Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- 'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:10:16 GMT
- Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:15:14 GMT
- US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.Tue, 05 May 2026 20:16:24 GMT
- Tech Life
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT
- Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:09:28 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- 'Trust is not keeping pace with technological capability': New study finds people are becoming more accepting of AI - but don't want to hand over full control just yet
AI can get a lot done, but companies are actually struggling to trust it and legacy identity management software doesn't quite cut it.Wed, 06 May 2026 11:13:51 +0000
- The excellent Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are back down to their Black Friday price
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a great pair of earbuds that just got even cheaper thanks to this Amazon deal.Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:50 +0000
- 'Younger job‑seekers aren't being careless, they're under pressure': LinkedIn study flags risks facing younger job-hunters today
Scammers are targeting prospective workers with dodgy job postings – younger workers might actually be most at risk.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:39 +0000
- Microsoft has finally realized what most of us knew all along: nobody actually wanted Copilot on Xbox
Xbox is no longer developing Copilot for consoles.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:38:20 +0000
- Utah’s VPN crackdown has arrived: here are the VPNs we recommend to protect your personal data and privacy online in the beehive state
Utah is pioneering controversial new internet restrictions, making a reliable VPN essential for digital privacy. Here are the top three providers offering the best speeds, local servers, and security for residents of the Beehive State.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:34:16 +0000
- The Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night delivers flagship rotary shaving with a sci-fi twist
This flagship shaver from Philips is smooth, smart, and slightly over-engineered.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:11 +0000
- How AI's evolution is redefining risks
Industrialized cybercrime means AI has moved from a double-edged to a triple-edged sword.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:27:07 +0000
- Garmin has just launched super-elite hi-fi gear, through its sub-brand that's best-known for its maritime sound systems — and the stereo speakers are priced (perhaps appropriately) like a pair of Bowers & Wilkins' Nautilus
Garmin has unveiled some hi-fi speakers through its JL Audio brand, including a streamer, loudspeakers and floor speakers.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:24:43 +0000
- 7 of the biggest names in AI, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, are now moving into military systems — but one major player is missing from the list, and that raises uncomfortable questions about where this technology is heading
A sweeping Pentagon push to integrate AI into military systems includes nearly every major tech player except Anthropic, exposing a growing divide over how far such technology should go.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:03:10 +0000
- Whoops! Samsung just leaked its Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 designs — and one is much more interesting than the other
Images of the Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 have both been spotted in Samsung code.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:55:13 +0000
- 'It'll hopefully be out soon': Landman season 3 release date prediction gets promising update from returning director — here's our best guess for when to stream new episodes on Paramount+
While we still don't know for certain when Landman season 3 will be released on Paramount+, we do have an new update from its director that confirms a working release date theory.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:41:29 +0000
- How signatures are evolving in digital-first systems
As workflows digitize, signatures are shifting from familiarity to verifiable, system-driven trust.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:08:04 +0000
- How to watch Peacock for $1 with this sneaky trick
We uncovered a sneaky way to watch Peacock for $1 – from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a premium streaming subscription.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:17:23 +0000
- How to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere
Here's how to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE, as Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley return for more chaos.Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000
- The entire AI revolution is being held hostage by party balloon gas — and it is not funny
AI's trillion-dollar supply chain breaks at the documentation layer.Wed, 06 May 2026 07:52:12 +0000
- QoE in the age of AI: Why networks must deliver more than connectivity
The shift from QoS to QoE reveals gaps between network performance and real user experience.Wed, 06 May 2026 06:44:27 +0000
- The Onyx Boox Palma 2 Pro is the phone-sized color ereader I never knew I wanted, but it won't suit everyone
Boox’s phone-like ereader gets a flashy Pro upgrade, with color E Ink, stylus support and mobile data making it more versatile, though the even higher price stings.Wed, 06 May 2026 06:07:14 +0000
- Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained — what happens to Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, does anyone die, and more on the Marvel TV show's latest finale
The Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale has finally aired on Disney+ — here's how it comes to an end.Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000
- Someone has built a gaming PC the size of a room, complete with giant fans and air conditioning for cool operation — and also a sauna for some reason
This modder's gaming PC build meets the definition of unique, as it's quite literally the size of a room.Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
- Don't wait for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft when the 2024 monochrome edition is at its lowest price — it's better value
While the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft might be a tempting upgrade for a digital notebook, there's no word on when, or if, it will be released in Australia. The 2024 Kindle Scribe from AU$449 will serve you very well indeed.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:05:59 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- OpenAI president forced to read his personal diary entries to jury
Elon Musk argued the journals show the moment when OpenAI abandoned its mission.Tue, 05 May 2026 22:28:12 +0000
- Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean
Panthalassa aims to test floating AI computing nodes in the Pacific in 2026.Tue, 05 May 2026 21:41:32 +0000
- Character.AI sued over chatbot that claims to be a real doctor with a license
State says chatbot claimed to practice medicine, gave invalid license number.Tue, 05 May 2026 20:58:56 +0000
- Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack
Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:46:15 +0000
- RFK Jr. plans to curb antidepressants, which he falsely compares to heroin
Kennedy has made—and continues to make—many false claims about SSRIs.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:32:38 +0000
- Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls
Google's smart home ecosystem is getting its biggest update since the AI-fueled 2025 revamp.Tue, 05 May 2026 17:17:25 +0000
- Trump SEC lets Musk settle $150 million Twitter lawsuit for $1.5 million
SEC alleged Musk's late disclosure cheated Twitter investors out of $150 million.Tue, 05 May 2026 17:07:32 +0000
- How do you design a $30,000 electric pickup? Inside Ford's skunkworks.
We tour Ford’s top-secret Electric Vehicle Development Center in California.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:21 +0000
- Charlize Theron is a bewitching Circe in Odyssey trailer
"You're a man who needs to control his fate. But you cannot control this."Tue, 05 May 2026 15:20:24 +0000
- Musk's Europe gamble: Will others follow the Dutch and approve FSD?
The Dutch road authority will ask other EU regulators to approve the driver assist.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:09:58 +0000
- DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google
DHS targeted a man who hadn't entered the US for years for criticism of ICE operations.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:02:19 +0000
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