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Hyperion author Dan Simmons dies from stroke at 77
27 February 2026 @ 6:36 pm
I went into Hyperion blind, decades ago, knowing almost nothing about it. I was never the same.
How strong is New York's "illegal gambling" case against Valve's loot boxes?
27 February 2026 @ 5:21 pm
Lawyers tell Ars the state has a tough road ahead, even as Valve is uniquely vulnerable.
And the award for the most improved EV goes to... the 2026 Toyota bZ
27 February 2026 @ 4:13 pm
Toyota's small electric SUV is much-revised, much more efficient, and much better.
Netflix cedes Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount: “No longer financially attractive”
27 February 2026 @ 3:13 pm
Netflix shares jumped following the announcement.
NASA shakes up its Artemis program to speed up lunar return
27 February 2026 @ 3:08 pm
"Launching SLS every three and a half years or so is not a recipe for success."
How to downgrade from macOS 26 Tahoe on a new Mac
27 February 2026 @ 2:34 pm
Most new Macs can still be downgraded with few downsides. Here's what to know.
Block lays off 40% of workforce as it goes all-in on AI tools
27 February 2026 @ 2:19 pm
CEO says "most companies are late" to realize how much technology will affect employment.
Apple says it has "a big week ahead." Here's what we expect to see.
27 February 2026 @ 1:37 pm
Apple is taking an "ain't broke/don't fix" approach to most of its gadgets.
Rocket Report: Vulcan "many months" from flying; Falcon 9 extends reuse milestone
27 February 2026 @ 12:00 pm
"As the original architect of Vector’s vision, it’s deeply meaningful to bring these assets home."
Neanderthals seemed to have a thing for modern human women
26 February 2026 @ 11:16 pm
"Neanderthal deserts" in our genomes suggest a strong pattern in matings.