Reassessing 1986's SpaceCamp
…Yes, NASA did perform FRFs in the early days of the Space Shuttle program, igniting the main engines on the pad for about 20 seconds. This happened for the first time in…
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First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game
…While clearly not tuned to deliver the brutal gut-punch of higher-performance EVs (like the Tesla Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire, or Rivian R1 Quad), the easily accessible power delivery eclipses all…
Claude Code's product lead talks usage limits, transparency, and the "lean harness"
…Samuel Axon is the editorial lead for tech and gaming coverage at Ars Technica. He covers AI, software development, gaming, entertainment, and mixed reality. He has been writing about gaming and technology…
Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near
…Once installed, they typically load malware onto the OS that steals credentials, backdoors the system, or performs other malicious actions. Even when the OS is disinfected, the bootkit can reinfect the system…
Study: AI models that consider users' feelings are more likely to make errors
…Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. He has journalism and computer science degrees from…
Say hi to "Siri AI"—Apple announces new, more "conversational" voice assistant
…Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. He has journalism and computer science degrees from…
F1 in Spain: An old-fashioned strategy fight can still be thrilling
…That means downforce is the name of the game. Catalunya has always required good aerodynamics, but it’s doubly important now. The more speed you can carry through a corner, the less…
This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it
…He liked the game (Roelker played mid, with Diana as a main ), but found the workplace too laid-back, since its developer, Riot Games, was swimming in cash. So about a year…
Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60
…According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game , Sweden does not have the most moose globally, but it does have the highest density in the world. Overall, moose density in Scandinavia…
Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time
…For me, it was legacy paths, linear sequences of tasks that you had to perform to gain bonuses to set you up for the next age, and ultimately, to win the game…