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Remembering what Windows 10 did right—and how it made modern Windows more annoying
29 December 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Remembering Windows 10's rollout can help diagnose what ails Windows 11.
I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
29 December 2025 @ 12:45 pm
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM.
Big Tech basically took Trump’s unpredictable trade war lying down
29 December 2025 @ 12:00 pm
From Apple gifting a gold statue to the US taking a stake in Intel.
Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes
26 December 2025 @ 4:40 pm
Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes
In the ’90s, Wing Commander: Privateer made me realize what kind of games I love
26 December 2025 @ 1:35 pm
Most things Privateer did have been done better, but it's still a classic.
Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025
26 December 2025 @ 12:00 pm
A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling
24 December 2025 @ 4:23 pm
"You're Santa Claus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year." Acting out may shatter "the magic."
SPEED Act passes in House despite changes that threaten clean power projects
24 December 2025 @ 1:30 pm
The bill would significantly curtail scope of the federal environmental review process.
TV Technica: Our favorite shows of 2025
24 December 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Netflix and Apple TV dominate this year's list with thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi, and murder.
How AI coding agents work—and what to remember if you use them
24 December 2025 @ 12:00 pm
From compression tricks to multi-agent teamwork, here's what makes them tick.