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DOGE “cut muscle, not fat”; 26K experts rehired after brutal cuts

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 11/24/2025 16:17 EDT

Government brain drain will haunt US after DOGE abruptly terminated. Read more ›

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New quantum hardware puts the mechanics in quantum mechanics

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 15:00 EDT

As a test case, the machine was used to test a model of superconductivity. Read more ›

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YouTube TV’s Disney blackout reminds users that they don’t own what they stream

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/05/2025 14:10 EDT

“This is a hard lesson for us all.” Read more ›

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Flock haters cross political divides to remove error-prone cameras

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/05/2025 11:45 EDT

Lawmakers' calls for Flock probe may help kill local contracts, expert says. Read more ›

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If you want to satiate AI’s hunger for power, Google suggests going to space

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 11:36 EDT

Google engineers think they already have all the pieces needed to build a data center in orbit. Read more ›

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Google settlement with Epic caps Play Store fees, boosts other Android app stores

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 11:26 EDT

Google will make several changes to Android app support globally, supported through at least 2032. Read more ›

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How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/05/2025 10:42 EDT

A new major Windows 11 release means a new guide for cleaning up the OS. Read more ›

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Tesla’s European and Chinese customers are staying away in droves

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 10:40 EDT

Sales tank as investors get ready to decide whether to make Musk a trillionaire. Read more ›

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Why being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers

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Andrew Edelblum and Abby Frank, The Conversation @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 09:42 EDT

The "beauty backfire effect" is especially strong in the fitness space. Read more ›

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So long, Assistant—Gemini is taking over Google Maps

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 09:00 EDT

Gemini is rolling out to Maps on Android and iOS, with Android Auto coming soon. Read more ›

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“So much more menacing”: Formula E’s new Gen4 car breaks cover

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 11/05/2025 08:00 EDT

Up to 700 kW regen braking, new Bridgestone tires, and it's even fully recyclable. Read more ›

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Space junk may have struck a Chinese crew ship in low-Earth orbit

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/05/2025 04:15 EDT

The three-man crew was supposed to return to Earth on Wednesday to wrap up six months in space. Read more ›

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In a stunning comeback, Jared Isaacman is renominated to lead NASA

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 19:50 EDT

"I will do everything I can to live up to those expectations." Read more ›

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FDA described as a “clown show” amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 18:24 EDT

FDA regulator accused of using position to exact revenge on old business associate. Read more ›

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FDA described as “clown show” amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 18:24 EDT

FDA regulator accused of using position to exact revenge on old business associate. Read more ›

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Google’s new hurricane model was breathtakingly good this season

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 17:50 EDT

Meanwhile, the US Global Forecasting System continues to get worse. Read more ›

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HDR10+ Advanced joins Dolby Vision 2 in trying to make you like motion smoothing

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 17:14 EDT

Can more creator control fix the soap opera effect? Read more ›

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US gives local police a face-scanning app similar to one used by ICE agents

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 16:26 EDT

Mobile Identify app on Google Play helps police perform tasks delegated by ICE. Read more ›

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Meet Project Suncatcher, Google’s plan to put AI data centers in space

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 15:59 EDT

Google is already zapping TPUs with radiation to get ready. Read more ›

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Some stinkbugs’ legs carry a mobile fungal garden

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 12:58 EDT

A dedicated organ grows the fungus, which deters parasitic wasps. Read more ›

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Dune driving with Mercedes-Benz as it tests off-road systems

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 11/04/2025 05:00 EDT

The low-traction surfaces of the Dumont Dunes are a perfect test location. Read more ›

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