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Microsoft is testing a Windows XP-style taskbar feature in Windows 11, along with new Android phone controls. Here's what users need to know. The post Microsoft Tests Hidden Windows XP Feature in Windows 11: What to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

DEEP Robotics tested waterproof DR02 humanoid robots directing traffic and helping tourists in Hangzhou, China, raising questions about safety and reliability. The post China Tests Humanoid Robots to Direct Traffic in Heavy Rain appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare Amazon's Alexa Tablet 12 Pro and iPad Air M4 on price, displays, apps, AI, performance, and accessories to pick the better tablet for work in 2026. The post Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro vs. iPad Air M4: Which Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly cut iPhone 18 Pro component orders by up to 20% as demand softened. Here’s what higher prices and supplier cuts mean for buyers. The post Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Component Orders as Demand Softens appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly plans touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models and an OLED iPad mini for late October. Here’s what buyers should weigh before upgrading. The post Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook Pro Could Debut Soon: Should You Wait? appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI says its AI produced more than 370 families of mathematical results, raising questions about proof verification, originality and credit for human research. The post OpenAI Claims 370+ Mathematical Results, Researchers Raise Questions appeared first on TechRepublic.

Natura unveils Interface, a $99 AI smart ring designed to access multiple AI agents. Explore its health tracking, battery life, compatibility and availability. The post Natura’s $99 AI Ring Wants to Put Multiple AI Agents One Press Away appeared first on TechRepublic.

Ring’s $249 Smart Lock adds a hand-powered dial for dead-battery backup. Explore its features, connectivity requirements, and planned early 2027 US release. The post Ring Announces $249 Smart Lock With Hand-Powered Battery Backup appeared first on TechRepublic.

Motorola expands its Android 17 rollout to the Razr Ultra, Edge 60 Fusion, Edge 60 Pro, and Signature. See which phones are getting the update and what's new. The post Motorola Expands Android 17 Update: These Razr and Edge Phones Are Getting It appeared first on TechRepublic.

Build your first custom mechanical keyboard with this beginner's guide to parts, compatibility, pricing, assembly, and keyboard software. The post How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard: Beginner’s Guide appeared first on TechRepublic.

We compare five mechanical keyboards for 2026, including high-speed wireless models, compact designs, and budget-friendly options backed by independent reviews. The post Best Mechanical Keyboards of 2026: 5 Picks for Gaming and Work appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google's Gemini Agent can handle tasks across workplace apps, join team conversations, and complete longer assignments. See how it works and what's available. The post Google’s New Gemini Agent Can Handle Work Across Multiple Apps appeared first on TechRepublic.

Nvidia commits $1 billion over five years to support US science, quantum computing and AI research, expanding its role in the federal Genesis Mission. The post Nvidia’s $1 Billion Research Plan Targets AI, Quantum Computing and Medicine appeared first on TechRepublic.

Magnetic keyboards offer adjustable sensitivity and Rapid Trigger, but traditional mechanical models remain strong choices for typing, customization, and value. The post Mechanical vs Magnetic Keyboards: Which Is Better? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple has removed Intel Macs from its US Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad compatibility lists, but the USB-C accessories reportedly continue working. The post Apple Drops Intel Macs From Magic Mouse and Trackpad Compatibility Lists appeared first on TechRepublic.

Explore the latest tech news, from ChatGPT's interactive AI tools and Microsoft's new hardware to cybersecurity threats, robotics, and Big Tech shakeups. The post AI Agents, Local Hardware, and Security Risks Reshape Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

Gigabyte confirms BIOS support for upcoming Intel LGA 1700 processors on B760 and H610 motherboards, with the rumored Raptor Lake Next lineup expected in early 2027 to support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

OnePlus 16 cheat sheet: Explore the Oct. 12 release date, expected price, 9,000mAh battery, 200MP camera, specs, and US availability. The post OnePlus 16 Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, and Everything We Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Toshiba expands HDD production in the Philippines, with new shipments underway, a multibillion-peso investment planned, and 3,000 jobs expected. The post Toshiba Begins Philippine HDD Shipments as AI Demand Drives Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.

This effectively increases the costs for large users, although it may benefit those who have family members that don't take up much cloud storage space.

Samsung expects a nearly ninefold profit increase as AI memory demand drives chip prices higher, putting pressure on enterprise hardware budgets. The post Samsung Forecasts Nearly Ninefold Profit Surge as AI Memory Prices Soar appeared first on TechRepublic.

PC shipments for the third quarter of 2026 drop by 15.8 million units, with Lenovo, HP, and Dell being hit the hardest. Memory chip manufacturers estimate that the situation will not improve until 2028 or 2029, even as Acer believes that PC prices will decline by late 2027.

Artificial Analysis scores Mistral’s new Large 4 at 38, behind open models from Xiaomi, Z.ai, Moonshot, and DeepSeek.

Save 33% on the 32-inch ASRock Phantom Gaming 4K OLED gaming monitor at Newegg.

Grab Apple's 2026 MacBook Air with M5 chip for $1,099 right now, a $200 price drop that knocks it back to its early 2026 pricing.

Kioxia's LD4-series SSDs can store up to 122.88TB of data in a compact form-factor, but its performance remains a mystery.

