Intuitive Machines’ second attempt to land on the Moon also went sideways
Intuitive Machines’ second attempt to land on the Moon also went sideways - Ars Technica
“I would like to get more data before we can determine the orientation.”…
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/intuitive-machines-second-attempt-to-land-on-the-moon-also-went-sideways/
More than a clone, this viral iOS game allegedly committed wholesale code theft
More than a clone, this viral iOS game allegedly committed wholesale code theft - Ars Technica
Web game illicitly “wrapped in a mobile shell” climbed the paid App Store charts.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/03/more-than-a-clone-this-viral-ios-game-allegedly-committed-wholesale-code-theft/
Compression conjures apparent intelligence in new puzzle-solving AI approach
Compression conjures apparent intelligence in new puzzle-solving AI approach - Ars Technica
New research challenges prevailing idea that AI needs massive datasets to solve problems.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/compression-conjures-apparent-intelligence-in-new-puzzle-solving-ai-approach/
When Europe needed it most, the Ariane 6 rocket finally delivered
When Europe needed it most, the Ariane 6 rocket finally delivered - Ars Technica
“For this sovereignty, we must yield to the temptation of preferring SpaceX.”…
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/when-europe-needed-it-most-the-ariane-6-rocket-finally-delivered/
No one asked for this: Google is testing round keys in Gboard
No one asked for this: Google is testing round keys in Gboard - Ars Technica
A lot of Gboard beta users are suddenly remembering they joined the beta.
https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/03/no-one-asked-for-this-google-is-testing-round-keys-in-gboard/
Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program
Starlink benefits as Trump admin rewrites rules for $42B grant program - Ars Technica
Trump admin decides fiber Internet won’t be prioritized in BEAD grant program.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/starlink-benefits-as-trump-admin-rewrites-rules-for-42b-grant-program/
Saliva that fights norovirus? Experimental oral vaccine is nothing to spit at.
Saliva that fights norovirus? Experimental oral vaccine is nothing to spit at. - Ars Technica
Phase I study showed vaccine was safe and spurred immune responses in older people.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/03/saliva-that-fights-norovirus-experimental-oral-vaccine-is-nothing-to-spit-at/
The most intriguing tech gadget prototypes demoed this week
The most intriguing tech gadget prototypes demoed this week - Ars Technica
Some of these ideas have genuine shots at making it into real products.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/the-most-intriguing-tech-gadget-prototypes-demoed-this-week/
1Password offers geo-locating help for bad apps that constantly log you out
1Password offers geo-locating help for bad apps that constantly log you out - Ars Technica
Get at that hard-to-remember app or garage pin with a new “Nearby” feature.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/1password-offers-geo-locating-help-for-bad-apps-that-constantly-log-you-out/
Prehistoric bone tool cache suggests advanced reasoning in early hominins
Prehistoric bone tool cache suggests advanced reasoning in early hominins - Ars Technica
Tools “show evidence that their creators carefully worked the bones, chipping off flakes to create useful shapes.”…
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/prehistoric-bone-tool-cache-suggests-advanced-reasoning-in-early-hominins/
Trump killing CFPB slammed as “get out of jail free card“ for Elon Musk’s X Money
Trump killing CFPB slammed as “get out of jail free card“ for Elon Musk’s X Money - Ars Technica
Trump’s efforts to shutter the CFPB sparks demand for Elon Musk ethics probe.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/trump-killing-cfpb-slammed-as-get-out-of-jail-free-card-for-elon-musks-x-money/
VW is testing its robotaxis in snowy, icy Norway
VW is testing its robotaxis in snowy, icy Norway - Ars Technica
A taxi service that only operates in good weather isn’t a good taxi service.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/03/vw-is-testing-its-robotaxis-in-snowy-icy-norway/
Who gets ownership of useful genetic data?
Who gets ownership of useful genetic data? - Ars Technica
Digital sequence information alters how researchers look at the world’s genetic resources.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/who-gets-ownership-of-useful-genetic-data/
Massive botnet that appeared overnight is delivering record-size DDoSes
Massive botnet that appeared overnight is delivering record-size DDoSes - Ars Technica
Eleven11bot infects video recorders, with the largest concentration of them in the US.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/massive-botnet-that-appeared-overnight-is-delivering-record-size-ddoses/
Is “vibe coding” with AI gnarly or reckless? Maybe some of both.
