Hundreds of flights canceled at New York airports, even with a few inches of snow
To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to forecast snowfalls of up to eight inches, the major airlines said they had preemptively canceled flights.
Older people are exhausted with worries and look longingly at Australia's social media ban
After the country banned children under the age of 16 from using social media, many parents are wondering whether similar crackdowns are needed in their… Read More »Older people are exhausted with worries and look longingly at Australia's social media ban
Goodbye, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen
On a drizzly day And on a windy afternoon this summer, I visited the headquarters of Rokid, a smart glasses startup in Hangzhou, China. As… Read More »Goodbye, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen
F1's new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios
Compression ratios It involves the engine's compression ratio, which compares the volume of the cylinder when the piston is at top dead center to the… Read More »F1's new engines are causing consternation over compression ratios
More and more student loan borrowers are discharging debt during bankruptcy
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers who use a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try it.
In Cryptoland, Memecoin fever is giving way to a Stablecoin boom
Then the American president Donald Trump launched his own meme cryptocurrency on January 17, days before his return to the White House, I was halfway… Read More »In Cryptoland, Memecoin fever is giving way to a Stablecoin boom
Before electric vehicles became political, there was the Toyota Prius
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
How Anthony Ramos, a 'Hamilton' star, spends a day at his Brooklyn Bar
Anthony Ramos enjoys interacting with clients during busy days, which may include writing a new musical, meeting a friend at a show, or performing in… Read More »How Anthony Ramos, a 'Hamilton' star, spends a day at his Brooklyn Bar
“What?” LimeWire resurfaces in online rush to share deleted “60 Minutes” segment
The early 2000s tool LimeWire used pirate episodes As Americans rushed to share the “Inside CECOT” story, assuming CBS would work in the background to… Read More »“What?” LimeWire resurfaces in online rush to share deleted “60 Minutes” segment
Data center wave hits India as US tech giants invest billions
Megacities in southern India are attracting huge investments to build artificial intelligence infrastructure to benefit the world's most data-hungry country.
Ars Technica's Top 20 Video Games of 2025
When we put together our top 20 games of last year, we specifically called this out Civilization 7, Granted, Doom: the Dark AgesAnd Grand Theft… Read More »Ars Technica's Top 20 Video Games of 2025
What Went Wrong Before the Hong Kong Inferno
Records show how government authorities downplayed residents' warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly fire.
A wealth tax in California makes billionaires think about leaving
It's uncertain whether the proposal will get a statewide vote in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may not be willing… Read More »A wealth tax in California makes billionaires think about leaving
Embark on a visual art journey inspired by black holes
Gamwell, for example, sees echoes of Mitchell's dark stars in Edgar Allan Poe's short story, “A Descent Into the Maelstrom,” especially in Harry Clarke's evocative… Read More »Embark on a visual art journey inspired by black holes
All cameos in 'Marty Supreme', from Kevin O'Leary to Tyler, the Creator
A 'Shark Tank' investor, a supermarket magnate and even NBA All-Stars appear in the table tennis comedy.
