Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-10-26

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

BBC Technology

• Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
  Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
  Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:44:34 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• How to watch SABC+ outside South Africa – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
  Here's how to watch SABC+ from outside South Africa, and learn how to access streams from anywhere abroad with a VPN.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:12:10 +0000
• How to watch The Mob online from anywhere – stream the reality competition show
  Our guide explains how to watch The Mob online and stream the reality competition show from anywhere in the world.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:44 +0000
• Windows 11 feature spotted in testing promises another speed boost
  Existing PCs will miss out on this incoming trick for Intel CPUs which will also apply to future AMD Ryzen chips.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:07:58 +0000
• ChatGPT and Claude blocked by Swedish government over "problematic" security concerns
  ChatGPT and Anthropic join DeepSeek in Swedish government AI ban.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0000
• IT and security leaders of the AI era must go back to basics and beware the hype
  AI is transforming security, but organizations must not lose sight of identity, access and least privilege.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0000
• Jaguar Type 01 reimagines the electric luxury GT
  Dramatic modernist design meets tri-motor performance, rapid charging and a cabin that puts immersive technology at the heart of luxury
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:14 +0000
• Microsoft Teams will soon use AI to warn you of sneaky phishing scams
  Microsoft Teams is adding AI-powered phishing detection to help keep you safe from threats.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• Why human judgement still matters in AI-powered finance
  AI is accelerating finance, but real progress depends on human judgement guiding every decision.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:57:22 +0000
• Samsung has new clip-on buds, OnePlus has new clip-on buds — when do we say 'that's enough new open earbuds'?
  Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus — neither of which are available in the west yet — but it's busy market segment.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:48:18 +0000
• The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
  AI is freeing up time specifically for strategic decision-making, not just automating routine tasks.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:13 +0000
• Preparing for a quantum-safe future
  Quantum computing still feels like uncharted territory - yet like AI, the threat it poses is significant.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:05 +0000
• Are passkeys more secure than passwords?
  What makes them safer – and where they fall short.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
• Movavi Video Editor 27 review
  Movavi have been improving their video editor for decades, and it’s grown into a sleek efficient program. Version 27’s tentpole new feature is Templates.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0000
• I tried Sonos’ clever new surround setup trick — and it delivers the home theater flexibility I’ve always wanted
  Sonos has forever been synonymous with wireless, multi-room audio, but it's latest endeavour transforms a surround sound setup into something much more versatile.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:34:28 +0000
• Apple fan wants to convince 'Cheesegreater' Mac Pro owners to spend $500 on a 'conversion kit' to 'replace the proprietary platform with standard upgradable PC hardware'
  A $500 kit repurposes Apple's 2019 Mac Pro case for standard PC hardware, retaining its original fans, controls, and aluminium exterior
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #1736)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #1233)
  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.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #967)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• First 5K monitor built for Apple Mac Mini gets $999 preorder price tag — Prisma is a 40-inch curved display with an SSD bay, docking station, charging pad, and a pedestal for your prized possession
  Prisma pairs a 40-inch curved display with docking, SSD expansion, wireless charging, and a Mac mini cradle for $999 preorder pricing.
  Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0000
• Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'We have to do something useful with AI, or we'll quickly lose social permission'
  Many people across the business world are finding AI useful, but that doesn't mean it's making a wider impact on society – at least not yet
  Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
  M-Vave's cheap FM-1 pocket synth has exploded as a community firmware playground.
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:15 +0000

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