Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-06-20

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

BBC Technology

• New video game console aims to get kids moving
  The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:10:51 GMT
• UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
  Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour.
  Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:28:33 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is an excellent premium running watch — it's just dropped to its lowest-ever price
  The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is one of the manufacturer's best watches and an excellent option for serious runners — it's now down to a fantastic low price in the US and the UK.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0000
• Nintendo confirms data stolen via third-party cyberattack — but sadly no big secrets were revealed
  Shadowbyt3$ is asking for $2 million in exchange for the data, but Nintendo seemingly turned the offer down.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000
• ‘We have to make eSIMs as simple as possible’: Saily says removing friction is the next big battle for democratizing travel eSIMs
  Saily wants to democratize global connectivity by removing technical friction and simplifying user onboarding – travel apps could soon offer much more, too.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Consider yourself a Star Wars fan? Challenge your knowledge of the force with this galactic trivia quiz
  A big fan of everything Star Wars? Take this 30-question quiz on its games, movies, shows, characters, and songs to prove it.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories, from Commodore flip-phone nostalgia to Tim Cook's Apple price-hike warning
  The week's 7 biggest tech news stories, featuring Commodore, Apple, Microsoft and more, for June 20, 2026.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Today's World Cup 2026 matches: kickoff times for Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Ivory Coast, and more
  Want to find out who's playing in today's World Cup fixtures? Look no further.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:52:16 +0000
• How to watch Northampton vs Exeter: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for Gallagher PREM Final 2026, team news
  See how to watch Northampton vs Exeter live streams online and from anywhere for free, as the Saints meet the Chiefs in the 2026 Gallagher PREM Final 2026.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000
• ‘We need to think big, that’s why we are here’: I asked Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali about the future of AI in the sport — here's what he told me
  Formula 1 is embracing AI across the tech stack, but the drivers will always be human, Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali tells us.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000
• Apple has fixed a security flaw in Beats Studio Buds which let hackers spy on conversations
  A Beats Studio Buds bug finally gets a patch after a year, which will be deployed next time users connect their headphones.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000
• ‘We’re not just building AI - we are really building and leading the way’: Google Cloud VP explains why everyone from big businesses to start-ups can benefit from the AI age
  Companies are finally starting to see ROI from AI, Google Cloud notes - now real innovation can begin.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• Your Samsung Galaxy phone has a hidden Wi-Fi menu that lets you check for dead zones around your home — here's how to find it
  There's a useful Wi-Fi scanner built into every Galaxy phone, but it's not particularly easy to get to.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• This easy-to-miss coupon code can get you a Galaxy S26 Ultra for its lowest-ever price — up to $950 off
  Combine this code with a trade-in rebate or upfront discount for a seriously cheap Galaxy S26 Ultra.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is a palm-sized instant camera that produces lovely little prints — in the right conditions
  The Polaroid Go Gen 3 is a minor refresh with a new lens and flash — even better for instant-film selfies,
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• 'It’s no longer enough for an app to tell you what to do. People want to know why': Fitness app Fitbod's founder on the reason behind the AI fitness boom
  Allen Chen talks all things Fitbod, including what’s coming in the coming months.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• Stop memorizing hotkeys — this early Prime Day Elgato Stream Deck Mini deal is the ultimate office hack
  I think this is easily one of the smartest desktop productivity tools around, and it's a steal at this price.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0000
• A tool that can predict staff resignations at the NHS, one of the UK's largest employers, just won a major AI prize
  University researchers and NHS staff developed an AI forecasting tool that predicts resignations and explains workforce factors behind possible departures.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0000
• 'Entirely automating everything is not the future we want': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lays out his company's vision as it opens a 'third phase' and looks to build technology "to benefit everyone"
  OpenAI publishes manifesto that likens the advent of AI to electricity in the 1920s, as it talks about a "third phase".
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0000
• I reviewed Klipsch's The Nines II powered stereo speakers, and they're definitely keepers — great sound and nice features in a compact size (though it helps if you're feeling strong)
  The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• Which Philips Hue lights do I need? A simple guide to the smart light range — plus where to buy
  If you're thinking of investing in some Philips Hue smart lighting, read this first.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Turkey vs Paraguay: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026
  Here's how to watch Turkey vs Paraguay for free online and from anywhere in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as both sides seek their first points.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• The UK will scan asylum-seekers’ faces for age checks—despite knowing the tech is flawed
  Tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors.
  Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:15:09 +0000
• Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
  A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
  Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:36:53 +0000

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