Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-09-10

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

BBC Technology

• UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
  The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:48:35 GMT
• Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
  The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:06:48 GMT
• Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
  It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:34:09 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg 'forced' into leave of absence by WordPress parent company board
  Mullenweg apparently forced out as CEO – we don't know when (or if) he will return.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0000
• IBM is launching a new open source AI model to get NASA back to the Moon — and making petabytes of lunar data available to study
  IBM and NASA release one of the first open source AI models to spur on the next generation of lunar exploration.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• I tested the new Zenbook 14 and it impressed me with its light yet solid build — but I don’t think it’s Asus’ best ultraportable
  The new Asus Zenbook 14 features the same super portable body — but is the performance any better?
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• Americans might say they have ‘nothing to hide’, but many wouldn’t hand over access to their phone — even for $1 million
  Incogni report finds those with 'nothing to hide' are more likely to snoop on the phones of their friends and family
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• 'One of the best-value 3D printers on the market': Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo gets a limited-time price drop — and it's our favorite budget multi-color 3D printer to pass our workshop tests
  The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is the best budget multi-color 3D printer we've tested, and it's just got a major limited-time deal price.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:54:51 +0000
• The iPhone Duo seemed like it fixed the folding crease problem, but these images show you should temper your expectations
  Apple unveiled its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, but it hasn't quite fixed the display crease issue as expected.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:47:51 +0000
• That was quick: someone already got the iPhone Duo's clever animation working on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
  Here's what the iPhone Duo transition animation looks like running on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:15:52 +0000
• ‘The noise patterns are awful’ — some Reddit users aren’t happy with the new ChatGPT Images 2.5, so I did my own tests and have to agree
  ChatGPT Images 2.5 delivers faster, impressively composed pictures, but my tests support users’ complaints of excessive noise
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:14:16 +0000
• Looking for advice on growing your small business? Lenovo wants you to call Eva Longoria
  Lenovo signs up Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria to help entrepreneurs conquer their business problems.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• AI can’t mark its own homework
  As AI accelerates software development, independent, repeatable visual testing becomes essential for trustworthy quality assurance.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000
• Gartner thinks these four trends will shape the future of work — so what will they mean for you?
  Gartner says humans and institutional knowledge are vital, but they still need to adapt to work alongside AI.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:38:44 +0000
• Last Seen is the 'gripping' new thriller now streaming on Apple TV — and one star teases emotional storyline is 'heading somewhere you won't have anticipated'
  Last Seen has made its Apple TV debut — but, if you think you know where its story is going, think again.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:33:23 +0000
• Time to power is becoming the new measure of AI infrastructure readiness
  As AI moves from experimentation to deployment at scale, technology leaders face another infrastructure challenge that could be just as consequential: securing enough reliable power, quickly, to keep that compute running.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:22 +0000
• Apple gives older iPhone owners a free satellite connectivity bonus — but inexplicably locks them out of the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera controls
  Apple is locking some features behind its latest iPhones while extending free coverage for others.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:43 +0000
• Apple's big AirPods 5 launch event might be over, but its most anticipated headphones may well arrive later this month
  Rumors point to the Beats 360 releasing later in September, thanks to a recent firmware update to the cans.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:32 +0000
• The hidden tax of complexity and speed
  New processes and tools carry admin and mental costs - gains require reevaluating processes and training.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:21 +0000
• This new drip coffee maker mimics the movement of a skilled barista's hand, and uses AI to help you achieve a perfect brew every morning
  The Cosori Juni uses a rotating basket and extending arm to pour water over your ground coffee like a barista with a goose-neck kettle.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• Superman spin-off show The People v Gorilla Grodd reveals absurd first look at the titular ape — and DC fans are calling on James Gunn to keep his 'George of the Jungle' form
  DC fans have received their first look at the Superman spin-off show via myriad behind-the-scenes images and videos.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• 'The memory chip market is heading toward a severe shortage': analyst firm believes RAM crisis could get far worse in 2027 — and you can blame AI ramping up
  Could the RAM crisis get any gloomier? Yes, it just did, with the latest chatter from analysts turning even more pessimistic.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:58:59 +0000
• I just tried the iPhone 18 Pro — and Apple gave me two surprisingly good reasons to upgrade
  I went hands-on with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max right as Apple’s Surprise and Shine September 2026 event wrapped, getting an early look at the new colors, variable-aperture camera, and a smaller Dynamic Island.
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:33:18 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti
  "Artemis II is done."
  Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:30:42 +0000
• 4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
  A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:55:02 +0000
• Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment
  "We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence."
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:27:40 +0000
• Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models
  US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:06:28 +0000
• Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
  Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0000
• When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be
  New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:31:55 +0000
• Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs
  Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:09:20 +0000
• Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
  AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:24 +0000
• Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System
  New Apple Intelligence features, too.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:47:07 +0000
• The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them
  Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year's vaccine rollout.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:36 +0000
• Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip
  There's also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:38:53 +0000
• Popular navigation apps unlikely to ditch Mercator maps despite UN resolution
  UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:11:46 +0000
• Anthropic researcher quits with a warning: Self-improving AI could "kill us all"
  "We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!"
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:59:40 +0000
• Prime Video releases full trailer for Mike Flanagan's Carrie
  "All I ever wanted was to go to school."
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:40:45 +0000
• Google's AI genome system evaluates every possible one-base change
  Most one-base changes to the human genome do nothing, but a few are significant.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:34:18 +0000
• NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation
  Critics say the new agenda could weaken science-based rules and marine protections.
  Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:58:44 +0000

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