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Welcome to The State of AI, a new collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review. Every Monday for the next six weeks, writers from both publications will debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. This week, Casey Crownhart, senior reporter for energy at MIT Technology... 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 first new subsea habitat in 40 years is about to launch Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into... Read more

This week, we heard that Tom Brady had his dog cloned. The former quarterback revealed that his Junie is actually a clone of Lua, a pit bull mix that died in 2023. Brady’s announcement follows those of celebrities like Paris Hilton and Barbra Streisand, who also famously cloned their pet... Read more

Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into bunks, a microwave cleverly hidden under a counter, a functional steel sink with a French press and crockery above. A weird little toilet hides behind a curtain. But some clues hint that you can’t... Read more

WhatsApp arrives on Apple Watch: read, reply, send voice notes, and react with emojis. Calls not yet supported. Works on watchOS 10+ (Series 4+). The post WhatsApp Lands on Apple Watch with Messaging, Voice Notes, and Reactions appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Firms and policymakers must act now to ensure the UK workforce “is equipped to lead the way in digitisation, innovation, and adoption.” The post UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

The Oscar-winning director discussed his new reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and technology — and issued a blunt rejection of AI tools: “I’d rather die.” The post Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI 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. How conspiracy theories infiltrated the doctor’s office As anyone who has googled their symptoms and convinced themselves that they’ve got a brain tumor will attest, the internet makes... Read more

This move changes how Americans reach 911 across half a million square miles where traditional towers do not reach. The post T-Mobile Makes 911 Satellite Texting Free for All Carriers appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Picture it: I’m minding my business at a party, parked by the snack table (of course). A friend of a friend wanders up, and we strike up a conversation. It quickly turns to work, and upon learning that I’m a climate technology reporter, my new acquaintance says something like: “Should... Read more

The US- and UK-based company Quantinuum today unveiled Helios, its third-generation quantum computer, which includes expanded computing power and error correction capability.  Like all other existing quantum computers, Helios is not powerful enough to execute the industry’s dream money-making algorithms, such as those that would be useful for materials discovery... Read more

Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to power AI data centers from space using solar satellites — a bold new step in the future of computing and energy. The post Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

The upcoming Mac, code-named J700, is currently in active testing at Apple and early production with overseas suppliers. The post Apple Preps Low-Cost Mac to Lure Windows and Chromebook Buyers appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

By merging Ripple’s “bank-grade vault” with Palisade’s wallet, Ripple aims to provide an end-to-end institutional infrastructure. The post Ripple Craves Crypto Custody Momentum with Palisade Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Research from Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Center Construction Cost Index means companies need to pay attention. The post Rush to Build AI Data Centers Pushes Global Infrastructure to Limits appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

If you’re uncertain about what VR all means, this glossary will help your understanding. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details. Strengthen Your Knowledge — This 10-page PDF explains CAVE, haptics, and more. Expert Guidance — Written by Madeline Clarke through 20 hours of research,... Read more

Canva unveils its Creative Operating System, blending AI, design, and marketing tools into one platform to launch the era of imagination-driven creativity. The post Canva Unveils a ‘Creative Operating System’ to Power Your Imagination appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more