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5 Best Claude Code Alternatives for 2026: Codex, Copilot and More
Five Claude Code alternatives offer different approaches to AI coding, from terminal agents and GitHub automation to AI-native editors and structured development. The post 5 Best Claude Code Alternatives for 2026: Codex, Copilot and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
iPhone Duo Alternatives in 2026: 4 Phones to Consider Before Spending $1,999
Looking for iPhone Duo alternatives? Compare the four best options for 2026 from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and Apple before spending $1,999. The post iPhone Duo Alternatives in 2026: 4 Phones to Consider Before Spending $1,999 appeared first on TechRepublic.
IFR Counts 7,000 Humanoid Robot Sales as Workplace Pilots Stay Small
IFR counted about 7,000 humanoid robot sales in 2025, but many units remain in research and workplace pilots rather than productive commercial roles. The post IFR Counts 7,000 Humanoid Robot Sales as Workplace Pilots Stay Small appeared first on TechRepublic.
NVIDIA Brings AI Agents to Robotics With Isaac ROS 5.0
NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 adds agent-ready tools, Ubuntu 24.04 support, and GPU acceleration to help developers build and test robotics software faster. The post NVIDIA Brings AI Agents to Robotics With Isaac ROS 5.0 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Is Building AI Memory Designed to Stay Locked Even From Google
Google is building persistent AI memory designed to stay unreadable to Google, with device-held keys and independent security testing. The post Google Is Building AI Memory Designed to Stay Locked Even From Google appeared first on TechRepublic.
The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities
In their new book, “How AI Sees the City,” the leaders of MIT’s Senseable City Lab examine the technology’s implications for researching urban life.
iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 with the A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, Siri AI, faster charging, and up to 2TB of storage. The post iPhone 18 Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Expands Outside Safety Reviews Into Model Training
OpenAI plans to expand independent safety assessments into model training and evaluation, giving outside groups earlier access to test high-risk AI systems. The post OpenAI Expands Outside Safety Reviews Into Model Training appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT welcomes David Siegel SM ’86, PhD ’91 as its next Innovation Fellow
Computer scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will collaborate with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to advance AI and scientific discovery.
How CIOs Can Prove AI Is Improving the Employee Experience
CIOs can measure AI’s workplace impact by tracking productivity, technology performance, employee experience, adoption, and total deployment costs. The post How CIOs Can Prove AI Is Improving the Employee Experience appeared first on TechRepublic.
Compare 20+ AI Models For Every Task: $54.97 with This Lifetime Plan
ChatPlayground AI runs one prompt across GPT-4o, Gemini, and more so you pick the sharpest answer every time. The post Compare 20+ AI Models For Every Task: $54.97 with This Lifetime Plan appeared first on TechRepublic.
This $15 Claude AI Course Is Built for Work, Not Just Prompts
This eDegree covers Claude prompting, automation, integrations, and coding for practical business use. The post This $15 Claude AI Course Is Built for Work, Not Just Prompts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Wants to Rename AI ‘Super Intelligence’ Because ‘Artificial’ Sounds Fake
President Trump says the U.S. will call AI “super intelligence,” but the term already has a different technical meaning in AI research. The post Trump Wants to Rename AI ‘Super Intelligence’ Because ‘Artificial’ Sounds Fake appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 — and Plans Qwen Models With Up to 10 Trillion Parameters
Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu V900 AI chip as Qwen 4 enters training and future Qwen models target up to 10 trillion parameters. The post Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 — and Plans Qwen Models With Up to 10 Trillion Parameters appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s $5,499 Mac Studio Is Here: Meet Its Most Powerful Mac
Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studio starts at $5,499. See what the extra $3,000 delivers and who actually needs its AI, memory, and GPU power. The post Apple’s $5,499 Mac Studio Is Here: Meet Its Most Powerful Mac appeared first on TechRepublic.
Poitras Center to fuel early careers of 50 young scientists dedicated to psychiatric disorders research
Patricia and James Poitras ’63 provide fellowships for graduate students and postdocs who will shape the future of mental health research.
Simbe Surpasses 3,000 Contracted Robots for Retail Stores
Simbe says more than 3,000 Tally retail robots are under contract as it expands shelf-scanning technology into a broader store intelligence platform. The post Simbe Surpasses 3,000 Contracted Robots for Retail Stores appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.7: Low Prices, Heavy Token Use
SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.7 improves coding benchmarks and keeps API prices low, but heavy token consumption could raise the cost of completing real-world tasks. The post SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.7: Low Prices, Heavy Token Use appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Builds Biology Lab to Test What Claude Can Do in the Real World
Anthropic has opened a biology lab to test Claude with real experiments and lab equipment, expanding its AI life sciences work beyond computer simulations. The post Anthropic Builds Biology Lab to Test What Claude Can Do in the Real World appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT’s tiny flying robot gets 450% faster with AI
A new AI control system lets MIT’s tiny flying robot move with insect-like agility, boosting its speed by about 450 percent and allowing it to pull off 10 somersaults in 11 seconds. The technology could eventually enable miniature robots to search earthquake rubble and navigate dangerous spaces that conventional drones cannot reach.
