2026-08-31

Windows 11 adds toggles to remove Bing results and Store suggestions from Search

Windows 11 is rolling out toggles that remove Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions from Search, in an optional August update that is being released gradually. Microsoft removed Bing from the Windows Search pane for users in the European Economic Area to meet the Digital Markets Act deadline of 6 March 2024. Windows 11 […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-31

Oslo doesn’t need fast chargers everywhere, and it proves it daily

Oslo had 120,469 electric cars at the end of 2025, nearly half its passenger fleet, and about 78% of its 4,519 public charging points are slow AC units placed where people already park. The EU’s own right to plug sits in Article 14(8) of the recast buildings directive, with transposition due in May 2026. Nearly […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-31

How to make sure your Android phone is secure

Android can help you keep your phone safe from malicious apps, scam calls, invasions of privacy, and much more. You just need the right settings. [...]

2026-08-31

The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence

It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years. [...]

2026-08-31

Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak

The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer. [...]

2026-08-31

Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article

You've read the stories. Now check out our forums. [...]

2026-08-31

'If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better': I tested a budget clacker that's impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident

How well does this retro-looking mechanical keyboard perform by modern standards? [...]

2026-08-31

‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late

The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade. [...]

2026-08-31

Teachers are getting more comfortable using AI – but it isn't helping lower their workload

Although most teachers use artificial intelligence, only one in three say they're able to work fewer hours amid intense workloads. [...]