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Tech Giants Build Fake Amazon and Gmail to Train AI Agents
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are creating exact replicas of popular web platforms to train AI agents to navigate the digital world like humans. The post Tech Giants Build Fake Amazon and Gmail to Train AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings
The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams. The post Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades
Android 16 QPR2 brings AI-powered notification summaries, deeper dark theme options, and built-in parental controls, starting on eligible Pixel devices. The post Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution
AWS is empowering partners with new AI categories, increased support, and marketplace innovations — all showcased at AWS re:Invent 2025. The post AWS re:Invent Highlights New Agentic AI Partners and AI-Driven Marketplace Evolution appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS re:Invent Day 2: Amazon Launches New AI Models, Trainium3 Chips, and On-Prem AI Factories
AWS re:Invent Day 2 delivered major AI updates, including new Nova models, Trainium3 servers, and Bedrock’s largest model expansion. The post AWS re:Invent Day 2: Amazon Launches New AI Models, Trainium3 Chips, and On-Prem AI Factories appeared first on TechRepublic.
New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
MIT CSAIL and LIDS researchers developed a mathematically grounded system that lets soft robots deform, adapt, and interact with people and objects, without violating safety limits.
DeepSeek Unleashes New AI Models to Challenge Google and OpenAI
This marks another escalation in the global race to build powerful AI “thinking” systems. The post DeepSeek Unleashes New AI Models to Challenge Google and OpenAI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Unveils Advances in Open Digital and Physical AI
From autonomous driving to speech recognition and AI safety, the company aims to drive things forward. The post Nvidia Unveils Advances in Open Digital and Physical AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Seeks Foldable Innovation With Galaxy Z TriFold Launch
It's a twice-folding design that transforms from a standard smartphone into a 10-inch tablet-like workspace. The post Samsung Seeks Foldable Innovation With Galaxy Z TriFold Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Sea Grant students explore the intersection of technology and offshore aquaculture in Norway
AquaCulture Shock program, in collaboration with MIT-Scandinavia MISTI, offers international internships for AI and autonomy in aquaculture
Driving American battery innovation forward
At MITEI’s Fall Colloquium, General Motors’ battery development expert emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the US as a leader in battery tech.
AWS re:Invent Day 1: A Flood of AI News Breaks Out of Las Vegas
AWS re:Invent Day 1 delivered a surge of AI, multicloud, and automation news from Las Vegas, as Amazon and its partners unveiled major updates. The post AWS re:Invent Day 1: A Flood of AI News Breaks Out of Las Vegas appeared first on TechRepublic.
Exploring how AI will shape the future of work
For PhD student Benjamin Manning, the future of work means grasping AI’s role on our behalf while transforming and accelerating social scientific discovery.
AWS and Google Team Up to Simplify Your Multi-Cloud Connectivity
AWS and Google Cloud are rolling out a jointly engineered multicloud network service that promises faster, more reliable cross-cloud connectivity. The post AWS and Google Team Up to Simplify Your Multi-Cloud Connectivity appeared first on TechRepublic.
Black Friday Spending Hit $11.7B in US, Adobe Says
From the rapid ascent of mobile commerce to the expanding influence of AI on product discovery, the data shows a marketplace undergoing rapid modernization. The post Black Friday Spending Hit $11.7B in US, Adobe Says appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Parents Doubt Tech Giants’ Efforts as Blackmail Cases Climb
New NSPCC research finds one in 10 UK children targeted by online blackmail, with parents feeling unprepared and calling for stronger tech safeguards. The post UK Parents Doubt Tech Giants’ Efforts as Blackmail Cases Climb appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists uncover the brain’s hidden learning blocks
Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks. Monkeys switching between visual categorization challenges revealed that the prefrontal cortex assembles these blocks like Legos to create new behaviors. This flexibility explains why humans learn quickly while AI models often forget old skills. The insights may help build better AI and new clinical treatments for impaired cognitive adaptability.
Turn Emails Into Events with Smart Calendars AI for $30
Natural-language scheduling and conflict checks on Apple devices with a 3-year plan at 49% off. The post Turn Emails Into Events with Smart Calendars AI for $30 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Build a Private AI Workflow on Your PC for Just $79
Bring AI in-house—keep data on-device for chat, document analysis, and coding help without cloud reliance. The post Build a Private AI Workflow on Your PC for Just $79 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Black Friday Sees Surge in AI-Assisted Shopping in UK
Consumers place growing trust in agentic commerce, according to new UK research from payments consultancy PSE Consulting. The post Black Friday Sees Surge in AI-Assisted Shopping in UK appeared first on TechRepublic.
