Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-07-06

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

BBC Technology

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TechRadar Tech

• Will ITV still be free? The massive Sky-ITV deal explained — and what it means for your favorite TV shows
  Sky is in talks to snap up ITV's broadcasting arm in what would be the biggest British broadcasting deal for years –here's what it means for TV viewers.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:07:52 +0000
• Will Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot be worth watching? Here's what time you can find it on the streamer
  Little House on the Prairie returns to the small screen in an entirely new way — here's when you can stream the full series on Netflix.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:43:19 +0000
• Hideo Kojima describes Sony's decision to end physical games as 'scary', warns that you 'won't own the data' — 'There's a server somewhere, and you only have the right to turn on the tap'
  Hideo Kojima has discussed the recent PlayStation physical game announcement.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:09 +0000
• Google's update on IP tracking has crossed a new line — here's why a VPN is more crucial than ever
  Google will soon start tracking users' IP addresses for advertising measurement purposes, also in the UK and EEA. Here's what this means for your privacy and how a VPN can help.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:56:06 +0000
• We built a trillion-dollar security industry on top of an unprotected layer
  As attackers increasingly exploit the 'human stack', organizations must shift from purely technical defenses to behavior-based resilience.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:46:42 +0000
• Microsoft makes major AI U-turn following user revolt — will let Teams users turn off Copilot, Facilitator and Recap
  User backlash to Microsoft Teams AI tools leads to major shift in policy choices.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:46:35 +0000
• ‘They are another reminder of criminal activity designed to defraud people’: NatWest boss becomes latest City figure caught in AI social media scam
  Another top banking figure is the subject of a deepfake image designed to scam social media users
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:19:33 +0000
• Samsung's first ever clip-on earbuds look slated to launch, as odd new name drops in the Galaxy Wearable app
  The Galaxy Wearable app has name-dropped a few new products from Samsung, including rumored clipping buds
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:48:29 +0000
• 'We’re seeing a clear divide': Many business leaders admit they only have a 'limited understanding' of AI budgets
  Productivity and cost savings are actually dropping – new data shows a massive gap in visibility leading to poor ROI.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:31:06 +0000
• How data governance builds true business resilience
  How proactive data governance strengthens resilience, improves AI outcomes and builds trust.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:48:52 +0000
• Dell 27 Plus S2725HSM review: An ultra-simple 1080p business monitor for work
  A classically styled FHD monitor with dual HDMI that keeps things ultra-simple and affordable.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0000
• Crawl, walk, run – that’s how you get humanoid robotics all grown up
  Though manufacturers are investing billions in development, the robots themselves remain in adolescent stage.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:58:46 +0000
• How to watch Mexico vs England replay – it's spoiler-free
  Here's how to watch Mexico vs England replays and highlights for free online – without any spoilers after the most controversial game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:50:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #1624)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #1121)
  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.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #855)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• England vs Mexico DELAYED – What time does England play today? Is it postponed?
  England vs Mexico kicks off at 2am BST on BBC One. Find TV channel, live stream, build-up time and latest Mexico weather forecast as rumours of a postponement fly.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:09:55 +0000
• World Cup streams are intentionally freezing your video player — here is why your VPN’s ad blocker is causing the crash and the way that you can fix it before England vs Mexico
  Streaming services use trackers to check whether you’re watching adverts, meaning ad-blockers can cause problems.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000
• Quote of the day by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: 'One of the tech industry’s worst mistakes in a long time was that everybody could go full remote forever' — closing the doors to pandemic-era flexibility
  Despite championing remote working, the technology industry was among the first sectors to row back on this new era
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Philo outside the USA – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
  Here's how to watch Philo from outside the United States, and learn how to access it from anywhere abroad with a VPN.
  Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:24:06 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal
  The new model will be officially unveiled in late September.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:30:38 +0000
• The Czinger 21C might be the wildest car we drive all year
  This hybrid V8 has organic-looking 3D-printed components and shatters lap records.
  Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:14 +0000

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