Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-07-10

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

BBC Technology

• EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
  Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:02:40 GMT
• Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals
  Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:59:19 GMT
• 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
  The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:45 GMT
• Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
  A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• 'We've come full circle now': Netflix’s transformation into cable is almost complete as it ponders always-on channels to boost viewer engagement
  Netflix is apparently considering live channels rolling around the clock to keep audiences watching.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:26:34 +0000
• This £30 massage gun is the cheap and reliable option I needed to relax tight and achy muscles after bouldering
  Cheap massage guns are all over Amazon, but this £30 option from Renpho has been a quality and reliable option to give me some post-workout relief.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:22:37 +0000
• 'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
  Thousands of Xbox staff have been laid off, including two industry veterans who worked at Microsoft and Bethesda for decades.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:59:32 +0000
• Mint Mobile's epic Galaxy S26 deal is back in stock — get $500 off any device in the range, plus a full year of unlimited data for cheap
  Mint Mobile's popular Galaxy S26 series deal quickly sold out last time it was in stock — but now it's back again if you're quick.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:42:36 +0000
• How to watch Fery vs Zverev for FREE: live stream Wimbledon 2026 semi-final from anywhere
  All the ways to watch Arthur Fery vs Alexander Zverev online and from anywhere for free as the British wildcard seeks a huge semi-final upset at Wimbledon 2026.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• This malicious Google Notes extension just wants to sneakily steal all your crypto
  Another clipboard jacker was found in the wild, on the prowl for people's crypto.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Garmin Forerunner 170 review: A solid running watch with no surprises
  The Garmin Forerunner 170 & 170 Music is a great, versatile training tool that might be priced slightly too high for some.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:23 +0000
• The best Philips Hue accessories: 6 low-cost, big impact gadgets to upgrade your smart lighting setup
  Smart bulbs are only the beginning; these are the affordable Philips Hue accessories our editors swear by.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:42:32 +0000
• Toshiba N300 4TB NAS HDD review: Can the extra cost over its rivals be justified by its performance?
  The Toshiba N300 is a fast drive suitable for small NAS installations and uses CMR technology.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:30:25 +0000
• How AI is taking IoT security to the next level
  AI is redefining how organizations protect and manage connected devices.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:28:27 +0000
• 'If not PS6, then PS7' — Analyst says PlayStation ending physical discs was bound to happen as 'the console ecosystem is nearly entirely digital at this point'
  Games analyst Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners thinks PlayStation ending physical discs was inevitable due to the rise in digital game sales.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:23:05 +0000
• CISOs pressured to stay silent about cyber attacks need evidence-led governance for protection
  CISOs are facing growing pressure to stay quiet about cyber incidents despite stricter regulatory demands for transparency.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0000
• Alien: Earth season 2 adds three new stars as filming gets underway — and a surprise Game of Thrones reunion has already got my excited for the Hulu sci-fi horror show's return
  Filming has begun on Alien: Earth's second season — and the sci-fi horror show's cast just got a somewhat unexpected upgrade.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• After a six-year delay, Google’s Home Speaker finally supports wireless pairing with your Google TV streamer — and it also supports Dolby Atmos
  The Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:47:38 +0000
• Make sure the whole family can stream Spain vs Belgium securely from anywhere with this VPN — it's cheaper than NordVPN, Proton, and more
  Wherever you are, get the best viewing of the World Cup 2026 for less
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:43:51 +0000
• The dangerous myth of the ‘best’ AI model
  Which AI model is best? The answer isn't one provider, it is a combination through model-independence.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:43:37 +0000
• 'The greatest headphone ever': Skullcandy's pulling no punches as it teases new cans for launch next week, and I think I've deduced what they are
  Skullcandy is teasing some new headphones, which are due to launch on July 15.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:32:23 +0000
• OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work, an AI tool capable of handling workloads across finance, data analytics, engineering, and more
  Desktop, mobile and web users now have access to ChatGPT's autonomous, agentic cousin, ChatGPT Work.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:20:28 +0000
• Enterprises are not building AI advantage. They are leasing it.
  The biggest AI risk isn’t adoption. It’s the dependence on someone else’s intelligence.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:09:47 +0000
• How to watch England vs India from anywhere: Live stream the first-ever women's test at Lord's for free
  All the ways to watch the one-off women's test between England and India at Lord's in London, including free streams.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:09:47 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Wally Funk, last of Mercury 13 and oldest woman in space, dies at 87
  "I have been waiting a long time to finally get up there..."
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:30:29 +0000
• Is an air-conditioning revolution coming to Europe?
  The AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:10:08 +0000
• Rocket Report: "Panic" over Transporter availability; Isar to launch from Canada
  "We are delighted to actively help shape the ramp-up of the Ariane 6."
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:43 +0000
• Like a cheat code for your car: We investigate ECU tuning
  Now it's an arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners trying to crack them.
  Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:32 +0000
• Flores Hobbits' eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past
  If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:29:10 +0000
• Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases
  In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:56:44 +0000
• OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you
  Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed."
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:25:55 +0000
• Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
  The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:52:55 +0000
• Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
  Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:28:55 +0000
• Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons did world-first operation on live pigs
  Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:12:03 +0000
• Judge doesn't like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can't block it
  Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:10:33 +0000
• OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs
  OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:57:53 +0000
• Surprised doctors find 10-inch worm in man's groin during elective surgery
  Oddly, it wasn't the first time this had happened to the man.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:33:41 +0000
• Conspiracies and regrets abound in Dune: Part Three trailer
  "You promised me that you would never take power in your name."
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:45:44 +0000
• Ruf debuts new flat-eight engine at Goodwood
  The 4.8 L eight-cylinder generates more than 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, Ruf says.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:32:48 +0000
• Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.
  State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company’s new Ojai vehicle for a few months.
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0000
• The newest entrant in the military’s launch competition isn't actually a launch company
  "I think it's fair to say that Phase 3 did not contemplate this."
  Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:08:27 +0000

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