Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-09-08

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

BBC Technology

• Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
  Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:49:56 GMT
• Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
  The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
  Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:27:50 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• 'The fallout from AI is being felt further across the business than most people assume': CIOs are being held accountable when AI goes wrong
  New report reveals that CIOs are being held personally accountable for AI errors as they face increased sovereignty pressure.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0000
• The UK’s cheapest EV just got bigger, faster and smarter — but the sub-£18k Dacia Spring could still lose its cut-price crown
  Larger, faster and with more range: Dacia overhauls the cut-price Spring but it could lose its title as the UK’s cheapest electric car
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:55 +0000
• Elon Musk branded ‘chaotic, random, capricious, manifestly cruel and selfish’ in teaser trailer for Musk documentary that looks more explosive than a SpaceX rocket
  A new teaser trailer for the Musk documentary has landed on YouTube, ahead of the controversial film's premiere later today.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:46:59 +0000
• I’m sick of my Apple Watch's Workout app lacking this key fitness feature — but a new Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumor suggests it could finally catch up with apps like SmartGym
  A new watchOS 27 leak suggests Apple will let you log reps and sets on your Apple Watch during strength workouts.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:42:25 +0000
• I've found 3 wireless all-in-one inkjet printers under $100 from HP and Canon, with prices starting at just $60
  Ideal for the home, dorm room, or home office, I've picked out three HP and Canon all-in-one wireless printer deals under $100 at Amazon right now.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:33:50 +0000
• The iPhone Ultra is about to launch, but if this report is right, it might be almost impossible to buy — at least initially
  Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch imminently, but reports suggest hardly any units have actually been built.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:36 +0000
• This enormous Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 3D printer deal with four-color printing gets a huge Early Bird discount to match its huge build volume
  Ideal for small business and online crafting stores, this giant Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 3D printer has a 500mm build height, and it's $330 / £330 off right now.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:10:57 +0000
• Windows 11 desktop becomes a full-page Harry Potter ad — and Bing Wallpaper users rebel by uninstalling the app in droves
  'I have uninstalled Bing Wallpaper with extreme prejudice': Windows 11 desktop becoming a giant Harry Potter ad has provoked a rebellion.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:50:51 +0000
• iPhone 18 Pro cameras could finally be worthy of the 'Pro' name — iOS 27 leak reveals focus peaking, waveform, and manual focus upgrades
  iOS 27 might include tools that give you more control over the camera app, but it's unclear whether these will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:38:06 +0000
• Introducing AI-as-a-Service
  As agentic AI evolves, the impact will be felt throughout the industry - especially on SaaS.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:33:35 +0000
• The way we use and pay for AI is changing
  Still buying tokens? It's going to bite you.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:15:35 +0000
• Microsoft engineer claims 'typing code is absolutely over', with AI and GitHub Copilot set to transform coding as we know it
  Developers won't be writing code forever, but that's not to say their jobs are entirely at risk as responsibilities evolve.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0000
• Surfshark bolsters its privacy empire with Optery data removal acquisition
  Surfshark Group has acquired a majority stake in US data removal service Optery, adding a fifth privacy brand alongside Incogni, Ironwall, and HeyPolo.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:23:04 +0000
• ‘I’ve seen AIs of me sitting with Obama talking about insane things that we never did’: George Clooney raises the alarm over AI fakes — while Maggie Gyllenhaal says the tech 'fundamentally did not work’ when she was pressured to use it in filmmaking
  George Clooney and Maggie Gyllenhaal discussed the future of AI in filmmaking at the The Future of Creativity hosted by Finch & Partners and CAA in Venice.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:17:38 +0000
• Beyond AI adoption: what it takes to deliver measurable business value
  Why AI success requires better workflows, accountability, governance and measurable outcomes.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:48:08 +0000
• Half of Brits admit they still don't know what a data center is
  Just one in two Brits know what a data center is, but even more see them as having a negative impact and many are worried about energy consumption.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:42:27 +0000
• Dyson just revived its Corrale straightener — and by shrinking it down and adding an ingenious cooling attachment, it's turned it into a tool I'm actually excited about
  The new Corrale has a cooling attachment, and with a corded rather than cordless design, it's lighter and less bulky than the original.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:25:06 +0000
• How to watch Champions League 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels for Matchday 1
  All the ways to watch Champions League 2026/27 live streams from anywhere, as Real Madrid vs Inter and Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid headline matchday 1.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• We tried Xiaomi’s thunder-stealing iPhone Ultra rival — here’s what the Xiaomi 18 Fold could tell us about Apple’s rumored foldable
  The Xiaomi 18 Fold is the latest in a growing line of shorter, wider foldables — here are our first impressions of the device.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000
• A third of workers believe having an AI boss would make them more productive
  Over 33% of employees feel they would be more productive under an AI boss, with directors also favourable towards replacing middle managers with agentic solutions.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Stoke Space sets debut launch target, reveals plans for larger rocket
  The space economy will grow exactly as fast as we can launch rockets.
  Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:29:18 +0000

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