Ars Technica
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Founded in 1998 by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes, Ars Technica has been a trusted voice in tech journalism for over 25 years. The name — Latin for "art of technology" — reflects its mission: treating technology coverage as a craft. Acquired by Condé Nast in 2008, Ars has maintained its technical depth and editorial independence. Their writers include PhDs, former engineers, and domain experts. On Tera.fm, we bring you their best stories — expert journalism condensed for busy listeners.
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- ✓Top 5 Ars Technica articles, refreshed throughout the day
- ✓In-depth tech news and analysis
- ✓Science, space, and cybersecurity coverage
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Why Listen to Ars Technica?
In an era of hot takes and engagement bait, Ars Technica is a breath of fresh air. They take time to explain why things matter, not just what happened. Their science coverage is peer-review quality. Their security reporting breaks major stories. Their policy analysis cuts through political noise. If you want to understand technology, not just consume news about it, Ars is essential. Tera.fm makes it accessible in ~10 minutes of audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ars Technica?
Ars Technica (Latin for "art of technology") is a technology news and information website founded in 1998. Owned by Condé Nast since 2008, it's known for in-depth, accurate reporting on technology, science, policy, and gaming. Unlike clickbait tech blogs, Ars prioritizes thorough analysis and expert perspectives.
What kind of content will I hear?
You'll hear in-depth coverage of technology news, science breakthroughs, tech policy and law, cybersecurity, gaming, space exploration, and gadget reviews. Ars is known for going deeper than other tech outlets — expect substance over sensationalism.
How is Ars different from other tech news?
Ars Technica is written by and for tech-savvy readers. Articles assume baseline technical knowledge and dive deep into details. Their science coverage is particularly strong, often written by scientists and researchers.
How often is content updated?
We pull fresh Ars Technica articles throughout the day. They publish multiple in-depth pieces daily across their various channels.
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