Ars Technica Features

1. How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots

   Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI.

2. This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it

   "I don’t know of a bigger question we can answer as humans."

3. As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat

   Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.

4. Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago

   We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.

5. 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.

6. 20 years of Intel Macs: Why Apple switched, and why it switched again

   Remembering the ups and downs of the Intel Mac era as it finally winds down.

7. Verizon sent man a refurbished phone with MDM, then deleted his data remotely

   Failure raises questions about how Verizon prepares refurbished phones for new users.

8. Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI

   AI aside, Golden Gate includes a bunch of subtle-but-helpful improvements.

9. First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV game

   Rivian's second EV is the sub-$60,000 R2, and it was worth the wait.

10. The weather and climate science AI revolution isn’t revolutionary

    Machine learning has its limits—how is it being used?

11. Review: AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a disappointing way to spend $549

    The superior RX 9070 also launched for $549 just over a year ago.

12. My SSN was exposed in a breach at Columbia—a school I have no connection with

    Columbia admits last year’s data breach exposed victims beyond its students, staff.

13. How long will it take to rebuild Blue Origin's launch pad? We asked some SpaceX vets.

    "Everyone is in a place where it’s no fun to be there."

14. An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years

    I tried to explain OpenAI’s solution more clearly than OpenAI did.

15. Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic

    "I hope that it makes it far enough away from the pad that it does not cause pad damage."

16. Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car

    The interior is spectacular; the exterior looks better in person than on screen.

17. The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy

    In 2001, the FBI raided O.J.'s house and found smartcards, bootloaders.

18. Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial

    Access to TV OS's source code could allow users to limit ads, tracking.

19. The US space enterprise is desperately waiting for Starship—will it finally deliver?

    "This is such a wild ride. The highs are high. The lows are low."

20. The perfect commuter bike? Velotric's Discover M makes its case.

    A customized mid-motor and Shimano's new Cues components are a winning combination.