ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from Oura's new smart ring to the Pope's take on AI

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Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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It's been a frenetic week of tech here are some of the major stories we published over the past seven days.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As we draw towards the end of another week, it's time to look back at the stories that shaped the
technology landscape over the last seven days collected here for your convenience in our regular In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) round-up.

A lot has happened, as is always the case. The Pope weighed in on the pros
and cons of AI, we looked at new gadgets from Oura and GoPro, Sony showed off its latest TVs, and Fitbit users were less than happy at being forced to use the Google Health app. Make yourself comfortable and join us as we take a
tour through those stories and more. Once you've fully caught up, you'll be ready for whatever the next week brings. Latest Videos From You may like ICYMI: here the week's 8 biggest tech stories ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week 8. Oura revealed the worlds smallest smart ring The Oura Ring 5 (Image credit: Oura) After much anticipation, the Oura Ring 5 is here, ready to claim the title of being the best smart ring on the market. Compared to the previous model, the new wearable is smaller, lighter, and more durable, while also offering extra battery life you should be able to go for a week between charges (in our tests, the previous Oura Ring 4 lasted around six days).

There's a lot more to talk about with this new device, too, including the redesigned portable charging case, real-time activity tracking, expanded support for women's hormonal and reproductive health, and the ability to add lab results, such as blood test results, to your profile. We've got all the details here, including the price (which has gone up). Read the full story: Oura just unveiled 'the worlds smallest smart ring', the Oura Ring 5 and members are going to love these 7 upgrades 7. We spent a long weekend with GoPro Mission 1 Pro Meet the GoPro Mission 1 Pro (Image credit: Future / Hamish Hector) The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is a camera that GoPro is hoping will appeal to more serious filmmakers and creatives (hence the Pro in the name), and those with more to spend: it comes with a 1-inch sensor that's capable of recording in up to 8K video resolution, and a rugged design that keeps the camera waterproof up depths of to 66 feet (about 20 meters).

But is it actually any good? To find out, TechRadar's intrepid Senior Staff Writer Hamish Hector took the camera on a long weekend of adventures,
exposing it to high May temperatures, sandy beaches, a paddling trip, and more. The verdict is that this is a GoPro that mostly impresses, though several limitations are worth noting. Get daily insight, inspiration and
deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Read the full story: I spent a long weekend with the GoPro Mission 1 Pro it survived heat, sea, sand and a couple of drops, but you need to respect its limits 6. The Jony Ive-designed electric Ferrari got a roasting What do you think? (Image credit: Ferrari) The newly unveiled Ferrari Luce is the first electric car from the luxury sports car manufacturer, and it's been designed in partnership with LoveFrom, the
company headed by Jony Ive, formerly head of design at Apple . The big reveal of the car has led to a wave of responses online and off, and the majority of them are... not particularly positive.

Various commenters have compared the Luce to a Waymo robotaxi, suggested the design is "worse than I could have ever imagined", and concluded that
"Ferrari have absolutely and completely lost their minds." Ouch. Don't take their words for it, though have a look at the aesthetics of the Luce for yourself (even if it's unlikely that you can afford it). Read the full story: 'Somehow worse than I could ever have imagined': the new Ferrari Luce EV is getting a brutal reception, but legendary Apple designer Jony Ive has
defended his choices and there's one key decision most people agree with 5. The Pope warned us all about AI dehumanization The Pope has some thoughts on AI (Image credit: Shutterstock / TIZIANA FABI) AI is the biggest talking
point in tech at the moment, and Pope Leo XIV has now joined the chat. The Pontiff shared his thoughts on AI as part of his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas an encyclical, a formal document published by the Vatican and traditionally used to address major moral or social issues, in case you were wondering. What to read next ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories for May 9, 2026 ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories for March 21, 2026

It's a long document, but if you want the short version, the Pope reckons
that AI threatens to create "new forms of dehumanization", and that its "opaque algorithms" are a worry for humanity and social justice. There are references to the Tower of Babel here, and a warning that AI could be the
next folly to lead to disaster for humankind and our faith. Read the full story: The Pope just warned AI could create 'new forms of dehumanization'
and his message feels aimed straight at Big Tech 4. Meta started the end of social media as we know it Meta's new subscription plans don't make much
sense (Image credit: Getty Images) Social media platforms aren't particularly pleasant places to be a lot of the time, so how do you feel about paying
extra for them? Meta has announced that it's rolling out monthly subscription options for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp though at the moment, we haven't heard much in the way of details about what you get in return for
your money.

Whatever the new plans involve, TechRadar's Editor at Large, Lance Ulanoff, thinks it's a bad idea and that we should expect more and more features to become paywalled as time goes on.

Might end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp eventually become a WhatsApp Plus extra, for example? Or could we see restrictions on free users in terms of posting limits? Read our full hands-on preview: Meta's subscription plans are the tip of a terrible pay-to-engage iceberg and may be the beginning of the end for social media as we know it 3. We reviewed the most immersive Bond
game in years Bond is back in video games (Image credit: IO Interactive) When it comes to Bond video games, everyone thinks immediately of GoldenEye , and then... there's not much else of note really. It looks like that's going to change with the launch of 007 First Light from IO Interactive, which has been acclaimed by reviewers and gamers alike for bringing a high-quality, engaging experience to the Bond universe.

In our own review, which you can get to below, TechRadar Senior Editor Amelia Schwanke says: " 007 First Light is perhaps the closest a game has ever come to making me feel like Im starring in a Bond film... this stylish origin
story still feels like a triumphant return for the most iconic secret agent." The game is out now, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Read the full review: 007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with
spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces 2. Google outraged Fitbit fans again with new Health app The new Google Health app (Image credit: Google) The Google Health app is now replacing the Fitbit app on Android and iOS, and the Fitbit community isn't happy about it: the new app has been described as "atrocious", "clunky", and "unbelievably bad" across the internet, and there are widespread complaints about fitness data being logged incorrectly and Google's AI coach being less than helpful.

There's no going back, unfortunately, for those who much preferred the design and the flow of the now-replaced Fitbit app. Google has said it will be working on fixing bugs and adding new features to the Google Health app over the coming weeks, but it will take time for these negative user sentiments to be turned around. Read the full story: Google Health is getting heat for
being 'unbelievably bad' after replacing the Fitbit app but Google says
fixes are coming 1. We finally saw Sonys first 'True RGB' TV in action Sony has new TVs to be shown off (Image credit: Future) The arrival of new Sony
TVs is always worth celebrating, and we've been taking a close-up look at the new Sony Bravia 9 II, Bravia 8 II, and Bravia 7 II models. These are the
first 'True RGB' televisions from Sony, making use of an RGB mini-LED backlight: the tech promises an upgrade over mini-LED, through the way that the LCD backlight can adjust its colors.

There's a lot more to know about these TV sets, too, including pricing, which you'll find in the article below. Color range and viewing angles have been improved, as has the anti-reflective technology, and HDR performance is significantly better as well. We've also had time to check out the impressive Sony Bravia Theatre Trio speakers. Read the full story: I saw Sony's first 'True RGB' TV in action compared to a studio monitor and Sony's best OLED TV and based on early measurements, Sony might finally bring 'reference' HDR performance to your home And why not test yourself on last weeks seven
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