Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:10:09 GMT
- Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:35 GMT
- Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:42:33 GMT
- Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Jeff Gattis said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:24:16 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- Experts warn ChatGPT's Workspace Agent Builder can be hijacked to create malicious AI workers
A single phishing link could have spelled disaster, thanks to a flaw in ChatGPT's Agent Builder.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0000
- Marvel's Wolverine just got a new story trailer spotlighting Jean Grey, The Hand, and... is that Troy Baker?
Insomniac Games has revealed brand new story details for Marvel's Wolverine alongside an official story trailer.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:21:31 +0000
- How to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 F1: live stream from anywhere
All the ways to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, and potentially for free.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- The regulatory unlock that's reshaping AI infrastructure
Strict regulations are forcing a massive shift from traditional clouds to sovereign, localized networks.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:55:03 +0000
- Square Enix just dropped Final Fantasy 10 and 10-2 for Nintendo Switch 2 with some key upgrades — but there's bad news for existing Switch version owners
Final Fantasy 10 and 10-2 just dropped on Nintendo Switch 2.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:47:49 +0000
- No NordVPN plan? Its new free HangUp app still screens your scam calls on Android
NordVPN has launched HangUp, a free standalone Android app that identifies, categorizes, and blocks scam and telemarketing calls for users with just a free Nord account.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:40:43 +0000
- AI value is stalling but the issue isn’t the technology
The biggest barrier to AI value isn't technology. It's leadership, culture and workforce confidence.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:34:36 +0000
- “Trusted human curation is becoming increasingly valuable”: This new Squarespace marketplace wants to fix broken search
Could curation be a better approach to discovering the tools, templates, and services you need?Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:32:40 +0000
- The Rings of Power season 3 trailer launch live — all of the latest news and rumors on the next teaser for Amazon's The Lords of the Rings TV show
The Rings of Power season 3's first trailer will be released later today — join TechRadar as we count down to its grand reveal.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:06 +0000
- Move over, James Gunn: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will have DC crossover episode — and there's one iconic superhero HBO Max would be stupid not to include
San Diego Comic Con has confirmed an epic crossover between DC and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — but one superhero is needed to bring Big Bang Theory's lore full circle.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:29:27 +0000
- The case for moving creative production AI to the edge
As creative AI scales, local deployment can give enterprises more control and flexibility.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:25:04 +0000
- Be careful where you click — ChatGPT joins Microsoft, Google in most-impersonated brands online
OpenAI debuts in the top 10 most impersonated companies, seeing nearly as many attacks as PayPal, WhatsApp, Facebook.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000
- 'They may never have considered what physical editions mean to the people who value them' — Disgaea creator disagrees with Sony's decision to end the production of game discs
Former Nippon Ichi Software CEO Sohei Niikawa has objected to Sony's plan to end disc production, saying the company might as well eliminate hardware too.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:21:03 +0000
- 'Truly a sight to behold': Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is one of the best ultrawide monitors out there, earning 4.5 stars in our review — and it's $700 off right now
'Truly a sight to behold': Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is one of the best ultrawide monitors around, and it's now $700 off.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:06:08 +0000
- How to watch Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach: TV channel, start time and full card
All the live stream info for Fury vs Wach, including start time as the Gypsy King tunes up for his expected Battle of Britain bout against Anthony JoshuaFri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- How identity fraud became the threat that never sleeps
Today, identity fraud is a continuous 24/7 threat. But it wasn’t always that way. So, what changed?Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:20 +0000
- Boox has teased a tiny new ereader — and it's convinced me to put my Xteink plans on ice
The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch ereader that could be a real Xteink rival, but a lot will depend on its price and features.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:35:17 +0000
- Is last year's Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE still worth buying? I multi-screened movies, maxed out gaming graphics, and dunked it in a tank to find out
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE not only turned me into a multitasking and note-taking machine; its epic battery life and lush display are perfect for binge watching, too.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:21:41 +0000
- Accenture, AI and the danger of believing the headlines
Flawed press narratives oversimplify AI impact and misrepresent Accenture’s business model.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:14:07 +0000
- What football's biggest tournament reveals about winning with AI
Football's biggest tournament offers lessons on turning AI insights into smarter business decisions.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:20:43 +0000
- Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:47:33 +0000
- FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:22:36 +0000
- Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.
Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 +0000
- AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems
Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:08:01 +0000
- Final Coyote vs. Acme trailer drops at SDCC
Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:46 +0000
- A woman got a UTI. Two years later, the bacteria had evolved, invaded her brain.
The case provides a novel report of the emergence of heterovirulence.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:58:26 +0000
- Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle
Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:36 +0000
- Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:25:46 +0000
- Google just had its first negative cash flow quarter due to massive AI spending
Google continues to report big quarterly revenue, but its AI spending has skyrocketed.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:04:19 +0000
- AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident
Aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behavior by leading models.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:05 +0000
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