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Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica 2 place · 06/13/2026 13:17 EDT

There's nothing new or surprising, but it's still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors. Read more ›

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Google announces second Android 16 release of 2025 is heading to Pixels

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 14:11 EDT

The update is rolling out to Pixels starting today. Read more ›

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Meet CDC’s new lead vaccine advisor who thinks shots cause heart disease

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 2 place · 12/02/2025 12:57 EDT

Milhoan has a history of touting unproven COVID cures while disparaging vaccines. Read more ›

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Samsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold with 10-inch foldable screen, astronomical price

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 11:47 EDT

Samsung's long-awaited tri-fold phone is launching in Korea this month, with a US launch early next year. Read more ›

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3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 11:23 EDT

Study: Moai were created by small, decentralized working groups, not managed by one central "chieftain." Read more ›

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“Renewable” no more: Trump admin renames the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 11:01 EDT

A key driver of US renewable energy research is now the National Laboratory of the Rockies. Read more ›

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NASA seeks a “warm backup” option as key decision on lunar rover nears

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 10:30 EDT

"This would be a cheap insurance policy." Read more ›

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“Players are selfish”: Fallout 2’s Chris Avellone describes his game design philosophy

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Alan Bradley @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 10:04 EDT

Avellone recaps his journey from learning on a TRS-80 to today. Read more ›

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Syntax hacking: Researchers discover sentence structure can bypass AI safety rules

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 12/02/2025 07:15 EDT

New research offers clues about why some prompt injection attacks may succeed. Read more ›

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The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 3 place · 12/01/2025 18:36 EDT

One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge. Read more ›

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Supreme Court hears case that could trigger big crackdown on Internet piracy

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 17:33 EDT

Justices want Cox to crack down on piracy, but question Sony's strict demands. Read more ›

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OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 17:16 EDT

OpenAI risks increased fines after deleting pirated books datasets. Read more ›

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In Myanmar, illicit rare-earth mining is taking a heavy toll

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Emily Fishbein and Jauman Naw, Undark Magazine @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 16:23 EDT

Uncontrolled mining in areas of Myanmar ruled by powerful ethnic armies has boomed. Read more ›

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After a Witcher-free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 14:54 EDT

CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development. Read more ›

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Even Microsoft’s retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them

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Andrew Cunningham @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 14:43 EDT

Microsoft has not one, not two, but three new sweaters available for $60 to $80. Read more ›

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Space CEO explains why he believes private space stations are a viable business

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 12:40 EDT

Voyager Technologies Chairman Dylan Taylor checks in with Ars from the space station frontier. Read more ›

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Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica 3 place · 12/01/2025 12:22 EDT

Netflix will only support Google Cast on older devices without remotes. Read more ›

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Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we can find

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Lee Hutchinson @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 10:12 EDT

Today we celebrate the resurrection and return of Optimus Prime...by buying things! Read more ›

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Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 09:50 EDT

The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more. Read more ›

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After 40 years of adventure games, Ron Gilbert pivots to outrunning Death

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 12/01/2025 07:00 EDT

Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, “Eat the Rich” philosophy. Read more ›

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Revisiting Jill of the Jungle, the last game Tim Sweeney designed

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica 1 place · 11/30/2025 07:10 EDT

DOS platformers didn't have a reputation for being fun, but this one is a blast. Read more ›

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