Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-07

Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.

BBC Technology

• China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
  Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:13:12 GMT
• Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
  Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Get an Infimobile plan with 5GB of data for less than a cup of coffee
  Infimobile discounts all their plans with the 5GB package costing just $49 per year
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:26:12 +0000
• This is the world’s first dual-screen color E Ink and OLED phone — I can't wait to try it
  The Bigme Hibreak Dual is a phone and ereader all in one, with two screens and no folds.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:23:13 +0000
• 'We haven't ​seen them disclosing enough ⁠about their water consumption (and the) impact on the local community': Amazon, Microsoft, Google and more pressed on data center water and power use
  Investors are asking data center hyperscalers to release finer, site-specific details on water and energy consumption.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• IKEA just launched a kitchen collection to bring the backcountry into your home — and as a homes editor, I'm in love
  The new Soluppgång range starts at just $4
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Thanks, AI: global RAM shortage means my favorite Mac ever is getting harder to find
  It looks like Mac mini and Mac Studio PCs have been hit by the 'RAMpocolypse', with delays of up to four months.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:56:24 +0000
• Why most agentic AI projects fail, and how to avoid being one of them
  Most agentic AI pilots stall. Data quality, governance and integration determine whether they scale successfully.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:51:18 +0000
• Where generations of data scientists have failed, Moltbook might succeed
  What if AGI emerges not from one model, but millions of interacting AI agents?
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:50:07 +0000
• Nintendo says Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Switch 2's new resolution boost feature because the game runs in 'higher resolution' 1080p 'regardless of whether Handheld Mode Boost is enabled or disabled'
  Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Nintendo Switch 2's new resolution boost feature.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:31:12 +0000
• Europe’s sovereignty ambitions require smarter infrastructure
  Europe’s AI ambitions risk stalling unless infrastructure evolves to share and scale GPU resources efficiently.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:28:47 +0000
• Did Microsoft not hear about the RAM crisis? Windows 11's new Copilot app is quite the memory hog
  Microsoft promised to hone Windows 11's RAM usage — but confusingly the new Copilot app is a memory hog.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:21:30 +0000
• Understanding the ‘espionage ecosystem’ threat
  How highly organized, state-sponsored “espionage ecosystems” are disrupting global security and world economies.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:09:16 +0000
• New Daredevil: Born Again season 2 trailer reveals a huge Marvel spoiler about Jessica Jones — and the briefest of looks at The Punisher's Disney+ TV Special
  Daredevil: Born Again season 2's new trailer has no problem dropping some big story-based spoilers.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 14 on HBO Max?
  We're a week away from what could be the most explosive finale on TV. But when is The Pitt season 2 episode 14 airing on HBO Max?
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:54:52 +0000
• Goodnight REvil and GandCrab? Police think they've identified two of the biggest cybercrime bosses around
  German police are looking for two Russians who allegedly ran GandCrab and REvil ransomware operations.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:51:03 +0000
• The iPhone Fold could be facing ‘issues’ — but at least we’ve seen new dummy units
  Issues in the iPhone Fold's development have apparently put the mass production timeline at risk, but we're still hopeful for a launch this year.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:49:22 +0000
• How to customize a website template: 5 tips
  Learn how to transform generic website templates into uniquely branded sites, from colors and layouts to custom elements.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:31:27 +0000
• The cybersecurity boom hiding a growing privacy skills shortage
  The UK's cybersecurity workforce has nearly tripled, but headcount growth is masking a deeper crisis - privacy teams remain critically understaffed, underfunded, and underpowered just as threats intensify.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:31:26 +0000
• Why modern cyber conflict is partly a global skills challenge
  Cybersecurity teams must be prepared for attacks and disruption that accompany geopolitical events.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:54:04 +0000
• 'Talking to AI feels easier than talking to a real person': 26% of Gen Z are already dating AI — and it’s not just about sex
  A new survey shows AI is becoming a source of emotional and romantic connection for some people, even as many recognize it reflects deeper loneliness
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:22:50 +0000
• 'I haven't stayed in touch': Hell or High Water director 'isn't familiar' with any Taylor Sheridan shows — but the cult Western thriller is still having a Netflix comeback
  Taylor Sheridan and David Mackenzie might have created one of the best modern Western movies of the 2000s, but don't expect a reunion any time soon.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:08:08 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Intel is going all-in on advanced chip packaging
  Intel is hoping to cash in on the AI boom.
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:03 +0000
• Astronauts set distance record, revealing the Moon as a place to be explored
  "Humans have probably not evolved to see what we’re seeing. It is truly hard to describe. It is amazing."
  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:50:32 +0000
• After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel
  The charter renewal gives Kennedy broad authority to pick anyone for the panel.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:34:11 +0000
• From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability
  New model can respond to disruptions and figure out moves it wasn't trained for.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:18:33 +0000
• Sports bets on prediction markets ruled to be "swaps," exempt from state laws
  Court rules US preempts states from applying gambling laws to prediction markets.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:56:36 +0000
• Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science
  Congress rejected huge cuts to science in 2026, but Trump is trying again.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:40:40 +0000
• “The problem is Sam Altman”: OpenAI Insiders don’t trust CEO
  OpenAI brainstorms ways AI can benefit humanity in effort to counter bad vibes.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:23:36 +0000
• NASA's Moon ship and rocket seem to be working well, so what about the landers?
  Lori Glaze: "We have seen real commitment to try and do that... from both Blue and from SpaceX."
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:19:07 +0000
• Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable phones aren't a thing
  LG almost released a rollable smartphone in 2021, and this is what it looked like inside.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:39:07 +0000
• Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices
  The market for new cars has slumped as Americans look for deals on used EVs.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:54:12 +0000
• Why will today's lunar flyby only beam back low-resolution video?
  "Don't expect hi-res video."
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:59:46 +0000
• What Memento reveals about human nature, 25 years later
  Director Christopher Nolan's breakout film explores themes of the nature of memory and personal identity.
  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:26:49 +0000

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