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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing
Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.
Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices
A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leak: Pricing, Specs, and Launch Timeline Revealed
Samsung’s rumored smart glasses may challenge Meta with AI features, display-free design, leaked pricing, and a possible 2027 AR roadmap. The post Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leak: Pricing, Specs, and Launch Timeline Revealed appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s $599 Mac mini Sells Out, Resurfaces on eBay Above Retail
Apple’s sold-out $599 M4 Mac mini is getting marked up on eBay as buyers chase compact machines for local AI work while supplies stay tight. The post Apple’s $599 Mac mini Sells Out, Resurfaces on eBay Above Retail appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google, Kaggle Relaunch Free AI Course Focused on ‘Vibe Coding’
Google and Kaggle’s free AI agents course returns June 15-19, with vibe coding lessons, live sessions, and a hands-on capstone project. The post Google, Kaggle Relaunch Free AI Course Focused on ‘Vibe Coding’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders
Thomas Kurian’s Google Cloud Next keynote framed Google’s agentic AI vision. Here are five key takeaways for IT leaders. The post Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders appeared first on TechRepublic.
Truecaller Faces New Pressure in India as Growth Matures
Truecaller has hit 500 million monthly users, but slower growth in India, CNAP rollout, and ad pressure are testing whether its next phase can be as strong as its first. The post Truecaller Faces New Pressure in India as Growth Matures appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Shuts Down Meta’s $2.5B Bid for AI Startup Manus
China has blocked Meta’s $2.5 billion Manus AI acquisition, raising new questions about cross-border AI deals and who controls agent technology. The post China Shuts Down Meta’s $2.5B Bid for AI Startup Manus appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push
China’s Orbital Chenguang secured major credit lines for space-based data centers as AI demand strains power, land, and cooling capacity. The post China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts
Learn prompt engineering with this practical cheat sheet that covers frameworks, techniques, and tips for producing more accurate and useful AI outputs. The post The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
Natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets.
EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with €180 Million Contract
The European Commission has awarded a €180 million contract to four providers—Post Telecom, STACKIT, Scaleway, and Proximus—to provide sovereign cloud services, ensuring EU data remains under European legal and strategic control. The post EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with €180 Million Contract appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Draws Google’s $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal
Google is preparing an investment in Anthropic worth up to $40B, pairing cash with cloud capacity as demand for Claude fuels the latest major AI megadeal. The post Anthropic Draws Google’s $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal appeared first on TechRepublic.
A faster way to estimate AI power consumption
The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.
DeepSeek Drops Cheaper V4 AI as Huawei Jumps In
DeepSeek launches V4 AI model with Huawei chip support, offering lower costs and intensifying global AI competition. The post DeepSeek Drops Cheaper V4 AI as Huawei Jumps In appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone
New dataset of 30,000-plus competition math problems from 47 countries gives AI researchers a harder test — and students worldwide a better training ground.
AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Corporate Shakeups Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 20–24. The post AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Corporate Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees
Microsoft is offering first-ever retirement buyouts to some US employees as AI-driven data center spending grows and tech layoffs continue. The post Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees appeared first on TechRepublic.
India’s App Boom Has a Revenue Problem
India’s app market is booming in downloads and usage, but much of the money still flows to global platforms rather than local developers. The post India’s App Boom Has a Revenue Problem appeared first on TechRepublic.
White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to ‘Steal American AI’
The White House says China-linked actors are using industrial-scale distillation to extract American AI breakthroughs, with US action planned. The post White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to ‘Steal American AI’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
