Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-08-31

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

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TechRadar Tech

• Microsoft is finally going to stop nagging you to back up your files to OneDrive in Windows 11
  Not into OneDrive backups? You can now permanently dismiss the nagging reminder and get some peace.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:08:46 +0000
• Intel Arc G3 handhelds offer amazing performance, but good luck actually being able to afford them
  The incoming release of Intel Arc G3-powered handheld gaming PCs, backed by XeSS 3's MFG, promises truly remarkable performance for a price that's hard to justify.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• How to watch River City finale for free online from anywhere
  Here's how to watch the River City finale online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE as the gripping crime drama series comes to a conclusion
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000
• How to solve agent sprawl
  While SaaS sprawl caught enterprises off guard, this time organizations have no excuse when it comes to Agent Sprawl, and need to put measures in place now to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:49:39 +0000
• 'Beyond ridiculous': if you're seeing Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Google Maps, here's why
  After an executive order from the White House, Google Maps is relabeling the Great Lake in its apps.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:24:24 +0000
• The three forces reshaping the future of enterprise SaaS
  For years, SaaS has enjoyed a comfortable position, but Agentic AI is changing that.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:19:08 +0000
• I asked the stars of Casualty what to watch after 'explosive' 40th anniversary special episodes — and their unexpected answer is absolute genius
  Casualty's 40th anniversary special episodes arrive on BBC iPlayer on September 5th — so I asked its cast for the perfect TV antidote after the explosive mayhem.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• Shadow AI is a security problem, but the EU AI Act makes it a legal one
  Employees at larger enterprises regularly feed corporate data into AI tools.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:46:41 +0000
• The AI layoff narrative is missing the real story
  Fintech blames AI for layoffs, but the real story is cost-cutting, weak returns, and unproven innovation.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:12:19 +0000
• ‘The most eye-watering thing I’ve seen since the solar eclipse’ — experiencing the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+’s staggering performance honestly blew my mind but I’m afraid I can’t get over that absurd price tag
  The new MSI Claw and its Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset unlocks gloriously smooth gameplay on the go. But that price means it's likely out of reach for most of us.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000
• World’s second-biggest data center proposed in Scotland meets “huge” opposition — and it's part of a wider trend across the United Kingdom
  Data centers are being opposed in every region of the UK, and it could cause some problems for the government's plans for AI
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• Suri Core 1.0 review: Finally, an affordable toothbrush with some sustainable credentials
  The Suri Core 1.0 is a great no-frills sonic option, with free recycling of used heads.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000
• HP Smart Tank 210 review: The company's cheapest ink tank printer is basic, but I can’t fault the quality at this price
  If you can live without auto-duplex, this inexpensive ink tank is a bargain.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0000
• The Guardians of the Universe in Lanterns explained: who are they, what do they want with John Stewart, and who plays Lianna in the new HBO Max show?
  Lanterns episode 3 pulls back the curtain on the Guardians of the Universe — here's what you need to know about them.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• Teachers are getting more comfortable using AI – but it isn't helping lower their workload
  Although most teachers use artificial intelligence, only one in three say they're able to work fewer hours amid intense workloads.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000
• 'If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better': I tested a budget clacker that's impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident
  How well does this retro-looking mechanical keyboard perform by modern standards?
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• ‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late
  The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• The MacBook Neo may no longer be 'affordable', but a small discount sees it drop to a three-figure price
  Initially launching at a rock-bottom AU$899 price earlier this year, the MacBook Neo isn’t quite the budget darling anymore after a sizeable price hike — but for AU$997, this deal is hard to pass up.
  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:58:07 +0000
• Amazon is buying 2 million Nvidia GPUs for AWS data center expansion
  AWS plans to deploy two million additional Nvidia GPUs by 2028, expanding AI infrastructure across cloud, government, analytics, and robotics workloads.
  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0000
• I switched from Goodreads to Fable for tracking all of my favorite books, and it’s one of the best digital migrations I’ve made yet
  I've been using Fable for a year, and it's overtaken Goodreads as my favorite way to keep track of what I'm reading.
  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Pocket's AI made my game ideas real. Now Meta controls the results.
  Interactive mobile "gizmos" are easy to make, hard to share outside Meta's platform.
  Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:34 +0000
• A 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history
  Cut content from Portal 2, hints of Half Life 2: Episode 3, and so much more.
  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:40:56 +0000
• Why it matters that President Trump just dialed into a NASA news conference
  With just one more major mission upcoming, NASA's science programs need a boost.
  Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:40:30 +0000

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