Ars Technica·Friday, January 2, 2026

Ars Technica - Friday, January 2, 2026

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"Biggest advantage of lower altitude is that beam diameter is smaller for a given antenna size."

Today is your last chance to add to this year's charity haul of nearly $38,000.

xAI may be liable for Grok generating AI CSAM.

Deadly doors, a busted battery bet, and a toxic owner: What's not to like?

"NASA and Roscosmos continue to monitor and investigate the previously observed cracks."

"Acting is the sum of everything you've experienced. The joy. Sadness. Loss, Heartbreak."

Double-detonating "superkilonova," Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.

Streaming may get a little worse before it gets better.

Streamers made a strong showing this year, as did horror. Big tentpoles, superhero sagas mostly fell flat.

This time, a Colorado plant scheduled to shut down will be kept on standby.