Ars Technica·Monday, January 5, 2026

Ars Technica - Monday, January 5, 2026

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Google TV will let you generate and watch AI content on the big screen.

Critics call for App Store ban after Grok sexualized images of minors.

New findings prompt a rethinking of group labor and ritual in ancient hunter-gatherer communities.

The European Union now prohibits desflurane's use during most procedures.

Ars’ total charity haul since 2007 now tops $585,000.

It's like Tesla Autopilot, but made by a company with a culture of safety.

There are some fresh faces entering the rankings this year.

Letting the unreliable Grok be its own "spokesperson" lets xAI off the hook.

"Welder's Anthrax" was first coined in 2022, when seven cases had been identified.

Voice has lagged in adoption behind screens. OpenAI wants to change that.