Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"Thu, 28 May 2026 10:22:55 GMT
- King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip
King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:41:28 GMT
- Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:28:43 GMT
- Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:14:19 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- EU to back European alternatives to US dominated software and services in major push for ‘tech sovereignty’
European Commission reportedly preparing to back EU software vendors even more by stamping out fakes.Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- Healthcare cyber risk grows as visibility gaps expose third-party threats
Hidden third-party access risks leave healthcare organizations exposed without real-time visibility and continuous monitoring controls.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:51 +0000
- I asked ChatGPT to make my daily walks less boring and more mindful — and it changed how I see my neighborhood
I used ChatGPT to make my routine neighborhood walks feel less repetitiveThu, 28 May 2026 10:49:01 +0000
- Immersive tech’s next phase of visual experiences
Immersive tech’s next phase. Seamless, AI-driven experiences built into everyday devices.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:48:50 +0000
- The new reality of critical infrastructure security in the age of hybrid threats
With hybrid threats, from cyber, perimeter and air, how do security operators protect Critical National Infrastructure?Thu, 28 May 2026 10:32:25 +0000
- What is the release date of Star City episodes 1 and 2 on Apple TV?
For All Mankind season 5 might be ending this week, but new Apple TV sci-fi series Star City is taking its place. Here's when you can expect to find episodes 1-2 on the streamer.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000
- What the UK’s robot anxiety reveals about how automation will scale
The UK's robot anxiety shows trust and exposure will determine automation’s real-world adoption pace.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:49 +0000
- UK businesses spend £11.7 billion on 'AI slop' corrections every year, with 1 out of every 4 hours wasted
Layering modern AI tools on top of legacy IT and fragmented data is adding complexity and diminishing returns, study shows.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:04:35 +0000
- How to move GenAI pilots from experiments to enterprise advantage
What CIOs and CTOs need to know as they move beyond GenAI pilot phase.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:48:48 +0000
- Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 28 (game #1585)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:37:45 +0000
- Marvel has revealed an unmissable first trailer for X-Men 97 season 2 — and it confirms when the highly-rated MCU TV show will return on Disney+
X-Men 97 season 2's first trailer is an absolute banger — and it isn't the only thing that's greeted Marvel fans ahead of its return.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000
- This under £200 Sonos Ray soundbar offers a 'major sound upgrade' that's ideal for your World Cup viewing
Want better audio for less at home? Get the Sonos Ray and enjoy huge improvements over your TV's built-in speakers. It's on sale right now.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:07 +0000
- Why the tech gender gap persists and the importance of building a more inclusive future
Progress has been made in encouraging more women into the industry, but more needs to be done.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:36 +0000
- Four key questions insurers must answer to embrace AI effectively
Insurers need to run, not walk, to AI in the Cloud, but should ask these four questions first.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:56:21 +0000
- VPNs are not a 'threat' — industry hopes for an evidence-based outcome to UK online safety consultation
As May 26 marked the deadline for the UK's online safety consultation, we will soon know what the fate for VPN users in the country will look like.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:48:43 +0000
- Cybercriminals are using GTA 6 hype to spread malware ahead of launch, NordVPN warns
NordVPN warns GTA 6 fans about fake beta keys, phishing pages, Android adware, and malware disguised as early access downloads.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:26 +0000
- Deli Boys season 3 plans 'in the works' as executive producer confirms Hulu and Disney+ show's long-term framework after 'big cliffhanger' in new season 2 finale
All episodes of Deli Boys season 2 are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu — but plans for season 3 are already in the works according to its producer.Thu, 28 May 2026 08:06:47 +0000
- Oscal Pilot 6 review: A durable design and added extras make this a serious contender in the rugged phone market
The Oscal Pilot 6 is a rugged Android smartphone that features a high-resolution Samsung camera, large-capacity battery, 98dB speaker, and thermal camera, making it an ideal smartphone solution for anyone working outdoors, in trade, surveying, or ind…Thu, 28 May 2026 06:40:00 +0000
- One in four UK government computer systems are running on outdated technology — with taxpayers footing the bill for any failures
Legacy IT is costing the UK government £45 billion annually, and that’s before you factor in the savings made possible by AI and automation.Thu, 28 May 2026 06:05:00 +0000
- 'It's gonna be awesome': Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has high hopes for using AI in its products, says 'it's impossible to describe what we're gonna be able to do for customers'
"Everything's gonna be cheaper to make, it's more efficient", says Salesforce CEO.Thu, 28 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Forecasters predict below-average hurricane season, advise against complacency
Forecasters say expected El Niño should temper hurricanes in Atlantic, urge preparedness.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:01 +0000
- California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit
California civil rights agency hails win over Tesla, anticipates trial in July.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:08:51 +0000
- Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: analyzing their SSD activity
Telltale SSD activity can be measured in the browser using simple JavaScript.Wed, 27 May 2026 20:56:03 +0000
- Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
NASA science satellites show dual use in locating sources of GPS interference.Wed, 27 May 2026 20:43:54 +0000
- Mina the Hollower is the best old-school action adventure I've played in a while
Smooth movement, compelling combat, and tons of secrets make for an innovative throwback.Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:04 +0000
- Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires
Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan an AI “epicenter.”Wed, 27 May 2026 19:59:40 +0000
- Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad
“I don't want recommendations! I know what I want to watch."Wed, 27 May 2026 19:12:59 +0000
- Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after months, but you won't like it
Four-year-old handheld is saddled with an unfortunately modern price tag.Wed, 27 May 2026 19:02:21 +0000
- Trump admin to block Ebola-exposed Americans from US, move them to Kenya
Trump official asked CDC staff to volunteer to screen travelers at airports.Wed, 27 May 2026 18:52:45 +0000
- "Little red dot" in early Universe is a naked supermassive black hole
The black hole accounts for over two-thirds the mass of the object it inhabits.Wed, 27 May 2026 18:37:57 +0000
- US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network
"We aren’t trading speed for scale; we are demanding both," says the military's program manager.Wed, 27 May 2026 18:19:51 +0000
- Disclosure Day final trailer features Spielberg himself
Director describes how his views on existence of aliens have changed, interspersed with footage from film.Wed, 27 May 2026 17:51:07 +0000
- YouTube to begin automatically labeling AI videos
AI videos that are animated, unrealistic, or only have a little AI may still hide their origins, though.Wed, 27 May 2026 17:36:10 +0000
- Smart light company Govee apologizes for “white supremacy” marketing imagery
PR exec says Govee "did not meet the standard required."Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:50 +0000
- Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel "after 20 years of dedicated service"
Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.Wed, 27 May 2026 15:06:01 +0000
- Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban
The ban for model year 2027 onward began under Biden and has been enacted by Trump.Wed, 27 May 2026 14:44:07 +0000
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