Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-09-16

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

BBC Technology

• OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
  Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:02:05 GMT
• AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
  The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:27:17 GMT
• Tech Life
  What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 has 'great Easter eggs' for fans four months after Outlander season 8 finished for good
  We're four months post Outlander finishing for good, but prequel series Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 has confirmed 'Easter eggs'.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0000
• 200 hours in, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 game ever — here’s why
  Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is an exceptional tactical RPG that masterfully blends tremendous turn-based combat, enjoyable exploration, and stellar storytelling.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• Out with Aircove, in with Fortify: everything to know about ExpressVPN's new router
  ExpressVPN has launched Fortify, a new Wi-Fi 6 VPN router built on GL.iNet's Flint 2, as Aircove retires. Here's the price, the specs, and what current owners need to know.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• I spent a week with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max — and they’re better in all the right places
  The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max aren't a reinvention of the flagship iPhone formula, but they are the best iPhones Apple has ever released.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• Third-party WooCommerce plugin hits WordPress sites with PHP backdoor abusing recently patched vulnerability
  Attackers are actively exploiting a recently patched flaw in a plugin used by thousands.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0000
• Streaming guide JustWatch is launching its own platform with both free and paid tiers, and I think it's already matching the likes of Tubi — here's why
  JustWatch TV is arriving in October, with Paramount, New Regency, and more supporting its content launch.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:49:19 +0000
• AI's next phase isn't innovation, it's capital discipline
  AI advantage will depend on maximizing business outcomes while controlling compute costs and token waste.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:33 +0000
• The year-old Nikon Z5 II is still streets ahead of Canon's new EOS R8 Mark II — and it's the entry-level full-frame camera I’d buy
  Canon's entry-level full-frame EOS R8 Mark II comes more than a year after the Nikon Z5 II, yet the two share many similarities — and there's one surprising winner.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:11:28 +0000
• Agentic AI is increasing the pressure on organizations to reduce cyber risk exposure
  A look into recent rogue AI attacks and how organizations need to be proactive over reactive.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:47:50 +0000
• What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 8 on Paramount+?
  It's been a bumpy ride, but we've finally reached the big finale. So, when does Lioness season 3 episode 8 arrive on Paramount+?
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0000
• The last mile of AI: Closing the gap between insight and action
  Discover why AI’s biggest challenge isn’t intelligence, but turning trusted data into measurable business results.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:17:05 +0000
• I can buy cheap Amazon earbuds with volume controls for far less than Apple's step-up AirPods 5 model — how is it getting away with this?
  Apple was slowly winning this hater over in 2026, but its AirPods 5 volume control surcharge is absurd.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:12:46 +0000
• Chrome and Edge browsers hijacked by KREMLIN malware for credential and token session theft
  The KREMLIN malware has nothing to do with Russia - it is a Brazilian campaign.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0000
• The head of HBO just dropped a big clue about Lanterns season 2 — and his 'not right now' comments have worried me about the popular DC comic-book show's future
  As fans await news on Lanterns' future, Casey Bloys admits 'we're being very careful' about which DCU TV shows will be made.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• StarCraft creative director says the game and the real-world feel 'very close in terms of themes and characters' — 'When you look at the stories that were told in StarCraft and the characters that you run into, it's remarkably topical'
  StarCraft general manager and creative director Dan Hay has compared real-world events to the series' stories, calling them "remarkably topical."
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• The Boox Palma 3 brings an Android update and a premium design to the brand’s compact ereader range
  The Boox Palma 3 includes stylus support and Android 16, but it's also heavier than its predecessor.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:48:51 +0000
• Rogue AI agents aren’t flukes, they’re patterns
  AI models are escaping containment. Optiv security leader explains this pattern and what's next.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:59:00 +0000
• I've watched the first 4 episodes of MobLand season 2, and the 'explosive' Guy Ritchie series makes a mind-blowingly perfect return to Paramount+
  Thankfully, the Harrigans are as chaotic as they've ever been — their family drama in MobLand season 2 is nothing short of exceptional.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0000
• I love Garmin's new Forerunner 170 Music smartwatch, but this deal for the superior Forerunner 265 makes it the better buy
  We called the Forerunner 265 the best running watch for most people when it came out in 2023, and this discount makes it a better buy than Garmin’s newer releases.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:43:49 +0000
• This 57% discount on the Jura S8 automatic coffee machine is so good, I did a double take
  Swiss company, Jura, is an expert in all things automatic coffee machines, the premium S8 has now had its price slashed by over AU$2,000 for a limited time.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:22:13 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• How chimps teach their kids tool tricks
  Adults first demonstrate tool use, then hand over the implements to their infants, who copy the behavior.
  Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:39 +0000
• The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA's expectations
  The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:26:32 +0000
• “Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge
  Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:17 +0000
• 18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
  Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:58:09 +0000
• SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
  Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:48:08 +0000
• Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers
  Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:33:02 +0000
• Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract
  City: Flock enabled "nationwide lookup" despite contract requiring it to be disabled.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:14:11 +0000
• Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
  EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:09 +0000
• Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants
  EPA says power plant emissions have no material impact on climate change.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:43:51 +0000
• GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay
  The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:27:57 +0000
• This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years
  But there may be a price to pay for a quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
  Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:36:11 +0000

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