Top tech headlines from BBC Technology, TechRadar and Ars Technica in the last 24 hours.
BBC Technology
- UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:05:45 GMT
TechRadar Tech
- VZMORE AX9 Max AI mini PC review
Designed for pro-level users who want a powerful mini PC for creative work, heavy-duty coding, and AI, this compact machine is stylish, but it's not cheap.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0000
- Frontier X2 review: the heart rate monitor I actually prefer using
The Frontier X2’s accurate metrics and helpful screen more than make up for its busy app.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- I’ve driven this miniature Porsche 550, and it’s exactly as fun as it looks
Little rebel: behind the wheel of Hedley Studios’ joyful miniature interpretation of the Porsche 550 SpyderSat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- Watch Arsenal vs Everton: FREE live streams and TV channels
All the ways to watch Arsenal vs Everton live streams for free from anywhere in the Premier League 2026/27, as the Gunners host the Toffees.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- Unitree says its 'self-evolving robots' are coming to take on Tesla Optimus
We've got robotics updates from Unitree, Tesla, and Figure, as the companies announce their latest progress.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000
- ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week
We've covered a bunch of big stories on TechRadar in the past week, and here's where you can catch up on them all.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Aston Villa vs Man City: FREE live streams, TV channels, team news & kick-off time
All the ways to watch Aston Villa vs Man City for free from anywhere in the world as they face off in the 2026/27 Premier League.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000
- This is the hardware I recommend to controlling multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse
Talk about a productivity boost - I've been experimenting with controlling multiple PCs with different hardware, and this is what works for me.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0000
- From the bins, back to business: We take a tour of HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre to see how it's giving old tech a second life
From PCs to servers, HPE’s Technology Renewal Centre (TRC) is giving pre-used tech a second life.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
- How to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
All the ways to watch Alpine Ski World Cup 2026/27 live streams for free from anywhere in the world, with TV channels and the season schedule included.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
- How to watch England vs France: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Rugby League World Cup 2026
All the ways to watch England vs France live streams for free from anywhere in the world as Brian McDermott seeks a first Rugby League World Cup 2026 win.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
- The Pentagon has a covert tech sabotage agency that they really don’t want you to know about — and there are big questions about its oversight
Disruption of foreign tech through disinformation, cyberattacks, and sabotage could be the future of this new Pentagon office.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0000
- How to watch Papua New Guinea vs Samoa for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
All the ways to watch Papua New Guinea vs Samoa live streams for free from anywhere in the world with Toa Samoa in rampant mood after thrashing the French.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
- JBL Bar 800MK2 review: awesome Atmos and surround sound in one package
I tested a JBL soundbar with battery powered detachable speakers, and it absolutely blew me away.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- This AI tool can now turn ordinary household photos into location clues — so could law forces use the technology to scope out your home?
US police are using an AI tool to detect the location of properties based on interior photos, but the way tool accumulates its data drawn concern from Airbnb, Zillow, and othersFri, 23 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000
- Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #1734)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #1231)
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, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #965)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- MLB is making the most of iPhone Duo's foldable screen just in time for the World Series
MLB has redesigned its app for iPhone Duo, bringing live video, real-time stats, and AI-powered game insights together on the foldable screen just in time for the World Series, and we spoke to two key team members behind it.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000
- Plucky Chinese startup claims to beat Nvidia DGX Spark, Mac Mini on Qwen — says its '256 TOPS beats 1000 TOPS in prefill', running 16-core Cortex-A55 SoC on 40w
Sipeed claims its 256 TOPS MaixStation can outperform Nvidia's DGX Spark on Qwen workloads despite lower advertised computing capacity and consumption.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000
Ars Technica Technology
- A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:50:28 +0000
- Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:09 +0000
- NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:48:25 +0000
- Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:43 +0000
- Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:19:55 +0000
- Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:33:58 +0000
- Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:20:27 +0000
- Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:32:58 +0000
- Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:31 +0000
- RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:58:39 +0000
- Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:51:59 +0000
- Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000
- The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:43:21 +0000
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