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Microsoft removes guide on how to train LLMs on pirated Harry Potter books

Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 02/20/2026 07:11 EDT

The now-deleted Harry Potter data set was "mistakenly" marked public domain. Read more ›

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Rocket Report: Chinese launch firm raises big money; Falcon 9 back to the Bahamas

Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/20/2026 07:00 EDT

The company that attempted China's first orbital-class rocket landing says it will soon try again. Read more ›

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Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was "meant for greatness"—then came psychosis

Cyrus Farivar @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 17:44 EDT

"AI Injury Attorneys" target the chatbot design itself. Read more ›

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NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes

Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 16:59 EDT

"The most troubling failure revealed by this investigation is not hardware." Read more ›

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Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube

Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 16:30 EDT

Technology is a double-edged sword in the $399 Rubik's Cube-inspired toy. Read more ›

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Diablo II’s new Warlock is a great excuse to revisit a classic game

Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 15:04 EDT

New skill tree paths offer a fun twist on some generally familiar mechanics. Read more ›

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From chickens to humans, animals think "bouba" sounds round

John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 14:38 EDT

There seems to be a deep-seated association between sounds and shapes. Read more ›

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F1: Preseason tests shows how different 2026 will be

Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 13:22 EDT

Everyone's trying to get mileage as F1 undergoes huge technical changes. Read more ›

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Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving

Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 12:42 EDT

Google says 3.1 Pro is ready for "your hardest challenges." Read more ›

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Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

Tim Stevens @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 11:26 EDT

Where we're racing, we don't need roads. Read more ›

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OpenClaw security fears lead Meta, other AI firms to restrict its use

Paresh Dave, wired.com @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 09:11 EDT

The viral agentic AI tool is known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable. Read more ›

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Rare gifted word-learner dogs like to share their toys

Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 02/19/2026 08:32 EDT

"It raises the possibility that social motivation plays a role in why some dogs end up learning object names." Read more ›

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Verizon acknowledges "pain" of new unlock policy, suggests change is coming

Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 15:58 EDT

Report: Verizon's goal is "immediate unlock for all payment methods really soon." Read more ›

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Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options

Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 15:22 EDT

Two of Ars' favorite electric vehicles are now available for not very much money. Read more ›

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Lawsuit: EPA revoking greenhouse gas finding risks “thousands of avoidable deaths”

Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 14:48 EDT

EPA sued for abandoning its mission to protect public health. Read more ›

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5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas

Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 14:28 EDT

The 26.3 updates were mostly invisible; these changes are more significant. Read more ›

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Microsoft's new 10,000-year data storage medium: glass

John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 14:01 EDT

Femtosecond lasers etch data into a very stable medium. Read more ›

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FDA does U-turn, will review Moderna's mRNA flu shot after shocking rejection

Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 12:08 EDT

Trump admin's vaccine chief overruled FDA scientists to initially reject the shot. Read more ›

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Record scratch—Google's Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today

Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 02/18/2026 11:00 EDT

With a simple prompt, you can generate 30 seconds of something like music. Read more ›

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Google's Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 for $499 with specs and design of yesteryear

Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 3 place · 02/18/2026 10:00 EDT

Google's new budget phone is here, but don't expect a big upgrade. Read more ›