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Black Friday Spending Hit $11.7B in US, Adobe Says
From the rapid ascent of mobile commerce to the expanding influence of AI on product discovery, the data shows a marketplace undergoing rapid modernization. The post Black Friday Spending Hit $11.7B in US, Adobe Says appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Parents Doubt Tech Giants’ Efforts as Blackmail Cases Climb
New NSPCC research finds one in 10 UK children targeted by online blackmail, with parents feeling unprepared and calling for stronger tech safeguards. The post UK Parents Doubt Tech Giants’ Efforts as Blackmail Cases Climb appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists uncover the brain’s hidden learning blocks
Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks. Monkeys switching between visual categorization challenges revealed that the prefrontal cortex assembles these blocks like Legos to create new behaviors. This flexibility explains why humans learn quickly while AI models often forget old skills. The insights may help build better AI and new clinical treatments for impaired cognitive adaptability.
Turn Emails Into Events with Smart Calendars AI for $30
Natural-language scheduling and conflict checks on Apple devices with a 3-year plan at 49% off. The post Turn Emails Into Events with Smart Calendars AI for $30 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Build a Private AI Workflow on Your PC for Just $79
Bring AI in-house—keep data on-device for chat, document analysis, and coding help without cloud reliance. The post Build a Private AI Workflow on Your PC for Just $79 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Black Friday Sees Surge in AI-Assisted Shopping in UK
Consumers place growing trust in agentic commerce, according to new UK research from payments consultancy PSE Consulting. The post Black Friday Sees Surge in AI-Assisted Shopping in UK appeared first on TechRepublic.
Unlock the Power of 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan at 80% off
This $59.99 3-year subscription delivers consolidated AI tools and 80% in total savings. The post Unlock the Power of 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan at 80% off appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Budget 2025: Reactions From Tech Leaders
While many leaders welcome fresh commitments to AI infrastructure and innovation, others warn about limited investment and a lack of cyber resilience. The post UK Budget 2025: Reactions From Tech Leaders appeared first on TechRepublic.
How Mitel Is Applying AI to Modernize Customer Experience
Mitel CX 2.0 introduces new AI capabilities, virtual agents, and hybrid cloud options to streamline customer support. The post How Mitel Is Applying AI to Modernize Customer Experience appeared first on TechRepublic.
HP Announces Up to 6,000 Layoffs in Massive AI Restructuring Plan
HP will cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it doubles down on AI, betting automation and AI PCs can boost productivity despite chip cost headwinds. The post HP Announces Up to 6,000 Layoffs in Massive AI Restructuring Plan appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Budget 2025: Government Bets on AI and Startups
The Labour government’s Budget demonstrates renewed intent to support AI, but there is an absence of a fully integrated digital strategy. The post UK Budget 2025: Government Bets on AI and Startups appeared first on TechRepublic.
Robinhood CEO’s Math-Centric AI Firm Harmonic Climbs to $1.45B Valuation
Harmonic, the math-focused AI startup founded by Robinhood’s CEO, has reached a $1.45B valuation after a major funding round to scale its provably correct AI models. The post Robinhood CEO’s Math-Centric AI Firm Harmonic Climbs to $1.45B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.
Echelon Iberdrola Digital Infra to Invest $2.3B in Data Centers in Spain
The joint venture’s debut project will be Madrid Sur, a 160,000-square-meter data center complex designed to deliver 144 MW of processing capacity. The post Echelon Iberdrola Digital Infra to Invest $2.3B in Data Centers in Spain appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Ultimate Guide to AI and Taxes for Tech Businesses: Trends, Tools, and Ethical Impacts
A clear guide to how AI is reshaping tax workflows for tech companies, covering automation, compliance, ethical risks, and the role of tools like QuickBooks Online. The post The Ultimate Guide to AI and Taxes for Tech Businesses: Trends, Tools, and Ethical Impacts appeared first on TechRepublic.
TSMC Escalates Legal Fight Over Former Executive’s Move to Intel
TSMC's concern centers on the possibility that former SVP Wei-Jen Lo could transfer sensitive technical knowledge to his new employer. The post TSMC Escalates Legal Fight Over Former Executive’s Move to Intel appeared first on TechRepublic.
Researchers discover a shortcoming that makes LLMs less reliable
Large language models can learn to mistakenly link certain sentence patterns with specific topics — and may then repeat these patterns instead of reasoning.
MIT scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases
BoltzGen generates protein binders for any biological target from scratch, expanding AI’s reach from understanding biology toward engineering it.
New York’s RAISE Act: What You Need to Know About the AI Safety Bill
New York’s RAISE Act would require frontier AI developers spending more than $100 million on training to prevent “critical harm” and report safety incidents. The post New York’s RAISE Act: What You Need to Know About the AI Safety Bill appeared first on TechRepublic.
Automate Your Business Operations With AI Agents for Just $40
Master AI-powered automation for marketing, business operations, and workflow optimization, no coding needed. The post Automate Your Business Operations With AI Agents for Just $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto
It looks like Google Gemini is edging closer and closer. The post Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto appeared first on TechRepublic.
