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Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Update Focuses on Fixing Everyday PC Frustrations
Microsoft’s July Windows 11 update adds practical fixes for update pausing, recovery, Bluetooth, Widgets, File Explorer, and more. The post Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Update Focuses on Fixing Everyday PC Frustrations appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries
Interpol’s latest Asia and South Pacific cybercrime assessment shows how phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, infostealers, and AI-enabled scams are raising security risks across APAC. The post Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries appeared first on TechRepublic.
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX
CCW showed agentic AI moving deeper into CX platforms. Here’s what IT leaders should know about governance, data, workforce planning, and rollout. The post Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack
Anthropic launched Claude Tag in Slack, giving enterprise teams an AI agent with shared context, admin controls, logs, and spend limits. The post Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Cloud Adds Fifth Japan Data Center as AI Platform Push Expands
Alibaba Cloud’s fifth Japan data center expands its Tokyo region and brings Model Studio to local customers, but enterprise buyers still need to verify residency, compliance, and roadmap details. The post Alibaba Cloud Adds Fifth Japan Data Center as AI Platform Push Expands appeared first on TechRepublic.
Midjourney Wants to Scan Your Body in 60 Seconds
Midjourney is developing a 60-second full-body ultrasonic scanner and spa-like scanning locations, raising questions about health data and regulation. The post Midjourney Wants to Scan Your Body in 60 Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Probes the Future of AI in Corporate Leadership
Singapore enterprises are being told to take greater responsibility for their decision-making. At the same time, boards around the world are increasingly considering whether AI should help make those decisions. The post Singapore Probes the Future of AI in Corporate Leadership appeared first on TechRepublic.
Coupang’s $409M Fine Shows the Real Cost of Weak AI Governance
Recent AI and data security actions show why AI governance now belongs with boards, not just IT teams managing tools and access. The post Coupang’s $409M Fine Shows the Real Cost of Weak AI Governance appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools
Google is investing about $75 million in A24 through a partnership with DeepMind to develop AI tools for filmmaking and distribution. The post AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as It Rebuilds Around AI
Oracle cut about 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026 as it restructures around AI and cloud infrastructure, raising questions for enterprise buyers. The post Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as It Rebuilds Around AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2: New Siri, RCS, and Wallet Changes Arrive
iOS 27 beta 2 adds Write with Siri, RCS replies, Wallet updates, and Home fixes, giving IT teams more to test before launch. The post Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2: New Siri, RCS, and Wallet Changes Arrive appeared first on TechRepublic.
OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated
Over-the-counter CGMs are making glucose data easier to access, but not every user benefits equally. Here’s where the evidence is strongest — and what to know about app privacy. The post OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated appeared first on TechRepublic.
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Features: Everything We Know So Far
iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to AI upgrades, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, camera changes, a smaller Dynamic Island, and possible pricing shifts. The post Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Features: Everything We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.
X Targets ‘Neglected’ Meta Engineers in Public Recruiting Pitch
X product head Nikita Bier targeted “neglected” Meta employees with a snack-budget hiring pitch as Meta works to improve morale. The post X Targets ‘Neglected’ Meta Engineers in Public Recruiting Pitch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Supplier Bets on Robots, AI Servers in $1.1B Hong Kong Listing
Apple supplier Lingyi iTech seeks a US$1.1B Hong Kong IPO to fund expansion in AI hardware, robotics, smart glasses, and AI servers. The post Apple Supplier Bets on Robots, AI Servers in $1.1B Hong Kong Listing appeared first on TechRepublic.
India’s Ultrahuman Launches No-Prescription Glucose Tracking Platform in the US
Ultrahuman M2 Live brings no-prescription glucose tracking to the US using Abbott’s Lingo CGM, with plans starting at $99 per month. The post India’s Ultrahuman Launches No-Prescription Glucose Tracking Platform in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
