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AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools
Google is investing about $75 million in A24 through a partnership with DeepMind to develop AI tools for filmmaking and distribution. The post AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as It Rebuilds Around AI
Oracle cut about 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026 as it restructures around AI and cloud infrastructure, raising questions for enterprise buyers. The post Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as It Rebuilds Around AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2: New Siri, RCS, and Wallet Changes Arrive
iOS 27 beta 2 adds Write with Siri, RCS replies, Wallet updates, and Home fixes, giving IT teams more to test before launch. The post Apple’s iOS 27 Beta 2: New Siri, RCS, and Wallet Changes Arrive appeared first on TechRepublic.
OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated
Over-the-counter CGMs are making glucose data easier to access, but not every user benefits equally. Here’s where the evidence is strongest — and what to know about app privacy. The post OTC Glucose Monitors Make Wellness Tracking More Personal — and More Complicated appeared first on TechRepublic.
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Features: Everything We Know So Far
iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to AI upgrades, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, camera changes, a smaller Dynamic Island, and possible pricing shifts. The post Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Features: Everything We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.
X Targets ‘Neglected’ Meta Engineers in Public Recruiting Pitch
X product head Nikita Bier targeted “neglected” Meta employees with a snack-budget hiring pitch as Meta works to improve morale. The post X Targets ‘Neglected’ Meta Engineers in Public Recruiting Pitch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Supplier Bets on Robots, AI Servers in $1.1B Hong Kong Listing
Apple supplier Lingyi iTech seeks a US$1.1B Hong Kong IPO to fund expansion in AI hardware, robotics, smart glasses, and AI servers. The post Apple Supplier Bets on Robots, AI Servers in $1.1B Hong Kong Listing appeared first on TechRepublic.
India’s Ultrahuman Launches No-Prescription Glucose Tracking Platform in the US
Ultrahuman M2 Live brings no-prescription glucose tracking to the US using Abbott’s Lingo CGM, with plans starting at $99 per month. The post India’s Ultrahuman Launches No-Prescription Glucose Tracking Platform in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance AI Roadmap Puts Jio CallAgent Inside the Network
Reliance’s AI roadmap puts Jio CallAgent inside the telecom network while tying India-scale AI ambitions to Jamnagar compute, local-language services, and enterprise compliance questions. The post Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance AI Roadmap Puts Jio CallAgent Inside the Network appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic’s Fable 5 Withdrawal Underscores Importance and Difficulty of ‘sovereign AI’ Strategies
Anthropic’s abrupt Fable 5 withdrawal due to US export controls underscores the urgent need for UK and European sovereign AI infrastructure. The post Anthropic’s Fable 5 Withdrawal Underscores Importance and Difficulty of ‘sovereign AI’ Strategies appeared first on TechRepublic.
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
MIT researchers’ approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
As the World Claims Tech Sovereignty, Where Does Australia Stand?
Australian enterprises remain dependent on foreign technology infrastructure, while major economies treat that dependency as a strategic liability. The post As the World Claims Tech Sovereignty, Where Does Australia Stand? appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX wants to build AI data centers in space. Will it work?
The race to build data centers in space is gaining momentum as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power. Orbital facilities could tap into abundant solar energy and avoid many of the environmental challenges faced on Earth. Yet space remains a harsh and expensive place to operate, with major hurdles including cooling, maintenance, radiation exposure, and orbital debris.
Alibaba Cloud Bets on France as Europe Seeks More Control Over AI
Alibaba Cloud opened two Paris availability zones as European enterprises weigh data sovereignty, resilience, and AI infrastructure needs. The post Alibaba Cloud Bets on France as Europe Seeks More Control Over AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Adds Brand Controls, Code Sync to Claude Design
Anthropic updated Claude Design with design system imports, Claude Code syncing, canvas editing, and more export options for enterprise teams. The post Anthropic Adds Brand Controls, Code Sync to Claude Design appeared first on TechRepublic.
Data Center Power and Cooling Trends for the AI Era
Without sufficient power and cooling, AI applications would be unable to function at the required level. The post Data Center Power and Cooling Trends for the AI Era appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"
Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'
In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists
Researchers show that for certain kinds of games, an overlooked class of algorithms performs much better than expected.
