Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-05-26

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

BBC Technology

• 'Overwhelming consensus' that screen time harms children, top doctors say
  The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:13:14 GMT
• The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
  Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
  Mon, 25 May 2026 23:27:04 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Microsoft promised it would scale back on AI visibility, but Copilot is now back to its original and invasive sidebar design
  Microsoft is seemingly undecided on what to do with Copilot and AI on Windows 11, as the AI assistant has just been reverted to its original design.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 11:24:13 +0000
• Apple is introducing useful accessibility features in tvOS 27 for Apple TV 4K that will appeal to everyone, including larger text and auto-generated subtitles — but some major streaming apps don't use Apple's own app tech that enables them
  Apple is introducing useful accessibility features in tvOS 27, but some streaming apps don't use Apple's app tech
  Tue, 26 May 2026 11:15:10 +0000
• Is this the Honey scandal all over again? Motorola phones caught adding affiliate codes to Amazon orders
  Your Motorola phone might be hijacking the Amazon app to add affiliate codes, but the weird circumstances surrounding this situation suggest it might not have been intended.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 11:02:02 +0000
• Next boss says 'dramatic' fall in entry-level roles could cause job market chaos — Lord Wolfson says fall highlights 'the crisis is in youth unemployment at the moment'
  Next CEO criticizes government policies for making it costlier to employ entry-level workers, while retail stores employ more automation.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:35:00 +0000
• Why health AI needs a new approach, not just smarter algorithms
  Healthcare AI scales fast, but legacy systems constrain performance, integration, and meaningful clinical impact.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:34:32 +0000
• Sennheiser finally launches the successor to its ultra-popular 5-star Momentum wireless headphones, and adds in great new features including Dolby Atmos — Sony and Bose have some hot competition here
  The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless took four years to arrive, and they've entered the scene just in time to show up Sony's 1000X The Collexion.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:30:06 +0000
• How .BRANDs improve domain security and user trust – even in an AI world
  .BRAND gTLDs bolster domain security against phishing, fraud and other AI-generated threats.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:22:32 +0000
• 'ChatGPT kind of sucked' — Former Assassin's Creed director says he used AI to help him learn to code, but it was 'brutal'
  Former Assassin's Creed Hexe director Clint Hocking has admitted to using AI in the past to help him learn to code, but found the process to be "brutal."
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:11:38 +0000
• Are cyber pros fooling themselves with skills development?
  With the wrong direction and metrics for success, skills development often builds confidence faster than it builds real readiness.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:26 +0000
• What is the release date for Rivals season 2 episode 5 on Hulu and Disney+?
  Still not over seeing Danny Dyer's bare butt last week? No, me neither. But when does Rivals season 2 episode 5 drop on Hulu and Disney+?
  Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• I gamed with MSI's new 4K QD-OLED monitor and it was the eye-popping HDR experience I've been waiting for
  The MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is the no-compromise 4K HDR gaming experience that I've been waiting for.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:46:38 +0000
• 'Downtime is inevitable; prolonged disruption is not': Unplanned downtime is now costing businesses billions each year
  Downtime threatens businesses with lost revenue, reputational damage and huge staffing costs. Many even misclassify attacks before they can start fixing them.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:43:22 +0000
• Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 review: A robust ergonomic office chair with more features than you probably know what to do with
  The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 is a great chair for those who love to fidget and or make minute adjustments to their chair to make it just right.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:35:00 +0000
• 9 fantastic fans to help you beat the heat — recommended by a former fan tester
  I've rounded up a selection of the smoothest air movers to keep you comfortable when the temperatures rise.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:46 +0000
• How to watch RCB vs Gujarat Titans: live stream 2026 IPL Qualifier from anywhere
  All the ways to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans live streams from anywhere, with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in the spotlight for the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:19 +0000
• Lowest ever price for the 'brilliantly budget' Corsair gaming and office chair — now £128 at Amazon and I've never seen it cheaper than this before
  Save £72 when you tick the voucher box, but you'll need to be quick to score this deal.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:13:53 +0000
• ‘When things are moving fast, people make mistakes — and those mistakes cost’: Formula 1 fans are doing everything they can to watch motorsport, but it might cost them more than they'd expect
  Formula 1 fans across the world are facing complex scams targeting ticket sales, merchandise, and streaming.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• What Sudoku reveals about the limits of LLMs
  The world's most advanced AI models can't solve Sudoku. That matters.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 08:54:12 +0000
• AI agents are creating a major security blind spot in financial services
  Overprivileged AI agents are creating new security, compliance, and trust risks across financial services.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 08:08:12 +0000
• New Apple TV sci-fi series Star City will be 'totally different' to For All Mankind season 5 despite having the same creative team — 'we wouldn't have made it if it was a companion piece'
  On the same day that For All Mankind season 5 draws to a close, new Apple TV sci-fi series Star City begins. They're made by the same team, but will be 'totally different'.
  Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI
  In an age of AI, Pope looks for "artisans of hope."
  Mon, 25 May 2026 21:07:42 +0000
• US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
  Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
  Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:15 +0000

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