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RSAC 2026 Proved the Industry Agrees on the Problem — Now Comes the Hard Part
Agentic AI dominated RSAC 2026, but security leaders warn governance is lagging. Here’s why discovery isn’t enough — and where control must evolve. The post RSAC 2026 Proved the Industry Agrees on the Problem — Now Comes the Hard Part appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inside RSA 2026: Security Leaders Grapple With AI’s Growing Role and Risks
RSA Conference 2026 spotlights AI in cybersecurity, from SOC automation to governance challenges, as experts weigh trust, control, and risk. The post Inside RSA 2026: Security Leaders Grapple With AI’s Growing Role and Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon
Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri overhaul with chatbot-style features, deeper app awareness, and possible Google Gemini support later in 2026. The post Apple’s New Siri With ChatGPT-Like Features Could Be Coming Soon appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Releases iOS 26.4: AI Playlists, Keyboard Fix, and 13 New Features
Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds AI playlist creation, eight new emoji, better keyboard accuracy, and new Family Sharing payment options. The post Apple Releases iOS 26.4: AI Playlists, Keyboard Fix, and 13 New Features appeared first on TechRepublic.
Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements
By moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or they can manipulate objects in a virtual environment.
Meta Hit With $375 Million Verdict in New Mexico Child Safety Case
Meta lost in New Mexico. The bigger question now is whether the next phase forces changes to how its platforms work. The post Meta Hit With $375 Million Verdict in New Mexico Child Safety Case appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Announces WWDC 2026: What to Expect From iOS 27, Siri Revamp
Apple announces WWDC 2026, with iOS 27, major Siri AI upgrades, and a renewed focus on bug fixes and performance improvements across devices. The post Apple Announces WWDC 2026: What to Expect From iOS 27, Siri Revamp appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tencent Brings OpenClaw AI Agents to 1B WeChat Users
Tencent integrates OpenClaw AI agents into WeChat, bringing autonomous assistants to 1 billion users and raising new security and governance concerns. The post Tencent Brings OpenClaw AI Agents to 1B WeChat Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
10 Best Business Email Providers for Small Businesses in 2026
Looking for the best business email provider? Compare top options like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zoho Mail to choose the right one. The post 10 Best Business Email Providers for Small Businesses in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
How to create “humble” AI
An MIT-led team is designing artificial intelligence systems for medical diagnosis that are more collaborative and forthcoming about uncertainty.
AI’s Power Crisis Is Closer Than You Might Think
AI growth is accelerating, but energy limits may slow it down as data center demand strains power grids and raises concerns across the tech industry. The post AI’s Power Crisis Is Closer Than You Might Think appeared first on TechRepublic.
Advancing international trade research and finding community
Sojun Park, a postdoc at the Center for International Studies, has learned much from his research on intellectual property as well as his interactions with students and mentors at MIT.
Inside the AI Warehouse: How Otto Group Is Teaching Robots to Work Together
Otto Group uses Nvidia Omniverse and AI to coordinate warehouse robots, boosting efficiency and redefining logistics with digital twins and automation. The post Inside the AI Warehouse: How Otto Group Is Teaching Robots to Work Together appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem
Amazon is reportedly working on building an AI-native smartphone, codenamed ‘Transformer,’ several years after its Fire Phone flopped. The post Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem appeared first on TechRepublic.
Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant
Musk’s Terafab plan ties Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to a new Texas chip push, but the biggest factory may not end up in Austin. The post Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant appeared first on TechRepublic.
On algorithms, life, and learning
Operations research expert Dimitris Bertsimas delivered the annual Killian Lecture, providing a look at the past and future of his work.
Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push
Perplexity is moving deeper into health AI with a tool that connects your records, labs, and wearables in one place. The post Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s AI Is Rewriting Headlines — and Publishers Are Taking Notice
Google Search is rewriting headlines with AI, raising concerns about accuracy, trust, and publisher control. The post Google’s AI Is Rewriting Headlines — and Publishers Are Taking Notice appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Launches New Chip Built for AI Agents, Cloud Tasks
Alibaba unveiled the XuanTie C950, a new server chip built for agentic AI and cloud computing, as competition in custom AI silicon heats up worldwide. The post Alibaba Launches New Chip Built for AI Agents, Cloud Tasks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control
Microsoft previews less disruptive Windows 11 updates, giving users more control over setup, restarts, shutdowns, pauses, and notification timing. The post Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control appeared first on TechRepublic.
