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08.06.2026 − 14.06.2026

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

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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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 18:08 EDT

Claude support in Xcode heralds bigger moves across the ecosystem. Read more ›

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SpaceX says states should dump fiber plans, give all grant money to Starlink

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 08/19/2025 16:29 EDT

SpaceX seeks more cash, calls fiber "wasteful and unnecessary taxpayer spending." Read more ›

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Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 15:24 EDT

Ancient teeth reveal that a stimulant has been used since the Bronze Age. Read more ›

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The West Texas measles outbreak has ended

Emily Mullin, WIRED.com @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 14:30 EDT

A measles outbreak that killed two children is now over. Read more ›

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The fight over science funding: Congress vs. the OMB

John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 14:13 EDT

The Senate is restoring science funding to normal levels; that may not be enough. Read more ›

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Trump admin says it convinced UK to drop demand for Apple backdoor

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 13:27 EDT

UK previously demanded that Apple break encryption to aid government spying. Read more ›

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Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 12:44 EDT

Adding a pre-spin affects shuttlecock's oscillating behavior, depending on direction of rotation. Read more ›

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Nissan announces 2026 Leaf pricing, starting at $29,990

Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 10:29 EDT

The new Leaf will be the cheapest EV you can buy when it goes on sale this fall. Read more ›

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 08/19/2025 07:00 EDT

Visitors have unearthed over 35,000 diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 1972. Read more ›

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T-Mobile claimed selling location data without consent is legal—judges disagree

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 08/18/2025 15:07 EDT

T-Mobile can't overturn $92 million fine; AT&T and Verizon verdicts still to come. Read more ›

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Elon Musk’s “thermonuclear” Media Matters lawsuit may be fizzling out

Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 08/18/2025 14:42 EDT

Judge blocks FTC's Media Matters probe as a likely First Amendment violation. Read more ›

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After recent tests, China appears likely to beat the United States back to the Moon

Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 2 place · 08/18/2025 13:18 EDT

An expert explains why this will be enormously bad for the United States. Read more ›

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RFK Jr.‘s Wi-Fi and 5G conspiracies appear to make it into MAHA report draft

Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 2 place · 08/18/2025 13:04 EDT

The "Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy" draft doesn't mention top killers of kids. Read more ›

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Raspberry Pi intros new 5-inch $40 touchscreen for your next weird project

Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 08/18/2025 12:42 EDT

Officially supported dinky display works as a tiny all-in-one or smart home hub. Read more ›

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A question for the ages: Is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall a good game?

Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 08/18/2025 09:25 EDT

Revisiting the 1996 RPG exposes both genius and madness. Read more ›

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Ars Technica System Guide: Four sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000

Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 08/18/2025 07:00 EDT

Despite everything, it's still possible to build decent PCs for decent prices. Read more ›

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The case of the coke-snorting Chihuahua

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 08/18/2025 00:01 EDT

Cocaine normally makes the heart race, but in this case the dog was lethargic, with a slower heart rate. Read more ›

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Celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 1 place · 08/16/2025 15:26 EDT

"It's had a profound impact on our culture, especially on people who've felt different and marginalized." Read more ›

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Rapidly intensifying Hurricane Erin becomes historic storm due to strengthening

Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 2 place · 08/16/2025 13:50 EDT

The good news is that, for now, Erin appears unlikely to directly strike land. Read more ›