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What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers?
The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise. The post What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Touchscreens, OLED, and M6 Chips: Apple’s Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape
Apple is reportedly planning its biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years, adding touchscreen support, OLED displays, new M6 chips, and more. The post Touchscreens, OLED, and M6 Chips: Apple’s Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK to Unveil ‘World-First’ Deepfake Detection Plan
The initiative will be led by the Home Office and developed in collaboration with major technology companies, academic researchers, and technical experts. The post UK to Unveil ‘World-First’ Deepfake Detection Plan appeared first on TechRepublic.
Master AI Skills Without The Learning Curve For Just $80
Get lifetime access to beginner-friendly AI courses, personalized learning paths, and hands-on training. The post Master AI Skills Without The Learning Curve For Just $80 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Varonis Acquires AllTrue to Strengthen AI Security Capabilities
The deal underscores a broader industry shift as security vendors race to address the risks introduced by LLMs, copilots, and autonomous AI agents. The post Varonis Acquires AllTrue to Strengthen AI Security Capabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.
Professionals Can Save Hours With This $30 AI Prompt Writer
Transform ideas into expert AI prompts for any platform with this self-adaptive prompting system on sale. The post Professionals Can Save Hours With This $30 AI Prompt Writer appeared first on TechRepublic.
Brian Hedden named co-associate dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing
He joins Nikos Trichakis in guiding the cross-cutting initiative of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
Antonio Torralba, three MIT alumni named 2025 ACM fellows
Torralba’s research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and human visual perception.
Restructuring in the AI Era: Washington Post Cuts One-Third of Its Workforce
The Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it restructures around subscriptions, events, and AI tools to adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape. The post Restructuring in the AI Era: Washington Post Cuts One-Third of Its Workforce appeared first on TechRepublic.
3 Questions: Using AI to accelerate the discovery and design of therapeutic drugs
Professor James Collins discusses how collaboration has been central to his research into combining computational predictions with new experimental platforms.
Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout
This is a major milestone in Amazon’s effort to reinvent Alexa for the age of large language models. The post Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Was Meant to Cut Wage Costs. Has It?
AI was meant to cut labour costs. For many organisations, it hasn’t. Here’s why AI ROI is now under scrutiny across APAC. The post AI Was Meant to Cut Wage Costs. Has It? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate
Adobe has reversed course on its plans for Adobe Animate, confirming that the long-running 2D animation application will not be shut down after all. The post Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State
Many of the roles are in engineering and product teams, per a state WARN filing. The post Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State appeared first on TechRepublic.
Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push
The South Yorkshire town is being used for testing AI across public services, education, and local businesses over the next 18 months. The post Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human
A newly published research paper outlines a method designed to reduce the delay between a user’s request and a spoken response. The post Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human appeared first on TechRepublic.
Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship
The MIT senior will pursue a master’s degree at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.
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Architecture students bring new forms of human-machine interaction into the kitchen.
Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics
From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees. The post Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on TechRepublic.
SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group
WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention.
