain the rapid growth of supermassive black holes. Read more ›

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The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 may be the perfect gravel bike

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Eric Bangeman @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 16:15 EDT

Trek's updated adventure-focused gravel bike is fun no matter where you ride it. Read more ›

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Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 14:36 EDT

Most one-use vape batteries are actually rechargeable, and this guy has proof. Read more ›

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What this 500-year-old shipwreck can tell us about how we age

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 14:25 EDT

Raman spectroscopy of 12 collarbones suggests most crew members were right-handed. Read more ›

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Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 13:34 EDT

X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. Read more ›

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Nvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year run

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica 2 place · 11/04/2024 12:28 EDT

Stock index switch-up reflects symbolic market shift as chip industry refocuses around AI. Read more ›

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Sick of supersized EVs? The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric hits the spot.

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 12:18 EDT

It's not too big, it's not too heavy, and it's very, very efficient. Read more ›

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China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/04/2024 11:28 EDT

The Long March 9 gets flaps and a reusable upper stage. Read more ›

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Perplexity will show live US election results despite AI accuracy warnings

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 10:52 EDT

AI search engine embraces 2024 US election with live tracker and chatbot info hub. Read more ›

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Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

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Hannah Murphy and Cristina Criddle, Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 09:04 EDT

Meta's rivals have struck deals to use nuclear power for some data centers. Read more ›

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Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2024 06:00 EDT

Most Americans may not realize popular tech hasn't been hit by China tariffs—yet. Read more ›

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Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety

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Shannon Sauer-Zavala, The Conversation @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/03/2024 07:05 EDT

A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Read more ›

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Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/02/2024 07:15 EDT

Your only mission in this dark, futuristic city builder? Make cool skylines. Read more ›

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US Space Force warns of “mind-boggling” build-up of Chinese capabilities

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Alice Hancock, Financial Times @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/02/2024 07:00 EDT

Russia and China "have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space." Read more ›

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Fungi may not think, but they can communicate

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/02/2024 06:45 EDT

Fungi form distinct networks depending on how food sources are arranged. Read more ›

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iPod fans evade Apple’s DRM to preserve 54 lost clickwheel-era games

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/02/2024 06:00 EDT

Dozens of previously hard-to-access games can now be synced via Virtual Machine. Read more ›

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As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 11/01/2024 20:24 EDT

The budding partnership between Russia and North Korea may now be blossoming into space. Read more ›

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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 11/01/2024 20:13 EDT

The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks. Read more ›

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As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 11/01/2024 17:42 EDT

The initial batches will be shipped in late November at the earliest. Read more ›

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Starlink enters National Radio Quiet Zone—but reportedly cut off access for some

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 11/01/2024 16:16 EDT

Starlink offered to 99.5% of zone, but locals say Roam product was disabled. Read more ›

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