Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-05-23

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

BBC Technology

• Tech Now
  Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT
• AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions
  Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:06 GMT
• Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
  A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
  Fri, 22 May 2026 16:10:21 GMT
• 'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
  Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 12:16:35 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• It's not just you — nearly two-thirds of workers say they've exaggerated AI skills to get ahead at their company
  Two-thirds (63%) of workers exaggerate their AI skills, driven by job loss fears and the pressure to appear competent, creating an ‘AI confidence gap’.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:25:00 +0000
• 'We wouldn't encourage willingly driving your vehicle into the water' — man arrested for driving Cybertruck into a lake to test its Wade Mode, police say
  Tesla Cybertruck owner finds out the hard way after getting stuck in a lake and subsequently arrested for testing the vehicle’s Wade Mode.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:03 +0000
• The new Sony A7R VI is incredible — but its arrival means the A7R V has hit its cheapest-ever price, and it might be a smarter buy right now
  The Sony A7R V is no longer top of the range, but it's currently cheaper than ever and remains a formidable prosumer camera.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Celtic vs Dunfermline: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for Scottish Cup Final 2026
  See how to watch Celtic vs Dunfermline live streams online and from anywhere for free, as the league champions go for the double in the 2026 Scottish Cup Final.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux: Free Streams, TV Channels for 2025/26 EPCR Champions Cup final
  All the ways to watch Leinster vs Bordeaux live streams online – including for FREE – as Bilbao's San Mamés Stadium hosts the 2025/26 Champions Cup final.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Best Buy's Memorial Day sale is packed with top tech offers — I've picked the 47 best deals on Apple, Ninja, Garmin, LG, Sonos, Hisense, and more
  Here are 47 of the best tech deals available in this year's Best Buy Memorial Day sale, including savings on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, and much more — all hand-picked by the deals experts at TechRadar.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000
• ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Google's Search overhaul to Sony's priciest wireless headphones ever
  The week's top stories from Apple, Sony, Ubisoft, Nvidia and more for May 23, 2026.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• 'Paradise becomes Hell': intense new BBC iPlayer thriller Two Weeks in August is the new TV show you need to stream this weekend — and cast confirm episodes get 'weirder' the more you watch
  What kind of show could get a gimp mask on BBC One? New holiday thriller Two Weeks in August, that's what — and you need to stream its 'weirdness' immediately.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000
• ‘We believe voice is the future… When the era of AI comes in, a lot of the interaction between the watch or the app with consumers will change’ — Why Coros is betting on voice to be the key to beating Apple and Garmin
  I asked Coros' CEO about AI's big future in smartwatches, and he said voice and LLMs are the future of training tools
  Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• I bought a Lumix G1 for $50 — here’s how the world’s first mirrorless camera fares 18 years after launch
  To mark 25 years of Lumix cameras, I bought a secondhand Lumix G1 — the world's first mirrorless camera — 18 years after it entered the stage and transformed the camera market
  Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000
• Another major Linux security flaw revealed — nine-year old issue could spell disaster for users
  There was a way to elevate normal Linux users' privileges to root, granting threat actors admin access.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 01:20:00 +0000
• 12 superb smart BBQs that take care of cooking for you, for the ultimate in hands-off hosting
  App-connected BBQs that keep an eye on timings and let you adjust temperatures from the comfort of your deckchair.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• Is the JBL Go 5 worth buying now that the JBL Go 4 is cheaper? After testing both Bluetooth speakers side by side, there's a clear winner for me
  Which little speaker is better value? I used them side-by-side to work out which is better bang for your buck.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• Still using coffee capsules? You're not alone, but brewing with fresh beans can be just as easy — here's how
  Coffee capsules are OK in a pinch, but preparing espresso can be just as quick and easy if you have the right machine.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• 'Today’s disruptive environment is anything but normal': Report warns younger workers set to be hit by AI hiring as bosses focus more on midlevel roles
  The number of CEOs planning to shift away from junior roles over the next two years has more than doubled, report warns.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 23:35:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #1077)
  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, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #811)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, May 23 (game #1580)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• I've found 12 top-rated soundbars and speakers from Sonos to upgrade your home audio — get up to $200 off
  I've found 12 awesome deals on several of our top-rated Sonos speakers and soundbars in this year's Memorial Day sales.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 22:05:00 +0000
• AI chatbots got election information wrong 90% of the time in a new study — including ChatGPT rivals
  New studies suggest popular AI chatbots continue making significant mistakes around election information, creating growing concerns as more people rely on AI tools instead of traditional search and news sources
  Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
  A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
  Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:25 +0000
• Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
  "This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."
  Fri, 22 May 2026 22:50:23 +0000
• Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and "spreading rapidly"
  Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 22:24:03 +0000
• First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
  Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 21:42:59 +0000
• Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show
  FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show's decisions are "based on newsworthiness."
  Fri, 22 May 2026 21:10:46 +0000
• US scrambles to stop Internet users re-creating dead pilots’ voices
  Workaround flouts law that bans NTSB disclosures of cockpit audio recordings.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 19:39:04 +0000
• The Boys is dead. Long live Vought Rising.
  "There's a brighter future. All we need to do is take it."
  Fri, 22 May 2026 19:02:48 +0000
• Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals "believed themselves to be safe"
  Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:54 +0000
• Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu is ... fine
  The plot is predictable, the fight scenes are meh, but you can't beat the charm of that little green Grogu.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:06 +0000
• Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encryption
  Critics note a lack of factual support in lawsuit filed by US Senate candidate.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 18:13:05 +0000
• Before it comes down, what should be saved from the International Space Station?
  What went up cannot all come down (for museum display).
  Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:29 +0000
• Marketer that claimed it could tap devices for ad targeting will pay $880K settlement
  Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 17:48:03 +0000
• Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid
  The first data from 2026 seem to indicate that last year was an oddity.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 17:22:42 +0000
• Trump abruptly cancels EO signing event after top AI firm CEOs declined to go
  Trump delays AI safety testing EO, claiming it would be an innovation “blocker.”
  Fri, 22 May 2026 16:51:40 +0000
• The Steam Controller’s “drop-in” charger almost started a fire for this owner
  Keep the charging puck’s exposed pins far away from anything metal.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 16:24:11 +0000
• NASA undertakes major reorganization to reduce bureaucracy and move faster
  "It is imperative to concentrate resources towards the highest priority objectives."
  Fri, 22 May 2026 14:28:42 +0000
• AI put "synthetic quotes" in his book. But this author wants to keep using it.
  Steven Rosenbaum explains how inaccurate quotes got into his book The Future of Truth.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 14:05:56 +0000
• First vaccines, now mammograms? RFK Jr.’s latest firings have doctors outraged.
  Doctors are angry and alarmed that preventive care could go the way of vaccines.
  Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:38 +0000

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