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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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Deepfakes in the courtroom: US judicial panel debates new AI evidence rules

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 16:14 EDT

Panel of eight judges confronts deep-faking AI tech that may undermine legal trials. Read more ›

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Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 15:58 EDT

Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells court. Read more ›

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No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 13:38 EDT

It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all games. Read more ›

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Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time

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Ron Amadeo @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 13:30 EDT

Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025. Read more ›

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Updating California’s grid for EVs may cost up to $20 billion

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 13:06 EDT

Charging electric vehicles at home will exceed most power lines' capacity. Read more ›

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The Fall Guy spotlights its amazing stuntmen in meta marketing video

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 12:49 EDT

It's the latest and best of a string of meta marketing videos to promote the film. Read more ›

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US bans TikTok owner ByteDance, will prohibit app in US unless it is sold

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 12:14 EDT

Bill gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok or app loses access to US market. Read more ›

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Elite: Dangerous’s real-money ship sales spark “pay-to-win” outrage

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 11:58 EDT

In 2019, dev promised purchases would "only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras." Read more ›

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SpaceX has now landed more boosters than most other rockets ever launch

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 11:00 EDT

Can the Falcon 9 eventually challenge Soyuz for launch totals? Read more ›

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Mercedes’ electric G-Wagon is more capable than the gas version

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 10:30 EDT

With four motors, deeper fording, and more power, you can forget about the gas version. Read more ›

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Hackers are carrying out ransomware experiments in developing countries

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 09:26 EDT

Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to western targets. Read more ›

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Tesla profits drop 55% as Elon Musk dodges cheap car questions

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 04/24/2024 09:16 EDT

Tesla spent $1 billion on GPUs even as its profit margins shrank by half. Read more ›

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Is the Arm version of Windows ready for its close-up?

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 04/24/2024 07:00 EDT

Checking back in with Windows 11 on Arm on the eve of the Snapdragon X Elite. Read more ›

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Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 21:20 EDT

The test cannot tell if the virus is live. The FDA still assess milk supply as safe. Read more ›

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The spam came from inside the house: How a smart TV can choke a Windows PC

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 18:15 EDT

The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear. Read more ›

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Why canned wine can smell like rotten eggs while beer and Coke are fine

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 18:02 EDT

Sulfur dioxide in the wine reacts with the aluminum to make hydrogen sulfide. Read more ›

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Nestlé baby foods loaded with unhealthy sugars—but only in poorer countries

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 17:46 EDT

Health experts say children under age 2 should have zero added sugars in their diets. Read more ›

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You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 17:27 EDT

Thermonator, the first "flamethrower-wielding robot dog," is completely legal in 48 US states. Read more ›

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FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 17:15 EDT

Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Read more ›

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Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 04/23/2024 17:03 EDT

eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years. Read more ›

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