Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:18:47 GMT
- Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:28:49 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- 'I closed my inbox and waited to see how the afternoon went' — I gave ChatGPT permission to watch my inbox, then stopped checking my email
I tested ChatGPT’s event-triggered tasks by letting it screen my Gmail for an afternoon.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0000
- Jensen Huang says AGI doesn’t really matter, and he may be right for the wrong reason
Jensen Huang may be right that AGI no longer matters, but today’s ordinary AI misuse poses a more immediate threat than any Skynet scenarioTue, 01 Sep 2026 11:55:29 +0000
- Sony is channeling Tubi with its new Live TV on PS5 free streaming platform — here are the 100 live channels and on-demand movies you can stream now
Live TV on PS5 is Sony's new free streaming service, and it packs over 100 live channels across movies, shows, sports, and more.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:51:36 +0000
- The Enough Phone aims to bring the compact phone back with a smaller screen than the iPhone 13 mini and a removable battery
The Enough Phone should serve fans of compact handsets thanks to its 5.3-inch screen, but it still needs funding.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:40:41 +0000
- What is the release date for The Shards episode 8 on Hulu and Disney+?
This is our second double bill, and you won't want to miss it.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:35:22 +0000
- JBL wants you to bring its wireless speakers indoors, with three new wi-fi enabled home options that'll have you overlooking its portable Bluetooth set
JBL's new Cove line of indoor speakers swap out its cheap-and-cheerful party speakers for feature-rich options.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:11:41 +0000
- Today Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO — I've been an Apple computing journalist since 2004, here are the 5 ways that Cook changed Apple for the better
Tim Cook has stepped down as CEO of Apple. Here's a look back at how he changed the company over the last 15 years.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:04:24 +0000
- ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox moved into EU regulatory section for 'very large platforms' — must defend rights, electoral processes and public security
ChatGPT just qualified as a Very Large Online Search Engine, giving the European Commission greater oversight over it.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0000
- Website performance is the new defining metric for AI search
Why faster, more reliable websites have an edge as AI changes search.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:54:07 +0000
- What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 7 on HBO Max?
In this week's universe, everyone is telepathic. But will that actually help, and when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 7 hit HBO Max?Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:50:30 +0000
- Bank of England head warns AI threatens financial stability — cites investment concentration and AI model security risks
Bank of England Governor is worried about AI's impacts on security and the concentration of investments.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000
- The end of SLAs: why experience is the new measure of IT success
SLAs can't capture the full picture — here's why experience is becoming IT's true success metric.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:24:23 +0000
- New ClickFix campaign can deploy powerful multi-stage malware directly through Windows Terminal and PowerShell
Microsoft is calling it "TerminalFix" and says it is used to deliver "complex, multi-line scripts".Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:54:16 +0000
- What banks already have that fintechs can't replicate in cross-border payments
How banks can compete with wallet-native fintechs on cross-border payments.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:53:25 +0000
- Dyson CameraJet review: This game-changing toothbrush offers liquid flossing, precision-brushing and a camera that doubles as a dental endoscope — I tried it for a week
The live-streaming Dyson CameraJet toothbrush is stuffed with gadgets and works a treat — but be prepared to pay a premium.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:33:39 +0000
- Overcoming the biggest blocker to AI production
Outdated security models stall AI agents, requiring unified, zero-trust identity architectures to prevent catastrophic risks.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:09:32 +0000
- Dali's colorful new subwoofer is designed to make its affordable 5-star stereo speakers sound even bigger and better — or to be part of a great-value, stylish home theater setup
Dali's colorful compact subwoofer is the perfect partner for its Kupid and Sonik speakers.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000
- The Philips Baristina is ‘unlike any other bean-to-cup machine’ we’ve tested — and with 26% off, it’s affordable too
Compact, cute and highly capable — this adorable Philips bean-to-cup espresso machine will make a great addition to the kitchen of any coffee newcomer.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:14:28 +0000
- TP-Link reveals 'world's first Wi-Fi 8 lineup' at IFA 2026 with Archer 9 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh Wi-Fi system
Wi-Fi 8 delivers important advances in dealing with wireless signal interference and managing more devices effectively.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Love Island USA season 8 reunion online from anywhere
Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen grill Love Island USA season 8 cast in the explosive reunion on Aug 31. Here's how to watch the Love Island USA S8 reunion online from US, UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Without new landers or rovers, it's helicopters or bust for NASA's Mars program
NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:35 +0000
- Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri
"We could really be facing the great filter."Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:33 +0000
- The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence
It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:01:16 +0000
- Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak
The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:23:09 +0000
- Get in on the Ars community that doesn’t fit beneath an article
You've read the stories. Now check out our forums.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:12:01 +0000
- Review: Coyote vs. Acme is an unabashed love letter to Looney Tunes
Director Dave Green's live action/animated hybrid captures smart, subversive weirdness of the classic cartoons.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:16 +0000
- Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed"
Trump furious at NBC's Kristen Welker for saying he had mixed results in primary endorsements.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:39:25 +0000
- “Zlibrary my beloved”: Anthropic staff chats extolling piracy cited in Sony suit
Lawsuit: Anthropic’s torrenting totally screwed songwriters as AI songs top charts.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:10:45 +0000
- Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds
Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:11:48 +0000
- Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
In exchange for free stuff, devices make home connections part of a proxy network.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:33:38 +0000
- El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds
“One more warning sign here of what we're facing in a warmer world.”Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:04:44 +0000
- Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government
Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:33:32 +0000
- ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU's toughest online safety rules
Explosive growth comes with a new regulatory burden in the European Union.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:40 +0000
- NASA's next "great observatory" begins mission to widen our view of the Universe
"We would need over half a million 4K TVs to fully display the single Roman image from our largest survey."Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:01:09 +0000
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