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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.
Stargate Attracts More Funding for Texas-Sized AI Factory
In an exclusive interview with TechRepublic, Lancium’s CEO explains how the $500 billion Stargate project is racing to build AI megacenters. The post Stargate Attracts More Funding for Texas-Sized AI Factory appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics
The speech-to-reality system combines 3D generative AI and robotic assembly to create objects on demand.
Meta Poaches Apple Design Legend for AI Future
Alan Dye, the mastermind behind Apple's user interface evolution, officially joined Meta to spearhead a new creative studio within Reality Labs. The post Meta Poaches Apple Design Legend for AI Future appeared first on TechRepublic.
Robots that spare warehouse workers the heavy lifting
Founded by MIT alumni, the Pickle Robot Company has developed machines that can autonomously load and unload trucks inside warehouses and logistic centers.
Apple’s watchOS 26.2 Brings Sleep Updates and Wi-Fi Fixes
watchOS 26.2 updates Sleep Score ranges, adjusts EU Wi-Fi sharing, and improves performance for Apple Watch users. The post Apple’s watchOS 26.2 Brings Sleep Updates and Wi-Fi Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Photos’ 2025 Recap Turns Your Year Into a Story
Picture this. You can turn your year’s photos into a customizable highlight reel, with CapCut edits, smarter memories on any device, and privacy controls. The post Google Photos’ 2025 Recap Turns Your Year Into a Story appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Boss to China: Would You Even Want Our Best Chip Anymore?
Jensen Huang says China may no longer want its top H200 AI chips even if US export rules ease, leaving both Washington and Beijing in a bind. The post Nvidia Boss to China: Would You Even Want Our Best Chip Anymore? appeared first on TechRepublic.
TikTok to Invest $37B+ Into Brazil Data Center
The announcement highlights China’s broader ambitions in South America at a time of ongoing geopolitical and technological tensions with the US. The post TikTok to Invest $37B+ Into Brazil Data Center appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI-Driven Layoffs Push UK Students Toward the Trades
Many students who once aimed for white-collar careers are now opting for manual professions they believe AI cannot easily replace. The post AI-Driven Layoffs Push UK Students Toward the Trades appeared first on TechRepublic.
A smarter way for large language models to think about hard problems
This new technique enables LLMs to dynamically adjust the amount of computation they use for reasoning, based on the difficulty of the question.
MIT engineers design an aerial microrobot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee
With insect-like speed and agility, the tiny robot could someday aid in search-and-rescue missions.
Helping power-system planners prepare for an unknown future
Macro, a modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative, enables energy-system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids.
Tech Giants Build Fake Amazon and Gmail to Train AI Agents
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are creating exact replicas of popular web platforms to train AI agents to navigate the digital world like humans. The post Tech Giants Build Fake Amazon and Gmail to Train AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings
The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams. The post Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades
Android 16 QPR2 brings AI-powered notification summaries, deeper dark theme options, and built-in parental controls, starting on eligible Pixel devices. The post Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
