How to deal with that drawer full of old gadgets
This month, resolve to revive or give up those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras, and get all the files back on the devices.
A malfunction forces Japan to take the restarted nuclear power plant offline
The setback came just hours after one of the world's largest nuclear complexes restarted, ending more than a decade of calm following the 2011 Fukushima… Read More »A malfunction forces Japan to take the restarted nuclear power plant offline
Millions of people are at risk through login links sent by text message
“We argue that these attacks can be easily tested, verified, and executed at scale,” wrote the researchers from the universities of New Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana,… Read More »Millions of people are at risk through login links sent by text message
Thousands of companies are driving China's AI boom. A government register keeps track of them all
When DeepSeek burst burst onto the world stage in January 2025, it seemed to appear out of nowhere. But the Great Language Model was just… Read More »Thousands of companies are driving China's AI boom. A government register keeps track of them all
FCC focuses on Colbert and Kimmel in new appearance on Late-Night TV
The FCC said it planned to enforce long-dormant rules on political candidates' appearances on network talk shows.
Judge orders halt to FBI investigation into devices seized from Washington Post reporter
The Post requested an expedited briefing and hearing schedule. Porter ordered the government to file a response by January 28 and scheduled oral arguments for… Read More »Judge orders halt to FBI investigation into devices seized from Washington Post reporter
The US and China collaborate more closely on AI than you think
The US and China is in many ways an arch-rival in artificial intelligence, with companies trying to outdo each other in algorithms, models and specialized… Read More »The US and China collaborate more closely on AI than you think
When you check in, your face is increasingly your proof of identity
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease hassles at airports, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
The Supreme Court appears poised to reject Trump's attempt to immediately fire a Fed governor
During the arguments, key judges appeared concerned that the president's efforts to oust Lisa Cook could jeopardize the central bank's independence.
Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test.
Gemini, on the other hand, provides a high-level overview of the landing instructions I asked for. But when I presented both options to Ars' own… Read More »Has Gemini surpassed ChatGPT? We put the AI models to the test.
The Micron Megafab project faces a new hurdle as activists seek a benefits deal
Days after Micron The construction of a $100 billion chip factory in New York State is a fact. A coalition of environmentalists, labor unions and… Read More »The Micron Megafab project faces a new hurdle as activists seek a benefits deal
'Adaptive Normalcy' as the Trump Show arrives in Davos
The president's speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland has trading partners and business leaders on edge.
The 19 Worst Processed Foods of All Time
At some point, “quick and easy” eating in silence became “quick and easy way to meet your cardiologist.” Frozen Dinners now offer more plot twists… Read More »The 19 Worst Processed Foods of All Time
Thing-like robot hand makes life look like 'The Addams Family'
The highly capable robot picker-upper can grab things from either side and move around freely.
Meta is trying to keep mentions of mental health – and Zuckerberg's Harvard past – out of the child safety investigation
As Meta is in charge The company faces trial in the state of New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors from sexual exploitation. The… Read More »Meta is trying to keep mentions of mental health – and Zuckerberg's Harvard past – out of the child safety investigation
