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AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 17:49 EDT

AI won't replace human artistry, says actor, but it will wildly drive down costs. Read more ›

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The ISS has been leaking air for 5 years, and engineers still don’t know why

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 17:19 EDT

"This is a an engineering problem, and good engineers should be able to agree on it." Read more ›

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Trust in scientists hasn’t recovered from COVID. Some humility could help.

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 16:52 EDT

Intellectual humility could win back much-needed trust in science, study finds Read more ›

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Valve developers discuss why Half Life 2: Episode 3 was abandoned

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 16:06 EDT

Anniversary doc also includes footage of unused ice gun, blob enemies. Read more ›

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To invent the wheel, did people first have to invent the spindle?

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Kiona N. Smith @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 15:04 EDT

The physics of spinning objects may have seeded concepts key to the wheel. Read more ›

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The amorous adventures of earwigs

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Tim Vernimmen, Knowable Magazine @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 14:37 EDT

Elaborate courtship, devoted parenthood, gregarious nature (and occasional cannibalism)—earwigs have a lot going for them. Read more ›

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Apple’s headphone adapter for older iPhones sells out, possibly never to return

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 13:13 EDT

The end of Lightning is nigh. It's a bummer for folks with older phones, though. Read more ›

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Apple Intelligence notification summaries are honestly pretty bad

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 13:03 EDT

Summaries are often wrong, usually odd, sometimes funny, rarely helpful. Read more ›

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Explicit deepfake scandal shuts down Pennsylvania school

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 12:34 EDT

Parents test if school leaders can be prosecuted over failure to report AI nudes. Read more ›

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Trump’s FCC chair is Brendan Carr, who wants to regulate everyone except ISPs

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 12:20 EDT

Carr says he wants to punish broadcast media and dismantle "censorship cartel." Read more ›

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April Fools’ joke results in Japanese firm making a beige ’80s throwback PC case

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/18/2024 11:41 EDT

You can fit lots of modern hardware inside—and prop your monitor on top. Read more ›

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Racing turns its back on heavy, expensive hybrids for sustainable fuel

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 11:03 EDT

Racing's experiment with hybrid powertrains isn't going great. Read more ›

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SpaceX president predicts rapid increase in Starship launch rate

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 10:49 EDT

"It's going to be hard to catch us, but I certainly hope people try." Read more ›

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Urban Arrow’s front-loader is a stylish, functional cargo/kid hauler

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 10:06 EDT

With either cargo or kids, the Family is impeccably designed and a smooth ride. Read more ›

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Study confirms Egyptians likely used hallucinogens in rituals

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 11/18/2024 10:00 EDT

Special concoction also contained honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice, and grapes to make it look like blood. Read more ›

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Silo S2 expands its dystopian world

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/16/2024 10:09 EDT

Ars chats with cinematographer Baz Irvine about creating a fresh look for the sophomore season. Read more ›

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These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/16/2024 06:45 EDT

Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. Read more ›

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A lot of people are mistaking Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites for UAPs

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/15/2024 15:24 EDT

"We were able to assess that they were all in those cases looking at Starlink flares." Read more ›

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Citing “decreasing” launch opportunities, ABL Space will pivot to missile defense

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 3 place · 11/15/2024 10:39 EDT

"Our path to making a big contribution as a commercial launch company narrowed considerably." Read more ›

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FTC to launch investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business

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Arash Massoudi, James Fontanella-Khan, Stephen Morris, and Stefa @ Ars Technica · 11/15/2024 09:44 EDT

Microsoft is accused of using punitive licensing terms for Azure. Read more ›

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