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DoorDash Is Testing a Way to Order Food Without Opening the App
DoorDash is testing an AI agent that can turn text messages into food orders, using account history and preferences to handle routine purchases. The post DoorDash Is Testing a Way to Order Food Without Opening the App appeared first on TechRepublic.
Metaview Raises $60M for AI Agents That Source, Screen and Schedule Candidates
Metaview raised $60 million to expand its AI recruiting platform and autonomous agent fillmore across sourcing, screening and hiring workflows. The post Metaview Raises $60M for AI Agents That Source, Screen and Schedule Candidates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google DeepMind Adds Watermarks to AI-Designed Proteins Without Breaking Them
Google DeepMind’s SynthID Bio embeds detectable watermarks in AI-designed proteins while preserving their function in early laboratory tests. The post Google DeepMind Adds Watermarks to AI-Designed Proteins Without Breaking Them appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Smart-Home Hub Reportedly Set for Oct. 13 Launch With New HomePod Mini
Apple reportedly plans to launch a Siri-powered smart-home hub on Oct. 13 alongside refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV models. The post Apple Smart-Home Hub Reportedly Set for Oct. 13 Launch With New HomePod Mini appeared first on TechRepublic.
This light-powered AI can spot deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy
UCLA researchers built an AI system that uses light to analyze more than a dozen videos simultaneously, detecting deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy. Its speed, low energy demands, and resistance to attacks could make it a powerful tool for screening the growing flood of AI-generated video.
ChatGPT Pro 500 vs. Pro 200: Is Astra Ultrafast Worth $300 More a Month?
ChatGPT Pro 500 adds Astra Ultrafast and more included usage, but whether it’s worth $300 more depends on how heavily you use Work and Codex. The post ChatGPT Pro 500 vs. Pro 200: Is Astra Ultrafast Worth $300 More a Month? appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Codex vs Claude Code: The Better AI Coding Agent Depends on More Than Benchmarks
Codex and Claude Code split the latest coding-agent benchmarks on performance, cost, speed, and deployment controls. The post OpenAI Codex vs Claude Code: The Better AI Coding Agent Depends on More Than Benchmarks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta AI Shares Seller’s Address: Facebook Marketplace Buyer Shows Up at His Home
Meta’s Muse AI shared a Facebook Marketplace seller’s pickup address and arranged a deal that ended with a buyer showing up unexpectedly. The post Meta AI Shares Seller’s Address: Facebook Marketplace Buyer Shows Up at His Home appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Plans 20,000+ Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers in 2027
Amazon plans more than 20,000 Smart Delivery Glasses by the end of 2027, bringing AI navigation and new privacy questions to its delivery network. The post Amazon Plans 20,000+ Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s New Copilot Combines Home, Code, and Autopilot: What Users Actually Get
Microsoft is redesigning Copilot around Home, Code, and Autopilot. See what each feature does, when it arrives, and which capabilities cost extra. The post Microsoft’s New Copilot Combines Home, Code, and Autopilot: What Users Actually Get appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 Best AI Browsers for 2026: Chrome, Comet, Edge, Brave and Dia Compared
Compare five of the best AI browsers for 2026, including Chrome with Gemini, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft Edge, Brave Leo, and Dia. The post 5 Best AI Browsers for 2026: Chrome, Comet, Edge, Brave and Dia Compared appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies
With $2.1 million funding from Google.org, the open-source Public Transit Intelligence Hub will unify public transit monitoring, operations, and passenger communication.
Trump Signs ‘Super Intelligence’ Order: What Actually Changes for AI
President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” instead of AI. Here’s what changes and what doesn’t. The post Trump Signs ‘Super Intelligence’ Order: What Actually Changes for AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
This game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego
Able to defeat top-ranked human players and more efficient than other models, the new system could help decision-makers in military maneuvers or business negotiations.
Google Is Replacing Gemini Gems With Skills Nov 17 — What Changes Before the Switch
Google begins moving Gemini Gems to skills Nov. 17, with changes to age eligibility, Keep Activity, files, sharing, and supported tools. The post Google Is Replacing Gemini Gems With Skills Nov 17 — What Changes Before the Switch appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Dots vs. Meta Muse: Two Different Visions for the Future of Personal AI
OpenAI Dots and Meta Muse reveal two approaches to personal AI as agents move beyond prompting toward ongoing work, delegation, and greater autonomy. The post OpenAI Dots vs. Meta Muse: Two Different Visions for the Future of Personal AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT vs Gemini for Product Recommendations: New Tests Show Where They Differ
ChatGPT changed its top product less often than Gemini in one test, but other studies found both AI shopping tools can still be inconsistent. The post ChatGPT vs Gemini for Product Recommendations: New Tests Show Where They Differ appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI ‘o’ Leak: What We Know About ChatGPT’s Always-On Assistant Before DevDay
OpenAI may be testing an always-on ChatGPT assistant called “o,” with leaked references pointing to possible email functionality and ChatGPT Pro placement. The post OpenAI ‘o’ Leak: What We Know About ChatGPT’s Always-On Assistant Before DevDay appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Wants to Run Your Business With AI — Microsoft and Salesforce Have a New Rival
Meta launches Enterprise Platform, bringing Muse, Business Agent and AI tools to companies as it takes on Microsoft and Salesforce. The post Meta Wants to Run Your Business With AI — Microsoft and Salesforce Have a New Rival appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom
Nvidia adds a record $150 billion to its stock buyback authorization, bringing the remaining total to $235 billion as AI infrastructure revenue surges. The post Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom appeared first on TechRepublic.
