Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:09:05 GMT
- Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:02:24 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- Flock CEO says 'we're not Big Brother' in the face of surveillance allegations — as 3D printing enthusiasts share 'Flock Sock' camera cover to help protestors
Flock is introducing some extra controls over how its cameras can be used, to counter claims of unnecessary spying.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:13:27 +0000
- iFixit showed the shocking damage dust can do to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — and the iPhone Ultra needs to solve this
iFixit tore down the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and discovered the huge damage dust can do to its hinge.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:54:58 +0000
- Analyst reports 89% of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition — 'I have never seen a 90% premium share before
According to digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition is leading pre-order sales by 89%.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:46:33 +0000
- Epic Games Store is going to support Linux 'soon' — and that's great news for Steam Deck owners
2026 just gets better for Linux gamers, as Epic is making a native version of its launcher, plus the GeForce Now app has officially arrived.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:41:39 +0000
- I chose ChatGPT’s ad-free option so you don’t have to — here’s what you actually give up
ChatGPT will let you ditch ads for free, but you'll pay in access.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:25:16 +0000
- How to watch RT from anywhere – stream Russia Today from US, UK, Australia, Canada, EU
How to stream RT for free from anywhere with a VPN. Russia Today has been accused of 'disseminating Russian propaganda' but if you are curious to tune in and see for yourself, we explain how to watch Russia Today from anywhere including the US and UK…Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:28 +0000
- Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer hits an all-time low price — and it's even cheaper than it is at Amazon
One of our top-rated 3D printer makers drops the cost on native 4-color printing via the ACE 2 Pro to its lowest ever price.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:56:54 +0000
- Kanto's new budget-friendly turntable has a few smart features to make it easy for novices to use, and it's lovely and compact too
Kanto Audio has unveiled the Obi3 Gen 2, a new affordable turntable that's designed with some entry-level considerations in mind.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:41:04 +0000
- How to watch Palestine 36 online with a free trial — stream acclaimed historical drama in US, Australia, Canada, Middle East
Here's how to stream the acclaimed historical drama Palestine 36 from anywhere in the world, potentially even for free.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:32:53 +0000
- AI agents are inside the enterprise – are your security foundations ready for them?
How AI agents are exposing the need for hardware-level security foundations.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:30:58 +0000
- Insomniac admits there's no lore reason Logan's suit in Marvel's Wolverine regenerates: 'You can't play through most of the game wearing just shredded rags on his body'
Insomniac Games has explained why Logan's suit in Marvel's Wolverine regenerates after fights, and its reason makes a lot of sense.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:26:04 +0000
- The first 24 hours: why supply chain resilience is now a decision-speed challenge
Winning during disruption requires rapidly understanding enterprise impacts, evaluating options, and executing a coordinated response.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:24:26 +0000
- A year ago, it took Claude AI and me hours to build Asteroids; we just built a Breakout clone in five minutes — and you can play it
I wanted to see if Claude was functioning properly, so I asked it to build a game from scratch. The speed at which we completed the task blew my mind.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:02:03 +0000
- VPN Super Unlimited review: fast and cheap but too barebones to compete
Does a star-studded executive team translate to a top-tier budget VPN? Our VPN Super Unlimited review weighs speed and streaming against missing security essentials.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:01:36 +0000
- Beware the token trap: Why saving on inference might put your ADLC at risk
Saving on token costs without factoring in risk can be a fatal step.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:57:27 +0000
- Why open source AI is worth fighting for
Open source AI offers businesses independence, significant cost savings and vital data sovereignty solutions.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:26:14 +0000
- 'We failed you today': Namecheap down for several hours after a data center cooling failure, leaving customers furious
Cooling issues at a data center led to Namecheap going down for several hours.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000
- Why operational excellence now defines mobile service quality
As networks commoditize, customer experience becomes the true measure of mobile service quality.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:55:53 +0000
- Why fragmented AI regulation makes governance a competitive advantage
As AI regulations diverge globally, strong governance helps organizations innovate confidently, build trust and stay adaptable.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:47:16 +0000
- How to watch EFL Championship 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels
Here's how to watch EFL Championship 2026/27 live streams from anywhere, plus broadcasters, TV channels and key dates.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin's two-pad plan
"We’ve never seen launch capacity so constrained."Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:49 +0000
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: The ultra foldable with an ultra price
Samsung didn't have to change much this year because its hardware is just that good.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000
- Organic-looking brake assemblies debut on new Czinger 21C Spyder
Czinger used topological design and additive manufacturing to make the brakes.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:15 +0000
- US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer
Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:17:29 +0000
- Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:38:58 +0000
- Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship
Will it be the VSS... Horizon, Explorer, Ascend or Apeiron?Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:12:15 +0000
- Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game
Ukrainian drone pilots teach the US military and NATO hard battlefield lessons.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:31:56 +0000
- Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
Flock to lock out cops who stalk exes, but agencies can still hide abuse.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:14 +0000
- Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed
"I've lost trust ..."Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:53:53 +0000
- The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop
Opinion: Some remarks about the new wordmark accidentally being perfectly awful.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:10 +0000
- Google announces Gemini 3.7 Flash just three weeks after previous release
Gemini 3.6 Flash debuted just 3 weeks ago, but Google says 3.7 has "substantial improvements."Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:13 +0000
- Rivian's 2027 changes include its No. 1 most-requested feature
Pricing hasn't changed, and now you can get captain's chairs for the R1S.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:57 +0000
- Anthropic could be worth $2 trillion when it goes public
Rapid revenue growth fuels hope Claude maker's IPO is the biggest listing in historyThu, 13 Aug 2026 13:58:56 +0000
- We've flown a radiation-blocking vest to the Moon and back, and it worked
Let's shield the astronauts instead of the spacecraft.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:48:55 +0000
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