Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-14

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

BBC Technology

• Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
  The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:54 GMT
• Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
  With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
• 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 15:10:38 GMT
• Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
  With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:19:13 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Booking.com confirms reservation data breach — tells customers hackers 'may have been able to access certain booking information'
  Booking.com confirms breach and warns users about phishing attacks.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000
• 'This just knows so much more than a human ever could': Meet CoachCube, the intelligent AI personal trainer that lives inside a Tron-style box room
  We tried an AI personal trainer inside a futuristic 'controlled environment' booth: meet CoachCube, an interactive AI gym class in central London.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:20:58 +0000
• A social media ban is still on the cards for the UK, but Australia’s landmark ruling is failing — here’s how teenagers are still using TikTok and Instagram
  Research shows that Australia's social media ban isn't as effective as anticipated, but that's not stopping the UK.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:19:12 +0000
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first big clip has been revealed at CinemaCon 2026 — and I think it's teasing us over how it'll set up Marvel's next two Avengers movies
  Spider-Man 4's latest round of footage might show how No Way Home's ending could be undone before Avengers: Doomsday is released.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Microsoft is rolling out a 'turbo mode' for Windows 11 installation as part of the big drive to fix the OS
  Microsoft has introduced an option to make Windows 11 installation much faster — just be aware of the dangers of taking this shortcut.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:54:07 +0000
• Amid rumors of a $100 Grand Theft Auto 6, GTA 5 voice actor suggests Rockstar should keep the game's price at a level where it's 'accessible to all players' but admits 'that’s not the reality of what will happen'
  Grand Theft Auto 5 voice actor Jay Klaitz has offered his two cents on the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 debate, suggesting Rockstar Games should keep the game's price reasonable for the broader playerbase.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:44:26 +0000
• This simple ‘assignment’ prompt flips ChatGPT’s biggest weakness — and I wish I’d used it sooner
  A simple prompt tweak that asks ChatGPT to clarify first can dramatically improve the accuracy and usefulness of its responses.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:39:44 +0000
• Huawei's new foldable looks similar to the rumored iPhone Ultra — but Apple could still have a secret display weapon
  Huawei has teased its upcoming wide-screen foldable, but it probably won't use as clever a glue as the iPhone Ultra.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:36:45 +0000
• Agility is the key to protecting against Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS)
  Why traditional security models are struggling to keep up and network agility is now the key defense against rapidly evolving cyber threats.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:31:24 +0000
• Gaming phones are back: new Xiaomi and Lenovo models are on the way
  The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max and Lenovo Legion Y70 New Generation are both launching soon.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:25 +0000
• Rockstar hackers publish 78.6 million stolen records — but many of us will be disappointed
  ShinyHunters publish Rockstar data, but sadly there's no big secrets or GTA VI bombshells.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0000
• The LG B5 OLED TV 'offers impressive pictures for the price' — and its now a massive $700 off at Best Buy
  Grab the 48-inch LG B5 OLED for $599.99 at Best Buy.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:17:33 +0000
• Adobe issues emergency security patch — Reader and Acrobat users need to update now
  A zero-day used since December is now patched and users are advised to upgrade immediately.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:07:53 +0000
• 'Hope this doesn't get delayed further': Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse footage and new images reveal get overshadowed by ongoing fan concerns about its current launch date
  Despite a much-needed update, Spider-Verse movie fans are still concerned over a potential delay to the trilogy capper's arrival.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000
• Is AI helping or hindering R&D tax credits?
  AI is shaping how businesses grow and innovate.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:27:17 +0000
• What 2025 taught us about the importance of resilience in retail
  In retail and beyond, reactive security is limited. Exposure-led resilience is now essential.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:04:19 +0000
• Governing the hidden risks of generative AI in the enterprise
  With the right governance, organizations can scale generative AI securely and build lasting trust.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:53:53 +0000
• 'We are democratizing mobile communications': Lidl is launching budget mobile phone plans with new MVNO
  Lidl wants its 100 million customers to snap up a phone plan.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:44 +0000
• Sam Altman’s weekend: second home attack, a furious blog post, and a growing backlash
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced a volatile weekend with a damaging profile and his response were prelude to violent incidents at his home
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:27:14 +0000
• Mobile Industry Awards 2026 - Entries open now!
  Here's all you need to know about the Mobile Industry Awards 2026.
  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store
  What the nostalgic throwback lacks in complexity it makes up for in repetitive charm.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:58:41 +0000
• Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US
  In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:32:48 +0000
• Google shoehorned Rust into Pixel 10 modem to make legacy code safer
  Cellular modems are complex black boxes of legacy code, but Google is making them safer with Rust.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:12:51 +0000
• NZXT agrees to let customers keep their rental PCs in class-action settlement
  NZXT will forgive up to $5,000 in debt for customers of the Flex program.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:35 +0000
• Your tech support company runs scams. Stop—or disguise with more fraud?
  Fake it till you make it.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:58:33 +0000
• Sunrise on the Reaping teaser brings us a Second Quarter Quell
  "You have no idea what's in store for you. Twice the number of tributes, twice the glory."
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:15:59 +0000
• IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty
  IBM is first firm to pay penalty under Trump's "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative."
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:53:46 +0000
• Slate Auto raises $650 million as production gets closer and closer
  The Slate Truck will start in the "mid-$20,000s" when it goes on sale in late 2026.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:35:29 +0000
• Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees
  The Meta chief is personally involved in training and testing his animated AI.
  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:52:46 +0000

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