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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mistral AI Wins French Military Dealby TechRepublic Staff on January 9, 2026 at 3:17 pm
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken a significant step to deepen its use of AI by awarding a framework agreement to French firm Mistral AI. The post Mistral AI Wins French Military Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Fiserv Taps Microsoft for AI-Fueled Fintech Innovationby TechRepublic Staff on January 9, 2026 at 12:59 pm
As part of the initiative, Fiserv will deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot across its global workforce. The post Fiserv Taps Microsoft for AI-Fueled Fintech Innovation appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Snowflake to Acquire AI-Powered Observability Outfit Observeby TechRepublic Staff on January 9, 2026 at 11:38 am
The ambition is to offer a unified platform blending data storage, AI deployment, and monitoring. The post Snowflake to Acquire AI-Powered Observability Outfit Observe appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Fake UK Council Posts Show the Power of AI Misinformationby Madeline Clarke on January 9, 2026 at 9:18 am
This was in Yorkshire, UK. But it could happen anywhere. The post Fake UK Council Posts Show the Power of AI Misinformation appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026by Drew Robb on January 8, 2026 at 6:59 pm
Experts predict 2026 will bring less AI hype and more governance, delayed enterprise spending, AI moving into OT, smarter cyberattacks, and faster cooling tech. The post AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Boltz Bags $28M Funding and Pfizer Partnership for Biomolecular AI Boostby TechRepublic Staff on January 8, 2026 at 3:44 pm
The partnership brings together Pfizer’s scientific data and therapeutic expertise with Boltz’s open-source AI foundation models. The post Boltz Bags $28M Funding and Pfizer Partnership for Biomolecular AI Boost appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Windows 11 26H1 to Debut This Spring, Exclusive to Snapdragon X2 PCsby Aminu Abdullahi on January 8, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Windows 11 version 26H1 launches this spring on Snapdragon X2 PCs only, bringing platform-level changes without new features for most users. The post Windows 11 26H1 to Debut This Spring, Exclusive to Snapdragon X2 PCs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Overhaulby TechRepublic Staff on January 8, 2026 at 3:02 pm
The aim is to transform Gmail from a traditional inbox into what Google describes as a “personal, proactive inbox assistant.” The post Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Overhaul appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Inside China’s $10B Plan to Accelerate 50+ AI and Tech Initiativesby Joseph Ofonagoro on January 7, 2026 at 10:38 pm
China is investing $10 billion across 50+ tech projects in Shanghai’s Pudong district, signaling a major push to challenge global tech dominance. The post Inside China’s $10B Plan to Accelerate 50+ AI and Tech Initiatives appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 900,000 Users Hit as Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal ChatGPT, DeepSeek Chatsby Ken Underhill on January 7, 2026 at 8:37 pm
OX Security reveals how malicious Chrome extensions exposed AI chats from ChatGPT and DeepSeek, silently siphoning sensitive data from 900,000 users. The post 900,000 Users Hit as Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal ChatGPT, DeepSeek Chats appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meet the Razr Fold: Motorola’s First Foldable Phone Powered by On-Device AIby Liz Ticong on January 7, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Motorola unveiled the razr fold at CES 2026, its first foldable phone, pairing a familiar outer screen with a larger inner display and on-device AI. The post Meet the Razr Fold: Motorola’s First Foldable Phone Powered by On-Device AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Singapore’s DayOne Raises $2B Funding for AI Infrastructure Ambitionsby TechRepublic Staff on January 7, 2026 at 2:45 pm
The firm pioneers a construction methodology which involves assembling facilities from pre-fabricated modules made at a factory. The post Singapore’s DayOne Raises $2B Funding for AI Infrastructure Ambitions appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundleby TechRepublic Academy on January 7, 2026 at 2:04 pm
Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. The post Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
- AMD’s AI Chips Are Coming for Your Laptop, Desktop, and Carby Aminu Abdullahi on January 6, 2026 at 8:02 pm
AMD unveiled Ryzen AI 400 and Embedded processors at CES 2026, touting up to 60 TOPS NPUs and new chips for laptops, desktops, and edge devices. The post AMD’s AI Chips Are Coming for Your Laptop, Desktop, and Car appeared first on TechRepublic.








