The world watched as the US deposited one of the largest and most complex rovers ever built on the surface of Mars using a system of rockets, tethers, a whole lot of science, and a little bit of hope. It captivated people around the world, especially Ars readers.
We also did fresh takes on old tech: Microsoft's Surface, Apple's Mountain Lion, the Mac Pro, and Arcades. If you didn't catch any of the stories below this week, now's your chance!
- Mars needs rovers! (and it just got a big one)
Before Curiosity's landing, we take a look back at Mars exploration. - The 10 features removed from Mountain Lion that we miss the most
Apple's ruthless simplification left Mountain Lion skinnier than we'd like. - Is Surface Microsoft's confession that Windows 8 isn't really cut out for tablets?
The benchmark hardware for Windows 8 is designed with a keyboard and touchpad. - Open-air quantum teleportation performed across a 97km lake
It only works at night, but the technique sets a new distance record. - How YouTube lets content companies "claim" NASA Mars videos
Five media companies go after NASA's Mars lander footage in indie video. - As Mac Pro stagnates, PC workstations muscle ahead
A creative pro reviews two PC beasts: the HP Z820 and Dell Precision T5600. - Apple's case that Samsung copied the iPhone and iPad—in pictures
Here’s what Apple showed the jury in the blockbuster Apple v. Samsung trial. - The surprising, stealth rebirth of the American arcade
Nostalgia and alcohol fuel a gaming comeback. - Samsung lawyer forces Apple's $75k expert to highlight subtle differences
Apple's $400/hr witness dug deep into the company's design patents. - As Curiosity touches down on Mars, video is taken down from YouTube
YouTube's Content ID system gives too much power to major content companies.
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