Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-05-16

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

BBC Technology

• Tech Now
  Adrienne Murray explores how new 3D imaging is supporting heart procedures.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT
• X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
  Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 12:57:30 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• 'The way people create has changed': The team behind DaVinci Resolve talk photography, filmmaking, and why it brought Lightroom-style color tools to the latest version of its free video editing software
  I spoke to Blackmagic Design about what users can expect from Resolve 21 - and why color tools are now on the menu.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• The Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier is powerful, quiet, and proof that good things do come in small(ish) packages
  We put Dyson's smallest-ever purifier to the test to see if its jet engine-inspired technology can still deliver whole-room purification despite its compact size.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Chelsea vs Man City: Free Streams, TV channels for FA Cup Final 2026
  All the ways to watch FA Cup final 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with the Chelsea vs Man City game set to light up Wembley Stadium.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• This is the VPN to install for your mother – it has the highest Trustpilot score of all and comes with 30 dollars to spend on a gift for her too
  Protect your parents' online lives and get a $30 Amazon gift card for your troubles.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• I thought AI girlfriends were unsettling — then I discovered people are building chatbot versions of their ex-partners
  Could an AI replica of your ex actually help you heal? A psychologist isn't so sure.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android 17's showcase to Claude cracking a $400,000 crypto wallet
  The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Android, Apple, Insta360 and more.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Celtic vs Hearts: live streams and TV channels for Scottish Premiership title decider, team news
  All the ways to watch Celtic vs Hearts live streams online and from anywhere, with the Scottish Premiership 2025/26 title on the line at Celtic Park.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000
• Smart travel tech: Is airport Wi-Fi safe to use during your summer vacation?
  With airports at record capacity this summer, free terminal Wi-Fi is a goldmine for cybercriminals. Here is how to keep your data safe and avoid a costly mistake before boarding your flight.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• The Lenovo Legion Go S drops to its lowest-ever price, offering another option to anyone sick of Steam Deck stock issues
  Steam Deck stock issues don't appear to be improving any time soon, so if you're hunting for a capable gaming handheld, this best-ever price on the Lenovo Legion Go S is a tempting alternative.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 07:45:00 +0000
• After testing over a dozen digital notebooks, I’ve realized that the stylus is the real MVP in the e-ink tablet equation
  Even the best digital notebook is nothing without a good stylus — and the ViWoods C1 ceramic pen is an excellent case in point.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 03:00:17 +0000
• 18 unmissable Walmart patio & garden deals to turn your yard into an entertaining haven for Memorial Day
  Up to 57% off BBQs, outdoor seating and fire pits to make your yard the envy of your neighbors.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000
• The end of deepfakes: A UK startup “fingerprinting” light to prove what’s real could crush global misinformation and $75 billion video piracy market
  This UK startup wants to make your physical filming location a ‘fingerprint’ to verify authenticity, rather than relying on software.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 01:05:00 +0000
• Coros watches get Apple Watch and Garmin-style Voice Control as part of a big new update — which also includes a bunch of other cool features and tweaks
  Coros continues to tweak and improve its existing lineup with a big new feature addition.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• Samsung has revealed the prices of its 2026 OLED TVs, and it's clearly gunning for LG
  Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range is priced very aggressively in the UK, with prices starting at £1,299
  Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• “We tried to keep the soul of the original attraction, but level it up” — Disney World transforms Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin into a real-time ride system powered by Unreal Engine
  Ahead of Toy Story 5, we spoke with Walt Disney Imagineering software lead Evan Klein about the massive tech overhaul powering the newly upgraded Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin — from Unreal Engine-powered ride vehicles to dynamic gameplay system…
  Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• How to watch the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final online for FREE from anywhere
  25 countries and only one winner. How are you going to vote? Here's how to watch Eurovision 2026 Grand Final online and for free from anywhere.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 23:06:18 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 16 (game #1070)
  Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 16 (game #804)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 16 (game #1573)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• Attack of the AI lawnmowers? Yarbo forced to patch products after experts reveal method to remotely hijack thousands of devices
  A cybersecurity flaw in Yarbo robotic mowers exposed thousands of internet-connected devices to spying, hijacking, infrastructure, and surveillance risks.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets
  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants us to know it's taking this very seriously.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:01 +0000
• Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots
  Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:12 +0000
• Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement is getting messy as judge delays approval
  Lawyers accused of rushing historic settlement to seize $320 million in fees.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 21:51:24 +0000
• US hantavirus case was false positive; outbreak cases drop from 11 to 10
  WHO announced today that the operation to safely transfer passengers is complete.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 21:31:53 +0000
• Review: Good Omens finale sticks the landing
  Truncated third season feels rushed, but also gives us a fitting end to a love story for the ages.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 21:17:19 +0000
• Solar power production undercut by coal pollution
  Each year, some of the power solar could have produced is blocked by aerosols.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 20:36:05 +0000
• Weather-monitoring firm hangs dark cloud over customers’ heads by forcing new app
  Newer AcuRite Now app lacks some features but has a subscription option.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 20:16:24 +0000
• Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO
  Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 19:11:48 +0000
• Ebola outbreak with uncommon strain erupts in Congo and Uganda; 65 deaths
  WHO learned of potential cases May 5; US CDC said it just heard about it yesterday.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 18:51:43 +0000
• Send the arXiv AI-generated slop, get a yearlong vacation from submissions
  One of the site's moderators described the new policy on social media.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:53 +0000
• OpenAI feels “burned” by Apple’s crappy ChatGPT integration, insiders say
  Judge orders Apple to give Musk internal messages discussing secretive ChatGPT deal.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 18:13:33 +0000
• Volkswagen shows its first electric GTI; there's no chance of US sales
  The ID. Polo GTI takes plenty of inspiration from the original Golf GTI of 1976.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 17:55:55 +0000
• Making cement from a different type of rock could clean up emissions
  Limestone might not be the only source for Portland cement.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 17:06:59 +0000
• Bill to block publishers from killing online games advances in California
  Publishers would have to offer "independent" play patch or refunds after server shutdowns.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:54 +0000
• Honda shows off new hybrids for America as it absorbs $9 billion EV loss
  The automaker marked its first annual loss in more than 70 years.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 15:56:33 +0000
• Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included
  The vacuum giveth, the vacuum taketh, but the vacuum doesn’t let you taketh.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 15:07:14 +0000
• Rocket Report: Cowboy up for data centers in LEO; Russia's new ICBM actually works
  SpaceX's upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 14:24:31 +0000
• Routine vaccines may cut dementia risk—experts have startling hypothesis on how
  Vaccines may be training a part of our immune system long thought to be untrainable.
  Fri, 15 May 2026 14:01:23 +0000
• Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom
  “This is a public trust and transparency issue.”
  Fri, 15 May 2026 13:51:04 +0000

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