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They Made D4vd a Star. Now They Want Him Convicted of Murder

A legion of young fans propelled the singer D4vd to viral fame. Now that he’s been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, they say the

Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy

John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.

Manufacturing qubits that can move

It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.

‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

The word “staged” exploded on social media following the attack, as both right and left-wing influencers and anonymous accounts spread unfounded conspiracy theo

Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.

The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync

Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’

Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.

ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View

FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage

Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.

The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained

"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.

Ikea's New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats

Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it's taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.

Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

Cohere acquires, merges with Germany-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German compa

Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and even charms, this is the

Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests.

Della Optima TP Series Mini-Split AC Review: Cheap, Smart, and (Mostly) Reliable

Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them.

Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?

Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable bu

Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews

Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.

California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profi

X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS

X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, and more.

Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case

France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.

Best Apps for Focus (2026): Focus Friend, Forest, Focus Traveller

Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand.

X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO

Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.

Chrome's 4GB AI model isn't new, but you're not wrong for being confused

You can stop Chrome from taking up 4GB of storage for local AI, but that shouldn't be your problem.

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos

Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification

Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute

Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecuri

The US military just released a bunch of UAP files, but there's no there there

Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.

‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks

The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO

Amazon-backed X-energy was able to raise around 20% more money in its IPO as demand for nuclear power surges.

How climate change makes your allergies worse

As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards.

Altra Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Shipping

Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard de

Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI

Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.

DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition

Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.

Give Mom Warm Coffee All Year Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal

If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom’s wish list, this sale is worth checking out.

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins stacked StrictlyVC SF lineup for April 30 event

Surprise! StrictlyVC San Francisco, which will kick off this year’s events lineup for TechCrunch on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, is getting