Is “vibe coding” with AI gnarly or reckless? Maybe some of both. - Ars Technica
Accepting AI-written code without understanding how it works is growing in popularity.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/is-vibe-coding-with-ai-gnarly-or-reckless-maybe-some-of-both/
Google is expanding AI Overviews and testing AI-only search results
Google is expanding AI Overviews and testing AI-only search results - Ars Technica
AI Mode could be the future of Google, but it’s currently just an experiment.
https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/03/google-is-expanding-ai-overviews-and-testing-ai-only-search-results/
After skidding into the Moon, Intuitive Machines hopes to stick second landing
After skidding into the Moon, Intuitive Machines hopes to stick second landing - Ars Technica
“Of course, everybody’s wondering, are we gonna land upright?”…
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/after-skidding-into-the-moon-intuitive-machines-hopes-to-stick-second-landing/
Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink
Brother denies using firmware updates to brick printers with third-party ink - Ars Technica
Brother: Updates aren’t behind degradation of quality or removal of features.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/brother-denies-using-firmware-updates-to-brick-printers-with-third-party-ink/
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: RDNA 4 fixes a lot of AMD’s problems
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: RDNA 4 fixes a lot of AMD’s problems - Ars Technica
For $549 and $599, AMD comes close to knocking out Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/amd-radeon-rx-9070-and-9070-xt-review-rdna-4-fixes-a-lot-of-amds-problems/
An inside look at the making of Andor S2
An inside look at the making of Andor S2 - Ars Technica
Adria Arjona: “It’s human, it’s incredibly truthful, and it just happens to be in a galaxy far, far away.”…
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/03/an-inside-look-at-the-making-of-andor-s2/
Google cites national security as it urges DOJ to drop demand for breakup
Google cites national security as it urges DOJ to drop demand for breakup - Ars Technica
Google tries an old argument with a new Justice Department.
https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/03/google-cites-national-security-as-it-urges-doj-to-drop-demand-for-breakup/
China aims to recruit top US scientists as Trump tries to kill the CHIPS Act
China aims to recruit top US scientists as Trump tries to kill the CHIPS Act - Ars Technica
Tech innovation in US likely to stall if Trump ends the CHIPS Act.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/china-aims-to-recruit-top-us-scientists-as-trump-tries-to-kill-the-chips-act/
Musk loses bid to stop OpenAI’s for-profit shift, but can make his case in trial
Musk loses bid to stop OpenAI’s for-profit shift, but can make his case in trial - Ars Technica
OpenAI can proceed with for-profit shift while litigation continues, judge rules.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/musk-loses-bid-to-stop-openais-for-profit-shift-but-can-make-his-case-in-trial/
Volkswagen gets the message: Cheap, stylish EVs coming from 2026
Volkswagen gets the message: Cheap, stylish EVs coming from 2026 - Ars Technica
VW is preparing new front-wheel-drive EVs, the ID. 2all and ID. EVERY1.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/03/volkswagen-gets-the-message-cheap-stylish-evs-coming-from-2026/
Due to new tariffs, many more physical game discs may “simply not get made”
Due to new tariffs, many more physical game discs may “simply not get made” - Ars Technica
Analysts also warn that tariffs could increase prices for game software and hardware.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/03/thanks-to-new-tariffs-many-more-physical-game-discs-may-simply-not-get-made/
NASA just lost yet another one of its low-cost planetary missions
NASA just lost yet another one of its low-cost planetary missions - Ars Technica
It’s increasingly unlikely that Lunar Trailblazer will deliver quality science.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/nasa-just-lost-yet-another-one-of-its-low-cost-planetary-missions/
Jeff Bezos brings Amazon work culture to Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos brings Amazon work culture to Blue Origin - Ars Technica
Job cuts and longer hours at Blue Origin as founder takes prominent role.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/jeff-bezos-brings-amazon-work-culture-to-blue-origin/
Apple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip
Apple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip - Ars Technica
It could explain why we’re getting an M3 Ultra this deep into the M4 rollout.
https://arstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-announces-m3-ultra-and-says-not-every-generation-will-see-an-ultra-chip/
Shadowveil is a stylish, tough single-player auto-battler
Shadowveil is a stylish, tough single-player auto-battler - Ars Technica
The first Legends of the Five Rings PC game will make you work for your wins.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/03/shadowveil-is-a-stylish-tough-single-player-auto-battler/
Users report emotional bonds with startlingly realistic AI voice demo
Users report emotional bonds with startlingly realistic AI voice demo - Ars Technica
Sesame’s new AI voice model features uncanny imperfections, and it’s willing to act like an angry boss.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/users-report-emotional-bonds-with-startlingly-realistic-ai-voice-demo/
