The case for memes as a new form of comics
It’s undeniable that the rise of the Internet had a profound impact on cartooning as a profession, giving cartoonists both new tools and a new publishing and/or distribution medium. Online…
EPA plans to ignore science, stop regulating greenhouse gases
The Trump administration has proposed curbing the government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gases by unwinding rules that control emissions from fossil fuel drilling, power plants, and cars. Environmental Protection Agency…
Trump claims Europe won’t make Big Tech pay ISPs; EU says it still might
The White House said yesterday that the European Union agreed to scrap a controversial proposal to make online platforms pay for telecom companies’ broadband network upgrades and expansions. But European…
Extraordinarily Renditioned Migrants Report Back From El Salvador’s Maximum Security Hellhole
President Trump wanted a war on Latin Americans and found an obliging partner in El Salvador, currently headed by President Nayib Bukele. Bukele has managed to bring down El Salvador’s…
Acquisition sends thousands of Whistle pet trackers to IoT graveyard
Whistle pet trackers are headed to the Internet of Things (IoT) graveyard. After releasing its first product in 2013, the Seattle-based Whistle has just been acquired by a competitor that…
ChatGPT’s new Study Mode is designed to help you learn, not just give answers
The rise of large language models like ChatGPT has led to widespread concern that “everyone is cheating their way through college,” as a recent New York magazine article memorably put…
2025 Polestar 3 drives sporty, looks sharp, can be a little annoying
Earlier this month, Ars took a look at Volvo’s latest electric vehicle. The EX90 proved to be a rather thoughtful Swedish take on the luxury SUV, albeit one that remains…
When Supporting Your Boss Becomes a Federal Crime: Trump DOJ Investigates Faculty for Backing Their President
The Trump administration’s war on higher education has reached new levels of authoritarian absurdity. Not content with merely investigating George Mason University and its president Gregory Washington for his diversity…
Daily Deal: The Ultimate 2025 Cyber Security SOC Analyst Bundle
The Ultimate 2025 Cyber Security SOC Analyst Bundle has 12 courses covering what you need to know to help identify vulnerabilities, monitor for threats, and respond to incidents as a…
Revamped Task Manager, second-monitor notifications coming soon to Windows 11
Microsoft devotes most of its time and energy these days to promoting new AI- and Copilot-related features for Windows 11, but the company’s Windows Insider builds are still full of…