FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. [...]
Apple TV is $5.99/month (50% off) for Prime members, details here
Apple TV just launched a new $5.99/month (50% off) promo deal that lets Amazon Prime members subscribe at a steep discount for up to two months. Here are the details.
The Ars Technica 2026 Reader Survey: Let your voice be heard!
Tell us how you read Ars, and what you'd like to see more (or less!) of on the front page.
Non-x86 servers now nearly half the market, IDC says
Demand for AI systems plus the shortage of DRAM and NAND are shaping the global market
What that small flashing dot on your Samsung phone is trying to tell you
That small flashing dor on your Samsung phone's screen prevents accidental presses while you're on a call.
SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann
Silicon Motion's Nelson Duann discusses NAND supply crisis in the consumer SSD market and the future of consumer storage.
The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there
The PopSockets Low-Pro Grip is 2.6mm thick when collapsed. If you had asked me a week ago to recommend a thinner alternative to PopSockets’ magnetic phone grips, I would have told you to buy the OhSnap Snap Grip 5. Ask me now and I’ll redirect you right back to the company that accidentally inv...
Father’s Day gift guide: The best Beats headphones, Apple Watch, more
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a whole bunch of tech-focused recommendations for gift ideas for the dad in your life. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of some killer deals on Apple’s versatile lineup of Beats headphones, add an Apple Watch to his arsenal, or upgrade...
Qwen-Robot Suite: A Foundation Model Suite for Physical World Intelligence
Article URL: https://qwen.ai/blog?id=qwen-robotsuite Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48554814 Points: 9 # Comments: 0
Probably raises $9M to build a more reliable kind of AI
Probably wants to prevent hallucinations and factual errors from reaching users, and achieve accuracy on par with deterministic systems.
Tailscale Aperture targets shadow AI with new controls for IT teams
Today, Tailscale has announced new capabilities for Aperture, its AI access and control platform, designed to provide IT teams with a common and stable layer for managing AI across evolving models, tools, and data sources.
SpaceX purchases Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor [U]
When SpaceX isn’t landing rockets, it’s apparently landing AI company deals. In February, the firm behind Starlink absorbed xAI, which includes Twitter-turned-X. In April, SpaceX inked a deal with Cursor, a competitor to Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex.
Adobe survey: AI is helping creators grow, but not without tradeoffs
Adobe published a report today showing that creators are increasingly embracing creative AI, with 75% of respondents now describing it as integrated or essential to how they work. Here are the details.
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop cost $500 and $600 more than their predecessors
Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are about 50 to 60 percent more expensive than the previous generation. Thanks, AI!
AWE 2026: Live updates from the Snap Specs launch by Evan Spiegel, and later XR keynotes at the show
We're liveblogging the AWE XR 2026 event, focusing on Snap CEO Evan Spiegel's keynote and Qualcomm's immediately after. Come join us!
Microsoft debuts Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with new jade green color and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips — refreshed devices start at $1,499 with 16GB of RAM
Microsoft is updating the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 chips, along with haptic feedback on the Laptop's touchpad and a new jade color.
MSI MPG Coreliquid P22 360 Review: Low noise, strong performance, budget price
The MSI MPG Coreliquid P22 360 is a new AIO with a low price tag, strong thermal performance, and a 2.1-inch IPS display. We’ve tested this liquid cooler paired with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU to benchmark thermal efficiency.
The New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get New Chips, Colors, and Pricing
Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update reveals how high PC pricing has become.
Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.
The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
Microsoft is launching new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. These are direct follow-ups to the Surface Laptops and Surface Pro from 2024 that launched with Snapdragon X1 chips and jumpstarted Microsoft's Copilot Plus PC initiative with Windows on Arm. The...