These strict measures are designed to deter players from cheating. Those caught will get a permaban that span accounts and even hardware in the future.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ challenges Apple's iPad Air M4 for work. Compare productivity features, storage, accessories, and costs to see which offers more. The post Galaxy Tab S12+ vs iPad Air M4: Is Samsung’s Pricier Tablet Actually Better for Work? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Today, a quarter of a century ago, AMD launched its AMD Athlon XP processor family and its Performance Rating (PR) naming scheme.

GlobalFoundries becomes a part of TSMC's CoWoS supply chain in the U.S.: set to participate in production of leading-edge AI and HPC accelerators without investing in leading-edge process technologies.

U.S. suspends green card path for H-1B workers at Microsoft, Adobe, and IT outsourcing companies — PERM program blocked due to alleged fraud

Pre-orders for the Atari-licensed THE 800XL began today. This is a modernized yet claimed to be faithful recreation of the classic 8-bit home computer, popular in the early 1980s.

Wolfspeed has secured a conditional $1.5 billion, 30-year loan commitment from the U.S. Department of War to expand GaN epitaxy and radiation-hardened SiC and GaN technologies for U.S. national security applications

Finnish authorities say they cannot conduct a proper environmental assessment after the site has already been changed.

Bambu Lab applied to patent its new heatbed design that might finally solve bed adhesion problems for large prints.

The industry is spending billions on more efficient chips, cooling, and grid connections. But what about making computers do less work – or doing it at a better time?

No more AI training in Russia? Destiny of two Nvidia-powered Russian supercomputers is unknown as drones hit Yandex data center in Sasovo.

AMD is pursuing a 'broader partnership' with Samsung as memory company wants to tie advanced memory supply to its orders at its foundry unit.

The first-ever criminal case involving AI-assisted music streaming fraud has concluded, with an American citizen facing 18 months behind bars and an $8M fine.

u/Magga_ built a method that identified players by looking at how they use their mouse and keyboard. They can then use this to ensure that bans follow cheaters, even if they make new accounts from another device.

Dynatron quietly unveils air cooler for AMD's EPYC 'Verano' CPUs aimed at AI servers.

Spotifast lets you enjoy Spotify tracks while lowering RAM usage by 5x or more — alternative client also packs Winamp skins and Milkdrop visualizations.

A UPS worker missed an important email about securely routing top-secret F-35 parts so mistakenly opted for a Hong Kong transit for faster shipping.

Two former Groq engineers sued Groq’s board in Delaware over the Nvidia licensing deal behind the Groq 3 LPU.

SpaceX reportedly intends to borrow $40 billion to procure 360,000 Nvidia Rubin AI accelerators, infrastructure.

Two gaming PCs capable of 1080p gameplay have dropped below $1,000, a price that's hard to beat in the current market, thanks to sales at Best Buy and Walmart.

Save 48% on the 45-inch LG 45GX900A-B OLED gaming monitor at Amazon.

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted 10 company heads over Texas Instruments and Analog Devices chips allegedly resold to China.

Multiple Adobe creative tools were recreated using Claude and made open-source by one person.

A Keurig K-Supreme SMART coffee maker sent about 1TB over a family’s home Wi-Fi in 10 days, saturating an access point.

You really do need all of these tools to keep your electronics in good order, and luckily they are all on offer.

Hold the press: TeamGroup G50 EVO 4 TB NVMe drive for $399.99 — speedy PCIe 4.0 unit for only 10 cents a gigabyte

The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is currently on sale for $259.99, just 8% over the PCIe 4.0's launch price before the storage shortage.

Pre-orders are live on Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, including the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and devices from HP, Lenovo, Asus, and Dell.

The Logitech G29 is on a 37% discount during Prime Big Deal Days, dropping its price to just $189.98.

A gaming mouse with an 8,000 Hz polling rate sounds awesome and speedy on paper, but let's take a look at what that actually means.

The MSI Claw A1M is on a clearance sale at Best Buy right now, knocking $187 off list price for a $562 handheld with 1TB of storage.

SteelSeries put some of its most premium gaming keyboards on sale, allowing you to save cash whether you get a wired or a wireless keyboard.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is the perfect time to pick up an air blower to clean grime and dust from your PC fans, keyboard keys, and more.

Designed for detailed DIY work, sanding, polishing, cutting, and 3D printing, Hoto’s cordless rotary toolkit combines a 25,000 RPM motor with 35 accessories and a built-in LED ring light.

The Razer Iskur V2 X gaming chair has hit a new all-time-low price of $189.51 on Amazon.

Some of the best PC speakers we've tested are on sale as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, including options from Edifier, Creative, and Onkyo.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is now available for pre-order. The company revealed some new Windows 11 features, a new magnetic USB Type-C port, and that the system will work with "hundreds" of video games.

We’ve got our sights set on Amazon's Prime Day sales, and the bargains for some of the best 3D printers are hot!

3D printers always need a little maintenance, and with these great tools, you’ll be producing great prints all day long.

OLED gaming monitors are hot right now, and Prime Big Deal Days is an excellent time to be in the market.

The new method allows access using standard memory semantics instead of as a block device, drastically improving performance.

Amazon has some fantastic deals on TP-Link wireless routers, and expect even bigger savings if you're an Amazon Prime Rewards VISA cardholder.

Upgrade your local network with this $7.99 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch with five ports, back down to its lowest ever price.

Lip-Bu Tan says Intel will remain a part of Elon Musk's Terafab project as Musk wants TSMC to sublease a part of the facility.