Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-07-26

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

BBC Technology

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TechRadar Tech

• I've driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be
  Vans have been relatively slow to adopt electrification, but the new Mercedes VLE shows that van lovers are finally getting some greener choices.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email
  A high-severity flaw in Zimbra allowed Russian criminals easy access, where they stole important secrets.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000
• How to watch Stage 21 of Tour de France 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels & start time
  All the ways to watch Tour de France 2026 Stage 21 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar closes in on history on the final day of the race.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• Now might be a good time to get yourself a Roku: prices are set to rise by up to 60%, and the memory shortage is to blame
  The prices on all of the Roku streaming sticks and boxes have gone up — though only in the US for now.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000
• EU's Huawei purge could cost taxpayers a staggering €40 billion, four times more than Brussels ever admitted
  GSMA estimates Europe's Huawei removal could cost €40 billion, greatly exceeding Commission projections amid ongoing disagreement over replacement expenses.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000
• How to watch The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3 online for free — stream zombie spin-off from anywhere
  Here's how to watch The Walking Dead: Dead City season 3 online and stream every episode free from anywhere.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• How to watch Shark Week 2026 online from anywhere
  With specials dedicated to the great white, mako, bull and everything in between, here's how to watch Shark Week 2026 online from anywhere.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• 'That is the wrong model for the AI era': Employers now expect basic AI skills from all workers
  97% of organizations would pay 10%+ extra salary just for workers who have AI skills – workers, take responsibility now.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• 4 delicious high-protein Ninja Creami recipes that completely skip the pudding mix, protein shakes, and chalky powders
  Make your own high-protein frozen desserts without pre-made protein shakes, protein powder, or pudding mix
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000
• Exclusive: 'We want to keep people away from doctors': Why Samsung has gone all-in on AI health, according to its executives — but do users trust it?
  'Once you lose trust, nothing else matters': AI is here for Samsung Health users, but if it's going to work, its executive team needs two things: data, and user trust.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000
• Someone polled 4K Blu-ray player owners about the reliability of different models over time, and there's a clear winner
  A reddit poll of Blu-ray owners shows a big difference in the reliability of different firms' devices over time
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• I've hunted out the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cases to keep your new slimline clamshell phone protected
  The Z Flip 8 was one of a number of foldable phones announced earlier this week — if you have one on preorder, now's the time to get a case sorted.
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000
• Ukraine's new Marichka AI targets the one layer of its war stack that Palantir still owns
  Ukraine says testing shows Marichka AI can cut battle planning from 12 hours to minutes, allowing for faster, actionable goals
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000
• This is one of the most interesting and comfortable gaming keyboards I’ve ever tested — but also one of the most divisive
  The K63W Pro tries to do things a little differently — but are its departures a success?
  Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• Time for a super-sized Raspberry Pi? New 10.1-inch Touch Display 2 gives users more room for their projects but makes compromises
  Raspberry Pi's new 10.1-inch Touch Display 2 is $80 and the best value in the range per square inch.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 26 (game #1644)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 26 (game #1141)
  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.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 26 (game #875)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000
• A USB plug for humans? Electricity outlet test delivers microwatts of power, but transfers data at 16Mbps
  UC Irvine developed an implantable bioelectric outlet allowing needle-based charging and 16 Mbps data transfers without permanently exposing electrical connections.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0000
• Quote of the day by Vladimir Putin on AI: 'Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world' — an outlook on geopolitical dominance
  The long-serving Russian president has long seen AI as the pathway to dominance in the next era of humankind
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099
  Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:52:30 +0000
• SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
  SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
  Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 +0000

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