Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:11:29 GMT
- Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:33 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- How to watch Man City vs Ipswich: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
All the ways to watch Man City vs Ipswich live streams for free from anywhere in the Premier League 2026/27, as Enzo Maresca's leaders try to stay perfect.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
All the ways to watch Brentford vs Liverpool live streams for free from anywhere in the Premier League 2026/27, as The Bees look to extend their unbeaten run.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- UK government considers extending BBC license fee to streaming services
From the government's proposed legislation to the impact on viewers, an expert shares their thoughts on the BBC's new funding model.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- Tesla’s 'flying' Roadster might be radical, but in all the wrong ways to move EVs forwards
Elon Musk’s company pushes the boundaries of what a car can do, but its everyday EV lineup feels in need of a little inspirationSat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- 14 best deals from the Amazon UK weekend sale — all the top offers from Lego, Ninja, Microsoft, Shark, Bose, and more I'd buy
I've searched through the latest batch of deals at Amazon UK and picked out 14 of the best deals that are genuinely worth buying on tech, toys, essentials, and more.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:25:00 +0000
- How to watch England vs Tonga for FREE: Live Streams
All the ways to watch England vs Tonga live streams for free from anywhere as Brian McDermott's men begin their Rugby League World Cup 2026 campaign.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:05:00 +0000
- How to watch British Champions Day 2026: FREE Streams
All the ways to watch British Champions Day 2026 live streams from anywhere – including for FREE – with £4.35m in prize money up for grabs at Ascot.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
- 10 of the raddest retro gadgets around, from cassette players to flip phones
Nostalgic gadgets are popping up in all corners of the market, proving the ideal antidote to subscription overload and unwanted AI.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
- This easy Garmin quiz will find your perfect smartwatch
Don't know your Garmin Fenix 9 from your Forerunner 970? This easy personality quiz will find your perfect smartwatch.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000
- Watch Wallabies vs All Blacks: Free streams and TV channels
All the ways to watch Australia vs New Zealand 2nd Test for FREE from anywhere in the world as the 2026 Bledisloe Cup continues at Stadium Australia, Sydney.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0000
- These headphones promise better bass by transmitting it through your skin, not your ears
Sonic Lamb's new Beyond headphones deliver low-frequency pulses through your skin for 'visceral sound'Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
- Biomemory’s DNA Shield stores critical data in synthetic DNA — beyond the reach of cyberattacks
DNA Shield provides offline storage for critical digital assets, data that must remain unchanged and protected from emerging threats and technologiesSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0000
- I gave a 13-year-old iMac a new lease of life with two simple upgrades — but was it worth it?
I gave an aging Apple computer a new lease of life, although the results weren't quite what I'd hoped for.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- The collapse of web coding gigs is getting ugly — AI takes over routine website development jobs, and business owners are very happy with its job so far
AI website builders are reducing reliance on developers, with freelance postings falling sharply as small businesses increasingly create websites independently.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000
- Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1727)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #1224)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #958)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- 'Remarkably close to the minimum permitted by physics': this superconducting memory bit runs at an estimated 5x the limit, but at -269°C the fridge shrinks its claimed million-fold edge over today’s chips considerably
A single superconducting whirlpool can flip a bit for about 5x the energy physics demands, but only at -269°C, and the fridge eats most of the savings.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0000
- Withings is charging smart scale users $100 for a basic health data feature
Withings has locked Apple Health data syncing behind a $100 paywall, and users are upset.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000
- Quote of the day by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy: "The hottest new programming language is English"
With large language models becoming increasingly prevalent over the last few years, more and more people have the means to codeFri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:11 +0000
- Why BioWare's Neverwinter Nights still has thousands of active players
The single-player is just OK, but according to the players, that doesn't matter.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:21 +0000
- OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
The actions could have resulted in criminal charges had humans been behind the keyboard.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:59:01 +0000
- “thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:20:07 +0000
- US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:18 +0000
- Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:11:50 +0000
- RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says
FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:05:59 +0000
- Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0000
- Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over
Millions kept changing hands long after the election outcomes were effectively settled.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:22 +0000
- Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
If you want to make a car spin in the air, compressed gas is a good way to do it.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:03:25 +0000
- Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:59 +0000
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