Daily Tech News Digest – 2026-11-13

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

BBC Technology

• How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
  Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:22:30 GMT
• What we know about the global Microsoft outage
  Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:09:57 GMT
• Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
  From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:06:18 GMT
• What we know so far about the Microsoft outage
  A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:43:27 GMT
• GPs, police and pharmacies among UK services affected by Microsoft outage
  Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected while the government is assessing the impact on its services.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:09:16 GMT
• Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?
  Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:29:25 GMT
• What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage?
  Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:18:17 GMT
• Ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned to testify before Congress about affair with alleged Chinese spy
  Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:57:01 GMT
• Global Microsoft outage affecting tens of thousands of users
  Microsoft said the outage was caused by servers unexpected becoming unavailable, straining other systems.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:38:02 GMT
• The rise of 'housefishing' - when does using AI go from enhancing to misleading?
  Experts warn that using AI to enhance property images can go too far and mislead prospective buyers.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:13:35 GMT
• The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal
  Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:11:48 GMT
• How AI visionary Jensen Huang was undone by his own bad decisions
  Zoe Kleinman explains how the man who built Nvidia from the ground up lost everything in a matter of days.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:43:36 GMT
• What we know as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns over affair allegations
  The billionaire tech executive has left the company following reports of a second extramarital affair.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:26:39 GMT

TechRadar Tech

• The BMX SolidSafe 20K power bank features 100W charging and semi-solid-state battery tech
  The BMX SolidSafe 20K is a new, high capacity, high power battery pack with semi-solid-state tech.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:19:23 +0000
• My favorite drawing display offers top-tier drawing performance at a surprisingly low price — here’s why you should be considering the XP-Pen Artist Pro 24 Gen 2 4K
  There's so much to love about the Artist Pro 24 Gen2 4K, I'm struggling to put my stylus down.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:49 +0000
• European cyber threats are growing much faster than other regions
  Europeans are more likely to open a phishing email compared to everyone else, Proofpoint finds.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
• AI privacy starts with your data
  Why strong data governance is essential to protecting privacy as businesses scale AI and agents.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:59:10 +0000
• Is Mark Zuckerberg's cute new AI assistant a surveillance trap? Why child safety experts are sounding the alarm over Meta Muse
  While Mark Zuckerberg frames Meta’s Muse as a "fun, completely customizable character," child digital safety experts warn of a new youth digital crisis. Here, what's at stake as the cute AI agent prepares to land in more countries.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:15:36 +0000
• UK firms are spending billions on hidden infrastructure costs — money they can't spend on hiring or AI
  The UK overspends £3.8 billion on infrastructure every year – one third is directed to AI. But it means hiring and training are taking a hit.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:15:15 +0000
• Workers don't mind if AI is making their employer more productive — so long as they get paid well
  Half of workers want higher pay if AI earns their company more – many others want shorter working hours and greater job security.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:05:00 +0000
• The hidden costs of repurposing laptops
  Repurposing ageing laptops as thin clients may increase long-term costs, maintenance, energy use and environmental impact.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:48:06 +0000
• Skip the novelty junk: genius kitchen gadget gifts under $50 they’ll actually use
  Budget-friendly kitchen helpers that home cooks will use every day.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:13:40 +0000
• 'I get inspired by the visuals and honestly those visuals feel like an embarrassment of riches that inform how I write' — Original Mass Effect composer reveals the 'groundbreaking stuff' BioWare used for the soundtrack
  Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 composer Jack Wall has revealed the "groundbreaking" tools he used to create each game's iconic soundtrack.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:20:46 +0000
• How to watch 12 12 12 online – stream the Anthony Mackie thriller series from anywhere
  Here's how to watch 12 12 12 from anywhere, as Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan star in the crime-thriller series.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:00:00 +0000
• 'Speed is not a creative strategy': Adobe execs say that while AI is delivering results faster, its humans who still bring the quality
  While AI is giving more people the power to explore their creativity, professionals still need to bring the 'taste, craft and judgement.'
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:40:00 +0000
• Seagate is reviving a 20-year-old technology to turn its newest 20TB HDD into a pseudo-SSD — but it won't come cheap
  Seagate's FireCuda Forge uses Alkemi to prioritize frequently accessed files on separately purchased NVMe storage, combining mechanical capacity with faster data retrieval.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:25:00 +0000
• Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian data centers across six regions — forcing companies into Kazakhstan as Putin orders emergency capacity seizure
  Russian businesses are exploring overseas data centers as Ukrainian drone strikes, limited domestic cloud capacity, and new government requirements complicate infrastructure planning.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, November 13 (game #1251)
  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, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, November 13 (game #1754)
  Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, November 13 (game #985)
  Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000
• 'You cannot change or build the marketing organization of the future with the creative organization of the past': Adobe CEO lays out how work and collaboration are fundamentally changing
  AI is weakening the distinction between company roles, but what does this mean for the future of work and how can businesses adapt?
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:15:00 +0000
• I wasn't expecting these Ninja Black Friday deals so early — Amazon's already slashed prices by up to 57%
  Ninja makes some of the most useful and innovative kitchen appliances around — and now you can kit out your kitchen for less with these early Black Friday deals at Amazon.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:44:58 +0000
• The RTX PRO 5500 runs the exact same GB202 configuration as the RTX 5090 that launched at $1,999
  The RTX PRO 5500 runs the exact same GB202 configuration as the RTX 5090.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Ars Technica Technology

