There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night
There was a straight shot from Earth to the Moon and Mars last night - Ars Technica
Even at its closest point to Earth, Mars looms 250 times farther than the Moon.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/there-was-a-straight-shot-from-earth-to-the-moon-and-mars-last-night/
FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers
FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers - Ars Technica
Self-delete commands sent from commandeered server to malware on infected PCs.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/fbi-forces-chinese-malware-to-delete-itself-from-thousands-of-us-computers/
Sonos ousts executive blamed for rushing botched app update
Sonos ousts executive blamed for rushing botched app update - Ars Technica
Sonos won’t replace Maxime Bouvat-Merlin in “redundant” role.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/sonos-ousts-executive-blamed-for-rushing-botched-app-update/
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report
Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report - Ars Technica
The next 15 drugs up for negotiation will be released soon and may include a GLP-1.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/maker-of-weight-loss-drugs-to-ask-trump-to-pause-price-negotiations-report/
ChatGPT becomes more Siri-like with new scheduled tasks feature
ChatGPT becomes more Siri-like with new scheduled tasks feature - Ars Technica
Two distinct universes of AI tools are merging.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/chatgpt-becomes-more-siri-like-with-new-scheduled-tasks-feature/
Amid a flurry of hype, Microsoft reorganizes entire dev team around AI
Amid a flurry of hype, Microsoft reorganizes entire dev team around AI - Ars Technica
Shift ensures the majority of Microsoft’s developer resources will focus on AI.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/amid-a-flurry-of-hype-microsoft-reorganizes-entire-dev-team-around-ai/
Meta says 5% staff cut is critical to further AI, social media
Meta says 5% staff cut is critical to further AI, social media - Ars Technica
Meta plans to refill roles with top talent to pursue AI and AR ambitions.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/meta-says-5-staff-cut-is-critical-to-further-ai-social-media/
Razer sold bogus “N95” mask for $100 in 2021—users finally get refunds
Razer sold bogus “N95” mask for $100 in 2021—users finally get refunds - Ars Technica
$1 million total sent to 6,764 consumers due to Razer settlement with FTC.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/razer-sold-bogus-n95-mask-for-100-in-2021-users-finally-get-refunds/
Biden’s ban on Chinese and Russian car software moves ahead
Biden’s ban on Chinese and Russian car software moves ahead - Ars Technica
There are some exemptions, but the rule would block imports from MY2026.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/bidens-ban-on-chinese-and-russian-car-software-moves-ahead/
Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug’s Life S2
Up close and personal with the stag beetle in A Real Bug’s Life S2 - Ars Technica
It’s just one of the many fascinating insect species featured in the second season of this NatGeo docuseries.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/up-close-and-personal-with-the-stag-beetle-in-a-real-bugs-life-s2/
Parallels Desktop gains “really slow” support for x86 OSes on Apple Silicon
Parallels Desktop gains “really slow” support for x86 OSes on Apple Silicon - Ars Technica
“Early technology preview” is promising but has lots of limitations for now.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/parallels-desktop-gains-really-slow-support-for-x86-oses-on-apple-silicon/
Elon Musk could be China’s pick to buy TikTok, report says
Elon Musk could be China’s pick to buy TikTok, report says - Ars Technica
TikTok data could fuel xAI, the thinking goes.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/elon-musk-could-be-chinas-pick-to-buy-tiktok-report-says/
Allstate sued for allegedly tracking drivers’ behavior through third-party apps
Allstate sued for allegedly tracking drivers’ behavior through third-party apps - Ars Technica
With connected cars and revenue-hungry apps, insurers are flush with data.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/allstate-sued-for-allegedly-tracking-drivers-behavior-through-third-party-apps/
A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever
A NASA astronaut may have just taken the best photo from space—ever - Ars Technica
During his third stay in orbit, Pettit is absolutely killing it.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/a-nasa-astronaut-may-have-just-taken-the-best-photo-from-space-ever/
Amazon must solve hallucination problem before launching AI-enabled Alexa
Amazon must solve hallucination problem before launching AI-enabled Alexa - Ars Technica
Rollout of upgraded voice assistant hit by delays.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/amazon-must-solve-hallucination-problem-before-launching-ai-enabled-alexa/
Amazon must solve hallucination problem before launching AI-enabled Alexa
Amazon must solve hallucination problem before launching AI-enabled Alexa - Ars Technica
Rollout of upgraded voice assistant hit by delays.
https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2025/01/amazon-must-solve-hallucination-problem-before-launching-ai-enabled-alexa/
SpaceX is superb at reusing boosters, but how about building upper stages?
