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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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Peglin is the roguelike Peggle RPG we didn’t know we needed

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 08/30/2024 12:11 EDT

Entrancing pachinko-style gameplay has just the right mix of skill and luck. Read more ›

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Jaguar I-Pace fire risk leads to recall, instructions to park outdoors

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 08/30/2024 09:08 EDT

The problem is similar to one that affected the Chevrolet Bolt in 2021. Read more ›

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Asus ROG Ally X review: Better performance and feel in a pricey package

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 08/30/2024 07:30 EDT

A great hardware refresh, but it stands out for its not-quite-handheld cost. Read more ›

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Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 08/30/2024 07:00 EDT

It seems like we'll have to wait a bit for ABL to put another rocket on the launch pad. Read more ›

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Sunrise alarm clock didn’t make waking up easier—but made sleeping more peaceful

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 19:56 EDT

Hatch Restore 2 targets circadian rhythms, but it can't beat sunlight. Read more ›

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Revised Raspberry Pi 5 chip comes with unexpected power savings

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 18:06 EDT

What we don't know is whether 4GB or 8GB Pis will get the tweaked chip design. Read more ›

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Space Command chief says dialogue with China is too often a one-way street

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 17:47 EDT

"We all should operate with due regard and in a professional manner." Read more ›

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US: Alaska man busted with 10,000+ child sex abuse images despite his many encrypted apps

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 17:25 EDT

Encryption alone won't save you from the feds. Read more ›

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EmuDeck coder pivots to hardware with Linux-based “EmuDeck Machines”

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 17:25 EDT

Project lead says its "mostly for fun" but "my heart is poured in this thing." Read more ›

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Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 17:05 EDT

Findings undercut pledges of NSO Group and Intgellexa their wares won't be abused. Read more ›

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Apple is reportedly trying to invest in OpenAI

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 16:45 EDT

OpenAI's ChatGPT will be built into the iPhone operating system later this year. Read more ›

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Feds to get early access to OpenAI, Anthropic AI to test for doomsday scenarios

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 16:14 EDT

AI companies agreed that ensuring AI safety was key to innovation. Read more ›

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Movie industry touts takedown of “world’s largest” pirate streaming ring

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 16:06 EDT

Fmovies takedown "is a stunning victory," MPA CEO Charles Rivkin said. Read more ›

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Eli Lilly raises price of Zepbound while trumpeting discount on starter vials

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 15:59 EDT

Cost for insured patients without coverage for the drug rises from $550 to $650 a month. Read more ›

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We can now watch Grace Hopper’s famed 1982 lecture on YouTube

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 15:51 EDT

The lecture featured Hopper discussing future challenges of protecting information. Read more ›

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DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 12:48 EDT

Lacey gets 5 years for one money laundering charge but was acquitted on 50 counts. Read more ›

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California legislature passes controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 12:07 EDT

Governor will balance worries about "over-regulation" with calls from AI luminaries. Read more ›

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Chatbots offer cops the “ultimate out” to spin police reports, expert says

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica 2 place · 08/29/2024 10:38 EDT

Experts warn chatbots writing police reports can make serious errors. Read more ›

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EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 08/29/2024 09:10 EDT

The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform. Read more ›

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Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 08/28/2024 17:43 EDT

Multi-billionaire must post bail of 5 million euros, report to police twice a week. Read more ›

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