The Ars Technica guide to mechanical keyboards
Want a mechanical keyboard but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) So you've heard about mechanical keyboards and you want to learn more. Sure, a standard membrane keyboard will ge.....»»
Deciphering the language of cells: How they sense and respond to mechanical forces
Cells, the fundamental building blocks of life, are constantly subjected to a variety of mechanical forces within our bodies. These forces, which can arise from both internal and external sources, play crucial roles in regulating cellular processes s.....»»
Does the iPad mini (2024) work with the Apple Pencil?
Curious about whether the Apple Pencil is compatible with the iPad mini (2024)? The answer is in this guide......»»
Deals: Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $376, black Milanese Loop all-time low, Mac keyboards 30% off, more
Your Friday edition of the day’s best deals on Apple gear and accessories starts off with ongoing pre-order offers on the new iPad mini 7, but we also spotted a new low on the Apple Watch Series 10 in Jet Black alongside the best price to date on A.....»»
Finally upgrading from isc-dhcp-server to isc-kea for my homelab
Migrating didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would—and dynamic DNS still works! A few months back, I put together a big fat guide on how to configure DNS and DHCP on your LAN.....»»
SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—A First in Spaceflight History
SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»
Microsoft is backtracking on its Copilot key
Microsoft is giving users more control as to what they can do with the Copilot key on keyboards and might even let users have it open other apps......»»
SpaceX Catches a Falling Starship—a First in Spaceflight History
SpaceX’s fifth Starship flight test concluded with mechanical arms snatching the descending rocket booster out of the air.....»»
What we can learn from animals about death and mortality
Susana Monsó chats with Ars about her new book, Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death. Human beings live every day with the understanding of our own mortality, but do anim.....»»
AI maturity: An organizational guide for AI-powered transformation
AI maturity: An organizational guide for AI-powered transformation.....»»
Former Apple Design Exec debuts NUIO – A new take in ergonomic accessories
Keyboards have looked at and done the same thing for over 100 years, dating back to the typewriter days. So, when you think of keyboards, innovation isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But NUIO, founded by former Apple Product Design E.....»»
Black Ops 6 preload guide: release date, file size, and preorder
It's time to get your yearly fix of Call of Duty, and Black Ops 6 looks like a winner so far. If you're excited and ready to jump in, make sure you preload......»»
Dragon Age: The Veilguard preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
It is time to return to the world of dragons and magic this Halloween, but you can preload Dragon Age: The Veilguard early to make sure you start right away......»»
What is Hulu? Pricing, plans, channels, and how to get it
With a huge content library and neat features like DVR, this increasingly complex service can be confusing. Here's our full guide to Hulu and Hulu + Live TV......»»
Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?
The mechanical properties of red blood cells (erythrocytes) at various temperatures could play an important role in mammals' ability to hibernate. This is the outcome of a study that compared the thermomechanical properties of erythrocytes in two spe.....»»
The base model is always the best—we drive the 2025 Porsche Macan
We drive the RWD Macan and the twin-motor Macan 4S. Porsche provided flights from Washington to Stuttgart and accommodation so Ars could drive the Macan and Macan 4S. Ars does not.....»»
What is the Oura Ring made from?
Ever wondered what the Oura Ring 4 is made of? It's not made of gold or silver, so what is it made from? Read this guide to find out......»»
Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health
Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain......»»
Digital quantum simulation of nuclear magnetic resonance experiments
Programmable quantum computers have the potential to efficiently simulate increasingly complex molecular structures, electronic structures, chemical reactions, and quantum mechanical states in chemistry that classical computers cannot. As the molecul.....»»
Researchers create a three-dimensional multi-focus laser for glass micro-sculpting
Glass materials are widely used in optical and optoelectronic devices due to their low cost and excellent mechanical and optical properties. Among them, glass concave/convex linear structures with feature sizes ranging from several micrometers to hun.....»»
Based on your feedback, the Ars 9.0.1 redesign is live
Here are the main changes made so far. We love all the feedback that Ars readers have submitted since we rolled out the Ars Technica 9.0 design last week—even the, err, deeply p.....»»