Top 10 Ars Technica — Latest — April 7, 2026

Linux kernel maintainers are following through on plans to remove support for Intel 486 processors, killing off a piece of computing history that has lingered in code for decades.

NASA's Artemis program has finally delivered exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon, showcasing the lunar surface in unprecedented detail and restoring confidence in the mission.

The Rivian R2 will launch with an impressive 335 miles of range, setting a new benchmark for the electric SUV market and challenging established automakers to catch up.

Intel is betting its future on advanced chip packaging, a move that departs from traditional manufacturing and aims to reassert the company's leadership in semiconductor innovation.

Astronauts set a new distance record in lunar orbit, underscoring the Moon as a place to be explored and not just visited, with implications for future deep-space missions.

After losing in court, RFK Jr. has granted himself expanded authority over the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, a controversial power grab that critics say undermines public health safeguards.

The GEN-1 robotics model achieves 99% reliability in tasks from folding boxes to fixing vacuums, signaling a breakthrough in general-purpose automation that could reshape logistics and manufacturing.

A ruling that classifies sports bets on prediction markets as 'swaps' exempts them from state gambling laws, creating a legal loophole that could transform the betting landscape.

Trump's latest budget proposal calls for massive cuts to scientific research, a recurring threat that would slash funding for agencies like NASA and the NIH, jeopardizing long-term innovation.

Linux kernel maintainers are following through on plans to remove support for Intel 486 processors, killing off a piece of computing history that has lingered in code for decades.

NASA's Artemis program has finally delivered exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon, showcasing the lunar surface in unprecedented detail and restoring confidence in the mission.

The Rivian R2 will launch with an impressive 335 miles of range, setting a new benchmark for the electric SUV market and challenging established automakers to catch up.

Intel is betting its future on advanced chip packaging, a move that departs from traditional manufacturing and aims to reassert the company's leadership in semiconductor innovation.

Astronauts set a new distance record in lunar orbit, underscoring the Moon as a place to be explored and not just visited, with implications for future deep-space missions.

After losing in court, RFK Jr. has granted himself expanded authority over the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, a controversial power grab that critics say undermines public health safeguards.

The GEN-1 robotics model achieves 99% reliability in tasks from folding boxes to fixing vacuums, signaling a breakthrough in general-purpose automation that could reshape logistics and manufacturing.

A ruling that classifies sports bets on prediction markets as 'swaps' exempts them from state gambling laws, creating a legal loophole that could transform the betting landscape.

Trump's latest budget proposal calls for massive cuts to scientific research, a recurring threat that would slash funding for agencies like NASA and the NIH, jeopardizing long-term innovation.