Classic: A
subscriber-only mode—basically, what's already available to current subs. Gives you an old-school "blog" format. You can scroll and see the opening paragraphs of every story. Click on those you want to read.
Grid: The default view, an updated version of what we currently have. We're trying some new ways of presenting stories so that the page feels like it has a little more hierarchy while still remaining almost completely reverse-chronological.
List: Very much like our current list view. If you just want a reverse chronology with fewer bells and whistles, this is for you.
Neutron Star: The densest mode we've ever offered—
and another subscriber-only perk. Neutron Star shows only headlines and lower decks, with no images or introductory paragraphs. It's completely keyboard navigable. You can key your way through stories, opening and collapsing headlines to see a preview. If you want a minimal, text-focused, power-user interface, this is it.
https://arstechnica.com/staff/2024/10/welcome-to-our-latest-design-update-ars-9-0/
