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- Tech Layoffs Continue: Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing ‘Rapid Advancements’ in AIby Aminu Abdullahi on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Snap cuts 1,000 jobs as it cites “rapid advancements” in AI, saying smaller teams can do more amid rising competition and a push for profitability. The post Tech Layoffs Continue: Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs, Citing ‘Rapid Advancements’ in AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI vs. Datasite: Which platform is built for the future of dealmaking?by StudioA by TechnologyAdvice on April 15, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Deal teams are moving beyond virtual data rooms toward platforms that support the full deal lifecycle. Here’s how Intralinks DealCentre AI and Datasite compare. The post SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI vs. Datasite: Which platform is built for the future of dealmaking? appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Comcast’s $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualifyby Aminu Abdullahi on April 15, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Comcast customers affected by the 2023 breach may qualify for cash, reimbursement, and identity protection under a proposed $117.5 million settlement. The post Comcast’s $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualify appeared first on TechRepublic.
- YouTube Will Show Fewer Livestream Ads During Purchases and Chat Spikesby TechRepublic Staff on April 15, 2026 at 6:06 pm
YouTube is changing livestream ad timing to avoid interrupting purchases and peak chat moments, giving creators a clearer view of where automated monetization is headed. The post YouTube Will Show Fewer Livestream Ads During Purchases and Chat Spikes appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Massive Chrome Extension Scam Exposes 20,000 Users to Data Theftby Joseph Ofonagoro on April 15, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Researchers linked 108 malicious Chrome extensions to a coordinated campaign that exposed about 20,000 users to data theft, backdoors, and ad injection. The post Massive Chrome Extension Scam Exposes 20,000 Users to Data Theft appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Daysby Aminu Abdullahi on April 15, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates. The post Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days appeared first on TechRepublic.
- WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Numberby Aminu Abdullahi on April 15, 2026 at 2:26 pm
WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users. The post WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullbackby David Curry on April 15, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Microsoft has taken over Norway data center capacity once earmarked for OpenAI’s Stargate project, adding 30,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips. The post Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changedby Kezia Jungco on April 15, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Google Photos fixes Android crop tool bugs and adds smoother animations. Here’s what changed and why it matters for users. The post Google Photos Fixes Android Image Editing Tool: Here’s What Changed appeared first on TechRepublic.
- This $60 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Toolsby TechRepublic Academy on April 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Instead of bouncing between AI tools, this platform puts models, file features, and creative tools together. The post This $60 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Michigan’s New Bill Takes Aim at AI Employee Surveillanceby Bryan Driscoll on April 15, 2026 at 11:05 am
The AI surveillance boom is colliding with regulation—and employers are the ones in the crosshairs. The post Michigan’s New Bill Takes Aim at AI Employee Surveillance appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Your AI Hiring Tools Are Now a Civil Rights Liability in Illinoisby Bryan Driscoll on April 15, 2026 at 9:57 am
If your AI tools discriminate, it’s your liability—not your vendor’s. The post Your AI Hiring Tools Are Now a Civil Rights Liability in Illinois appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Get This Fast and Powerful Lenovo ThinkPad for $1,000 Offby TechRepublic Academy on April 15, 2026 at 9:27 am
This refurbished 2022 ThinkPad T14 is lightweight, responsive and certified to be in near-mint condition. The post Get This Fast and Powerful Lenovo ThinkPad for $1,000 Off appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Best QR Code Payment Apps for 2026by Andrea Herrera on April 14, 2026 at 9:21 pm
I compared the best QR code payment apps for small businesses, focusing on provider flexibility, in-person and remote QR payment support, POS support, transaction fees, and overall ease of use. The post Best QR Code Payment Apps for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Features, Costs, and Use Casesby Liz Ticong on April 14, 2026 at 9:00 pm
ChatGPT cheat sheet for 2026, covering features, pricing, availability, support for older devices, how it works, and top competitors in one guide. The post ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Features, Costs, and Use Cases appeared first on TechRepublic.







