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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.
AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution
AWS is empowering partners with new AI categories, increased support, and marketplace innovations — all showcased at AWS re:Invent 2025. The post AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS re:Invent Day 2: Amazon Launches New AI Models, Trainium3 Chips, and On-Prem AI Factories
AWS re:Invent Day 2 delivered major AI updates, including new Nova models, Trainium3 servers, and Bedrock’s largest model expansion. The post AWS re:Invent Day 2: Amazon Launches New AI Models, Trainium3 Chips, and On-Prem AI Factories appeared first on TechRepublic.
New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
MIT CSAIL and LIDS researchers developed a mathematically grounded system that lets soft robots deform, adapt, and interact with people and objects, without violating safety limits.
DeepSeek Unleashes New AI Models to Challenge Google and OpenAI
This marks another escalation in the global race to build powerful AI “thinking” systems. The post DeepSeek Unleashes New AI Models to Challenge Google and OpenAI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Unveils Advances in Open Digital and Physical AI
From autonomous driving to speech recognition and AI safety, the company aims to drive things forward. The post Nvidia Unveils Advances in Open Digital and Physical AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Seeks Foldable Innovation With Galaxy Z TriFold Launch
It's a twice-folding design that transforms from a standard smartphone into a 10-inch tablet-like workspace. The post Samsung Seeks Foldable Innovation With Galaxy Z TriFold Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Sea Grant students explore the intersection of technology and offshore aquaculture in Norway
AquaCulture Shock program, in collaboration with MIT-Scandinavia MISTI, offers international internships for AI and autonomy in aquaculture
