Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-02

Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-02

Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica.

BBC Technology

• Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
  The company's public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:05:05 GMT
• Peppa Pig and Transformers owner Hasbro hit by cyber-attack
  The firm says its operations remain open but says the hack "may result in some delays".
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:05:37 GMT
• Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected'
  Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:59:19 GMT
• Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
  Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:34:31 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• 'We know exactly where we are going and exactly what we want to do' — The Division 3 senior producer suggests fans shouldn't worry about the departure of the game's executive producer, confirming its roadmap has been 'planned and secured for some time'
  Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division 3's roadmap is fully planned, suggesting fans don't need to worry about the game's development following recent studio changes.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:17:17 +0000
• There's a sneaky way to watch The Housemaid for FREE
  Here's our guide on a super simple way to stream and watch The Housemaid for free from anywhere in the world, as Sydney Sweeney's saucy thriller hits streaming services in selected countries.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:14:50 +0000
• Hasbro hit by major cyberattack — toymaker confirms 'unfortunate incident' takes down some parts of its websites
  The business is still running but it could take weeks before the issue is fully resolved.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000
• KitchenAid's new premium stand mixer has one brilliant feature I didn't realize I needed in my baking
  The KitchenAid Artisan Plus offers a more powerful motor, finer control, and a bowl light that lets you easily check on your ingredients.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:07:17 +0000
• Maintaining cyber control when AI can act autonomously
  The critical question is what AI agents are authorized to do: how they trigger workflows, execute tasks and operate within delegated permissions.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:22 +0000
• 'Time to unsubscribe' — Netflix made a big change to its Apple TV app, removing a ton of useful functions
  Some Apple TV owners are unhappy with Netflix's updated app, which drops the tvOS player and some of its features
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:39:23 +0000
• OpenAI doesn't just want to answer your questions — it wants to run your digital life
  OpenAI's new roadmap reveals a major shift from chat-based AI toward a unified system designed to act on user intent and handle real tasks
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:33:58 +0000
• 'Spending more on AI is not the same as creating value': New study claims firms are ready to spend big on AI, but are afraid to take the first step
  Companies are committed to investing in AI, but they need to address workforces, security and data first, study finds.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000
• The Division Resurgence developer says they're 'very satisfied with the touch controls' of the 'more tactical' game
  Tom Clancy's The Division Resurgence executive producer Fabrice Navrez is "very satisfied" with the mobile game's touch controls, but says players can choose to play with a controller if they prefer.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0000
• I thought the LG Gram Book could be the perfect sensibly-priced laptop for work or school - and boy, I was wrong
  The LG Gram Book is a reasonably competent middle-of-the-road laptop, good for students or office workers, but it simply doesn't do enough to justify its midrange price tag.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:25 +0000
• Rethinking Zero Trust in the Age of Digital Warfare
  Why defense agencies must go beyond Zero Trust to share intelligence at mission speed.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:06 +0000
• A 90-year-old audio brand just put out its most affordable speakers yet — and the specs look very tasty indeed
  Leak has unveiled the Sandwich 100, a more compact and affordable Hi-Fi speaker for the rest of us.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• I asked ChatGPT how to feel less exhausted — what it said wasn't new, but it worked
  I asked ChatGPT how to feel less worn out by the end of the week, and its surprisingly practical advice on food, sleep, and future plans actually helped
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:35:42 +0000
• Smartphones in space — the Artemis II crew are throwing an iPhone around in zero gravity
  The Artemis II mission has launched, and it's one of the first NASA missions to allow iPhones and Android phones in space.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:28:23 +0000
• Making Tax Digital is here - and many accountancy firms are facing huge pressures
  MTD is right around the corner, but between 50% and 69% of companies still haven't digitalized their books.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:02:45 +0000
• Cloudflare launches EmDash — the 'spiritual successor' that wants to take on WordPress
  Cloudflare says WordPress's plugin problem is out of hand – EmDash plugins take a different, more secure route.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:36 +0000
• Celebrate Apple's 50th birthday with these deals on Watches and AirPods
  We've been following Apple's 50th birthday festivities, and Amazon is joining in on the fun with some deals on Apple Watches, AirPods and more.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:23:25 +0000
• ChatGPT comes to Apple CarPlay but only if you are willing to talk to a robot
  Recent Apple iOS update introduces ChatGPT to the CarPlay environment for the first time
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• 7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in April 2026
  April is packed full of great horror movies. Here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• I tried Google's new live AI search — and it barely feels like search anymore
  Google's global rollout of Search Live shows how AI is replacing traditional search with real-time conversation
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Artemis II, NASA's boldest mission in generations, launches crew to the Moon
  Liftoff of Artemis II with four astronauts occurred at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) on Wednesday.
  Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:04:17 +0000
• Nvidia rolls out its fix for PC gaming's "compiling shaders" wait times
  Microsoft, Intel are also working on their own solutions for the issue.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:46:48 +0000
• Here's what that Claude Code source leak reveals about Anthropic's plans
  A persistent agent, stealth "Undercover" mode, and... a virtual assistant named Buddy?
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:04:04 +0000
• Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
  Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:53:31 +0000
• Did Nazis escape on a UFO? Dev who asked the question just built the official White House app.
  Did you know that Ohio is a hotbed of UFO activity?
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:31:59 +0000
• Musk loves Grok's "roasts." Swiss official sues in attempt to neuter them.
  Swiss finance minister filed a criminal complaint over Grok's "defamation."
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:43:14 +0000
• SpaceX finally files for IPO, targets $1.75 trillion valuation
  Confidential SEC submission sets up largest IPO in history.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:35:39 +0000
• Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done
  Judge invalidates Trump executive order, but Congress also cut off all funding.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:02:55 +0000
• A word from Editor Moonshark about Artemis II
  Our resident Carcharodon lunaris weighs in about today's historic launch.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:50 +0000
• Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid
  People want small, efficient cars, and it seems Kia is listening.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:20:06 +0000
• LIGO data hints at supernovae so powerful they leave nothing behind
  Pair instability supernovae create a "mass gap" in black holes.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000
• Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
  Sweden is bringing back books amid declining test scores.
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:46:22 +0000
• Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect
  "It'll go when the engines light at T-0."
  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:27 +0000

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