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Google announces agent-optimized Gemini 3.5.Flash and a do-anything model called Omni

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Gemini 3.5 Flash might be fast enough for gen AI to make sense

Google says its more efficient Gemini 3.5 Flash is the key to your agentic AI future.

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The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?

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The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?

LG's latest hits one frame per millisecond at a full 1080p resolution.

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EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill

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EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill

Politicians say they want EVs to pay "their fair share for the use of our roads."

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Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time

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Civilization VII finally lets you build a civ that stands the test of time

Civ 7’s devs talk walking back the game's most controversial decision.

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Electrical utility megamerger is all about the data centers

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Electrical utility megamerger is all about the data centers

NextEra’s blockbuster deal with Dominion likely means higher bills for consumers.

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In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites

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In addition to space stations, Vast says it will now build high-power satellites

Every single successful space company is diversified in its products."

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Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran demands Big Tech pay fees for undersea Internet cables in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's claim over subsea chokepoint pushes US tech companies to overland fiber.

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Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

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Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected

CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany.

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Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date

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Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date

Fake citations dashed a dude’s “Are We Dating the Same Guy” revenge lawsuit.

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One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions

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One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions

I think there's plenty of fire lit under them already."

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Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades

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Australian Aboriginals cared for a dingo's grave for decades

For some ancient Aboriginal Australian communities, dingoes were part of the family.

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Elon Musk took too long to sue OpenAI, jury unanimously agrees

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Elon Musk took too long to sue OpenAI, jury unanimously agrees

Musk plans to appeal after judge immediately affirmed the jury's decision.

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Pompeii victim ID'd as a likely doctor

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Pompeii victim ID'd as a likely doctor

New X-rays and CT scans showed small case with locking mechanism containing metal instruments.

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Guy Gardner makes a cameo in new Lanterns teaser

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Guy Gardner makes a cameo in new Lanterns teaser

This ring? It's the greatest weapon in the Universe. When and if to use it, that's the whole ball game."

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The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest

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The Dory Sign is E ink, smart screen simplicity at its finest

Dory CEO claims the $149 signs won't be bricked should Dory go out of business.

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Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

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Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

Microsoft is also testing a smaller taskbar and more customizable Start menu.

Ars Technica 2 weeks ago

BMW sends off the 6th-gen M3 CS with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive

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BMW sends off the 6th-gen M3 CS with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive

The 2027 M3 CS Handschalter is lighter and comes with three pedals instead of two.

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Did Artemis II break through? Registrations at Space Camp double afterward.

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Did Artemis II break through? Registrations at Space Camp double afterward.

Isaacman's $25 million donation leads to impressive new facilities.

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Bug bounty businesses bombarded with AI slop

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Bug bounty businesses bombarded with AI slop

Never-ending" AI slop strains corporate hacking reward schemes.

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The US space enterprise is desperately waiting for Starship—will it finally deliver?

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The US space enterprise is desperately waiting for Starship—will it finally deliver?

This is such a wild ride. The highs are high. The lows are low."