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New method improves the reliability of statistical estimations
The technique can help scientists in economics, public health, and other fields understand whether to trust the results of their experiments.
New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
By stacking multiple active components based on new materials on the back end of a computer chip, this new approach reduces the amount of energy wasted during computation.
Amazon’s Ring Adds Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Questions
Ring’s new Familiar Faces feature uses facial recognition to identify visitors, offering convenience while raising fresh privacy and security concerns. The post Amazon’s Ring Adds Facial Recognition, Raising Privacy Questions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Chrome’s New AI Security Aims to Stop Hackers Cold
Google is also backing these measures with a $20,000 bounty for researchers who can demonstrate successful breaches of the new security boundaries. The post Google Chrome’s New AI Security Aims to Stop Hackers Cold appeared first on TechRepublic.
European Commission Strikes Google AI Empire
Brussels has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Google's AI practices, targeting how the tech giant harvests publisher content. The post European Commission Strikes Google AI Empire appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists reveal a tiny brain chip that streams thoughts in real time
BISC is an ultra-thin neural implant that creates a high-bandwidth wireless link between the brain and computers. Its tiny single-chip design packs tens of thousands of electrodes and supports advanced AI models for decoding movement, perception, and intent. Initial clinical work shows it can be inserted through a small opening in the skull and remain stable while capturing detailed neural activity. The technology could reshape treatments for epilepsy, paralysis, and blindness.
AI-Powered Chatbots Reshape Holiday Gift Shopping
As consumers turn to chatbots for inspiration, retailers are racing to adapt to a landscape in which algorithms are increasingly involved. The post AI-Powered Chatbots Reshape Holiday Gift Shopping appeared first on TechRepublic.
This AI Text-to-Speech Engine for Fast Voiceovers Is on Sale for $40
Generate polished MP3s for training, media, or global teams using fast, browser-based AI voice technology. The post This AI Text-to-Speech Engine for Fast Voiceovers Is on Sale for $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s Holiday Offer Brings Free AI Courses to Millions of Learners
Tech titan is launching holiday-timed AI training on Google Skills, with no-cost courses and labs for workers as more employers and staff look to build expertise. The post Google’s Holiday Offer Brings Free AI Courses to Millions of Learners appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Politicians Push for Tougher AI Controls
100+ parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have joined a coordinated call for tougher AI regulation amid concerns that ministers are moving too cautiously. The post UK Politicians Push for Tougher AI Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
US Poised to Loosen Nvidia Chip Export Limits to China
The US may ease export curbs on Nvidia’s H200 chip to China, as investors question its AI dominance and Chinese rivals race to build their own GPUs. The post US Poised to Loosen Nvidia Chip Export Limits to China appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google and NextEra to Launch AI-Powered Grid by 2026
They're creating dedicated power ecosystems designed from scratch to feed AI's ravenous appetite for electricity. The post Google and NextEra to Launch AI-Powered Grid by 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT affiliates named 2025 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
Postdoc Zongyi Li, Associate Professor Tess Smidt, and seven additional alumni will be supported in the development of AI against difficult problems.
IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition
The move reflects a rapidly intensifying race among technology giants to strengthen the data foundations required for generative and agentic AI. The post IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment
According to Gartner, only 5% of automakers will continue expanding AI investments at current levels by 2029, a steep fall from more than 95% today. The post Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI’s climate impact is much smaller than many feared
New findings challenge the widespread belief that AI is an environmental villain. By analyzing U.S. economic data and AI usage across industries, researchers discovered that AI’s energy consumption—while significant locally—barely registers at national or global scales. Even more surprising, AI could help accelerate green technologies rather than hinder them.
Daily Tech Insider Highlights the Escalating AI Arms Race Across Cloud, Code, and Consumer Tech
Dec. 1–5 recap: This week showed the global scramble to out‑build, out‑train, and out‑ship AI, from datacenter deals to AI-powered smart glasses. The post Daily Tech Insider Highlights the Escalating AI Arms Race Across Cloud, Code, and Consumer Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft to Hike Office Prices in 2026, Citing Major AI and Security Overhauls
Microsoft will raise Microsoft 365 and Office 365 prices in July 2026, citing new AI and security upgrades for business and government users. The post Microsoft to Hike Office Prices in 2026, Citing Major AI and Security Overhauls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alphabet Emerges as Nvidia’s Biggest Threat in a $900B AI-Chip Race
Alphabet’s TPUs are gaining investor hype as analysts say the company could capture a share of the $900 billion AI-chip market. The post Alphabet Emerges as Nvidia’s Biggest Threat in a $900B AI-Chip Race appeared first on TechRepublic.
From AI Barbie to Squid Game 3: The Top Google Searches of 2025
Dive into Google’s 2025 Year in Search, from Gemini and AI-fueled trends to the movies, TV shows, and actors that kept the world searching across borders. The post From AI Barbie to Squid Game 3: The Top Google Searches of 2025 appeared first on TechRepublic.
