You can now download the source code that sparked the AI boom
CHM releases code for 2012 AlexNet breakthrough that proved "deep learning" could work.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/you-can-now-download-the-source-code-that-sparked-the-ai-boom/
UK on alert after H5N1 bird flu spills over to sheep in world-first
The UK sheep had inflamed mammary gland much like infected cows in US.
Trump administration accidentally texted secret bombing plans to a reporter
"Shocking recklessness" in leak of detailed Yemen bombing plan in Signal chat.
After borking my Pixel 4a battery, Google borks me, too
The devil is in the details.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/how-google-nerfed-my-pixel-4a-then-stuck-it-to-me-too/
Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?
Most of the time, not a big deal. But in critical times, the losses will be felt.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/should-we-be-concerned-about-the-loss-of-weather-balloons/
Did Red Bull build an undriveable car? Questions from the Chinese Grand Prix.
F1 reminds us it's entertainment, not just engineering and sport.
Oops: Google says it might have deleted your Maps Timeline data
Google Maps switched to local-only Timeline storage in December.
“MyTerms” wants to become the new way we dictate our privacy on the web
It's not a "do not track" request, it's a set of terms you demand from sites.
How a nephew’s CD burner inspired early Valve to embrace DRM
Valve's Harrington: Unchecked CD duplication "put our entire business model at risk."
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/03/how-a-nephews-cd-burner-inspired-early-valve-to-embrace-drm/
Current SEC chair cast only vote against suing Elon Musk, report says
SEC case over late disclosure of Twitter stock buy still moving ahead, for now.
Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy
Former CEO wants to buy it, but the fate of its customers' genetic data is unclear.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/genetic-testing-company-23andme-declares-bankruptcy/
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV
The AWD Optiq is quite competitive in the sub-$60,000 EV crossover segment.
Can we make AI less power-hungry? These researchers are working on it.
As demand surges, figuring out the performance of proprietary models is half the battle.
David Blaine shows his hand in Do Not Attempt
NatGeo docuseries follows Blaine around the world to learn the secrets of ordinary people doing remarkable feats.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/david-blaine-shows-his-hand-in-do-not-attempt/
This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket
Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum rocket will launch from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
Trump administration’s blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher
Whatever happens to USAID, it will apparently "leverage blockchain technology."
Sometimes, it’s the little tech annoyances that sting the most
macOS wouldn't remember mouse settings? This means war!
Why SNES hardware is running faster than expected—and why it’s a problem
Cheap, unreliable ceramic APU resonators lead to "constant, pervasive, unavoidable" issues.
For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids
Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations.
Crew-10 launches, finally clearing the way for Butch and Suni to fly home
Crew 9 could return as early as next Wednesday.