Video: AI toys in spotlight amid concerns over child safety
AI-powered toys that can talk back to you are on display at Asia’s biggest toy show.
Ukraine targets the ships Russia uses to beat US sanctions on its oil
As Ukraine expands its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas, a look at the effectiveness of the strategy
Watch out for this video depicting people marching through Iranian city amid nationwide protests
Demonstrations in Iran commenced at the end of 2025 and continued into 2026 amid increasing frustration at the Islamic republic’s government.
Rumor of oil executive complaining about Trump’s farts is full of hot air
The same rumor claimed Trump “smelled like rotten roast beef” during a White House meeting on Venezuela.
Minneapolis made into ‘laboratory of destruction’ — and it may be ‘for the better’: expert
The recent ICE shooting in Minneapolis and Tweety McTreason’s response to the killing of Renee Good has turned the city into a “laboratory of destruction,”
‘Brute abuse of power’: Conservative analyst rips into Trump’s ‘police state’ tactics
Conservative New York Times columnist Bret Stephens slammed President Tweety McTreason’s expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in a conversation with Frank Bruni published
Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’ dies at the dubious age of 142
Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’, has died at the age of 142 Saudi Arabia’s ‘oldest man’ has reportedly died
A phenomenal new Android calendar power-up
Lately, I’ve tried more overhyped, overly ambitious apps than I can even remember — all of ’em with lofty promises of completely changing my life
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Windows 10 has reached the end of mainstream support, which means most users will no longer receive new features, bug fixes, or security updates. Microsoft
Scientists watch microscopic plant ‘mouths’ breathing in real time with palm-sized tool
Scientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants “breathe,” which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more
NASA astronauts back on Earth after unprecedented medical emergency on ISS
The SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon spacecraft splashed down this morning as four astronauts completed an unprecedented medical evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS).
Chinese scientists unveil reliable lunar clock that accounts for Einstein’s relativity
A new software package detailed by Chinese scientists promises to tell what time it is on the moon, accounting for effects of relativity.
The difficulty of driving an EV in the “most beautiful race in the world”
Polestar provided flights from Los Angeles to Milan and accommodation so Ars could participate in the Green Mille Miglia. Ars does not accept paid editorial
Exclusive: Volvo tells us why having Gemini in your next car is a good thing
Next week, Volvo shows off its new EX60 SUV to the world. It’s the brand’s next electric vehicle, one built on an all-new, EV-only platform