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Perplexity's "Personal Computer" brings its AI agents to the, uh, Personal Computer

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 13:44 EDT

Perplexity says AI access to your files is in "secure environment with clear safeguards." Read more ›

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Centuries before the Inca, Peru's wealthy imported parrots from afar

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Kiona N. Smith @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 12:49 EDT

The Inca Empire's system of roads were built on centuries-old trade routes. Read more ›

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Apple's MacBook Neo makes repairs easier and cheaper than other MacBooks

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 12:03 EDT

Neo is the first MacBook in a long time with an easily replaceable keyboard. Read more ›

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Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 11:15 EDT

Steam maker says settling the case would be easier but would set a bad precedent. Read more ›

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Rivian reveals pricing and trim details for its R2 SUV

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 11:00 EDT

The midsize AWD EV goes on sale this spring, single-motor versions in 2027. Read more ›

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We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

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Jennifer B. Nuzzo and Andrea Uhlig, The Conversation @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 10:32 EDT

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the disease is once again circulating. Read more ›

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Facing heavy losses, Honda cancels its three US-made electric vehicles

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 08:45 EDT

Tariffs, torn-up US emissions regs, and being uncompetitive in China are all to blame. Read more ›

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Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 08:30 EDT

Google Maps is about to get more chatty and immersive. Read more ›

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Remembering the 30-year-old computer game that introduced me to Star Wars

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 07:15 EDT

Looking back at Dash Rendar, 3DFX cards, and a pivotal moment for Star Wars. Read more ›

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How I streamed my off-road Miata race using Starlink and StarStream

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Emme Hall @ Ars Technica · 03/12/2026 07:00 EDT

This satellite streaming technology transforms off-road racing for fans and teams. Read more ›

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Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 19:00 EDT

Google is more focused on desktop gaming than ever before. Read more ›

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Report: RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda curbed as GOP realizes it's unpopular

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 18:19 EDT

Meanwhile, Kennedy's allies want all vaccine recommendations eliminated. Read more ›

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FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 18:04 EDT

Will it really take "centuries" for SpaceX to deploy its megaconstellation? Read more ›

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14,000 routers are infected by malware that's highly resistant to takedowns

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 17:27 EDT

Most of the devices are made by Asus and are located in the US. Read more ›

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Explain it like I'm 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public?

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 17:09 EDT

Your phone still functions when held to your ear, people! Read more ›

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Windows 11's Steam Deck-ish, streamlined Xbox gaming UI comes to all PCs in April

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 16:55 EDT

Running Windows on gaming handhelds is currently a blessing and a curse. Read more ›

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"Use a gun" or "beat the crap out of him": AI chatbot urged violence, study finds

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 16:44 EDT

Character.AI deemed "uniquely unsafe" among 10 chatbots tested by CCDH. Read more ›

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Binance sues WSJ, panicked by gov’t probes into sanctioned crypto transfers

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 14:04 EDT

Binance’s lawsuit accusing WSJ of defamation unlikely to stall government probes. Read more ›

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A glimpse into tuner culture: Fast and Furious exhibit at the Petersen

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 13:41 EDT

The museum is celebrating 25 years of the original F&F film with a 23-car exhibit. Read more ›

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Intel shores up its desktop CPU lineup with boosted Core Ultra 200S Plus chips

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 03/11/2026 13:21 EDT

New CPUs are a bit faster and a bit cheaper than the ones they replace. Read more ›

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