Google Search starts rolling out ChatGPT-style generative AI results
If you opt-in to generative AI, big, colorful boxes will appear in search.
Alan Wake 2 and the death of disc-based video games
Big-budget digital-only release could be a preview of console gaming's future.

Minnesota enacts right-to-repair law that covers more devices than any other state
Just one state demanding free repair manuals could benefit all fixers.

DeSantis/Musk event didn’t break the Internet, but it did break Twitter
Half of DeSantis’ audience ditched his glitchy Twitter Spaces campaign launch.

Two dead in US from tainted surgeries in Mexico; 206 more may have brain infections
Those exposed should seek medical care ASAP, even if there are no symptoms.

Vinfast recalls its first batch of VF8s to fix blank-screen bug
Turning the car off and on again brings it back, but there's a software fix.

The neurons that make you feel hangry
Brain area that stimulates appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies.

At long last, the glorious future we were promised in space is on the way
"It is gratifying to see folks coming around."

The lightning onset of AI—what suddenly changed? An Ars Frontiers 2023 recap
Google and Microsoft managers discussed tech's hottest topic during Ars Frontiers.

Chinese state hackers infect critical infrastructure throughout the US and Guam
Group uses living-off-the-land attack and infected routers to remain undetected.

Sony confirms “PlayStation Q,” a handheld device for streaming PS5 games
The company also announced Bluetooth earbuds that work with PC, mobile, and PS5.

Halo and Destiny developer Bungie reboots classic FPS franchise Marathon
It's coming to PC and current-gen consoles with cross-play.

Alan Wake II coming in mid-October, promising another cryptic PC powerhouse
Control studio's haunted novelist among the notable PlayStation announcements.

Share of Americans skipping medical care due to money woes jumps significantly
The percent who said they skipped care due to costs has risen 5 points since 2020.

Google never agreed it wouldn’t copy Genius’ song lyrics, US official says
SCOTUS unlikely to review Genius' unusual case against Google.

Colorless nanoparticles used to create lightweight, colorful paint
Nanoparticles manipulate light at specific wavelengths to create colors.

48 states sue phone company that allegedly catered to needs of robocallers
Avid Telecom routed billions of illegal robocalls despite warnings, AGs allege.

News breaks of surprise cameo as Warner Bros. drops final The Flash trailer
C'mon, Andy Muschietti, leave us some surprises.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a loud, obnoxious, and damned fun retro shooter
Move fast, hit hard, and revel in the pixel gore of thousands of dumb enemies.

Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes
The malicious iRecorder app has come to light, but its purpose remains shrouded.
