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Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/13/2026 13:17 EDT

There's nothing new or surprising, but it's still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors. Read more ›

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“Unexpectedly, a deer briefly entered the family room”: Living with Gemini Home

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 10/31/2025 07:30 EDT

Gemini for Home unleashes gen AI on your Nest camera footage, but it gets a lot wrong. Read more ›

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Rocket Report: SpaceX surpasses shuttle launch total; Skyroot has big ambitions

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 10/31/2025 07:00 EDT

“I do think we’re rapidly approaching the point where it will be a significant impact." Read more ›

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Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 18:01 EDT

Casey Means missed hearing on surgeon general nomination after going into labor. Read more ›

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Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 17:05 EDT

Bodycam footage undermined sheriff's "true threat" justification for the arrest. Read more ›

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Leaker reveals which Pixels are vulnerable to Cellebrite phone hacking

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 16:29 EDT

Cellebrite can apparently extract data from most Pixel phones, unless they're running GrapheneOS. Read more ›

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Caught cheating in class, college students “apologized” using AI—and profs called them out

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 16:17 EDT

Time for some "life lessons." Read more ›

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Affinity’s image-editing apps go “freemium” in first major post-Canva update

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 16:05 EDT

Updated app is "free forever," but perpetually licensed Affinity apps are gone. Read more ›

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Netflix drops a doozy of a trailer for Stranger Things S5

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 15:36 EDT

Dustin: "We stay true to ourselves, we stay true to our friends, no matter the cost." Read more ›

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Trump admin demands states exempt ISPs from net neutrality and price laws

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 15:26 EDT

US says net neutrality is price regulation and is banned in $42B grant program. Read more ›

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ChatGPT maker reportedly eyes $1 trillion IPO despite major quarterly losses

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 14:24 EDT

It could be "one of the biggest IPOs of all time," according to Reuters. Read more ›

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Disney+ gets HDR10+ via “over 1,000” Hulu titles

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 13:28 EDT

Disney+ joins Netflix, Apple TV in supporting the Dolby Vision rival. Read more ›

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New study settles 40-year debate: Nanotyrannus is a new species

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 13:00 EDT

"This fossil doesn't just settle the debate. It flips decades of T. rex research on its head." Read more ›

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Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 12:19 EDT

Google is begrudgingly letting developers lead users away from the Play Store. Read more ›

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After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 11:54 EDT

AI companion app faces legal and regulatory pressure over child safety concerns. Read more ›

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TikTok may become more right-wing as China signals approval for US sale

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:56 EDT

Here's how TikTok could change if China approves US sale. Read more ›

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Falling panel prices lead to global solar boom, except for the US

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Rachel Millard, Martha Muir, Edward White, and Chris Kay, Financ @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:28 EDT

The economic case for solar power is stronger than ever. Read more ›

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An in-space construction firm says it can help build massive data centers in orbit

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:00 EDT

"Size is not the limit anymore." Read more ›

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GM lays off 1,700 workers making EVs and batteries in Michigan, Tennessee

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 09:54 EDT

The automaker expects the regulatory environment to seriously slow EV demand. Read more ›

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Halloween film fest: 15 classic ghost stories

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 07:00 EDT

From The Uninvited to Crimson Peak, these films will help you set the tone for spooky season. Read more ›

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Meta denies torrenting porn to train AI, says downloads were for “personal use”

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 17:35 EDT

Meta says lawsuit claiming it pirated porn to train AI makes no sense. Read more ›

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