Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

Trump orders the military to make agreements with coal power plants

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Trump orders the military to make agreements with coal power plants

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

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Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific, reasons.

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

Violators were told they would be shot down.

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

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FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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

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

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

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site

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Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site

DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023.