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Google Drive Expands AI Ransomware Detection, File Recovery to More Users
Google expands Drive ransomware detection and file recovery with its latest AI model, which detects 14 times more infections as the features move beyond beta. The post Google Drive Expands AI Ransomware Detection, File Recovery to More Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mistral Raises $830M in Debt Financing to Build Nvidia-Powered AI Hub in Europe
An $830 million boost puts Mistral at the center of Europe’s bid to build its own AI infrastructure and reduce reliance on cloud services. The post Mistral Raises $830M in Debt Financing to Build Nvidia-Powered AI Hub in Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Models
Meta is launching new Ray-Ban smart glasses built for prescription users, signaling a stronger push into AI-powered wearables and everyday smart tech. The post Meta Expands Smart Glasses Line With Prescription-First Ray-Ban Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mac Studio 2026: New Leaks Tease M5 Power, Price, and Launch Timeline
New leaks reveal Apple’s M5 Mac Studio with major performance upgrades, a shifting release timeline, and rising prices. Here’s what we know so far. The post Mac Studio 2026: New Leaks Tease M5 Power, Price, and Launch Timeline appeared first on TechRepublic.
Stanford scientists create shape-shifting material that changes color and texture like an octopus
A new shape-shifting material can change both its texture and color in seconds, inspired by the camouflage abilities of octopuses. By precisely controlling how a polymer swells with water, researchers can create detailed, reversible patterns at the nanoscale. The material can even mimic realistic surfaces and dynamically adjust how it reflects light. In the future, AI could allow it to automatically blend into its surroundings.
Your AI Governance Can’t Wait. Here’s Where to Start.
Every week at The Neuron, we cover the AI tools, breakthroughs, and policy shifts shaping how 675,000+ professionals work. And every week, the same question keeps surfacing from the IT leaders, compliance officers, and CTOs in our audience: where do we even start with AI governance? I get it. The gap between “we should probably ... The post Your AI Governance Can’t Wait. Here’s Where to Start. appeared first on TechRepublic.
7 Best ChatGPT Image Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Photos
Use these prompt templates to generate sharper ChatGPT images in 2026, from hero sections and product shots to retouching and pricing layouts. The post 7 Best ChatGPT Image Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Photos appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers use AI to uncover atomic defects in materials
A new model measures defects that can be leveraged to improve materials’ mechanical strength, heat transfer, and energy-conversion efficiency.
Apple Offers Up to $400K to Keep iPhone Designers Amid AI Talent War
Apple offers up to $400,000 in stock bonuses to retain top designers as OpenAI and AI startups ramp up hiring in the race to build next-gen devices. The post Apple Offers Up to $400K to Keep iPhone Designers Amid AI Talent War appeared first on TechRepublic.
DeepSeek Outage Shakes AI Service Used by 355M Worldwide
DeepSeek’s longest outage since 2025 disrupted millions, raising concerns about AI reliability and enterprise risk. The post DeepSeek Outage Shakes AI Service Used by 355M Worldwide appeared first on TechRepublic.
This $584 AI Meeting Assistant Is Now Only $67
MeetScribe joins calls on major platforms, provides transcriptions, and even summarizes action items for you. The post This $584 AI Meeting Assistant Is Now Only $67 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists just found a way to store massive data using light in 3 dimensions
A new holographic storage technique uses light in three dimensions to dramatically increase how much data can be stored. It encodes information throughout a material using amplitude, phase, and polarization, rather than just on a surface. An AI model then reconstructs the data from light patterns, simplifying the process. This could pave the way for faster, denser, and more efficient data storage systems.
6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images
Discover six powerful Gemini AI photo editing prompts that help you transform selfies, product shots, and portraits with professional results. The post 6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inside Ford’s AI-Driven Approach to Scaling Dealer Analysis
FordDirect used AI agents in Domo to automate dealer analysis, cut turnaround time, and deliver insights that helped win back at-risk dealerships. The post Inside Ford’s AI-Driven Approach to Scaling Dealer Analysis appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inside Bissell’s 48-Hour AI Sprint That Changed How It Uses Data
Bissell cut through AI hype by building five real workflows in just two days, turning skepticism into measurable results across customer service and analytics. The post Inside Bissell’s 48-Hour AI Sprint That Changed How It Uses Data appeared first on TechRepublic.
iPhone’s Next Upgrade: Siri Could Soon Run on Gemini, Claude, and More
Apple may open Siri to rival AI models like Gemini and Claude in iOS 27, signaling a shift toward a more flexible, app-based AI ecosystem. The post iPhone’s Next Upgrade: Siri Could Soon Run on Gemini, Claude, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 23–27. The post AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
12 AI Prompt Templates Every Professional Should Bookmark
Here are 12 AI prompt templates professionals can use to write, plan, debug, analyze data, and get more useful output from AI tools. The post 12 AI Prompt Templates Every Professional Should Bookmark appeared first on TechRepublic.
Seeing sounds
Mariano Salcedo, a master’s student in the new Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program, is designing an AI to visualize and express music and other sounds.
MIT engineers design proteins by their motion, not just their shape
An AI model generates novel proteins based on how they vibrate and move, opening new possibilities for dynamic biomaterials and adaptive therapeutics.
