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Figure Humanoid Robots Sort Packages Non-Stop in 24/7 Demo
Figure AI’s Helix 02 humanoid robots neared 40 hours of autonomous work and almost 50,000 packages in a livestreamed warehouse demo. The post Figure Humanoid Robots Sort Packages Non-Stop in 24/7 Demo appeared first on TechRepublic.
Former Disney Animator: Marvel Layoffs Point to a Bigger AI Shift
Former Disney animator Tom Bancroft says Marvel layoffs reflect Hollywood’s shift toward freelancers, AI tools, and uncertain creative pipelines. The post Former Disney Animator: Marvel Layoffs Point to a Bigger AI Shift appeared first on TechRepublic.
Two from MIT named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The prestigious fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
The First AI-Crafted Zero-Day Was Easy to Spot. The Next One May Not Be
Google reported the first confirmed AI-assisted zero-day exploit, raising new concerns about logic flaws, supply chain risk, and containment. The post The First AI-Crafted Zero-Day Was Easy to Spot. The Next One May Not Be appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump’s China Summit Turns Into a Big Tech Power Play
Trump’s China summit brought Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla leaders into talks shaped by AI chips, trade pressure, and market-access demands. The post Trump’s China Summit Turns Into a Big Tech Power Play appeared first on TechRepublic.
Top New Features in Android 17 You’ll Notice This Year
Google previewed Android 17 with Gemini AI tools, AirDrop-style sharing, privacy upgrades, multitasking changes, and stronger security controls. The post Top New Features in Android 17 You’ll Notice This Year appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Retires ‘Copilot Mode’ as Edge Gets Built-In AI Tools
Microsoft is retiring “Copilot Mode” in Edge as it builds AI browsing tools directly into Edge on desktop and mobile. The post Microsoft Retires ‘Copilot Mode’ as Edge Gets Built-In AI Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Kevin O’Leary’s ‘Wonder Valley’ Data Center Advances as Job Estimates Shift
Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley data center project faces scrutiny as job estimates shift and Utah residents raise environmental concerns. The post Kevin O’Leary’s ‘Wonder Valley’ Data Center Advances as Job Estimates Shift appeared first on TechRepublic.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin May Need Outside Cash to Catch SpaceX
Blue Origin may seek outside funding for the first time as it looks to scale launches, compete with SpaceX, and expand its space business. The post Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin May Need Outside Cash to Catch SpaceX appeared first on TechRepublic.
How AI is Helping Hospitals Get Ahead
See how Northwestern Medicine is using AI to predict disease earlier, improve radiology efficiency, and support a more proactive model of care with on-premise infrastructure from Dell Technologies and NVIDIA. The post How AI is Helping Hospitals Get Ahead appeared first on TechRepublic.
HPE Reboots Private Cloud for the AI Era
HPE’s private cloud refresh brings Morpheus, Zerto, and Alletra MP into a unified AI-ready stack, while Juniper’s role remains unclear. The post HPE Reboots Private Cloud for the AI Era appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Introduces Googlebook, a Gemini-First Laptop Platform
Googlebook brings Gemini Intelligence, Magic Pointer, Android app support, phone integration, and premium hardware to Google’s new laptop platform. The post Google Introduces Googlebook, a Gemini-First Laptop Platform appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK and Europe Land 33% of New Startups Founded by DeepMind Alumni
New from Evertrace reveals 112 DeepMind alumni have launched startups since Q2 2025. Explore how the "DeepMind Mafia" is fueling a $5B+ tech boom across the UK and Europe. The post UK and Europe Land 33% of New Startups Founded by DeepMind Alumni appeared first on TechRepublic.
Your “um” and pauses could reveal early dementia risk
The little pauses, “ums,” and moments when you struggle to find the right word may reveal far more about your brain than anyone realized. Researchers discovered that everyday speech patterns are closely tied to executive function — the mental system that powers memory, planning, focus, and flexible thinking. By using AI to analyze natural conversations, the team found they could predict cognitive performance with surprising accuracy, potentially opening the door to simple speech-based tools that could detect early signs of dementia long before traditional testing does.
WWDC 2026 Preview: Apple Readies Siri Overhaul, AI Updates, and More
Apple’s WWDC 2026 is expected to preview iOS 27, a smarter Siri, broader AI model options, and macOS 27 design refinements. The post WWDC 2026 Preview: Apple Readies Siri Overhaul, AI Updates, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Best ChatGPT Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try)
Explore the biggest ChatGPT photo editing trends of 2026, from caricatures and toy-style portraits to nostalgic film edits and AI collages. The post 6 Best ChatGPT Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try) appeared first on TechRepublic.
Q&A: Expanding MIT’s global reach through Universal Learning
Dimitris Bertsimas and Megan Mitchell discuss the motivation behind Universal Learning, and what sets the new MIT Open Learning educational initiative apart.
Universal AI is “a pathway to AI fluency that’s accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere”
New AI education program from MIT Open Learning debuts with AI-powered personalization and a free introductory course for learners everywhere.
Google Says Hackers Used AI to Build Zero-Day Exploit
Google says hackers used AI to help build a zero-day exploit targeting 2FA, raising concerns about AI-assisted hacking. The post Google Says Hackers Used AI to Build Zero-Day Exploit appeared first on TechRepublic.
Powering Progress: The Economics of The Dell AI Factory
Hear how Dell, NVIDIA, and ESG frame the business value of a full-stack AI approach, from faster time to value and stronger ROI to better control over data, security, and deployment complexity. The post Powering Progress: The Economics of The Dell AI Factory appeared first on TechRepublic.
