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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09/android-users-rejoice-linux-kernel-lts-releases-are-now-good-for-6-years/
Android users rejoice! Linux kernel LTS releases are now good for 6 years - Ars Technica
Sep 29, 2017 - Linux kernel lifecycle tripled to match the realities of hardware development.
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https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/05/video-game-wikis-are-massive-community-led-efforts-heres-how-one-was-built/
“Older than Google,” this Elder Scrolls wiki has been helping gamers for 30 years - Ars Technica
May 6, 2025 - Interviewing the people behind the 30-year-old Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages.
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/intel-patches-remote-code-execution-bug-that-lurked-in-cpus-for-10-years/
Intel patches remote hijacking vulnerability that lurked in chips for 7 years - Ars Technica
May 2, 2017 - Flaw in remote management feature gives attackers a way to breach networks.
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/04/netflix-ordered-to-refund-subscribers-up-to-e500-for-unlawful-price-hikes/
Netflix must refund customers for years of price hikes, Italian court rules - Ars Technica
Apr 3, 2026 - Consumer group says it will sue if Netflix doesn't reduce current prices.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/after-16-years-and-8-billion-the-militarys-new-gps-software-still-doesnt-work/
After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work - Ars Technica
Mar 30, 2026 - It's a very stressing program. We are still considering how to ensure we move forward.
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https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/sony-wont-bring-any-more-single-player-playstation-games-to-pc/
After a rocky six years, Sony cancels future single-player PC game releases - Ars Technica
Apr 15, 2026 - Titles like Ghost of Yotei will remain exclusive to Sony's hardware.
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/you-can-finally-change-the-goofy-gmail-address-you-chose-years-ago/
You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago - Ars Technica
Mar 31, 2026 - All your data remains intact, and you can go back to your original address at any time.
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/data-leaking-downfall-bug-affects-six-generations-of-intel-pc-and-server-cpus/
“Downfall” bug affects years of Intel CPUs, can leak encryption keys and more - Ars Technica
Aug 9, 2023 - Researchers also disclosed a separate bug called
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https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/02/microsoft-gaming-chief-phil-spencer-steps-down-after-38-years-with-company/
Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company - Ars Technica
Feb 20, 2026 - Microsoft CoreAI exec Asha Sharma will take over in surprise executive shake-up.
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