The wait is almost over. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is just weeks, maybe even just days, away from officially beginning its landmark 10-year sky survey, according to officials at the 248th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Pasadena this week. “A lot of people in the community are waiting […]
Hubble Sees Swarm of Galaxies
Looking somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive, this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on June 12, 2026, features the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211. Galaxy clusters like MACS0329-0211 are important signposts in the story of how the structure of the universe evolved, and are the ultimate telescopic lenses, placing […]
The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 2000s
From ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Lost,’ to ‘Fringe’ and ‘Invader Zim,’ this all-star roster of sci-fi programming will have you revisiting all these sensational series.
Dutch Courage: Moto Adonis’ Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer
The Dutch have a particular knack for finding the beauty in the utilitarian, and…
Cristian Sosa Returns as an Invited Builder for the 2026 Hot Bike Tour
After riding his hand-built Shovelhead through the 2025 Tour and taking home the Hot Bike Italy Builder’s Choice Award, Cristian Sosa is back as an invited builder for the 2026 Hot Bike Tour. The post Cristian Sosa Returns as an Invited Builder for the 2026 Hot Bike Tour appeared first […]
Year of free HPE software a “step in the correct direction” in VMware rivalry
Partner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses.
Exclusive eBook: How AI is becoming the next military advisor
A collection of stories about how militaries are using AI models to make decisions. This subscriber-only eBook is a package of six stories that were originally published in MIT Technology Review between April 11, 2025, and April 21, 2026, and have been updated to reflect recent developments. by James O’Donnell […]
Sources: Meta decided to support KOSA after it was packaged with language preempting state AI laws and a bill requiring app stores to verify users’ ages (Politico)
Politico: Sources: Meta decided to support KOSA after it was packaged with language preempting state AI laws and a bill requiring app stores to verify users’ ages — A children’s online safety bill at the center of the White House’s push to preempt state regulations on artificial intelligence has an […]
I watched Toy Story 5 in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision — and the new Pixar movie is a few Lightyears away from the Disney film series’ best entries
The latest entry in Pixar’s money-making animated movie series isn’t terrible, but it fails to recapture the magic of the original trilogy.