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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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Disney+ gets HDR10+ via “over 1,000” Hulu titles

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 13:28 EDT

Disney+ joins Netflix, Apple TV in supporting the Dolby Vision rival. Read more ›

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New study settles 40-year debate: Nanotyrannus is a new species

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 13:00 EDT

"This fossil doesn't just settle the debate. It flips decades of T. rex research on its head." Read more ›

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Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 12:19 EDT

Google is begrudgingly letting developers lead users away from the Play Store. Read more ›

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After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 11:54 EDT

AI companion app faces legal and regulatory pressure over child safety concerns. Read more ›

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TikTok may become more right-wing as China signals approval for US sale

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:56 EDT

Here's how TikTok could change if China approves US sale. Read more ›

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Falling panel prices lead to global solar boom, except for the US

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Rachel Millard, Martha Muir, Edward White, and Chris Kay, Financ @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:28 EDT

The economic case for solar power is stronger than ever. Read more ›

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An in-space construction firm says it can help build massive data centers in orbit

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 10:00 EDT

"Size is not the limit anymore." Read more ›

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GM lays off 1,700 workers making EVs and batteries in Michigan, Tennessee

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 09:54 EDT

The automaker expects the regulatory environment to seriously slow EV demand. Read more ›

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Halloween film fest: 15 classic ghost stories

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/30/2025 07:00 EDT

From The Uninvited to Crimson Peak, these films will help you set the tone for spooky season. Read more ›

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Meta denies torrenting porn to train AI, says downloads were for “personal use”

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 17:35 EDT

Meta says lawsuit claiming it pirated porn to train AI makes no sense. Read more ›

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Space station astronauts eager to open “golden treasure box” from Japan

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 17:23 EDT

"This spacecraft is so beautiful and shiny, and this is representing our bright future." Read more ›

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NPM flooded with malicious packages downloaded more than 86,000 times

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 17:04 EDT

Packages downloaded from NPM can fetch dependancies from untrusted sites. Read more ›

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Trump health official ousted after allegedly giving himself a fake title

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 15:44 EDT

Steven Hatfill had a notable history before his abrupt ouster. Read more ›

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FCC Republicans force prisoners and families to pay more for phone calls

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 15:18 EDT

Democrat: FCC "rewards corporations with money taken from vulnerable families." Read more ›

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ICE’s forced face scans to verify citizens is unconstitutional, lawmakers say

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 14:29 EDT

Videos show ICE conducting random face scans on US streets. Read more ›

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TV-focused YouTube update brings AI upscaling, shopping QR codes

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 12:37 EDT

YouTube seeks a more couch-friendly experience. Read more ›

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Fermentation is key to coffee beans gleaned from civet feces

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 12:20 EDT

Fans of kopi luwak claim the coffee has a unique aroma and taste. A new chemical analysis backs them up. Read more ›

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Nvidia hits record $5 trillion mark as CEO dismisses AI bubble concerns

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 10:46 EDT

"I don’t believe we’re in an AI bubble," says Huang after announcing $500B in orders. Read more ›

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Man accidentally gets leech up his nose. It took 20 days to figure it out.

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 10:28 EDT

Leeches have a long medical history. Here's what happens if one gets in your nose. Read more ›

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New physical attacks are quickly diluting secure enclave defenses from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 10/29/2025 09:40 EDT

On-chip TEEs withstand rooted OSes but fall instantly to cheap physical attacks. Read more ›

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