Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:11:02 GMT
- Tech Life
The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- HP Smart Tank 6001 comes with two years of free ink for home office printing, but I love the back-to-school discount even more
HP Smart Tank 6001 offers cartridge-free printing with enough ink for thousands of school assignments and home office documents.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:07:16 +0000
- A Whoop band for tracking vulnerable relatives? Fitbit founders launch new screenless wearable with GPS, heart monitoring, sleep tracking and more — and even aspeaker so you can check in
Fitbit founders are launching the screenless Luffu Link, a new fitness tracker that has built-in GPS, LTE, and voice logging.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:58:20 +0000
- Logitech's 4.5-star webcam and business headset get a price cut for Amazon for Business Brand Week
Logitech tackles hidden corporate costs with webcam and headset price cuts for Amazon for Business Brand Week.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:48:42 +0000
- 'I'll just use Google Maps': Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn off, even with an iCloud subscription
After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:10 +0000
- Furious star Quincy Tyler Bernstine on the importance of representation in Hulu's new crime series: 'I was so interested in the idea of a female serial killer'
Furious is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, and star Quincy Tyler Bernstine spoke to TechRadar about what drew her to the script.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:44:29 +0000
- I wore the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro on a 12km hike and run in the French Alps, testing as many new features as possible — here are 3 things I loved (and 1 that still needs work)
The Fenix 9 Pro and I are still in the getting-to-know-each-other phase, but there are some meaningful updates.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:26:28 +0000
- Proton VPN’s anti-censorship Stealth protocol finally lands on the stable Linux release
Proton VPN's custom obfuscation protocol, Stealth, is rolling out to the main Linux application. Here is what you need to know about the stability update and how to get it running on your distro.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:20:47 +0000
- Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is what I hoped it'd be coming from the original — but after an hour, I still need to see more
I enjoyed the hour I spent playing Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which draws heavy inspiration from its predecessor, but I still need to see more.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- The retro rangefinder camera Olympus fans have long been calling for could finally land — teaser video announces a September 9 launch
A teaser just revealed what could be a successor to the PEN-F digital rangefinder, or perhaps one for the PEN EP-7, and it's coming on September 9.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:59:17 +0000
- What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 5 on Paramount+?
Some are worried that Taylor Sheridan's political drama is entering a mid-season slump. But is it? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:36:04 +0000
- Why retailers must replace rigid planning with micro-season agility
Why the UK's surprise heatwave should be the final nail in the coffin for six-month retail planning.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:29:47 +0000
- AI coding is putting software risk on steroids
AI accelerates software development, but can security and governance keep pace with rising risk?Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:28:34 +0000
- HP and Huawei sign license-sharing agreement on Wi-Fi tech - but won't reveal what they're working on
Huawei is giving HP access to important Wi-Fi 7 patents – in return, HP is paying Huawei by sharing some of its own patents.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:18:51 +0000
- Nonprofits should focus on incremental gains for AI success
Nonprofits should stagger their adoption of AI to ensure the most effective results.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:27 +0000
- AI is scaling faster than organizations can control
This piece explores why control, not adoption is becoming the defining challenge of the AI era, and how technology leaders can regain it.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:12:18 +0000
- 'It is significant, and it’s something many organisations haven't accounted for': The phishing threats hiding in your calendar invites
Barracuda explains why attackers are moving beyond the inbox and into calendar apps, and what security teams need to change to keep up.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:04:57 +0000
- Get up to 56% off lightweight down jackets from Patagonia, Rab, Arc'teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for autumn
Offering maximum cosiness with minimal weight and bulk, a great lightweight down jacket is my autumn essential.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:56:35 +0000
- I wear Shokz headphones during all my races, and you can save £35 on two of my top budget picks at Amazon right now
Shokz headphones are ideal for runners, and sometimes required during organised races.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:53:51 +0000
- How can AI help stop the next global disease outbreak before it kills millions?
The technology to detect pandemics early already exists. The real test is whether health systems will use it.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:51:04 +0000
- How to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 for FREE: Live Streams & Schedule
All the ways to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 live streams – including for FREE – with Tom Pidcock and Valentina Höll set to star.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:26:37 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- IBM's new Granite 4.2 models ride the wave of interest in local LLMs
The focus is on agentic capability and predictable enterprise deployment.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:10:49 +0000
- Xtracycle's Swoop ASM e-bike brings an automatic transmission to cargo bikes
A steel frame cargo bike with a unique twist: You can let it choose your gear.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:12 +0000
- The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now
SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:21:06 +0000
- World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:03 +0000
- Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion for future generations
Understanding unique photochemistry of such materials will help in conservation, storage, and exhibition.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:59:12 +0000
- Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:32:30 +0000
- Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
"[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity."Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:38 +0000
- SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
"This will be a project like no other."Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:26:15 +0000
- Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images
Image changes that would get a paper retracted are widespread among suppliers.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:16:57 +0000
- New bootloader lets you take the "Meta" out of the original Meta Quest
Privilege escalation attack grants "full control" and freedom from Meta's servers/apps.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:04:37 +0000
- AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs
A pioneering AI scientist once predicted computers would replace human radiologists. They haven't.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:10:03 +0000
- Apple's new desktop computers are designed specifically for local AI development
Folks have been daisy-chaining Macs for AI—this refresh keeps that in mind.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:11 +0000
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