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AIs can generate near-verbatim copies of novels from training data

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Melissa Heikkilä, Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 02/23/2026 10:38 EDT

LLMs memorize more training data than previously thought. Read more ›

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"Windows 11 26H1" is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 15:28 EDT

Arm PCs have enjoyed special treatment from Microsoft for the past two years. Read more ›

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Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 3 place · 02/11/2026 15:15 EDT

Users only get three hours of free Nest video storage, but Google can retrieve videos much later. Read more ›

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Victory for Elon Musk: US labor board abandons authority over SpaceX

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 2 place · 02/11/2026 15:05 EDT

US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law. Read more ›

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Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 14:49 EDT

It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing. Read more ›

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China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 14:35 EDT

The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030. Read more ›

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Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 13:18 EDT

Updated Home app is required for Matter support and some types of accessories. Read more ›

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What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change?

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Marianne Lavelle, Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 10:10 EDT

The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific reasons Read more ›

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Feds end "10-day" closure of El Paso airspace after less than 10 hours

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 08:16 EDT

Violators were told they would be shot down. Read more ›

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America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 07:00 EDT

Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold. Read more ›

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FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 20:21 EDT

The move comes amid RFK Jr.'s relentless efforts to enact his anti-vaccine agenda. Read more ›

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SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 18:35 EDT

The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions. Read more ›

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Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 14:29 EDT

DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023. Read more ›

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Yet another co-founder departs Elon Musk's xAI

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 13:54 EDT

Tony Wu leaves a company now entangled with social media, space-based IPOs. Read more ›

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Dewormer ivermectin as cancer cure? RFK Jr.'s NIH funds "absurd" study.

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 13:44 EDT

There's no reason to think ivermectin cures cancer, but RFK Jr's NIH is on it anyway. Read more ›

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Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 13:04 EDT

PCs without the new certificates could eventually have trouble booting new OSes. Read more ›

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Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 11:59 EDT

The Results About You tool is getting an upgrade. Read more ›

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The Kia PV5 electric van combines futuristic looks and thoughtful design

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Alex Goy @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 11:20 EDT

Forget VW's expensive retro bus—this is the electric van we've been waiting for. Read more ›

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Alphabet selling very rare 100-year bonds to help fund AI investment

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Euan Healy, Tim Bradshaw, and Michelle Chan, Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 09:44 EDT

Alphabet becomes first tech company to issue 100-year bonds in nearly three decades. Read more ›

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After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica 3 place · 02/10/2026 07:15 EDT

Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free. Read more ›

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Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming "handheld"

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 02/09/2026 17:51 EDT

The Ayaneo Next II pushes past 3 pounds, 13 inches wide, and costs up to $4,300. Read more ›

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