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Starlink demands grant money from states even when residents don't buy service

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 16:02 EDT

SpaceX won't make specific promises on Starlink network capacity or subscribers. Read more ›

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Angry Norfolk residents lose lawsuit to stop Flock license plate scanners

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Cyrus Farivar @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 15:06 EDT

Plaintiffs called Norfolk's Flock camera network a “dragnet." Read more ›

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US cyber defense chief accidentally uploaded secret government info to ChatGPT

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 14:56 EDT

Congress recently grilled the acting chief on mass layoffs and a failed polygraph. Read more ›

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Why reviving the shuttered Anthem is turning out tougher than expected

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 13:48 EDT

Despite proof-of-concept video, EA's Frostbite Engine servers are difficult to pick apart. Read more ›

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I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010—it turns out they're from Challenger

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Robert Pearlman @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 13:07 EDT

"This is an attempt to learn more..." Read more ›

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Google begins rolling out Chrome's "Auto Browse" AI agent today

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 13:00 EDT

The Auto Browse agent is available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, but there are some limits. Read more ›

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Meta blocks links to ICE List across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

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David Gilbert, wired.com @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 12:22 EDT

Mark Zuckerberg's social media platforms are assisting the Trump administration. Read more ›

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Report: China approves import of high-end Nvidia AI chips after weeks of uncertainty

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 12:21 EDT

Over 400,000 H200 chips coming to tech giants as China tries to balance tech needs with self-reliance. Read more ›

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South Carolina tops Texas measles outbreak record—with no end in sight

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 12:02 EDT

Since start of the year, South Carolina's outbreak has accelerated dramatically. Read more ›

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Review: AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a little faster and a lot more power-hungry

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 11:41 EDT

The tradeoffs for the $499 9850X3D make it hard to get excited about. Read more ›

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The origin story of syphilis goes back far longer than we thought

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 09:55 EDT

A 5,500-year-old fossil from Colombia has scientists rethinking syphilis origins. Read more ›

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Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 07:30 EDT

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts. Read more ›

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Japan lost a 5-ton navigation satellite when it fell off a rocket during launch

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 01/28/2026 07:15 EDT

Imagine: You lost your car's cargo rack, but didn't notice until you reached your destination. Read more ›

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Dozens of CDC vaccination databases have been frozen under RFK Jr.

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 18:28 EDT

Anti-vaccine Kennedy may be "enacting a self-fulfilling prophecy," expert says. Read more ›

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TikTok users “absolutely justified” for fearing MAGA makeover, experts say

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 18:17 EDT

TikTok’s tech issues abound as censorship fears drive users to delete app. Read more ›

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There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 17:34 EDT

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot. Read more ›

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Supreme Court to decide how 1988 videotape privacy law applies to online video

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 16:15 EDT

Salazar v. Paramount hinges on video privacy law's definition of "consumer." Read more ›

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A WB-57 pilot just made a heroic landing in Houston after its landing gear failed

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 16:05 EDT

"A thorough investigation will be conducted by NASA into the cause." Read more ›

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LG's new subscription program charges up to £277 per month to rent a TV 

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 13:37 EDT

Significant discounts come with committing to 1- to 3-year rental periods. Read more ›

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“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 01/27/2026 13:07 EDT

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms. Read more ›

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