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AI Agents Are Creating a New Enterprise Security Gap

Five independent security disclosures in a single week point to the same gap: AI agent permissions, not AI agent capabilities, are the problem enterprises haven't solved. The post AI Agents Are Creating a New Enterprise Security Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.

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5 Things Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite Reveals About the Future of AI Images

Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite shows how faster, cheaper AI image generation could reshape creative workflows and business tools. The post 5 Things Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite Reveals About the Future of AI Images appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Smartwatch Blood Sugar Revolution, Explained

Smartwatches may transform blood sugar tracking, but today’s advances depend on CGMs, AI, and regulated health tech integrations. The post The Smartwatch Blood Sugar Revolution, Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI Oversight, Security Flaws, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech

See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from June 29–July 2. The post AI Oversight, Security Flaws, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta Could Sell AI Compute Capacity as Infrastructure Costs Rise

Meta is reportedly exploring a cloud business to sell excess AI compute, potentially offsetting data center costs and challenging neocloud providers. The post Meta Could Sell AI Compute Capacity as Infrastructure Costs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Foldable iPhone Could Test Apple Buyers

Apple’s reported plans include a redesigned MacBook Pro, a faster iPad Pro, and the first foldable iPhone, with price and supply risks. The post New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Foldable iPhone Could Test Apple Buyers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs

Getty is scrapping its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators required Shutterstock to sell its editorial business. The post Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path

Microsoft warns that poisoned MCP tool descriptions can steer AI agents into leaking sensitive data through approved tool calls. The post Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow

Elon Musk denied a report that SpaceX showed investors an AI device prototype, but the Starlink-xAI connection gives IT teams a reason to monitor the platform risk. The post Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials

LayerX found that BioShocking could trick AI browsers into leaking credentials by disguising malicious prompts as game rules. The post New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs Amid Cost-Cutting Push

Microsoft is reportedly preparing thousands of job cuts as AI spending rises, with sales, consulting, and Xbox among the areas expected to be affected. The post Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs Amid Cost-Cutting Push appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features

Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users should check now. The post Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features appeared first on TechRepublic.

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MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America

During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.

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The SpaceX Milestones That Built Elon Musk’s $2T Rocket Empire

Explore the biggest milestones in SpaceX history, from Falcon 1 and reusable rockets to Starlink, Starship, NASA missions, and the company's landmark 2026 IPO. The post The SpaceX Milestones That Built Elon Musk’s $2T Rocket Empire appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model

Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic AI features, lower pricing, and updated safety protections. Here's what IT leaders need to know. The post Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile

Cursor launched a public beta for iPhone and iPad that lets paid subscribers run, monitor, and review AI coding agents on mobile devices. The post SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world's most active users of both tools. The post Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia

Firmus Technologies plans a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data center in Batam, Indonesia, as APAC demand for AI compute capacity grows. The post Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?

Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.

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iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats

Apple is releasing some iPhone security fixes earlier as AI raises concerns about faster cyberattacks and shorter patch windows. The post iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.

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