Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-08-06

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

BBC Technology

• Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
  Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:40:18 GMT
• AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
  As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:32 GMT
• SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans
  Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:04:43 GMT
• Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
  A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:43 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Do your AirPods slip out while you run or chew? This user found a simple and cheap trick to keep them in place — and you’ll still be able to fit them in your charging case
  This AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:06:11 +0000
• 'This will be my last Pixel': Android fans are rebelling against the imminent demise of Google Assistant — here are 5 reasons why
  Google Assistant is soon set to be replaced by Gemini, and Android fans are unhappy with the change.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:04:33 +0000
• Looking for that perfect gaming laptop for college? These are the 5 best deals I've seen anywhere — with discounts of up to $700
  Forget the rest — these are the 5 gaming laptop deals students should check out if they're headed to college
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:55:50 +0000
• Sony is reportedly putting ‘important notice’ labels on PS5 consoles — warning buyers that disc production ends in 2028
  Sony is reportedly notifying consumers of its decision to end physical disc production in less than two years, with new labels on PS5 consoles.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:29:18 +0000
• Garmin Cirqa review: sorry Fitbit, but this is 2026's best screenless smart band
  The best screenless tracker overall, beating out the Whoop and the Google Fitbit Air.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:24:50 +0000
• 'A spectacular spectacle in the mobile workstation world': We gave the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 five stars in our review, and it's a massive $2530 off right now
  Desktop-class power for tackling demanding creative and technical tasks, it's number one pick for engineering students and graphics-heavy pro use.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:21:18 +0000
• Suno is now letting users press their AI music slop to vinyl, thus alienating streaming services, artists and audiophiles
  The new service allows users to press their prompt-generated tracks onto vinyl records and even create album artwork.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:07:46 +0000
• The Bambu Lab P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo is seeing one of its biggest price drops yet — and it's perfect for leveling up your craft
  The Bambu Lab P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo gets a big discount, making premium 3D printing far more affordable. It works out of the box, ready to print in 15 minutes
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:42 +0000
• 75% of European businesses fear a US tech kill switch could deal an economic 'death blow' – driving a search for sovereign alternatives
  European businesses are seeking alternatives to US hyperscalers, but Europe has a long way to go before it can survive entirely on its own.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:52:33 +0000
• Apple's Private Relay tool can leak users' IP addresses — with OnionBrowser also affected
  While Apple is looking into it, some browser makers have already made their moves.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0000
• How can organizations help ensure they're optimizing ROI from their AI investments?
  Investment in AI continues to accelerate at pace, with global spending projected to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% year-on-year increase.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:31:23 +0000
• Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will co-host the Future Games Show: 'Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store'
  The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 has found its co-hosts in Resident Evil Requiem actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:53:58 +0000
• Why accountability is the next battleground in UK business connectivity
  Coverage maps won the last decade. Accountability decides who wins the next one.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:41:47 +0000
• How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains
  Open-source malware has changed shape. What once focused on noisy cryptomining has moved toward something far more valuable: access.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:13:55 +0000
• The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers a souped-up, 2026 upgrade for my beloved Nova Pro Wireless and is perfect for multiplatform gamers
  After a couple of months with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni, it’s proved a worthy successor to the Nova Pro Wireless, but I’m torn on which one to recommend
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
• Microsoft’s EWS shutdown should be treated as a warning, not a one-off
  Organizations will be more exposed to Microsoft's EWS API phase-out than they realize.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:57:34 +0000
• Identity and attack paths - can you stop hackers getting from A to B?
  Attackers use identities to get across networks. How can you secure those identity attack paths first?
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:27:45 +0000
• Minnesota showed why Harry and Meghan are right about Grok — ‘technology should not enable predators to target children’
  Harry and Meghan are right to criticize Grok after its pushback against Minnesota's new law protecting children from abusive AI deepfakes
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:07:53 +0000
• My Life with the Walter Boys season 3 ending explained: Is George alive, are Jackie and Cole together, shock episode 10 final twist and season 4 predictions
  After that shock twist in episode 10, I've never been more glad for a fourth season to be confirmed — here's everything that went down in the My Life With the Walter Boys season 3 ending.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000
• Marantz's new Dolby Atmos AV receivers bring up to 7.4.4 channels of surround sound — and home theater nerds will love their cool monitoring and diagnostic options
  Marantz's gorgeous home theater AVRs get a brand-new DAC, Dirac for everyone, and better gaming support — and come in a range of prices
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• AI isn’t enough to protect social media communities from AI
  Why humans need to moderate humans.
  Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:44 +0000
• Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
  Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:35:20 +0000
• Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
  Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:18 +0000
• Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project
  Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:47:11 +0000
• Reddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com
  Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:01:32 +0000
• Hank Green found the AI problem that YouTube labels can’t catch
  "Slop" isn't the only problem.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:51:40 +0000
• SpaceX claims Starlink Mobile will be better than AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
  SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:38:56 +0000
• This Atlantic hurricane season is looking like a dud, but there will be a price to pay
  "The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:04 +0000
• Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart
  Google's AI brain drain continues.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:05:58 +0000
• Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reminds us that superhero movies can be good
  It's as much about grounded characters and well-timed emotional beats as CGI-filled action extravaganzas.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:27:15 +0000
• Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team
  Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:11:11 +0000
• After jacking up prices, Disney+ and Netflix consider offering free alternatives
  Disney is interested in "price-sensitive" streaming customers.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:12:39 +0000
• EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license
  The V4 Superchargers will show up in the Tesla nav app and have NACS and CCS1 plugs.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:38 +0000
• D-Wave shows off its new entry in quantum computing race
  Company noted for building quantum annealers now also making gate-based hardware.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:37:07 +0000
• Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4
  Assistant will disappear, leaving only Gemini for voice control in the coming weeks.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:02 +0000
• SpaceX spooks investors with debut earnings report
  Shares slide in pre-market trading even as group says its quarterly revenues nearly doubled.
  Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:59:17 +0000

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