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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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Microsoft Gaming CEO: “I think we should have a handheld, too”

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 12:13 EDT

More than just streaming, playing games locally "is really important" to Spencer. Read more ›

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Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/10/2024 11:27 EDT

Release Preview version of 24H2 was the only one where Recall could be enabled. Read more ›

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Virgin Galactic has ceased flying its only space plane. Now what?

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 10:42 EDT

This is a bold bet on the future, but it's by no means a certain one. Read more ›

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Microsoft reveals first disc-less Xbox Series X

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 10:06 EDT

But don't worry, Microsoft isn't abandoning the console disc drive entirely. Read more ›

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Why the fight over Elon Musk’s pay at Tesla won’t end with shareholder vote

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 09:39 EDT

Musk, Tesla, and the Delaware court system may be headed for uncharted legal territory. Read more ›

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Ars Live: How Profitable is Starlink? Join our discussion on June 11

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 09:37 EDT

How has Starlink has gone from zero to profitability in five years? Read more ›

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How the Webb and Gaia missions bring a new perspective on galaxy formation

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 06/10/2024 07:00 EDT

The Webb and Gaia telescopes have unearthed the early building blocks of the Milky Way. Read more ›

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The 2025 Polestar 3 is a torque-vectoring SUV that’s fun to drive

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 06/09/2024 18:01 EDT

The EV startup goes to the head of the pack with its new luxury SUV. Read more ›

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The world’s largest fungus collection may unlock the mysteries of carbon capture

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WIRED @ Ars Technica 1 place · 06/08/2024 07:07 EDT

Research is uncovering the key role that fungi play in getting soils to absorb carbon. Read more ›

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NASA is commissioning 10 studies on Mars Sample Return—most are commercial

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/07/2024 20:20 EDT

SpaceX will show NASA how Starship could one day return rock samples from Mars. Read more ›

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People are seizing, being intubated after eating microdose chocolates

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 1 place · 06/07/2024 18:13 EDT

"Extreme caution" urged as at least 8 people in 4 states sickened, 6 hospitalized. Read more ›

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PHP vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on Windows servers

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/07/2024 17:57 EDT

With PoC code available and active Internet scans, speed is of the essence. Read more ›

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Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3 million check to US government

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 17:05 EDT

Google gets a bench trial after sending unexpected check to Justice Department. Read more ›

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Ars chats with Precision, the brain-chip maker taking the road less invasive

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 16:51 EDT

Precision tested its BCI on 14 people so far. Two more are scheduled this month. Read more ›

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New Steam Deck competitor lets you easily swap in more RAM, storage

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 16:17 EDT

Adata embraces the CAMM2 memory standard for its intriguing handheld prototype. Read more ›

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns is free right now, and you should grab it (even on Epic)

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 15:32 EDT

Sadly overlooked on release, the card/turn-based battler is a real bargain. Read more ›

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New camera design can ID threats faster, using less memory

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 15:19 EDT

New system is a mix of traditional camera and one that only highlights changes. Read more ›

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Samsung Electronics is on strike as workers stage one-day walkout

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Ron Amadeo @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 14:37 EDT

For now, the one-day strike is just a show of force and shouldn't hurt production. Read more ›

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Bizarre egg-laying mammals once ruled Australia—then lost their teeth

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Elizabeth Rayne @ Ars Technica · 06/07/2024 14:25 EDT

Finds may indicate what the common ancestor of the platypus and echidna looked like. Read more ›

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Report: New “Apple Intelligence” AI features will be opt-in by default

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica 1 place · 06/07/2024 13:47 EDT

Apple reportedly plans to announce its first big wave of AI features at WWDC. Read more ›

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