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April Fools’ joke results in Japanese firm making a beige ’80s throwback PC case

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/18/2024 11:41 EDT

You can fit lots of modern hardware inside—and prop your monitor on top. Read more ›

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Hades II’s new combat options enhance an already great game

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 12:52 EDT

New magic system shines in the game's early "Technical Test" period. Read more ›

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Maya used hallucinogenic plants in rituals to bless their ball courts

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 11:30 EDT

eDNA analysis found traces of xtabentum, as well as lancewood, chili peppers, and jool. Read more ›

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First look at the Sony Honda EV: More than a Playstation on wheels

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 11:04 EDT

The AFEELA concept previews an EV from the joint venture, due in 2026. Read more ›

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April updates for Windows 10 and 11 break some VPN software, Microsoft says

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 10:41 EDT

VPN connection bug affects all supported versions of Windows 10, 11, and Server. Read more ›

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Storing energy with compressed air is about to have its moment of truth

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Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 09:57 EDT

Technology will be used to store wind and solar energy for use later. Read more ›

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NASA seems unhappy to be questioned about its Artemis II readiness

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 3 place · 05/02/2024 09:43 EDT

"The redundancy in the above recommendations does not help." Read more ›

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The 2024 Acura ZDX Type-S: This electric SUV feels polished but heavy

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 05/02/2024 09:00 EDT

It's a badge-engineered Ultium EV, but Acura is responsible for all the software. Read more ›

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Hacker free-for-all fights for control of home and office routers everywhere

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 20:20 EDT

How and why nation-state hackers and cybercriminals coexist in the same router botnet. Read more ›

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All the ways streaming services are aggravating their subscribers this week

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 18:19 EDT

Disappointing streaming changes are happening so fast that it's hard to keep up. Read more ›

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Anthropic releases Claude AI chatbot iOS app

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 17:36 EDT

Anthropic finally comes to mobile, launches plan for teams that includes 200K context window. Read more ›

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Congress lets broadband funding run out, ending $30 low-income discounts

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 16:45 EDT

ACP gave out last $30 discounts in April; only partial discounts available in May. Read more ›

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Dave & Buster’s is adding real money betting options to arcade staples

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 16:30 EDT

"Gamification layer" platform promises to streamline your friendly Skee-Ball wagers. Read more ›

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Alarming superbug from deadly eyedrop outbreak has spread to dogs

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 16:07 EDT

It's unclear how the dogs became infected with the same strain in the eyedrops. Read more ›

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Email Microsoft didn’t want seen reveals rushed decision to invest in OpenAI

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 15:05 EDT

Microsoft CTO made a "mistake" dismissing Google's AI as a "game-playing stunt." Read more ›

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AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 14:34 EDT

A recent test of the emergency alert system found only 1 percent got it via AM. Read more ›

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ChatGPT shows better moral judgement than a college undergrad

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 12:50 EDT

Take the "Moral Turing Test" yourself to see whether you'd trust "artificial" moral advice. Read more ›

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Rabbit R1 AI box revealed to just be an Android app

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Ron Amadeo @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 12:48 EDT

It sounds like the company is now blocking access from "bootleg" APKs. Read more ›

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Supreme Court decides not to block Texas law that age-gates porn websites

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 12:29 EDT

Court denies application for a stay but could still hear challenge to the law. Read more ›

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The BASIC programming language turns 60

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica 3 place · 05/01/2024 12:17 EDT

Easy-to-use programming language that drove Apple, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964. Read more ›

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iOS 17.5 makes it less of a hassle to send your iPhone into Apple for repairs

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 05/01/2024 11:35 EDT

Feature currently only works on iPhones, and not iPads, Macs, or Apple Watches. Read more ›

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