Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-16

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

BBC Technology

• Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
  It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:36 GMT
• Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after hack
  The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:05:58 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• 'They have ghost cities, they have ghost data centers too': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns of "enormous" China compute capacity - but says 'we want the United States to win'
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says we all need to get along to ensure compute for all, but warns on threat of Anthropic Mythos.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000
• Microsoft's next-gen Surface devices don't sound exciting going by rumors — and I worry they'll be poor value even compared to MacBooks
  In an interesting twist, Arm-based Surface devices won't come until later this year, we're told — as Intel models will be released first.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:16:22 +0000
• RAM prices are easing, and Corsair's 32GB Vengeance RGB Pro kit is currently under $240 with this promo code
  Save $40 on 32GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro RAM right now, a big win for RAM buyers.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:11 +0000
• Your OpenClaw agents can empty your inbox and leak your data. Here's how to secure them
  AI agents like OpenClaw can delete your data and leak passwords — here's how to stop them.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:01:32 +0000
• 'It would've sounded really strange.' Stranger Things: Tales From 85 creator explains why the main show's cast didn't return for the Netflix spin-off — but I don't buy his argument
  Here's why Millie Bobby Brown and the rest of Stranger Things' young cast didn't return for its animated interquel.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• The most critical digital workplace skill we still don’t know how to hire, measure, or reward
  What good digital workplace leadership looks like.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:55:43 +0000
• 'We heard you like Swedish candy' — IKEA's meatball-flavored lollipop started as an April Fools joke, but now it's really happening, and you can try it soon
  The meaty lollipop will be given away in IKEA stores next month so you can sample the, er, interesting flavor yourself.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:53:05 +0000
• Beef season 2 is the dumbest new Netflix show in years — but I can't stop laughing at these wildly inappropriate cultural Easter eggs
  Let's face it — Beef season 2 is an incredibly stupid Netflix show. But its niche cultural references are absolutely hilarious.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:51:14 +0000
• The world's smallest ereader fits in the palm of your hand — and you can make your own for less than $50
  What do you do when the ereaders currently on the market are too big for your needs? Build your own.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:58 +0000
• Nothing Warp could have had AirDrop-like potential, but after less than 24 hours, it’s gone
  Nothing Warp was a new app that let you transfer files between Android phones and Mac, Windows, and Linux computers, but for some reason, it's disappeared.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:05 +0000
• There's a secret sale going on at Bambu Lab right now — and the best 3D printer our expert has ever tested is one of four machines massively discounted
  "One of the most impressive 3D printers on the market" is on sale.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:36:46 +0000
• How AI has made bad measurement worse
  AI made untrusted measurement more dangerous. CMOs need a solution.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:29:52 +0000
• Russia hits European thermal power plant in attempted ‘destructive’ cyberattack – Pro-Kremlin hackers are engaging in ‘riskier and more reckless behavior’ in latest attempt to cripple Western critical infrastructure
  A thermal power plant in Sweden was hit by an attempted 'destructive' cyber attack, and Russia has been blamed.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000
• The war in Iran is reaching cyberspace - here’s how to prepare
  If companies aren’t already putting their teams in simulated cyber warfare environments, they’re not ready.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:24:04 +0000
• Fitbit’s upcoming Whoop rival has been repeatedly leaked by Steph Curry, images show — and it could launch imminently
  Fitbit’s screenless wearable to take on Whoop has been on show for months, images reveal.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:23:31 +0000
• Why ‘just enough to succeed’ should be your only approach to tooling
  When success is clearly defined, a simpler solution often delivers far more value than a feature-heavy one.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:04 +0000
• Millions of hotel goers may have been exposed after hackers steal data and leak it on Telegram
  Hundreds of accounts were compromised and used to pull sensitive data on millions of peope.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:51:18 +0000
• Ninja's gorgeous 8-in-1 multicooker returns to its record-low price on Amazon
  This is a record-low price, limited-time deal on the 4.5-star Ninja multicooker
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:48:24 +0000
• The Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live, and the PC Gaming Show have been confirmed for June, with the Showcase to feature 'world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops'
  Future has announced the return of the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live from Los Angeles, and the PC Gaming Show for June.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:45:24 +0000
• 'ChatGPT keeps getting flagged over and over again' — Gemini is the best AI at mimicking human writing and evading detection
  New research demonstrating Gemini’s ability to mimic human writing better than its rivals highlights how unreliable AI detection has become
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:26:51 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?
  US and Chinese landers could be operating in close proximity on the Moon later this year.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:26 +0000
• Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen
  It wasn't the first time the surgeon cut out the wrong organ.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:25:30 +0000
• Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster is illegal monopoly that overcharged fans
  Trump administration dropped out of the trial, but 33 states kept fighting.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:06:23 +0000
• "TotalRecall Reloaded" tool finds a side entrance to Windows 11's Recall database
  "The vault is solid. The delivery truck is not."
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:36:28 +0000
• Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS
  Google mostly creates products for the web, but it has some new desktop apps today.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:46:43 +0000
• Boston Dynamics’ robot dog now reads gauges and thermometers with Google's AI
  Google's AI enables robots to read gauges while inspecting industrial facilities.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:34:33 +0000
• Prime Video shows “technical difficulties” sign instead of NBA game in overtime
  "Am I trippin??" asks LeBron James.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:43 +0000
• New teaser gives us first look at Godzilla Minus Zero
  Director Takashi Yamazaki told Cinemacon attendees that sequel is first Japanese film shot for IMAX.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:50:41 +0000
• Vulcan woes will "absolutely" be a factor in Pentagon's next rocket competition
  "If the spacecraft is ready to go, that's going to give it a priority."
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:53 +0000
• FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why
  Trump FCC starts handing out exemptions to its ban on foreign-made routers.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:07 +0000
• Adobe takes Creative Cloud into Claude Code-esque territory
  This is a big step in a new strategic direction for Adobe.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:54:33 +0000
• US jobs too important to risk Chinese car imports, says Ford CEO
  China has enough spare capacity to swallow the entire US car market, says Ford's Jim Farley.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:08:26 +0000
• Good Omens S3 trailer sets up a blessed conclusion
  Prime Video's supernatural comedy will end with a special 90-minute final episode.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:42 +0000
• Allbirds abandons clothes, pivots to "AI compute infrastructure"
  Desperate stock-boosting move recalls 2017's "Long Island Blockchain" frenzy.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:26:56 +0000
• New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery
  Latest data must still be analyzed but could help determine if dark energy is constant or varies over time.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:56 +0000
• What’s the deal with Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid?
  For decades, scientists have concentrated on what now looks to be a blind alley.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:02 +0000
• Blue Origin has a new employee stock plan, but not everyone is happy
  "We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:38:19 +0000
• It's Tax Day, and no one knows how to file for prediction market winnings
  It's time for Americans to pay taxes on prediction market winnings, but no one knows how.
  Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:21 +0000

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