Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- OpenAI chief scientist warns no one is prepared for consequences of AI
The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:22:07 GMT
- Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:27 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- Modders have solved Nvidia DLSS 5's two biggest issues — boosting performance massively, and bringing it to more games — but I wouldn't risk doing either
The Swapper and Autopilot mods for DLSS 5 allow for easily applying the tech to all kinds of games, with a nifty additional trick in the case of the latter.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:19:06 +0000
- What is the release date for The Shards episode 9 on Hulu and Disney+?
The Shards episode 9 is the final installment in Hulu's new mini-series. Here's when you can watch it in your territory.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:59:38 +0000
- The Boox Picco could be a tiny rival to the Xteink X4 Pro ereader, but it lacks one of that product's best features
The upcoming Boox Picco has a 3.97-inch screen and a USB-C port, but it lacks the magnets you'll find in rival Xteink devices.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:57:19 +0000
- Dyson's new fans look like a Dune sandworm in appliance form — but they're so powerful you'll forget all about that when you switch them on
The new HushJet fans look like something out of Arrakis.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:52:45 +0000
- ‘Other governments will be watching this closely’ — South Korea starts testing free AI for the public
South Korea’s free public AI project is a promising global experiment, but its success depends on improving essential services.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:45:37 +0000
- 32GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR4-3200 RAM is nearly half price in the Newegg Labor Day sale with this special coupon code
With CL16 latency complements the 3200MT/s speed with relatively tight timings, this Kingston Fury Beast DDR4-3200 kit gives your PC 32GB of RAM for $180.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:25:28 +0000
- Taiwan is cracking down on tech companies hiding their illegal Chinese ownership
Taiwan has investigated 166 Chinese companies obscuring their ownership to circumvent Cross-Strait Act requirements.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0000
- 'An astonishingly sharp image with great connectivity, including Thunderbolt 5': LG's UltraFine Evo 32U990A-S is the cheapest 6K monitor I've found for creative professionals, now at its all-time lowest ever price
The LG UltraFine Evo 32U990A-S is a 6K Thunderbolt 5 powerhouse for creative professionals, and it's never been cheaper.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:17:46 +0000
- Garmin’s Cirqa Smart Ring could be ready to take on Oura and Samsung, with a fresh leak suggesting ten models are on the way
Garmin’s top-secret Cirqa Smart Ring might have been revealed in a new leakMon, 07 Sep 2026 11:08:52 +0000
- These Labor Day phone deals are so good, I'm tempted to ignore the iPhone 18 — get up to $450 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 11
Apple's iPhone 18 is coming, but don't overlook these Labor Day specials on the latest devices from Samsung and Google if you're looking for serious value.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:58:43 +0000
- Ananta developer says free GTA 6 competitor's two massive maps will offer 'anything you’d want to do in a modern city' with countless districts to explore
Upcoming free-to-play open-world game Ananta will offer two gigantic cities to explore.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:52:21 +0000
- I just saw Xiaomi's electric hypercar concept, created for Gran Turismo and 'shaped by the wind' — but back on Earth, the good news is you'll be able to buy a Xiaomi EV in Europe in 2027
Plus, a look at the new Xiaomi SU7 and SU7 Ultra electric sedans.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:41:21 +0000
- AI and the ghosts of tech booms past
What can past tech booms teach us about AI?Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:39:15 +0000
- What's next for Philips Hue? Executive Marco Merolla says AI will change 'the way you can enjoy the system and create beautiful things'
Accessibility isn't just about price — it's about compatibility, and opening up new options to users.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:35:31 +0000
- Mail service used by 30,000 businesses including NHS trusts suffers major outage
Docsign has been down for several days, leaving many UK healthcare providers without access to mail.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:24:22 +0000
- 'The planets aligned': Nvidia confirms $12.9bn Hugging Face deal in potentially huge AI shake-up
Jensen Huang confirms Nvidia's plans to buy Hugging Face in its biggest-ever acquisition.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0000
- 'We're all keen to keep evolving' — Creative Assembly says Total War: Warhammer 40,000's controller support was developed alongside the game's battle system and doesn't believe the 'myth' that a gamepad can't work with RTS games
Creative Assembly has shared that it developed Total War: Warhammer 40,000's battle system and controller support simultaneously.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- Forget the robots — next-gen phone-charging tech was the coolest stuff I saw at IFA, with Belkin, UGreen and ESR all offering something new
I saw a lot of cool gadgets at IFA Berlin 2026, but charging tech from the likes of UGreen, Belkin, and ESR ended up being a real highlight for me.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:56:52 +0000
- Banking giant UBS wants all new employees to have AI skills
UBS says all new recruits for its 2027 intake must be AI-proficient – but it will also support them with AI training once employed.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:29:41 +0000
- Why AI visibility now demands paid and organic GEO optimization
AI shopping is reshaping GEO: brands must optimize for organic discovery and paid conversion.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:08 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- The complex corporate web behind a $3.2 billion AI data center
When multiple companies are behind one project, who bears responsibility for problems?Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000
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