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- Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hackby TechRepublic Staff on January 13, 2026 at 8:51 am
The breach occurred through a compromised third-party marketing platform, allowing attackers to impersonate the trusted financial service. The post Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Chrome Pushes Critical Security Update for 3B Usersby Aminu Abdullahi on January 12, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Google patched high-severity CVE-2026-0628 in Chrome 143 and added Push API rate limits to curb notification spam, with penalties up to 14 days. The post Google Chrome Pushes Critical Security Update for 3B Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Accounting Spreadsheet Example for Businessesby Eric Gerard Ruiz on January 12, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Learn how accounting spreadsheets work with real examples of journals plus when to switch to accounting software. The post Accounting Spreadsheet Example for Businesses appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorerby David Curry on January 12, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Microsoft is testing a hidden ‘Chat with Copilot’ button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework. The post Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Banby TechRepublic Staff on January 12, 2026 at 3:11 pm
The tech titan isn’t celebrating this compliance milestone. Instead, it launched a scathing attack on the legislation. The post Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Ban appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Knowby Aminu Abdullahi on January 12, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Google is ending Gmailify and POP-based fetching in Gmail, pushing users toward forwarding or IMAP in the mobile app to keep third-party mail accessible. The post Gmail Says Goodbye to Gmailify and POP3: What Users Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ‘Are You Dead?’: New App Captures Anxieties of Young Chinese Living Aloneby TechRepublic Staff on January 12, 2026 at 1:37 pm
The app, which requires users to check in regularly to confirm they are alive, has become the country’s most downloaded paid application in recent weeks. The post ‘Are You Dead?’: New App Captures Anxieties of Young Chinese Living Alone appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Grab Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro Bundled for $40by TechRepublic Academy on January 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Whether you’re building a startup or trying to manage a distributed team, Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro provide the tools you need. The post Grab Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro Bundled for $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuationby TechRepublic Staff on January 12, 2026 at 12:02 pm
This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missedby Kezia Jungco on January 12, 2026 at 11:58 am
WhatsApp rolled out new group, calling, and AI features in late 2025 and 2026. Here are seven updates you may not have noticed. The post 7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missed appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panicby TechRepublic Staff on January 12, 2026 at 9:54 am
Meta stated that there had been no breach of its systems and that Instagram accounts remained secure. The post Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Taxby Madeline Clarke on January 12, 2026 at 9:35 am
California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act would levy a one-time 5% tax on net worth above $1 billion, fueling backlash, fairness debates, and exit threats. The post Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Valueby Kezia Jungco on January 9, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, and generative AI. The post Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Daily Tech Insider Explores the New Era of Physical Intelligenceby Justin Meyers on January 9, 2026 at 6:57 pm
Jan. 5–9 recap: From stair-climbing vacuums to blue-collar humanoids, this week proves the machines aren’t just coming — they’ve clocked in. The post Daily Tech Insider Explores the New Era of Physical Intelligence appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Rumor: Apple’s iOS 27 to Focus on Performance, AI, and Foldable iPhone Supportby Aminu Abdullahi on January 9, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Early iOS 27 rumors hint at a surprising shift in Apple’s strategy that could change how your iPhone feels in 2026. The post Rumor: Apple’s iOS 27 to Focus on Performance, AI, and Foldable iPhone Support appeared first on TechRepublic.







