The drive towards newer Java versions and updated enterprise specifications isn’t just about keeping up with the latest tech; ...

Idaho lawmakers are looking to add more accountability measures for virtual schools across the state after a report last year found the state provided little oversight for these schools. Darin Oswald ...

As mom of two, my washing machine works hard around the clock. Between sheets, towels, school uniforms, pajamas, and everything else, it's the MVP around here. It's also incredibly annoying and ...

OpenJDK project teams will focus work on features such as value types, code reflection, AOT compilation, and structured concurrency in the coming year. Oracle’s Java team in 2026 will work toward ...

Some lawmakers and advocates hope to harden Michigan’s electric grid and cut utility bills by adding new power plants, all without moving a single shovelful of dirt. How is that possible? The state ...

The U.S. penny may finally be on its way out. Producing each coin now costs the U.S. Mint about 3.7 cents, at a total taxpayer cost of more than $100 million per year. Ending production may make ...

But there’s one spec that has caused some concern among Ars staffers and others with their eyes on the Steam Machine: The GPU comes with just 8GB of dedicated graphics RAM, an amount that is steadily ...

In a recent interview, Valve warned that the upcoming Steam Machine won't be priced like a game console. It's not clear what that means just yet, but speculation concerning the Steam Machine's pricing ...

Why this is important: If Valve prices the Steam Machine like a proper PC, it immediately sets a different expectation for buyers. Let’s be real, you’re paying PC-level money, not subsidised console ...

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine is far more of a console than it is any variety of PC. As much as the PC gaming audience wants to hold onto Valve as their personal darling, the makers of Half-Life and ...

The biggest gaming announcement this week came from Valve when it revealed the six-inch Steam Machine, a new device coming in 2026 that will allow people to play PC games on their TV. Some have seen ...