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Elon Musk is rapidly scaling xAI’s Colossus data center into a hyperscale AI powerhouse, raising stakes around power, cost, and the AI arms race. The post Elon Musk Is Turning ‘Colossus’ Data Center Into a 2-Gigawatt AI Behemoth appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Windows helped launch the PC era. Now, Microsoft wants to launch the age of AI agents. The post Inside Microsoft’s Plan to Embed AI Agents Deep Into Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Have you ever felt “velvetmist”?  It’s a “complex and subtle emotion that elicits feelings of comfort, serenity, and a gentle sense of floating.” It’s peaceful, but more ephemeral and intangible than contentment. It might be evoked by the sight of a sunset or a moody, low-key album.   If you... Read more

A new leak and converging analyst predictions suggest Apple is preparing to enter the foldable phone market as early as 2026. The post New Apple Leak: Foldable iPhone Could Arrive Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Google’s Nano Banana AI tool is raising new privacy questions, putting how photos are analyzed and stored in focus for 1.5 billion people worldwide. The post Google’s Nano Banana Renews AI Privacy Concerns for 1.5 Billion People appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

We’re in the midst of a global mental-­health crisis. More than a billion people worldwide suffer from a mental-health condition, according to the World Health Organization. The prevalence of anxiety and depression is growing in many demographics, particularly young people, and suicide is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives globally... Read more

Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with tragedy: In 2013, the eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed,... Read more

It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we... Read more

It’s getting harder to beat the heat. During the summer of 2025, heat waves knocked out power grids in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Global warming means more people need air-­conditioning, which requires more power and strains grids. But a millennia-old idea (plus 21st-century tech) might offer an... Read more

If the past 12 months have taught us anything, it’s that the AI hype train is showing no signs of slowing. It’s hard to believe that at the beginning of the year, DeepSeek had yet to turn the entire industry on its head, Meta was better known for trying (and... Read more

The San Francisco-based company had previously filed confidentially and is now moving ahead with a public disclosure of its finances and business. The post Alphabet-backed Motive Gears Up for IPO Amid AI Expansion and Legal Battles appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Climate news hasn’t been great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). This year is set to be either the second or third warmest on record. Climate-fueled disasters like wildfires in California and flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan devastated communities and caused billions in damage. In addition to... Read more

Chinese AI startup’s release is a major update to its open-source model series, aimed at multi-language programming and everyday office automation. The post MiniMax Unveils M2.1 to Bring Multilingual Programming Gains to Open AI Models appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Sources also indicated that Nvidia has told clients it intends to add new production capacity specifically for these chips. The post Nvidia Sets Sights on China Again as H200 Chip Shipments Near appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

San Francisco-based startup is doing well. It has gone from three customers to more than 45 Fortune 500 partnerships. The post Kargo Raises $42M for AI Warehouse Tech Plans appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Here’s a breakdown of six iPhone Air features defining Apple’s thinnest iPhone, from its titanium design to performance, battery life, and everyday usability. The post 6 Key iPhone Air Features That Define Apple’s Thinnest iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Since launching earlier this year, the firm has scaled to work with 400+ firms across RIAs, broker-dealers, and banks. The post AI Startup FINNY Raises $17M for Advisor Prospecting Push appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more