Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-13

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

BBC Technology

• GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
  The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:20:54 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Forget the MacBook Neo — this record-low price on the new MacBook Air 13 M5 could be the better value buy
  Amazon's latest discount on the brand-new MacBook Air 13 M5 gives the MacBook Neo a run for its money when it comes to value.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:23:46 +0000
• Anthropic is bringing Claude's AI power to Microsoft Word
  Anthropic continues to grow its Claude plug-in offerings, this time bringing deeper support for Microsoft Word.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000
• The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera — and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far
  We can reveal a first look and some of the core camera specs of Oppo's latest flagship camera phone, the Find X9 Ultra, and it's a stunner.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:03:57 +0000
• The iOS 26.4 update left one unfortunate user locked out of his iPhone — and the reason is so obscure you'll never guess it
  We got some welcome updates for the iPhone with iOS 26.4, but it's also locked one user out of his handset.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:03:48 +0000
• How businesses can turn AI pilots into scalable solutions
  A practical roadmap to move from AI pilots to scalable business impact.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:53:50 +0000
• AI can transform customer experiences – when it lives up to its promise
  Implementing AI in customer service should come down to equipping experts with tools that enhance every conversation.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:43 +0000
• 'Regain control of our digital destiny': France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
  As part of France's push for digital sovereignty, Windows machines are being replaced with open-source Linux alternatives.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0000
• How the memory crisis is strangling the UK's data center boom
  With DRAM prices on the rise, UK data center leaders must adapt their infrastructure strategies now.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:23:56 +0000
• Want to pause Windows 11 updates for as long as you want? Your wish could soon come true
  Microsoft recently promised users more control over updates for Windows 11, and it looks like it might soon deliver.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:14:01 +0000
• ‘No Decision’ is the new breach: Why inaction is becoming a career risk for CISOs in 2026
  This year, it’s not the breach that defines a CISO, but how quickly they can explain and contain it — turning inaction into a direct risk to credibility.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:09:38 +0000
• What is the release date for The Boys season 5 episode 3 on Prime Video?
  Ready for a new episode of The Boys? Here's when the fifth and final season's next chapter will air.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• I reviewed a soundbar designed to boost dialog for the hard of hearing, and the results impressed me
  The Zvox AccuVoice AV855 is a godsend for those having issues hearing dialog, but not so much for anyone else.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 15 on HBO Max?
  Robby, Langdon, and Al-Hashimi have all confronted their demons. But when is The Pitt season 2 episode 15 airing on HBO Max?
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:51:47 +0000
• 'That shouldn’t translate into investing in AI blindly, without a clear strategy': Experts warn UK firms want to keep spending big on AI - even if they can't prove it makes a difference
  ROI isn't just about finances – many business leaders are seeing AI as an opportunity for much bigger organizational transformations.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:32:16 +0000
• How AI is rewriting the ERP investment playbook
  Discover how AI shrinks ERP timelines, reshapes teams, boosts profitability.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:11:26 +0000
• Rockstar confirms major third-party data breach: GTA VI maker says 'no impact on our organization or our players'
  The Anodot breach is spilling into one of the biggest game makers on the planet.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:08:44 +0000
• How to deploy physical AI effectively
  Physical AI moves intelligence to the edge, enabling instant, reliable decisions where cloud can’t reach.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:52:45 +0000
• Meet Dausos, Surfshark's 'paradise' VPN protocol that seeks to raise the bar for speed and security
  Surfshark has launched its own bespoke VPN protocol, Dausos, which promises to deliver up to 30% faster speeds and improved security. Here's all you need to know.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:47:26 +0000
• Exit 8 review — you'll never look at subway tunnels the same way after watching this tense horror movie
  Exit 8 is an adaptation of the hit horror video game, following a man trapped in a looping subway tunnel.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:47:11 +0000
• I've stopped overspending on tech — you can too with these 18 items under AU$100
  Amazon Australia has consistently been a great source for tech bargains, and I’ve found some steals for under AU$100 that will be easy upgrades for your home.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:33:07 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain
  LLM use is the most demoralizing problem I’ve faced as a college instructor.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:32 +0000

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