Pillars of Eternity is getting turn-based combat, all but demanding replays
A surprising addition in patch notes for a 10-year-old CRPG classic.
Elon Musk and Trump win fight to keep DOGE’s work secret
Musk and DOGE don't have to comply with discovery order, appeals court rules.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/elon-musk-and-trump-win-fight-to-keep-doges-work-secret/
Discord is planning an IPO this year, and big changes could be on the horizon
IPO will mean more revenue pressure and possibly more ads.
Maybe Trump should go back to calling his missile shield the Iron Dome
Trump created the Space Force, Biden grew it, and now its top general worries about cutbacks.
Researchers get spiking neural behavior out of a pair of transistors
New approach to improving AI performance turns a silicon problem into a feature.
Nintendo’s new system for sharing digital Switch games, explained
"Virtual game cards" don't require an Internet check-in after the initial loan.
Auto industry braces for chaos as Trump sets 25% tariff on all imports
Expect new cars to cost thousands of dollars more as a result of the new tariffs.
TSMC’s $100 billion pledge won’t resurrect US chipmaking, says Intel’s ex-CEO
US must boost R&D to gain "semiconductor leadership."
OpenAI’s new AI image generator is potent and bound to provoke
The visual apocalypse is probably nigh, but perhaps seeing was never believing.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/openais-new-ai-image-generator-is-potent-and-bound-to-provoke/
After 50 million miles, Waymos crash a lot less than human drivers
Waymo has been in dozens of crashes. Most were not Waymo's fault.
After a spacecraft was damaged en route to launch, NASA says it won’t launch
"Following initial evaluation, there also is damage to the cargo module."
Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases
Google says this change will simplify things for developers and OEMs.
With Vulcan’s certification, Space Force is no longer solely reliant on SpaceX
US Space Force to United Launch Alliance: "I have been and always shall be your friend."
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/03/at-long-last-the-space-force-has-certified-the-vulcan-rocket/
Measles quickly spreading in Kansas counties with alarmingly low vaccination
Meanwhile, Texas kids reportedly getting liver damage from supplement touted by RFK Jr.
Newer Kindles get a work-around for touchscreen page-turning in new software update
"Double tap to page turn" works on latest Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft.
Texts disprove Trump admin claim that no bombing plans were sent to reporter
"Nobody was texting war plans," secretary of defense claimed to reporters.
Also, a Rivian EV spinoff, wants us to “move beyond cars”
Think e-bikes and scooters, not cars or SUVs.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/03/also-a-rivian-ev-spinoff-wants-us-to-move-beyond-cars/
Broadcom’s VMware says Siemens pirated “thousands” of copies of its software
VMware claims Siemens showed it a list of the VMware products it's using unlicensed.
Discredited anti-vaccine advocate will lead CDC study on vaccines and autism
David Geier has been disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.
F1’s cruel side is on show as Red Bull to fire Liam Lawson after 2 races
Red Bull will promote Yuki Tsunoda after Liam Lawson's two bad races.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/03/red-bull-makes-up-its-mind-liams-out-yukis-in-for-japan/