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Workato Brings AI Agent Builder to Singapore With 50,000 Free Credits
Workato opens AI agent building in Singapore with 50,000 free starting credits, giving Asian developers and businesses access to automation tools. The post Workato Brings AI Agent Builder to Singapore With 50,000 Free Credits appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT Ads Expand to 89 Countries — But Who Can Actually Advertise?
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 89 markets, adding 26 new locations. Here's who can advertise, eligibility rules, and targeting restrictions. The post ChatGPT Ads Expand to 89 Countries — But Who Can Actually Advertise? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Figure AI’s Humanoid Robot Walks 348 Miles in Just 9 Days
Figure AI's Figure 03 humanoid robot reportedly walked 348 miles in nine days. Here's what the endurance test reveals about robot reliability. The post Figure AI’s Humanoid Robot Walks 348 Miles in Just 9 Days appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gemini Comes to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay: What Works
Google is bringing conversational Gemini navigation to Apple CarPlay, allowing drivers to ask multi-step questions about routes and destinations, but Personal Intelligence remains unconfirmed. The post Gemini Comes to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay: What Works appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s New Gemini Tools Promise Less Busywork — but What About Your Business Data?
Google's new Gemini tools help small businesses manage marketing and finances, but privacy protections differ across personal and enterprise accounts. The post Google’s New Gemini Tools Promise Less Busywork — but What About Your Business Data? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Googlebook OS Early Reviews Reveal App and Gemini Problems
Early Googlebook OS reviews reveal Android app compatibility problems, account-switching limitations, and Gemini features that struggle with everyday tasks. The post Googlebook OS Early Reviews Reveal App and Gemini Problems appeared first on TechRepublic.
Chrome Adds Suspicious Site Warnings and ClickFix Protection
Google Chrome introduces suspicious-site warnings and AI-powered ClickFix detection, with both new defenses tied to Enhanced Protection mode. The post Chrome Adds Suspicious Site Warnings and ClickFix Protection appeared first on TechRepublic.
People are taking an unapproved weight-loss drug. AI found something surprising
Researchers analyzing nearly 150,000 Reddit posts uncovered unexpected symptom reports linked by users to unapproved versions of retatrutide, including increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and elevated heart rates. The findings differ from clinical trial results and highlight how AI could help identify potential drug safety signals that warrant further investigation.
Microsoft Is Removing 8 Copilot Shortcuts From File Explorer — Here’s What Stays
Microsoft will remove eight OneDrive Copilot shortcuts from File Explorer starting in November 2026, changing how users access AI-powered file tools. The post Microsoft Is Removing 8 Copilot Shortcuts From File Explorer — Here’s What Stays appeared first on TechRepublic.
Salesforce to Buy Braze for $5.66B — Contracts, Pricing and What Comes Next
Salesforce's $5.66 billion Braze deal raises questions about pricing and integrations, while existing customer contracts remain unchanged. The post Salesforce to Buy Braze for $5.66B — Contracts, Pricing and What Comes Next appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse Raise Workplace Consent Concerns
Amazon's new Bee AI devices can summarize conversations, but their recording controls raise consent questions for employers and meeting participants. The post Amazon Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse Raise Workplace Consent Concerns appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features, and More
Explore the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra's price, specs, Nvidia RTX Spark AI performance, battery life, and key features before buying. The post Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inception Says Mercury 3 Generates Text Up to 8x Faster Than Rivals
Inception says Mercury 3 generates text up to 8x faster than rivals. Explore its AI agent use cases, API pricing, benchmarks, and migration deadline. The post Inception Says Mercury 3 Generates Text Up to 8x Faster Than Rivals appeared first on TechRepublic.
Snapdragon X2 Linux Laptop Support: What Works, What Doesn’t
Linux support is progressing for Snapdragon X2 laptops, but missing drivers and hardware limitations mean buyers should check exact models before switching. The post Snapdragon X2 Linux Laptop Support: What Works, What Doesn’t appeared first on TechRepublic.
Synaptics Astra SR200 Google Coral NPU: Coralboard SL Ships, SR200 Chips Still Sampling
Synaptics' Astra SR200 processors target wearables, cameras, and industrial AI, while the separate Coralboard SL development kit is available now. The post Synaptics Astra SR200 Google Coral NPU: Coralboard SL Ships, SR200 Chips Still Sampling appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6 Astra- Anthropic’s New AI Model Explained
Anthropic just made its most powerful Claude model cheaper and faster. Claude Opus 5.5 costs 20% less than Opus 5, while Anthropic says some long-running AI workloads could cost around 40% less and output can be generated more than 30% faster. The post Claude Opus 5.5 vs GPT-6 Astra- Anthropic’s New AI Model Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta AI Agent Sent a Facebook Marketplace Buyer to a Seller’s Home
Meta’s new Muse AI agent reportedly went beyond handling messages on Facebook Marketplace—it negotiated with a buyer, shared a pickup location, and told them the seller was home. The post Meta AI Agent Sent a Facebook Marketplace Buyer to a Seller’s Home appeared first on TechRepublic.
One Developer Used Claude AI to Build 7 Free Adobe Alternatives
Developer Brandon Thomas used Anthropic's Claude AI to help build ArtCraft, an open-source project featuring seven free alternatives to Adobe's creative software. The post One Developer Used Claude AI to Build 7 Free Adobe Alternatives appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Is Almost Here: What Buyers Should Know
Apple's 512GB Mac Studio is coming in late October 2026. Here's what to know about its M5 Ultra chip, AI capabilities, pricing, and availability. The post Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Is Almost Here: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s MiniMax Says Its New AI Model Cuts Agent Costs by 70%
MiniMax launches M3.1 Flash with claims of faster, cheaper AI agents. See how its pricing, benchmarks, and reliability compare with enterprise requirements. The post China’s MiniMax Says Its New AI Model Cuts Agent Costs by 70% appeared first on TechRepublic.
