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We let Chrome's Auto Browse agent surf the web for us—here's what happened

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 02/12/2026 07:00 EDT

Auto Browse is capable of some impressive things, but it can also crash and burn spectacularly. Read more ›

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SpaceX takes down Dragon crew arm, giving Starship a leg up in Florida

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 21:23 EDT

SpaceX's crew missions will now launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Read more ›

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Trump orders the military to make agreements with coal power plants

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 19:02 EDT

The administration's "reasoning" for doing so has little connection to reality. Read more ›

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El Paso airport closed after military used new anti-drone laser to zap party balloon

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 18:50 EDT

"I want to be very, very clear that this should’ve never happened." Read more ›

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Once-hobbled Lumma Stealer is back with lures that are hard to resist

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 17:11 EDT

ClickFix bait, combined with advanced Castleloader malware, is installing Lumma "at scale." Read more ›

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Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 16:51 EDT

He became one of the first to visualize personal computing by painting vivid cover art. Read more ›

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Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it's not a big deal, CEO says.

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 16:04 EDT

"We are in the part of the program where we are doing very nasty things to the engine." Read more ›

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Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 15:55 EDT

Guano dramatically boosted the production of maize, and the surplus helped fuel the Chincha Kingdom’s economy. Read more ›

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OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 15:44 EDT

Zoë Hitzig resigned on the same day OpenAI began testing ads in its chatbot. Read more ›

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"Windows 11 26H1" is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 15:28 EDT

Arm PCs have enjoyed special treatment from Microsoft for the past two years. Read more ›

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Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 3 place · 02/11/2026 15:15 EDT

Users only get three hours of free Nest video storage, but Google can retrieve videos much later. Read more ›

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Victory for Elon Musk: US labor board abandons authority over SpaceX

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 2 place · 02/11/2026 15:05 EDT

US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law. Read more ›

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Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 14:49 EDT

It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing. Read more ›

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China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 14:35 EDT

The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030. Read more ›

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Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 13:18 EDT

Updated Home app is required for Matter support and some types of accessories. Read more ›

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What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change?

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Marianne Lavelle, Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 10:10 EDT

The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific reasons Read more ›

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Feds end "10-day" closure of El Paso airspace after less than 10 hours

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 08:16 EDT

Violators were told they would be shot down. Read more ›

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America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 02/11/2026 07:00 EDT

Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold. Read more ›

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FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 20:21 EDT

The move comes amid RFK Jr.'s relentless efforts to enact his anti-vaccine agenda. Read more ›

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SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 02/10/2026 18:35 EDT

The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions. Read more ›

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