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SpaceX Sets $135 IPO Price at $1.77T Valuation
SpaceX set its IPO price at $135, putting the company on track for a record public listing and a valuation near $1.77 trillion. The post SpaceX Sets $135 IPO Price at $1.77T Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.
Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing “Battleship”
MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.
Tod Machover receives George Peabody Medal for contributions to music and technology
The George Peabody Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge for Office Workers
Microsoft showed Project Solara concept devices at Build 2026, including a wearable AI badge for office workers using AI agents. The post Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge for Office Workers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Windows Features for Developers
Microsoft’s Build 2026 Windows updates add developer setup tools, local AI models, Linux workflows, and agent security controls. The post Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Windows Features for Developers appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
The new ChartNet training dataset could improve the accuracy of vision-language models that help analyze business trends or interpret scientific figures.
Zoom Introduces ‘ZoomMate,’ an AI Teammate for Post-Meeting Work
ZoomMate aims to turn meeting conversations into AI-powered workflows, giving IT leaders new questions around governance, automation, and ROI. The post Zoom Introduces ‘ZoomMate,’ an AI Teammate for Post-Meeting Work appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Live 2026: New Security Tools Target AI Threats
Cisco unveiled Cloud Control, Live Protect, and Hybrid Mesh Firewall at Cisco Live to help enterprises manage AI-era IT and security operations. The post Cisco Live 2026: New Security Tools Target AI Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.
Fake Claude Code Installers Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware
Fake Claude Code install sites are pushing malware that steals API keys, developer credentials, crypto wallets, and other sensitive data. The post Fake Claude Code Installers Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX IPO Filing Ties AI Growth to Water Access
SpaceX’s amended IPO filing adds water access to the risks around its AI data center buildout, putting another physical constraint around its growth plans. The post SpaceX IPO Filing Ties AI Growth to Water Access appeared first on TechRepublic.
Strava Tightens API Access as AI Scraping Concerns Grow Ahead of IPO
Strava’s latest API and access changes add new subscription, compliance, and data-use questions for developers building apps on top of the fitness platform. The post Strava Tightens API Access as AI Scraping Concerns Grow Ahead of IPO appeared first on TechRepublic.
SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France
SoftBank plans to build 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, but the first phase will not arrive until 2031. The post SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia, Microsoft Launch RTX Spark PCs for AI Agents
Nvidia and Microsoft unveiled RTX Spark Windows PCs built for local AI agents, with systems expected from major PC makers this fall. The post Nvidia, Microsoft Launch RTX Spark PCs for AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
Acer’s New $699 Laptop Is a Budget-Friendly Swing at Apple’s MacBook Neo
Acer’s Swift Air 14 starts at $699 with Intel Core Series 3 chips, AI features, long battery claims, and an ultraportable design. The post Acer’s New $699 Laptop Is a Budget-Friendly Swing at Apple’s MacBook Neo appeared first on TechRepublic.
The forgotten organ that could predict how long you live
A long-overlooked organ may hold surprising clues to healthy aging and cancer survival. Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of adults and found that people with healthier thymuses—a small immune-system organ once thought to become largely irrelevant after childhood—lived longer and had substantially lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and death.
Major AI Models Consistently Break EU Regulations, Study Shows
Major AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google routinely fail EU GDPR and AI Act compliance, a new study reveals. Discover the enterprise risks. The post Major AI Models Consistently Break EU Regulations, Study Shows appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Eases Gemini Usage Limits After Complaints
Google adjusted Gemini usage limits after complaints, adding Pro quota caps, free Flash-Lite prompts, and clearer usage reporting. The post Google Eases Gemini Usage Limits After Complaints appeared first on TechRepublic.
Stanford quantum computing breakthrough uses twisted light to work without extreme cooling
A new room-temperature quantum device uses twisted light to entangle photons and electrons, overcoming one of the biggest hurdles in quantum technology. The breakthrough could pave the way for smaller, cheaper quantum systems with applications ranging from secure communications to future AI and computing platforms.
AI Data Centers Now Account for 17% of Australia’s Private Investment
Australia’s AI data center boom drove private investment sharply higher, even as weaker household spending exposed a widening economic split. The post AI Data Centers Now Account for 17% of Australia’s Private Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
iOS 27 Rumor: Siri Could Become Apple’s Answer to ChatGPT
iOS 27 could bring a rebuilt Siri, Dynamic Island AI search, chatbot-style tools, and deeper AI features across iPhone apps. The post iOS 27 Rumor: Siri Could Become Apple’s Answer to ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic.
