TECH

In Rockville, Maryland, union members and supporters confronted Microsoft over repeated game studio layoffs. Ars reports from the protest and examines the deeper industry forces at play.

A decade-old oversight in Microsoft’s Secure Boot lets attackers bypass defenses using unrevoked shims. Learn how the exploit works, who is affected, and what it means for firmware security.

SpaceX prepares for Starship’s 13th test flight, pushing tank pressure limits while attempting first on-orbit Starlink deployment. We analyze the technical stakes, second-order effects, and what it means for the industry.

Valve’s Steam Machine verification system fails to warn buyers about dozens of games too demanding for Steam Deck. What this means for consumers and the hardware’s future.

New proxy-based climate data explains why Polynesians paused for 1,700 years before sailing east into the Pacific. A deep-dive into the technology rewriting ocean history.

A new study shows that changes to the measles vaccine schedule under HHS Secretary RFK Jr. increase risk for US toddlers. We examine the policy, its effects, and overlooked second-order consequences.

China successfully recovered its first reusable rocket on July 10, 2026, using a novel method distinct from SpaceX’s approach. What it means for the global space race and the future of launch economics.

The Bureau of Land Management proposes its first grazing regulation rewrite since 1995, aiming to reduce public involvement. Analysis of the stakes, history, and what it means for ranchers, conservationists, and public lands.

Astronomers find a Jupiter-size planet that survived its star’s red giant phase—a cosmic puzzle that challenges models of planetary survival and hints at Earth’s distant future.