• Rocket Report: Starship set for historic test flight; a century of Electron
  "You can simplify it as a big tank feeding engines."
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:40 +0000
• Specialized’s Tarmac SL9 S-Level is built to wreck your Zone 2 ride
  Specialized’s second-fastest bike may be the smart buy.
  Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:50:38 +0000
• In reversal, American Cancer Society urges routine prostate cancer screening
  Men aged 50–69 and at average risk should get PSA screening every two years.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:59:51 +0000
• FAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace
  Airlines praised the AI tool, but the air traffic controllers’ union wasn’t involved.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:28:47 +0000
• Ars Live: What drone attacks on data centers mean for modern life in the cloud
  A livestream Ars discussion is happening on November 17 at 1 pm Eastern Time.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:59:59 +0000
• The Elder Scrolls' most obscure adventure gets a 4K PC makeover
  N-Gage exclusive Shadowkey gets an AI-coded glow-up with plenty of new features.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:49:11 +0000
• Google rolls out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, finally replacing 3.8 Flash
  Gemini 4 Hydrogen isn't getting a slow, security-conscious release like Carbon and Argon.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:23:03 +0000
• Ukraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again
  Report: Ukraine suspects speeds limits are intended to help Russia in peace talks.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:09:57 +0000
• Google faces calls for AI moratoriums in schools after Gemini pilot backlash
  Families confront Google after teen’s lawsuit labels Gemini a “suicide coach.”
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:57:45 +0000
• Netflix releases new trailer for Ray Gunn
  "It's hard being the only honest players in a crooked game."
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:38:38 +0000
• Building a rocket is hard. AST SpaceMobile thinks it's "simple."
  "We're not doing this thing because we like rockets."
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:28:22 +0000
• Man's secret use of synthetic testosterone for cows nearly destroyed his heart
  Doctors warn that such life-threatening cases are becoming more common.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:17:19 +0000
• The amazing disappearing exoplanet
  An exoplanet seems to have stopped transiting in front of its host star.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:18:10 +0000
• Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395
  The first Gemini smartglasses are a collab between Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:50:17 +0000
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned
  Nvidia CEO also had an affair with a senior executive at the firm.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:05:17 +0000
• Hundreds of streaming services and nothing to watch
  Most viewers wish there was a TV Guide for streaming.
  Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:19 +0000

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