Why you shouldn"t declaw tigers or other big cats
Declawing house cats to keep them from scratching people and furniture is controversial—and even banned in some countries and areas in the U.S.—but the practice is not limited to house cats. In a new study, researchers looked at the effects of de.....»»
More BLUETTI Black Friday deals for home power backup and more — Save over $200
Here are some more BLUETTI Black Friday deals worth shopping ahead of the big holiday especially if you want clean, reliable, off-grid power solutions......»»
Here’s what NASA plans to do with its shiny new SpaceX spacecraft
NASA has big plans for its two new lunar spacecraft, currently under development by SpaceX and Blue Origin......»»
Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards
Microsoft is enhancing its bug bounty initiatives with the launch of the Zero Day Quest hacking event. With $4 million in potential rewards, it focuses on driving research in critical areas such as cloud computing and AI. Event focus The event invite.....»»
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives with a “full digital twin” of Earth
Machine learning generates the closer-up ground in this very big sequel. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is out today (Xbox/PC, Steam), and it packs in a whole lot of simulation......»»
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali brings big power at a bigger cost
It's a big, luxurious—but expensive—electric pickup truck with a huge battery. GMC provided flights from Albany, New York, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could test.....»»
Report: DOJ wants to force Google Chrome sale, Android de-bundling
Cutting off Google's control of the world's most popular browser may be necessary. Preferred by 61 percent of Internet users, Google's Chrome browser plays too big a role in maint.....»»
The next big Apple TV+ comedy just dropped its first trailer
Apple TV+ has some beloved comedies among its best series, and a new show coming in early 2025 looks set to join them. It’s called The Studio, and Apple just dropped the first trailer. more….....»»
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life......»»
Apple Intelligence on M1 chips happened because of a key 2017 decision, Apple says
Apple Intelligence is made possible by Apple’s silicon efforts as a whole, as a new interview reveals. And apparently, those efforts took a big shift all the way back in 2017 in preparation for AI. more….....»»
Final Cut Pro 11 auto-caption feature is a huge win for creators and accessibility alike
Apple last week launched Final Cut Pro 11, and the company clearly consider the new features offered to be a big deal. The last time Apple did a full version number change was the launch of Final Cut Pro X (aka FCP 10) way back in 2011. Final Cut.....»»
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone shouldn’t have been a one-and-done experiment
Following the introduction of MagSafe charging on the iPhone 12, Apple unveiled a MagSafe Battery Pack accessory. With deep iOS integration and unique reverse wireless charging support, it was a compelling accessory for iPhone users and earned a spot.....»»
Fish on film: Uncovering the environmental drivers of black spot syndrome
For many researchers in biology and other natural sciences, dissecting specimens may not be desirable, though it is often necessary. This is because dissection means killing the animal a researcher is trying to study—a big issue, especially if the.....»»
Tiny worm makes for big evolutionary discovery: Scientists describe "Uncus," the oldest ecdysozoan
Everyone has a past. That includes the millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nematode worms that make up a major animal group called the Ecdysozoa......»»
Apple’s AI is causing the company big problems, data shows
Apple's current inability to launch Apple Intelligence in China is causing it to lose crucial market share, data shows......»»
How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal
Check In is an iOS 17 safety feature introduced in the Messages app. It can automatically notify a friend that your iPhone has arrived at … The post How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal appeared first o.....»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: How well do the flagships compare?
The OnePlus 13 is out in China and promises big performance, as well as camera and battery upgrades. Here's how it compares to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra......»»
NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus
In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 made history as the first—and so far, the only—spacecraft to visit Uranus. This close encounter gave scientists a rare look … The post NASA has a big problem with all the wind blowing out of Uranus appeared f.....»»
I used CamelCamelCamel to check if these are the best deal prices for Black Friday (they are)
Retailers sometimes increase prices before big sales. But I used a tool to find the best deal prices for Black Friday and make sure they're good......»»
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
Should NASA return to the moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away?.....»»
These are the lasting things that Half-Life 2 gave us, besides headcrabs and crowbars
Beyond the game itself (which rocks), Half-Life 2 had a big impact on PC gaming. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of th.....»»