Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-05-17

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

BBC Technology

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TechRadar Tech

• ‘What is so worrying is not just that this information is being sold, but how little it can cost': NordVPN research claims your stolen card details are being sold online for less than a fancy coffee
  Payment card information and other forms of ID are being sold on dark web marketplaces for much less than you think.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000
• ChatGPT now wants to connect up to your bank accounts — so what could possibly go wrong?
  OpenAI is launching a personal finance experience so you can connect up accounts and ask questions about your money.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000
• Rivals season 2 first 3 episodes are now streaming on Hulu and Disney+ — but disappointing delay on season's second half will be justified with an 'unexpected plot twist'
  I'm still reeling over Rivals season 2's underwhelming release schedule — but before we're left waiting for the second half, there's a mega plot twist in store.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• Does your dad love coffee? I'm a barista, and I've hand-picked 18 thoughtful Father's Day gifts he'll adore
  Father's Day is just around the corner, and these thoughtful gifts are guaranteed to put a smile on your dad's face, whatever brew he enjoys.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000
• The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original
  The GameSir G8+ MFi is a USB-C mobile controller with official Apple certification, Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, swappable components, and vibration motors.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000
• Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya AI data center project hits a major hurdle as the government says it would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power needs
  Microsoft and G42 data center plans in Kenya face power capacity constraints as the national grid struggles with electricity demand requirements
  Sun, 17 May 2026 01:05:00 +0000
• The ultimate high school graduation gift guide: top tech and dorm essentials to send your student off to college in style
  I've scoured the internet to find the perfect gift options for every budget.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• I’ve switched back to Apple Music temporarily, and I forgot how much I loved this underrated feature for new music discovery — and I think I prefer it to Discover Weekly
  Discovery Station has become one of my new favorite tools to discover new artists and genres in Apple Music.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• US data centers use enough electricity to power upwards of 16 million homes annually – the statistics on why opposition groups are pushing for People Over Profit
  The rapid construction of AI data centers has angered local residents, and they have every right to be angry.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 00:20:00 +0000
• Disney pulled back the curtain on Imagineering’s robotics lab during its Week of Wishes for a young fan — and showed how its next-gen characters come to life
  Disney recently celebrated its 'Week of Wishes' with Make-A-Wish, including a rare behind-the-scenes visit to Imagineering for Eli, a 12-year-old robotics fan who explored how Imagineers use robotics, animatronics, reinforcement learning, and immersi…
  Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• The new Pause Point feature in Android 17 wants to stop you doomscrolling — and it's something I'll be turning on right away
  Google has previewed the Pause Point feature coming our way with Android 17, and I like the look of it.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000
• ‘We see it as the biggest opportunity’: OpenAI enterprise boss on why business users can benefit the most from increasing AI adoption at work
  With enterprise AI adoption on the rise, OpenAI is keen to step in and help your workers and business grow.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 17 (game #805)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 17 (game #1574)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 17 (game #1071)
  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.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• Rivals season 2 almost had a major 'legal battle' with Chaka Khan's estate over this improvised line in episode 2 — as star claims it 'just slipped out'
  You might miss it, but Chaka Khan's name is briefly mentioned in Rivals season 2 episode 2 — and it almost resulted in a 'major legal battle', according to one star.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000
• I tested the LG B6 and LG B5 OLED TVs side by side — and it was a mess that's mostly just given me a fresh appreciation for the LG C6
  The LG B6 had a lot to live up to as the B5 was one of my top OLED TVs of 2025. Putting them side by side didn't go as I expected…
  Sat, 16 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000
• This US start-up wants to pay you to host a data center on the side of your home — and says it won't disturb you at all
  SPAN plans installing residential AI computing nodes outside homes, offering subsidized electricity and internet access to participating homeowners.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 20:25:00 +0000
• How to watch Preakness Stakes 2026: live stream horse racing online from anywhere
  Here's how you can watch Preakness Stakes 2026 live streams online and from anywhere in the world, as Laurel Park hosts the The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans.
  Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000
• The future of Army rations? US investigates 'alternative protein technologies' to keep soldiers fed in the field — hopefully it will be more appealing than it sounds
  US Army studies alternative protein rations using gels, powders, and fermentation methods to reduce weight while maintaining soldier nutrition requirements
  Sat, 16 May 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease
  Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.
  Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:14 +0000

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