SpaceX is superb at reusing boosters, but how about building upper stages? - Ars Technica
SpaceX has launched one of its Falcon 9 boosters for a record-breaking 25th time.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/spacex-is-superb-at-reusing-boosters-but-how-about-building-upper-stages/
Not just heat death: Here are five ways the Universe could end
Five ways the universe could end - Ars Technica
Heat death, big rip, big crunch? Here are five ways the universe could come to an end.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/not-just-heat-death-here-are-five-ways-the-universe-could-end/
Blue Origin plans second launch attempt of New Glenn early on Tuesday
Blue Origin plans second launch attempt of New Glenn early on Tuesday - Ars Technica
Weather conditions are not particularly favorable early on Tuesday.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/blue-origin-plans-second-launch-attempt-of-new-glenn-early-on-tuesday/
FDA noted unsanitary conditions, unwashed hands at McDonald’s ex-onion supplier
FDA noted unsanitary conditions, unwashed hands at McDonald’s ex-onion supplier - Ars Technica
The outbreak sickened at least 104 across 14 states, killing one and hospitalizing 34.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/01/fda-noted-unsanitary-conditions-unwashed-hands-at-mcdonalds-ex-onion-supplier/
Mastodon becomes nonprofit to make sure it’s never ruined by billionaire CEO
Mastodon becomes nonprofit to make sure it’s never ruined by billionaire CEO - Ars Technica
Mastodon shifts to nonprofit ownership, calls for $5M in donations to expand.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/mastodon-becomes-nonprofit-to-make-sure-its-never-ruined-by-billionaire-ceo/
2002’s Neverwinter Nights gets a patch in 2025 from “unpaid software engineers”
2002’s Neverwinter Nights gets a patch in 2025 from “unpaid software engineers” - Ars Technica
Bioware’s beloved Dungeons & Dragons CRPG remains a rich space for storytelling.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/2002s-neverwinter-nights-gets-a-patch-in-2025-from-unpaid-software-engineers/
How GM’s Super Cruise went from limo driving to lane changes and towing
How GM’s Super Cruise went from limo driving to lane changes and towing - Ars Technica
A self-learning algorithm runs on each car to understand the driving conditions.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/how-gms-super-cruise-went-from-limo-driving-to-lane-changes-and-towing/
New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill
New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill - Ars Technica
Fresh off court victory, NY says low-income plans must be available Wednesday.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/new-york-starts-enforcing-15-broadband-law-that-isps-tried-to-kill/
Nope, this skull is not Cleopatra’s half-sister
Nope, this skull is not Cleopatra’s half-sister - Ars Technica
Skull found in ruins of Ephesos in 1929 thought to be Arsinoë IV is actually skull of 11-14-year-old boy.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/nope-this-skull-is-not-cleopatras-half-sister/
Report: After many leaks, Switch 2 announcement could come “this week”
Report: After many leaks, Switch 2 announcement could come “this week” - Ars Technica
Reveal will reportedly focus on hardware, with game announcements to come later.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/report-after-many-leaks-switch-2-announcement-could-come-this-week/
Sonos CEO behind disastrous app exits with $1.9 million severance
Sonos CEO behind disastrous app exits with $1.9 million severance - Ars Technica
Frustrated users think Spence’s removal is “well deserved.”…
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/sonos-ceo-behind-disastrous-app-exits-with-1-9-million-severance/
Supreme Court lets Hawaii sue oil companies over climate change effects
Supreme Court lets Hawaii sue oil companies over climate change effects - Ars Technica
SCOTUS won’t answer “recurring question of extraordinary importance” to Big Oil.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/supreme-court-lets-hawaii-sue-oil-companies-over-climate-change-effects/
Biden administration puts quotas on global AI chip sales
Biden administration puts quotas on global AI chip sales - Ars Technica
While close US allies get unrestricted AI chip access, the rest of the world has numerical limits.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/biden-administration-puts-quotas-on-global-ai-chip-sales/
An icy vent line may have caused Blue Origin to scrub debut launch of New Glenn
An icy vent line may have caused Blue Origin to scrub debut launch of New Glenn - Ars Technica
Such issues are totally expected and normal with large, new rockets.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/an-icy-vent-line-may-have-caused-blue-origin-to-scrub-debut-launch-of-new-glenn/
