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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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The refreshed 2024 Hyundai Elantra N remains a darn good enthusiast car

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/01/2024 08:30 EDT

Good engine, great front-end feel, so-so manual gearshift, and under $34,000. Read more ›

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Daily Telescope: The most distant galaxy found so far is a total surprise

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/01/2024 08:00 EDT

"Its discovery has profound implications." Read more ›

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Nitrogen-using bacteria can cut farms’ greenhouse gas emissions 

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Diana Gitig @ Ars Technica 3 place · 06/01/2024 07:00 EDT

Nitrogen fertilizers get converted to nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Read more ›

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Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 20:08 EDT

"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Read more ›

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FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 19:46 EDT

FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Read more ›

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Turn almost any bike into an e-bike with the Clip

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Eric Bangeman @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 18:11 EDT

Dead simple to use, the Clip offers up to 12 miles of electric range for your bike. Read more ›

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Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 17:56 EDT

"Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker. Read more ›

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Micro LED monitors connect like puzzle pieces in HP multi-monitor concept

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 16:32 EDT

Concept "can be applied to any panel type technology without a backlight." Read more ›

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Google’s AI Overview is flawed by design, and a new company blog post hints at why

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 15:47 EDT

Google: "There are bound to be some oddities and errors" in system that told people to eat rocks. Read more ›

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TikTok vaguely disputes report that it’s making a US-only app

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 14:23 EDT

TikTok has spent months separating code for US-only algorithm, insiders claim. Read more ›

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Google Chrome’s plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week

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Ron Amadeo @ Ars Technica 2 place · 05/31/2024 14:08 EDT

Chrome's Manifest V3 transition is here. First up are warnings for any V2 extensions. Read more ›

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Federal agency warns critical Linux vulnerability being actively exploited

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 13:38 EDT

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges affected users to update ASAP. Read more ›

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Mutations in a non-coding gene associated with intellectual disability

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Diana Gitig @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 13:30 EDT

A gene that only makes an RNA is linked to neurodevelopmental problems. Read more ›

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NYT targets Street View Worldle game in fight to wipe out Wordle clones

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 11:58 EDT

Worldle creator surprised by fight, refuses to bow to NYT. Read more ›

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Jeep’s first EV is the 600 horsepower, 300-mile-range Wagoneer S

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 11:16 EDT

Jeep invented the luxury SUV in 1963. Now it's made an electric one. Read more ›

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Russia and China are using OpenAI tools to spread disinformation

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Financial Times @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 09:47 EDT

Iran and Israel have been getting in on the action as well. Read more ›

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Driverless racing is real, terrible, and strangely exciting

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 07:00 EDT

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proves it’s possible, just very hard. Read more ›

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Rocket Report: North Korean rocket explosion; launch over Chinese skyline

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 05/31/2024 07:00 EDT

The European Space Agency again turned to SpaceX to launch an important science mission. Read more ›

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Musk can’t avoid testifying in SEC probe of Twitter buyout by playing victim

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Ashley Belanger @ Ars Technica · 05/30/2024 18:22 EDT

Class action alleges secret Twitter stock scheme ahead of Musk's SEC testimony. Read more ›

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Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 05/30/2024 18:00 EDT

Spotify will brick the hardware it released in 2022 this December. Read more ›

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