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How to Take Notes for In-Person Meetings With Google Meet
Google Meet can use Gemini to capture in-person conversations and turn them into a Google Doc with summaries and action items. The post How to Take Notes for In-Person Meetings With Google Meet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Can Open-Weight AI Pressure OpenAI and Anthropic Valuations?
Open-weight AI does not need to beat frontier models to test the growth and margin assumptions behind OpenAI and Anthropic's soaring valuations. The post Can Open-Weight AI Pressure OpenAI and Anthropic Valuations? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens
Johor’s data center pipeline has reached 8,542 MW, but a 0.7% colocation vacancy rate, grid constraints, and water demand mean regional IT buyers need to separate announced capacity from infrastructure they can actually deploy. The post Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Best Small Business Email Providers for 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 6 Best Small Business Email Providers for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power
Researchers combined synthetic DNA with a semiconductor to create an ultra-low-power memory device capable of storing and processing information in the same place. The bio-hybrid technology could eventually help make AI systems and next-generation computers far more energy efficient.
WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders
WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption. The post WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders appeared first on TechRepublic.
White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models
White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance. The post White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground
OpenAI and Anthropic are emphasizing lower AI costs as open-weight models gain ground, forcing enterprises to weigh price, performance, and risk. The post OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID
Microsoft is reportedly phasing out SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. See the claimed deadlines and what IT administrators should do next. The post Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed
Singapore is using simulated AI-enabled scam calls to train the public, offering IT leaders a new model for social engineering security training. The post Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed appeared first on TechRepublic.
CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market
CXMT overtook Tencent in market value as AI memory demand lifted chip stocks and highlighted China’s expanding role in the competitive global DRAM market. The post CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model
Apple reportedly trained a China-specific AI model with Alibaba, changing how Apple Intelligence may work for users and businesses in mainland China. The post Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear Starting Aug. 18
Microsoft is consolidating its consumer Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps into one experience, with several feature retirements beginning Aug. 18 and a broader desktop rollout following in September. The post Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear Starting Aug. 18 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency
Anthropic is reportedly considering a $6 billion acquisition of Decart, potentially expanding its AI portfolio while targeting greater compute efficiency. The post Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency appeared first on TechRepublic.
Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards
The Agentic AI Foundation added 57 members as enterprises seek open standards for interoperable AI agents, tools, and data systems. The post Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards appeared first on TechRepublic.
OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More
Get the key details on the OnePlus 15, including OxygenOS 16, AI tools, cameras, battery and charging, pricing, availability, and future software plans. The post OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 lineup with deeper Gemini integration, Tensor G6, AI camera tools, higher prices, and seven years of software support. The post Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks
The UK is considering tighter synthetic DNA screening and AI research controls to reduce biological threats without hindering legitimate research. The post UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera
Honor’s Robot Phone pairs a 200MP moving gimbal camera with flagship Android hardware, but its price and mechanical design bring trade-offs. The post Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content
Apple is reportedly weighing multiyear publisher deals with variable payments to supply current news and information for Siri AI. The post Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content appeared first on TechRepublic.
