Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-08-11

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

BBC Technology

• AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
  The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:26 GMT
• Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects
  The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:44:52 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Thinking of trying to photograph the eclipse? I tried so hard to shoot the last one with my iPhone Pro Max and my DSLR — but in the end I'm glad I abandoned both
  Seeing the total solar eclipse in person is an experience far beyond what any photo or video could show, don't forget it.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:04:06 +0000
• Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy'
  'I would totally back something like this on Kickstarter': Redditor turns Steam Deck into a Game Boy, and the 'SteamBoy' has gone down a storm.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:59:49 +0000
• We called the Geekom IT13 Max 'superb for office and light creative work' — and this 4-star AI mini PC just got a big discount
  Ideal for office and light creative tasks, Geekom's AI mini PC features Intel Core i9-13900HK, 324GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, dual USB4 and quad 4K display support.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:56:55 +0000
• Take-Two CEO defends timed Netflix exclusive GTA 6 extended look, says it's 'part of Rockstar Games' marketing strategy'
  Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has defended the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look, which will premiere on Netflix.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:50:57 +0000
• The CEVA Logistics data breach is having major knock-on effects across Europe - here's what we know
  Shipping and logistics powerhouse suffers a cyberattack, affecting almost a dozen of its clients - we take a look at the details.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0000
• Epson's ink tanks consistently top our tests — and this $200 EcoTank ET-2800 deal is perfect for students
  We've been impressed with the tank printers from Epson, and this budget 3-in-1 model features cartridge-free printing and up to two years of free ink.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:26:53 +0000
• GTA 6 Ultimate Edition is selling more than Standard, says Take-Two CEO, despite the price controversy: 'The most avid consumers are the ones who are pre-ordering now'
  According to Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, the Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition is selling more than the Standard Edition.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:25:32 +0000
• Beats teased new headphones then ghosted us — but now, Reddit sleuths think they’ve worked out when the new cans will land
  It's been two months since we saw the new Beats headphones teased and the brand has since been silent, but Reddit sleuths have bad news as to when the cans could come.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:09 +0000
• The AI era is creating a new CTO
  AI shifts CTOs from managing engineers to designing systems that govern autonomous development.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:52:06 +0000
• How SMBs turn AI into lasting business value
  Learn how SMBs can transform AI experiments into measurable growth through smarter, integrated workflows.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:41:41 +0000
• Microsoft Teams will now let you really show off how good you are at your job — but it might make your co-workers cringe
  Show off all your awards and certifications in Microsoft Teams, should you really want to.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0000
• UK businesses don't have a CX innovation problem. They have an operational readiness problem.
  Without operational maturity, AI risks creating fragmented customer experiences instead of improving them.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:21:29 +0000
• Worried about data centres near you? The UK map shows most facilities are in London, but things are changing fast
  Reports on the state of data centres in the UK show that the majority are within the M25, but as more are built, locations outside of London are increasingly being developed.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:17:01 +0000
• 'It's only 4x the price it should be' — Amazon's latest DDR5 RAM deal isn't convincing buyers, but it could get worse
  Amazon has listed a limited-time deal on a set of 32GB DDR5 RAM, but wannabe buyers aren't excited, given it's still astronomically more expensive than it has been in the past due to the current component crisis.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:09:59 +0000
• Preparing for post-quantum cryptography: Building a practical roadmap
  Organizations must become quantum-ready before today's cryptography becomes tomorrow's liability.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:44:15 +0000
• NordVPN outpaces competitors in independent tests, with top marks for speed and malware protection
  NordVPN just passed two major independent tests with flying colors, scoring a rare Platinum award for speed and an AAA certification for its malware-busting antivirus tool. Here is why that matters for your online security.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:39:12 +0000
• 'AI has the potential to fundamentally reshape the role of procurement': Amazon Business tells us why AI could supercharge procurement like never before
  AI-powered purchasing insights can help organisations identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency, Amazon Business tells us.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:28:17 +0000
• Data movement is the new performance battleground in semiconductor design
  Performance bottlenecks are moving from processors to what connects them.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:14:26 +0000
• AI transformation is now a leadership test
  AI transformation is a technical, operational, governance challenge, cultural and, above leadership challenge.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:09:47 +0000
• Meet Snowflake Volunteer: Tor's Android app that lets you help people bypass censorship
  Tor Snowflake Volunteer continues to grow and fight censorship — and it’s looking for more volunteers to help.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:15:36 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys
  Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.
  Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:08 +0000
• Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
  Our discussion takes place live on August 11 at 3 pm ET.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:23:43 +0000
• With new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy
  Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:13:03 +0000
• Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don't exist
  Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is "quite lethal" and linked shots to autism.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:42:56 +0000
• Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
  A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:26:38 +0000
• Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution
  Amazon announces first off-the-grid data center in race to reap AI profits.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:45:52 +0000
• Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat
  Zuckerberg’s superyacht and support ship were slow to heed Coast Guard call.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:01:15 +0000
• Has Ford got cheap car fever? A $25K crossover is supposedly on the way.
  Ford dealers were told about the new Escape-sized model; one of them spilled the beans.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:07:47 +0000
• Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
  Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:37:08 +0000
• Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware
  New update includes improvements for the Intel-based MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ among others.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:04 +0000
• Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store
  Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:45 +0000
• One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
  If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0000
• Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad
  fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:53 +0000
• 2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks
  The newest Outback sticks to the script; that's no bad thing if you like Outbacks.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:21 +0000
• A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets.
  Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
  Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:25:50 +0000

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