The Backbone One would be an ideal game controller—if the iPhone had more games
In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators have…
Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
Startup Embodied is closing down, and its product, an $800 robot for kids ages 5 to 10, will soon be bricked. Embodied blamed…
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun—for science
Two spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency launched on top of an Indian rocket Thursday, kicking off a mission to test novel…
The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
After a couple of years without much happening, smart displays are in the news again. Aside from smart TVs, consumer screens that connect…
An ad giant wants to control your next TV’s operating system
Per The Trade Desk, Ventura’s other top “benefits” will include a “cleaner supply chain for streaming TV advertising, minimizing supply chain hops and…
AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says
Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI’s role in filmmaking during the 2024 CNBC Delivering Alpha investor summit,…
Review: Amazon’s 2024 Kindle Paperwhite makes the best e-reader a little better
A fast Kindle? From left to right: 2024 Paperwhite, 2021 Paperwhite, and 2018 Paperwhite. Note not just the increase in screen size, but…
Is “AI welfare” the new frontier in ethics?
The researchers propose that companies could adapt the “marker method” that some researchers use to assess consciousness in animals—looking for specific indicators that…
Apple is acquiring image editing firm Pixelmator
Pixelmator, the Lithuania-based firm that makes popular Mac-based photo editing tools, has agreed to be acquired by Apple. The company says that, pending…
Two accused of DDoSing some of the world’s biggest tech companies
Federal authorities have charged two Sudanese nationals with running an operation that performed tens of thousands of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks…
Amazon will “ramp up” Prime Video ads in 2025
Despite forcing all of Prime Video subscribers to the ad tier in January unless they paid an extra $3 per month, Amazon has…
Switch emulator Ryujinx shuts down development after “contact by Nintendo”
Enlarge / These copyrighted Switch games shown on Ryujinx’s former GitHub page probably didn’t curry any favor with Nintendo. Ryujinx / Internet Archive…
Report: Apple changes film strategy, will rarely do wide theatrical releases
Enlarge / A still from Wolfs, an Apple-produced film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Apple For the past few years, Apple has…
Ars is seeking a seasoned senior reporter for all things Google
Enlarge / If you get hired for this position, you’ll be provided an assistant. It’s this guy. This guy is your assistant. His…
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
Enlarge gremlin via Getty Images For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called “Dead Internet theory” has picked up speed as large…