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The FCC approved 4,500 more Amazon LEO satellites, expanding its constellation to 7,700 as it ramps up competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. The post Amazon Supercharges Space Internet Plans With 4,500-Satellite Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost productivity, security, and daily use. The post 9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Google shares example questions to try with the new Ask button in Google Photos, powered by Gemini AI models. The post 6 Fun Questions That Make Google Photos Feel Like Magic appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI is already making online crimes easier. It could get much worse. Just as software engineers are using artificial intelligence to help write code and check for bugs,... Read more

EVs are getting cheaper and more common all over the world. But the technology still faces major challenges in some markets, including many countries in Africa. Some regions across the continent still have limited grid and charging infrastructure, and those that do have widespread electricity access sometimes face reliability issues—a... Read more

Anton Cherepanov is always on the lookout for something interesting. And in late August last year, he spotted just that. It was a file uploaded to VirusTotal, a site cybersecurity researchers like him use to analyze submissions for potential viruses and other types of malicious software, often known as malware.... Read more

The past year has marked a turning point for Chinese AI. Since DeepSeek released its R1 reasoning model in January 2025, Chinese companies have repeatedly delivered AI models that match the performance of leading Western models at a fraction of the cost.  Just last week the Chinese firm Moonshot AI... Read more

Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for Feb. 25, where the Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut with new AI features, updated chips, and design changes. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Expected to Drop This Month appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

At PowerGen, attended by TechRepublic, industry leaders addressed rising community opposition to AI data centers and the challenge of earning public trust. The post Power, Pollution, and Protests: The Growing Revolt Against AI Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

AI agents are a risky business. Even when stuck inside the chatbox window, LLMs will make mistakes and behave badly. Once they have tools that they can use to interact with the outside world, such as web browsers and email addresses, the consequences of those mistakes become far more serious.... Read more

Fitbit expands its Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS and five new markets for Premium subscribers. The post Fitbit’s Gemini AI Coach Expands to iPhone, 5 New Countries appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A “QuitGPT” campaign is urging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions In September, Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, purchased a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs... Read more

Electric vehicles could be economically competitive in Africa sooner than expected. Just 1% of new cars sold across the continent in 2025 were electric, but a new analysis finds that with solar off-grid charging, EVs could be cheaper to own than gas vehicles by 2040. There are major barriers to... Read more

Cisco unveils AI-powered collaboration devices that turn meeting rooms, desks, and frontline tools into managed edge infrastructure for IT teams. The post Cisco Turns Collaboration Devices Into AI-Powered Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Alphabet is issuing a rare 100-year sterling bond as it raises about $31 billion in global debt to fund a major AI infrastructure push. The post Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Amazon February deals highlight practical tech for work and home, including automation, audio gear, smart displays, and productivity tools. The post Amazon Deals Worth Grabbing in February appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Discord will soon roll out global age verification, using age inference plus video selfie or ID checks to limit access to sensitive content. Find out when. The post Coming Soon: Discord to Roll Out Global Age Verification Using Facial Scans, ID appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more