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Report: Apple Mail is getting automatic categories on iPadOS and macOS

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 17:28 EDT

It's pretty smart, but it doesn't require Apple Intelligence. Read more ›

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Edge of Mars’ great dichotomy eroded back by hundreds of kilometers

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 17:14 EDT

What may have been an ancient shoreline has signs of a water-driven transformation. Read more ›

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DC-area veterinarians on heightened alert amid potential inauguration risks

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 14:57 EDT

There is no specific threat, but the alert highlights One Health approach to risk. Read more ›

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Robotic hand helps pianists overcome “ceiling effect”

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 14:35 EDT

Passive training with robotic exoskeleton hand even led to motor improvements in the untrained hand. Read more ›

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“Project Mini Rack” wants to make your non-closet-sized rack server a reality

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 14:15 EDT

Wiki-style guide compiles all the pieces and potential of a rack you can carry. Read more ›

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Sleeping pills stop the brain’s system for cleaning out waste

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 11:54 EDT

A specialized system sends pulses of pressure through the fluids in our brain. Read more ›

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Peeing is contagious among chimps

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 11:00 EDT

Physical proximity, social dominance are primary factors involved in "contagious urination" behavior. Read more ›

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Life is thriving in the subsurface depths of Earth

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 10:31 EDT

Different species thrive beneath the oceans than under the land. Read more ›

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After chaotic weekend, TikTok remains in limbo

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 10:11 EDT

Users are in, new downloads are paused, and Trump's order will face scrutiny. Read more ›

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Anthony Fauci granted preemptive pardon in the last hours of Biden’s term

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 09:36 EDT

Fauci has not been charged with a crime but has been vilified and threatened. Read more ›

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Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X

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Ryan McMorrow and Joe Leahy, Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 01/20/2025 09:25 EDT

"Something needs to change," he posted on X. Read more ›

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Has Trump changed the retirement plans for the country’s largest coal plants?

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Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica 1 place · 01/18/2025 07:04 EDT

A growth in electricity demand is leading to talk of delayed closures. Read more ›

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Under new law, cops bust famous cartoonist for AI-generated child sex abuse images

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica 1 place · 01/17/2025 16:08 EDT

Darrin Bell won a major cartooning award in 2019. Read more ›

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Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software?

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica 3 place · 01/17/2025 14:36 EDT

Just because it's a good rig doesn't mean you can use it on Zoom. Read more ›

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Hollywood mourns the loss of David Lynch

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 01/17/2025 13:52 EDT

What better way to honor the visionary director than with a watchfest of some of his greatest work? Read more ›

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GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 1 place · 01/17/2025 13:51 EDT

GM sold geolocation and other driving data without adequate consent, FTC says. Read more ›

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Trek FX+ 7S e-bike is a premium city commuter 

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Jacob May @ Ars Technica · 01/17/2025 12:53 EDT

The FX+ 7S improves just about everything from the FX+ 2, but doubles its price tag.  Read more ›

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Switch 2 sports ~7.9-inch screen, 33% bigger tablet surface—Ars video analysis

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 01/17/2025 11:56 EDT

Joy-Cons are about 18% wider, with bigger buttons and joysticks too. Read more ›

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Wegovy and Ozempic top list of 15 drugs up for next price negotiations

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 01/17/2025 11:47 EDT

If the Trump admin doesn't alter the process, negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027. Read more ›

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iOS 18.3 beta disables news notification summaries after high-stakes errors

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 01/17/2025 11:37 EDT

Summaries are often incorrect or strange; Apple is working on improvements. Read more ›

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