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- Why Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Are Now Paying Wikipediaby Aminu Abdullahi on January 15, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Wikimedia is selling enterprise access to Wikipedia to Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, shifting AI firms from scraping to paid data feeds for training. The post Why Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Are Now Paying Wikipedia appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Nvidia Expands AI Healthcare Push With Lilly, Thermo Fisherby Zeus Kerravala on January 15, 2026 at 9:08 pm
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Nvidia announced major AI partnerships with Lilly and Thermo Fisher Scientific to accelerate drug discovery and automate laboratory infrastructure globally. The post Nvidia Expands AI Healthcare Push With Lilly, Thermo Fisher appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Kaiser to Pay $46M in Patient Data Lawsuit. Find Out If You’re Eligibleby Liz Ticong on January 15, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $46M settlement over claims that patient health information was improperly disclosed online. The claims deadline is March 12, 2026. The post Kaiser to Pay $46M in Patient Data Lawsuit. Find Out If You’re Eligible appeared first on TechRepublic.
- CISA Issues New AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructureby Drew Robb on January 15, 2026 at 8:44 pm
CISA and international partners issued new guidance on securing AI in operational technology, warning of OT risks and urging stronger governance and safeguards. The post CISA Issues New AI Security Guidance for Critical Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Endsby Aminu Abdullahi on January 15, 2026 at 2:31 pm
Zorin OS 18 has topped 2 million downloads, with more than three-quarters coming from Windows users as Windows 10 support ends and upgrade limits bite. The post Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windowsby Aminu Abdullahi on January 15, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 112 CVEs, including an exploited Windows DWM zero-day, plus critical flaws across SharePoint, Office, and Windows services. The post Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 112 Flaws, Includes SharePoint and Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Crypto Bill Delayed as Coinbase CEO Voices Concerns to US Senate Bankingby TechRepublic Staff on January 15, 2026 at 10:27 am
The bill, designed to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets, now faces an uncertain future. The post Crypto Bill Delayed as Coinbase CEO Voices Concerns to US Senate Banking appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Verizon Outage Hits 180K Usersby TechRepublic Staff on January 15, 2026 at 8:44 am
The situation in the US is now resolved, but things fell apart for nearly 10 hours. The post Verizon Outage Hits 180K Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Secondsby Aminu Abdullahi on January 14, 2026 at 8:19 pm
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating WhatsApp Web uses fake meeting links and QR codes to hijack accounts and enable real-time surveillance. The post This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Amazon’s New Retail Strategy Takes Aim at Walmartby Joseph Ofonagoro on January 14, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Amazon is planning a massive new big-box store near Chicago to blend online convenience with physical retail, escalating its rivalry with Walmart. The post Amazon’s New Retail Strategy Takes Aim at Walmart appeared first on TechRepublic.
- H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 Makes Tax Prep Less Painfulby TechRepublic Academy on January 14, 2026 at 3:31 pm
File federal + one state with step-by-step guidance, AI Tax Assist, and five free federal e-files for $49.99. The post H&R Block Deluxe + State 2025 Makes Tax Prep Less Painful appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Pixel 10a Leak Hints at February Release, New ‘Berry’ Colorby Liz Ticong on January 14, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Leaks suggest Google’s Pixel 10a could hit shelves in February, with a familiar Pixel 9a-style design, new colors, and modest spec updates ahead. The post Pixel 10a Leak Hints at February Release, New ‘Berry’ Color appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Leaked Data Exposes Thousands of Border Patrol, ICE Agents After Renee Good Shootingby Aminu Abdullahi on January 14, 2026 at 1:55 pm
A reported DHS leak exposed personal details of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol agents after a Minneapolis shooting, raising safety and ethics concerns. The post Leaked Data Exposes Thousands of Border Patrol, ICE Agents After Renee Good Shooting appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan with Internxt for $100by TechRepublic Academy on January 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
This secure storage platform uses open source code, zero-knowledge file systems, and end-to-end encryption to keep your online data truly private. The post Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan with Internxt for $100 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- UK Digital ID Scheme Faces Resistance Over Security Concernsby TechRepublic Staff on January 14, 2026 at 10:26 am
The scheme once appeared inevitable, but that confidence has unraveled amid intense public backlash and troubling security revelations. The post UK Digital ID Scheme Faces Resistance Over Security Concerns appeared first on TechRepublic.







