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Google is testing payments to publishers whose content contributes to AI search answers, but early payouts vary widely across participating websites.

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Metaview raised $60 million to expand its AI recruiting platform and autonomous agent fillmore across sourcing, screening and hiring workflows.

The post Metaview Raises $60M for AI Agents That Source, Screen and Schedule Candidates appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google DeepMind’s SynthID Bio embeds detectable watermarks in AI-designed proteins while preserving their function in early laboratory tests.

The post Google DeepMind Adds Watermarks to AI-Designed Proteins Without Breaking Them appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly plans to launch a Siri-powered smart-home hub on Oct. 13 alongside refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV models.

The post Apple Smart-Home Hub Reportedly Set for Oct. 13 Launch With New HomePod Mini appeared first on TechRepublic.

Pixel 11 and OnePlus 15 start near $899. Compare display, performance, cameras, battery, software support, and which phone gives you more value.

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Apple Pay has launched in India with Axis Bank credit cards, entering a digital payments market where UPI already dominates everyday transactions.

The post Apple Pay Arrives in India, Taking on a Payments Market Dominated by UPI appeared first on TechRepublic.

EncryptPro locks files with AES-256 from File Explorer and shares them over PGP without emailing passwords.

The post Encrypt a 10GB File in Seconds With This $40 Windows App appeared first on TechRepublic.

Get mistake fares, flash sales, and custom route searches sent to your inbox for a single payment of $39.99.

The post Matt’s Flights Premium Drops to $40 for a Lifetime of Fare Alerts appeared first on TechRepublic.

ChatGPT Pro 500 adds Astra Ultrafast and more included usage, but whether it’s worth $300 more depends on how heavily you use Work and Codex.

The post ChatGPT Pro 500 vs. Pro 200: Is Astra Ultrafast Worth $300 More a Month? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Codex and Claude Code split the latest coding-agent benchmarks on performance, cost, speed, and deployment controls.

The post OpenAI Codex vs Claude Code: The Better AI Coding Agent Depends on More Than Benchmarks appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta’s Muse AI shared a Facebook Marketplace seller’s pickup address and arranged a deal that ended with a buyer showing up unexpectedly.

The post Meta AI Shares Seller’s Address: Facebook Marketplace Buyer Shows Up at His Home appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon plans more than 20,000 Smart Delivery Glasses by the end of 2027, bringing AI navigation and new privacy questions to its delivery network.

The post Amazon Plans 20,000+ Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers in 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.

SQL Server on Azure Local is generally available. Review disconnected deployment requirements, separate licensing, and recovery planning before adopting it.

The post Microsoft Makes SQL Server on Azure Local Generally Available appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft is redesigning Copilot around Home, Code, and Autopilot. See what each feature does, when it arrives, and which capabilities cost extra.

The post Microsoft’s New Copilot Combines Home, Code, and Autopilot: What Users Actually Get appeared first on TechRepublic.

Googlebook OS is beginning its transition from ChromeOS, but existing Chromebooks remain supported. See migration plans, apps, updates, and compatibility.

The post ChromeOS vs Googlebook OS: What You Need to Know as Googlebook OS Transition Begins appeared first on TechRepublic.

Huawei says its blood-sugar technology is nearing production, with patent work showing how a future smartwatch could measure glucose without a separate CGM.

The post Huawei Smartwatches Could Measure Blood Sugar Without a Separate CGM: Here’s How appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple patched an iPhone flaw that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. Here’s what iOS 26 users need to know and how to update.

The post iPhone Security Warning: Apple Says iOS 26 Flaw May Have Been Exploited appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare five of the best AI browsers for 2026, including Chrome with Gemini, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft Edge, Brave Leo, and Dia.

The post 5 Best AI Browsers for 2026: Chrome, Comet, Edge, Brave and Dia Compared appeared first on TechRepublic.

President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” instead of AI. Here’s what changes and what doesn’t.

The post Trump Signs ‘Super Intelligence’ Order: What Actually Changes for AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

West Java has ordered BDx to halt work on its 640MW AI data center until required building permits and environmental approvals are completed.

The post Indonesian Governor Orders Halt to BDx AI Data Center Over Missing Permits appeared first on TechRepublic.