BBC Breakfast's weekly Tech Now segment has sparked a wave of criticism from viewers who took to social media to express their disappointment, with some calling it "the most boring programme on at the moment." The segment aired on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during the regular BBC Breakfast broadcast hosted by Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty.
Tech Now Segment Details
The Tech Now segment, which explores the latest innovations in technology, featured three main stories. Ammie Sekhon went behind the scenes of the WWE to examine the technology that takes the show around the world. Shiona McCallum explored the latest sleep analysis technology, and viewers met a professor using biomechanics to help women find the best bra and tackle breast pain. Finally, Andrew Rogers tested AI technology coming to the dentist's chair.
According to the BBC, Tech Now brings viewers "the inside track on global trends and advancements happening in tech space today - from AI and robotics, to health, climate, transport and gaming."
Viewer Reactions on Social Media
While some viewers found the segment "enlightening," many others voiced their frustration on X (formerly Twitter). One viewer wrote: "Tech Now is probably the most boring programme on at the moment, the presenters don't even sound interested." Another commented that the bra article was "putting me back to sleep," while a third said: "This has to be one of the worst episodes of Tech Now known to man. Even the cats are snoring."
Other Headlines on BBC Breakfast
Elsewhere on the programme, Naga Munchetty revealed that bereaved mothers and families have been invited to meet the chair of an inquiry looking into "repeated failures" at maternity units in Leeds. She announced: "Parents who lost babies or suffered harm at two maternity units in Leeds will get their first chance to tell the chair of an independent inquiry about their experiences. They've spent 18 months fighting for a review of safety at St James's Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary."
The hosts also discussed Andy Burnham's upcoming appointment as prime minister and anticipated England's third-place World Cup match against France, following the Three Lions' devastating 2-1 defeat to Argentina the previous week. Additionally, they paid tribute to Barbadian cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers, who died at the age of 89.
BBC Breakfast airs daily on BBC One at 6am.
