Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-04-22

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

BBC Technology

• Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool
  The AI company has said the model is too dangerous to release publicly because of its hacking capabilities.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:13:35 GMT
• UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry
  The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:24 GMT
• Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
  The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:56 GMT
• Tech Life
  How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:00 GMT
• Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
  The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:59:23 GMT
• How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?
  How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:35:21 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Google just fixed one of the biggest Gemini for Home problems, bringing back a feature users say they 'really missed'
  Gemini for Home can now carry on conversations in a similar way to the Google Assistant that it replaced.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:21:06 +0000
• Mythos accessed by unauthorized users as Anthropic says 'We’re investigating' — Cracks may be showing in Project Glasswing as unknown users access model via third parties
  Anthropic is investigating unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos AI model, which is capable of identifying and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:10:25 +0000
• French government agency admits data breach as hacker alleges up to 19 million sensitive records stolen – breach may have exposed 'data from individual and professional accounts'
  A hacker is selling data apparently stolen from ANTS, as the agency confirms suffering a breach.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• FCC router ban begs the question: Do you know what’s running in your network?
  In March 2026, the FCC banned authorization for new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security risks. How should organizations respond?
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:04:49 +0000
• CxOs need to heed the lessons of cloud transformation when dealing with AI
  AI is exciting, fast-moving and, yes, scary. It’s fine not to get everything right but learning from history will help.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:56:07 +0000
• The 4.5-star Shark PowerPro is 'the best-value vacuum cleaner we've tested' — it's now back to a record-low price on Amazon
  The Shark PowerPro is a great value vacuum from an excellent brand. It's on sale right now at Amazon for a fantastic price making it an unbeatable deal.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:34:37 +0000
• AI is working, but only for the individual
  Many implementations of AI continue to fall short when it comes to improving team collaboration.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:25:31 +0000
• From demo to production: What agent-based AI must actually deliver
  Why agent-based AI demos fail and what real-world systems must truly deliver.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:25:27 +0000
• Mythos and friends could be a 'net positive' for UK cyber security defenses but only if they're secured, says top cyber official
  Mozilla can attest to that after using Mythos to find 271 bugs in Firefox 150.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:13:18 +0000
• Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one lasted all of two releases as Microsoft announces big changes and a welcome price cut
  Xbox is decreasing the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, though it comes at the cost of day one Call of Duty games.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:11:01 +0000
• Anker THUS chip breaks computing rules to put big AI models on wearable devices
  Anker thinks it's solved the riddle of how to get large models on tiny wearable devices, without eating all the battery power.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000
• Invincible season 4 episode 8 ending explained: does Eve [spoiler], when is season 5 coming out, and more on the Prime Video show's latest finale
  The final episode of Invincible season 4 has arrived — and I'm here to answer your biggest questions about it.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:56:08 +0000
• Default BitLocker configuration isn’t enough: Defending endpoints against physical attacks
  Physical access attacks are no longer edge cases, they are a risk that organizations must actively plan for.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:54:23 +0000
• 'You have to separate the task from the purpose of the job': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reflects on early AI fears around job displacement, and why we shouldn't be worried
  Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recalls early worries over radiologist job displacement, but AI has caused high demand for the role.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:43:05 +0000
• What running shoes do marathon winners wear? Here are 6 elite-level options to propel you to a new PB
  Advanced running shoes for experienced runners looking to shave those precious seconds off their times.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:09:50 +0000
• How to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Free Streams and TV Channels for the UCI WorldTour Race
  All the ways to watch 2026 La Flèche Wallonne live streams online and from anywhere, as the World Tour peloton lines up against one of its toughest foes, the infamous Mur de Huy.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• Honor knows its new 600 Pro has ‘familiar premium aesthetics’ — but it beats the iPhone 17 Pro in two key ways
  The Honor 600 Pro’s design inspirations are obvious, but this new mid-ranger takes on the competition with aplomb.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• Fairphone CEO says there is ‘no financial excuse’ for smartphone manufacturers to pay their workers less than a living wage, as the sustainable electronics manufacturer shares its 2025 Impact Report
  We spoke with Fairphone executive Monique Lempers about the need for fairer labor standards in the smartphone industry.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• Lyngdorf’s compact streamer-amp is “powerful and extremely versatile” — and it’s now reached Australia
  If you’re looking for an attractive box of tricks to get your songs singing their best, look no further.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:55:18 +0000
• 5 unmissable Michael Jackson documentaries you need to stream before watching the late singer's new movie biopic Michael
  Heading to theaters to see new movie biopic Michael this week? Make sure you catch these 5 jaw-dropping Michael Jackson documentaries on streaming before you do.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Our favorite gear at Sea Otter Classic wasn't the bikes—it was the accessories
  A Bluetooth suction-cup rack and a palm-sized tow rope were among our most practical finds.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:49 +0000
• Investors lost billions on Trump’s memecoin. Another gala won’t fix that.
  If Dems take Congress, Trump may face reckoning for “pay-to-play” memecoin galas.
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0000
• Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations’ military budgets
  The proposed Pentagon drone investment rivals Ukraine’s entire military budget.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:57:54 +0000
• Mozilla: Anthropic's Mythos found 271 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 150
  CTO says new AI model is "every bit as capable" as world's best security researchers.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:40:41 +0000
• Supreme Court arguments make it clear that FCC fines are "nonbinding"
  FCC tells Supreme Court its fines are nonbinding unless a jury upholds penalty.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:28:27 +0000
• Silo S3 teaser hints at the wasteland's origins
  "Before we can know how it will all end, we need to understand how it all began."
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:53:06 +0000
• Framework's CEO on the RAM crisis and creating a "MacBook Pro for Linux users"
  "We actually have slightly more Linux users than Windows users."
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:22:20 +0000
• Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."
  Can ChatGPT be blamed for a mass shooting? Florida is investigating.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:01:36 +0000
• Report: Meta will train AI agents by tracking employees' mouse, keyboard use
  Move highlights the difficulty of finding high-quality interactive training data.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:30:52 +0000
• Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing
  New Xbox CEO says subscription "has become too expensive for too many players."
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:18:27 +0000
• Framework Laptop 13 Pro is a major overhaul for the modular, upgradeable laptop
  Laptop includes Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, a bigger battery, and a touchscreen.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:15 +0000
• Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype
  A lower-end Ryzen AI 340 CPU option will also bring the price down, for now.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:03 +0000
• Internal emails show how Amazon raises prices across the Internet, lawsuit says
  “It’s working!“: Amazon emails with vendors show pattern of disappearing deals.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:06 +0000
• Anthropic gets $5B investment from Amazon, will use it to buy Amazon chips
  Anthropic secures 5 gigawatts of Amazon’s custom silicon as Claude demand soars.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:04 +0000
• CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes
  The self-heating Shenxing battery still performs even in Arctic temperatures.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:43 +0000
• AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition review: Tons of cache for tons of dollars
  There are some practical benefits to this $899 chip, but not many.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:36 +0000
• What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?
  NASA is down to a single provider for a critical link in its lunar architecture.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:24:09 +0000
• Loneliness in older adults can often lead to memory impairment
  A longitudinal study finds links to lapses in immediate and delayed recall.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:23:24 +0000
• Contrary to popular superstition, AES 128 is just fine in a post-quantum world
  A stubborn misconception is hampering the already hard work of quantum readiness.
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:35:20 +0000

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