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Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra is ready, but only in Aston Martins for now

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 05/15/2025 08:54 EDT

In time, CarPlay Ultra will roll out to other automakers. Read more ›

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Spies hack high-value mail servers using an exploit from yesteryear

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 05/15/2025 08:18 EDT

Attacks spilled contacts and emails from targeted accounts. Read more ›

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Venus Aerospace flies its rotating detonation rocket engine for the first time

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 18:47 EDT

"Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors." Read more ›

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xAI’s Grok suddenly can’t stop bringing up “white genocide” in South Africa

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 18:32 EDT

The topic has long been a hobbyhorse of X owner Elon Musk. Read more ›

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OpenAI adds GPT-4.1 to ChatGPT amid complaints over confusing model lineup

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 18:16 EDT

Two new AI models join 7 others, leaving some paid users wondering which one is best. Read more ›

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A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 17:22 EDT

It's unclear what the mutation does, but it might make E. coli stealthy on lettuce. Read more ›

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Google DeepMind creates super-advanced AI that can invent new algorithms

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 17:01 EDT

AlphaEvolve has already made Google's data centers more efficient and improved Tensor chips. Read more ›

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Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 16:48 EDT

Netflix is trying to grow ad revenue quickly. Read more ›

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Beyond qubits: Meet the qutrit (and ququart)

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 16:29 EDT

It's relatively easy to store multiple quantum values in one piece of hardware. Read more ›

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Krypto steals the show (again) in Superman trailer

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 16:12 EDT

"Your choices. Your actions. That's what makes you who you are." Read more ›

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VPNSecure owner says it had to cancel unsustainable lifetime subscriptions

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 15:55 EDT

CEO of parent company says "maybe" it should have abandoned VPN business. Read more ›

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A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 15:33 EDT

With its first launch, Gilmour Space is "looking for 10 to 20 seconds of stable flight." Read more ›

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Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 14:55 EDT

"Plaintiff's use of AI affirmatively misled me," judge writes. Read more ›

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Valve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 14:31 EDT

Valve continues to plan for a SteamOS future that goes beyond the Steam Deck. Read more ›

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Marvel drops Ironheart trailer ahead of June release

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 13:43 EDT

"Anyone who has ever accomplished anything iconic in life has had to do some questionable things." Read more ›

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An $8.4 billion money launderer has been operating for years on US soil

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Andy Greenberg, wired.com @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 13:03 EDT

Before crackdown, this was one of the 'Net's biggest markets for Chinese-speaking scammers. Read more ›

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New Switch 2 specs show large performance dip in undocked mode

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 12:40 EDT

Digital Foundry also says Game Chat "has a significant impact on system resources." Read more ›

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Max pivots back to HBO Max as WBD rethinks ability to compete with Netflix

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 12:27 EDT

WBD is relenting on trying to get everyone to sign up for its streaming service. Read more ›

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Federal agencies continue terminating all funding to Harvard

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 12:06 EDT

Agency by agency, Harvard is losing all of its federal research dollars. Read more ›

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Meta is making users who opted out of AI training opt out again, watchdog says

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/14/2025 11:15 EDT

EU users have less than two weeks to opt out of Meta's AI training. Read more ›

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