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Apple Launch Week: New iPhones, M5 Macs, and a $599 MacBook Neo
Apple unveiled seven new products, including the iPhone 17e, M5 MacBooks, and the $599 MacBook Neo — its cheapest laptop ever. The post Apple Launch Week: New iPhones, M5 Macs, and a $599 MacBook Neo appeared first on TechRepublic.
Perplexity AI Browser Flaw Could Let Calendar Invites Access Local Files
Researchers say a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser could expose local files and credentials through malicious calendar invites. The post Perplexity AI Browser Flaw Could Let Calendar Invites Access Local Files appeared first on TechRepublic.
Xiaomi’s HyperOS AI Push Aims Beyond Voice Assistants
Xiaomi’s HyperOS AI push is about making assistance feel native to the OS, with privacy positioning and a longer-term bet on tighter stack control. The post Xiaomi’s HyperOS AI Push Aims Beyond Voice Assistants appeared first on TechRepublic.
A simple hand photo may be the key to detecting a serious disease
Researchers at Kobe University have developed an AI system that can detect acromegaly, a rare hormone disorder, by analyzing photos of the back of the hand and a clenched fist. The disease often develops slowly and can take years to diagnose, even though untreated cases may shorten life expectancy.
Google Speeds Up Chrome Updates for Its 3 Billion Users
Google speeds up Chrome’s release cycle to biweekly updates, a move affecting 3 billion users as AI-powered browsers like Atlas and Comet emerge. The post Google Speeds Up Chrome Updates for Its 3 Billion Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Voice Tech Built for Production Teams Is on Sale
Create lifelike voiceovers, music, and sound effects in one platform built for production speed and scale. The post AI Voice Tech Built for Production Teams Is on Sale appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Reportedly Eyes a GitHub Alternative
A reported OpenAI repo project hints at a future where AI agents don’t just write code, they manage the workflow that ships it. The post OpenAI Reportedly Eyes a GitHub Alternative appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Introduces AI Work Pass as Tech Talent Shortage Widens
Singapore will introduce a new AI-focused work pass under the ONE Pass framework to attract global tech talent as demand for specialised skills grows. The post Singapore Introduces AI Work Pass as Tech Talent Shortage Widens appeared first on TechRepublic.
A “ChatGPT for spreadsheets” helps solve difficult engineering challenges faster
The approach could help engineers tackle extremely complex design problems, from power grid optimization to vehicle design.
Apple Calls New M5 MacBook Pro Its Most Powerful Laptop Yet
Apple unveils M5-powered MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with major AI performance gains, faster SSDs, Wi-Fi 7, and doubled base storage. The post Apple Calls New M5 MacBook Pro Its Most Powerful Laptop Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists build a “periodic table” for AI
Choosing the right method for multimodal AI—systems that combine text, images, and more—has long been trial and error. Emory physicists created a unifying mathematical framework that shows many AI techniques rely on the same core idea: compress data while preserving what’s most predictive. Their “control knob” approach helps researchers design better algorithms, use less data, and avoid wasted computing power. The team believes it could pave the way for more accurate, efficient, and environmentally friendly AI.
Inside the Gas Engine Strategy Powering AI’s Next Wave
AI data centers face grid delays and turbine shortages, pushing developers toward gas reciprocating engines for fast, scalable gigawatt power. The post Inside the Gas Engine Strategy Powering AI’s Next Wave appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk: X Shatters All-Time Traffic Record During US-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Elon Musk says X hit its highest usage ever as US and Israeli strikes on Iran drove real-time updates, videos, and political debate across the platform. The post Elon Musk: X Shatters All-Time Traffic Record During US-Israeli Strikes on Iran appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX Sets First Starship Launch Since xAI Merger
SpaceX is lining up its next Starship test in the coming weeks as it eyes a mid-2027 Starlink upgrade and weighs xAI-era ambitions. The post SpaceX Sets First Starship Launch Since xAI Merger appeared first on TechRepublic.
Standardize AI Outputs Across Teams for a One-Time $100 Fee
Build a scalable internal prompt infrastructure that your team can standardize, publish, and reuse long-term. The post Standardize AI Outputs Across Teams for a One-Time $100 Fee appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS Data Centers Hit: Drone Strikes Cripple Cloud
AWS says drone strikes damaged data center facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, disrupting and degrading dozens of cloud services across the Middle East. The post AWS Data Centers Hit: Drone Strikes Cripple Cloud appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia
Recent AI-driven layoffs highlight a structural shift in Australia’s white-collar workforce, even as national unemployment remains low. The post AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Launches iPhone 17e: Everything You Need to Know
Apple unveils the iPhone 17e with 256GB base storage, A19 chip, MagSafe, and a smarter 48MP camera, all starting at $599. The post Apple Launches iPhone 17e: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks
As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag: even when instructed to act like trained therapists, these systems routinely break core ethical standards of mental health care. In side-by-side evaluations with peer counselors and licensed psychologists, researchers uncovered 15 distinct ethical risks — from mishandling crisis situations and reinforcing harmful beliefs to showing biased responses and offering “deceptive empathy” that mimics care without real understanding.
OpenAI Secures Major Deal with Pentagon as Trump, Hegseth Condemn Anthropic
OpenAI secures a Pentagon deal to deploy AI on classified systems as the US government bars Anthropic over national security concerns. The post OpenAI Secures Major Deal with Pentagon as Trump, Hegseth Condemn Anthropic appeared first on TechRepublic.
