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This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Lots of influential people in tech last week were describing Moltbook, an online hangout populated by AI agents interacting with one another, as a glimpse into the... Read more

Bloomberg says Apple’s iPhone 17e is due imminently at $599, adding A19 and MagSafe, as Apple ramps up a busy early-2026 cycle. The post Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599 appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

China plans to build space-based data centers as part of its space+ initiative, signaling a major shift in digital infrastructure beyond Earth. The post China Plans to Build Data Centers in Space Within the Next Few Years appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Super Bowl LX tech ads from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others show how AI companies are pushing toward mainstream adoption. The post OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Meta Made AI the Star of Super Bowl LX 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. Moltbook was peak AI theater For a few days recently, the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as... Read more

For years, our newsroom has explored AI’s limitations and potential dangers, as well as its growing energy needs. And our reporters have looked closely at how generative tools are being used for tasks such as coding and running scientific experiments.  But how is AI actually being used in fields like... Read more

Android Authority spotted code for a chat-style “Suggest an edit” in Google Maps, letting users submit listing fixes in plain language for review. The post Google Maps Tests Gemini Chat to Modernize Location Editing appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Google confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop-style sharing is expanding beyond Pixel to more Android devices in 2026, making file sharing far easier. The post Google Expands AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on... Read more

Google teases the Pixel 10a with a flat camera design, Feb. 18 pre-orders, and rumored Tensor G4 specs that point to a modest, budget-friendly upgrade. The post Google Teases Pixel 10a With a Surprise Design Twist 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. An experimental surgery is helping cancer survivors give birth An experimental surgical procedure that’s helping people have babies after they’ve had  treatment for bowel or rectal cancer. Radiation... Read more

This week I want to tell you about an experimental surgical procedure that’s helping people have babies. Specifically, it’s helping people who have had treatment for bowel or rectal cancer. Radiation and chemo can have pretty damaging side effects that mess up the uterus and ovaries. Surgeons are pioneering a... Read more

The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise. The post What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers? appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple is reportedly planning its biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years, adding touchscreen support, OLED displays, new M6 chips, and more. The post Touchscreens, OLED, and M6 Chips: Apple’s Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

For decades, enterprises reacted to shifting business pressures with stopgap technology solutions. To rein in rising infrastructure costs, they adopted cloud services that could scale on demand. When customers shifted their lives onto smartphones, companies rolled out mobile apps to keep pace. And when businesses began needing real-time visibility into... Read more

The initiative will be led by the Home Office and developed in collaboration with major technology companies, academic researchers, and technical experts. The post UK to Unveil ‘World-First’ Deepfake Detection Plan appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Discover five practical ways the Apple Watch supports better health through sleep tracking, heart monitoring, vitals trends, and daily habit insights. The post 5 Ways the Apple Watch Actually Helps You Stay Healthier appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more