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PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference
AI data centers dominated PowerGen, revealing how inference-driven demand, grid limits, and self-built power are reshaping the energy industry. The post PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference appeared first on TechRepublic.
This $120 AI Security Training Bundle is Now Only $30
Learn to use AI safely, prep for CompTIA professional certifications, and more with lifetime access on sale now for only $29.99. The post This $120 AI Security Training Bundle is Now Only $30 appeared first on TechRepublic.
PayPal to Acquire Cymbio for AI-Driven Agentic Commerce
The acquisition of the Israeli firm comes as major technology platforms race to embed shopping into AI experiences. The post PayPal to Acquire Cymbio for AI-Driven Agentic Commerce appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Says Stargate Data Centers Won’t Raise Local Power Bills
AI company says its Stargate AI data centers will pay their own way on energy, aiming to scale US infrastructure without raising local electricity rates. The post OpenAI Says Stargate Data Centers Won’t Raise Local Power Bills appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 Subtle Signs Your Job Is Slowly Being Automated
Automation doesn’t always look dramatic at first. Spot five subtle signs your work is shifting, from oversight to self-serve, and how it adds up over time. The post 5 Subtle Signs Your Job Is Slowly Being Automated appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Joins the Wearable AI Race With a Pin-Like Device
Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable pin with cameras and microphones, but its purpose, privacy impact, and launch remain uncertain. The post Apple Joins the Wearable AI Race With a Pin-Like Device appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Wait Is Over: Chromebooks Finally Get Gemini in Chrome
Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Chromebooks on ChromeOS 144, bringing page summaries and tab-aware answers as Google expands AI in its browser. The post The Wait Is Over: Chromebooks Finally Get Gemini in Chrome appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Prepares Major Siri Upgrade to Add AI Chatbot Capabilities
Apple plans a two-stage Siri overhaul, culminating in a chatbot-style assistant in September powered by a custom Google Gemini model, Bloomberg reports. The post Apple Prepares Major Siri Upgrade to Add AI Chatbot Capabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.
Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now
Microsoft's latest 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding, faster performance, and advanced collaboration tools. The post Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now appeared first on TechRepublic.
Best Places to Work in Tech 2026: The Companies Employees Trust Most
Glassdoor’s 2026 list of best places to work reveals that the winners are employee-centric, and the number of tech companies declined slightly. The post Best Places to Work in Tech 2026: The Companies Employees Trust Most appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI
Google’s hands-free voice search on Android is getting a major UI overhaul, replacing the bodyless face with a microphone, “Ask Anything,” and a colored arc. The post Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Israel Activates National AI Supercomputer
It operates under Israel's National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure, marking the nation's transition from AI consumer to AI power broker. The post Israel Activates National AI Supercomputer appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Appoints AI Champions to Boost Financial Services
Harriet Rees from Starling Bank and Dr Rohit Dhawan from Lloyds Banking Group will spearhead AI adoption. The post UK Appoints AI Champions to Boost Financial Services appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unchecked AI Use in UK Finance
UK MPs warn regulators’ hands-off stance on AI in finance risks consumer harm, fraud, and systemic shocks as adoption outpaces oversight. The post Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unchecked AI Use in UK Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.
The human brain may work more like AI than anyone expected
Scientists have discovered that the human brain understands spoken language in a way that closely resembles how advanced AI language models work. By tracking brain activity as people listened to a long podcast, researchers found that meaning unfolds step by step—much like the layered processing inside systems such as GPT-style models.
Why it’s critical to move beyond overly aggregated machine-learning metrics
New research detects hidden evidence of mistaken correlations — and provides a method to improve accuracy.
New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk
Critical iOS and iPadOS WebKit flaws put millions of iPhones and iPads at risk of silent takeover. Apple urges users to update immediately. The post New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data
Security researchers found a Google Gemini flaw that let hidden instructions in a meeting invite extract private calendar data and create deceptive events. The post Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data appeared first on TechRepublic.
Space Sector Investment Set to Grow in 2026 After Record Year
Space technology investment hit record levels in 2025 and is expected to rise further in 2026, driven by defense spending and launch services. The post Space Sector Investment Set to Grow in 2026 After Record Year appeared first on TechRepublic.
Revolut Joins Google AP2 to Enable AI-Led Checkout Across Europe
Revolut Pay joins Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to support agent-led transactions, extending one-tap checkout across the UK and EEA The post Revolut Joins Google AP2 to Enable AI-Led Checkout Across Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.
