Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut
It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:34:55 GMT
- Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:54:04 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- United Airlines has a new tool to check if your flight has Starlink Wi-Fi — and it’s about time
The satellite internet now active on more than 635 aircraft across its mainline and regional fleets.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000
- New Tiny11 Builder makes it easier than ever to declutter Windows 11
Tiny11 can cut Windows 11 right back so it runs on older PCs, and a new redesigned version looks nifty.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:25:29 +0000
- Google releases new firmware update for older Nest speakers
A handful of older speakers are getting audio streaming upgrades, as well as fixes for smart-home controls and connectivity.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:22:38 +0000
- Defiant Flock CEO says 'we shouldn't pause progress' of its ALPR cameras
Flock’s CEO has made controversial statements about his company’s products and citizens’ right to privacy.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:51 +0000
- Is a new $199 HP Walmart-exclusive laptop any good? No, but a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 worth $70 instantly makes world’s cheapest Windows laptop more attractive
This $199 HP laptop at Walmart caught my attention. It's the world’s cheapest Windows laptop - but I needed to know: is it actually worth the money?Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:15:28 +0000
- This Gigabyte A16 Pro laptop with $700 off has a secret weapon for video editors, and it's not just the RTX 5070 Ti GPU
Scoring the Gigabyte A16 Pro four stars in our review, we praised the creator-level performance, with RTX 5070 Ti graphics for video editors. Now it's $700 off.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0000
- Hyper-personalizing European banking experience with AI
Can AI deliver the personalized banking experience European customers expect?Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:50:57 +0000
- Google sparks privacy outrage with new Android phone number default
Google has started linking phone numbers to every signed in account on Android devices, which could prove a major privacy problem.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:43:07 +0000
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails OpenClaw as helping the future of robotics, but calls for controls, 'so we can realize the incredible future potential of the technology that we’re building'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains what is needed to get OpenClaw running safely - and why it could be the future of robotics.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:37:51 +0000
- AI Storagemaxxing: Your GPUs are optimized, what about your data?
As organizations scale AI workloads, the ability to optimize, protect and move data will become as important to infrastructure strategy as access to compute.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:59 +0000
- 'The EU’s next chapter in AI is agentic': New OpenAI report claims agent use is on the rise across Europe — but it still has some way to catch up to other markets
While European SMBs are starting to adopt agentic AI at a meaningful level, growth still falls short of other global regions.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- The Xbox Nano Controller is a compact, 'entry-level, rechargeable controller' launching next month — here's where to pre-order yours
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano Controller, an affordable, rechargeable compact gamepad launching on November 4.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:40:50 +0000
- Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is attractive, powerful with a great battery... and a bit pricey
The Acer Swift Spin 14 AI is a good looking laptop with a surprising amount of power and battery life. It’s also got AI, a 360-degree hinge, and a price tag to match.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:17:45 +0000
- What it takes to move enterprise AI beyond the chatbot
If AI is given a more active role in business processes, this could increase efficiency and lower costs.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:13:59 +0000
- USB hub vs dockingstation: What actually is the difference?
USB hubs and docking stations both expand your computer’s connectivity, This guide breaks down the key differences to decide which option is right for you.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:22:48 +0000
- UK businesses are more excited about AI than ever before — but many are split on where the responsibility lies
AI agents offer great potential, but need to be governed effectively, IBM report finds.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
- Smeg’s new 50s-style MultiGrill bakes waffles, presses paninis, and even opens into a BBQ
With a choice of preset cooking modes and interchangeable non-stick plates for cooking a huge range of dishes.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
- Hostinger Reach email hosting review
I put email marketing platform Hostinger Reach to the test, and while I like Reach’s AI shortcuts, but I wouldn’t put my newsletter on autopilot just yet.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:49:24 +0000
- How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 on 7plus — it's *FREE*
Here's how you can stream every match of the Rugby League World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Australia vs New Zealand for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels for RLWC opener
All the ways to watch Australia vs New Zealand for free online from anywhere as the Rugby League World Cup 2026 gets underway at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Incident hitting 700 supermarkets exploited outdated devices exposed to the Internet.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:09 +0000
- Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
But the new "Preview" app "will have some bugs," Epic warns.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:15:56 +0000
- NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
Suspected Russian drones have sunk or damaged 5 ships near Bulgaria and Romania.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:03:11 +0000
- Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation
"This is great news for us. We're staffing up. We're accelerating."Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:48:07 +0000
- Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
FCC chair threatens E-Rate fund, blames schools for kids' excessive screen time.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:15:56 +0000
- Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
Plaintiff claims cameras enabled warrantless tracking and monitoring after he previously sued over excessive force.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:01 +0000
- Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030
With the end of IMSA’s 2026 season, we have thoughts about the future of the sport.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:44:26 +0000
- Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer
"Have you ever seen a world born?"Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:10:58 +0000
- Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
AI design tools make proteins that break bonds that are stable for hundreds of years.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:10:15 +0000
- Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room
OpenAI engineer faces 5 years and $250K fine as FBI lobs foreign spy charges.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:41:49 +0000
- Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Tributes pour in for the man behind iconic Duke Nukem 3D levels and much more.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:02:08 +0000
- Ukraine blindsided by Starlink throttling restrictions and intelligence gaps
Kyiv’s forces experience connectivity problems on Elon Musk’s satellite network.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:56:11 +0000
- Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
"Small weight-based replicators" could usher in a new generation of computer worms.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:55:06 +0000
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