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Google DeepMind is calling for the moral behavior of large language models—such as what they do when called on to act as companions, therapists, medical advisors, and so on—to be scrutinized with the same kind of rigor as their ability to code or do math. As LLMs improve, people are... Read more

Android Authority leak says Google is testing Project Toscana, an advanced face unlock for Pixel and Chromebooks that works in low light and rivals Face ID. The post Leak Hints at Google Testing Face ID-Style Unlock for Pixel 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple is reportedly accelerating AI wearables, including smart glasses, a pin-like pendant, and upgraded AirPods centered on a revamped Siri. The post Apple Plans AI Pendant, Smart AirPods in Major Wearables Expansion 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. Welcome to the dark side of crypto’s permissionless dream Jean-Paul Thorbjornsen, an Australian man in his mid-30s, with a rural Catholic upbringing, is a founder of THORChain, a... Read more

“We’re out of airspace now. We can do whatever we want,” Jean-Paul Thorbjornsen tells me from the pilot’s seat of his Aston Martin helicopter. As we fly over suburbs outside Melbourne, Australia, it’s becoming clear that doing whatever he wants is Thorbjornsen’s MO.  Upper-middle-class homes give way to vineyards, and... Read more

To be human is, fundamentally, to be a forecaster. Occasionally a pretty good one. Trying to see the future, whether through the lens of past experience or the logic of cause and effect, has helped us hunt, avoid being hunted, plant crops, forge social bonds, and in general survive in... Read more

Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 4.6 as its new default model, bringing stronger reasoning and coding power to free and paid users alike. The post Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 as Default Model for Free and Paid Users appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Huawei introduces a diabetes risk assessment feature on the Watch GT 6 Pro, offering needle-free early detection of risk through advanced wearable sensors. The post Huawei’s Smartwatch Adds Needle-Free Diabetes Risk Monitoring appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple confirms its March 4 launch event, with rumors of a $599 MacBook, iPhone 17e, refreshed iPads, and a possible touchscreen MacBook Pro. The post Apple’s March 4 Surprise: A $599 MacBook, iPhone 17e Reportedly Lead the Lineup appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple Podcasts is adding native video support and dynamic ad tools, letting creators deliver audio and video in one feed as competition intensifies. The post Apple Podcasts Gets Major Video Overhaul to Take on YouTube, Spotify 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. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle... Read more

When Sam Zahr first saw the gray Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible with orange interior and orange roof, he knew he’d found a perfect addition to his fleet. “It was very appealing to our clientele,” he told me. As the director of operations at Dream Luxury Rental, he outfits customers in the... Read more

Apple’s macOS 26.4 introduces warnings about Rosetta 2’s eventual removal, signaling the end of Intel app support on Apple silicon Macs. The post Apple Warns macOS Users: Rosetta 2 Support Is Ending Soon appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Sam Altman says India has reached 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, making it ChatGPT’s second-largest market after the U.S., driven by student adoption. The post India Hits 100M Weekly ChatGPT Users, Becoming OpenAI’s Second-Largest Market appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

When work went remote, the sound of business changed. What began as a scramble to make home offices functional has evolved into a revolution in how people hear and are heard. From education to enterprises, companies across industries have reimagined what clear, reliable communication can mean in a hybrid world.... Read more

Amazon ends Ring’s planned Flock Safety integration after Super Bowl backlash, reigniting debate over surveillance technology and consumer privacy. The post Amazon’s Ring Cuts Ties With Flock Safety Amid Consumer Surveillance Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Samsung unveils the Galaxy A07 5G with Gemini AI, a 6,000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and six years of updates, bringing AI to budget users. The post Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Brings AI Power to the Budget Tier appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more