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- Daily Tech Insider Unpacks AI Assistants’ Leap From Code to Choresby Justin Meyers on January 16, 2026 at 9:50 pm
AI assistants move from hype to habit as Google, Anthropic, Salesforce, and LG roll out tools that automate work, healthcare, and home chores. The post Daily Tech Insider Unpacks AI Assistants’ Leap From Code to Chores appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone 18 Rumored Features for Pro, Pro Max, and Air 2by Aminu Abdullahi on January 16, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Apple iPhone 18 rumors point to cleaner displays, smarter Siri powered by AI, and a possible foldable design, signaling Apple’s biggest iPhone shift in years. The post iPhone 18 Rumored Features for Pro, Pro Max, and Air 2 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rumor: Samsung Is Reviving Bixby With Perplexity-Powered AIby David Curry on January 13, 2026 at 3:58 pm
A new leak suggests Samsung may revive Bixby by handing complex queries to Perplexity, with different response modes and a live voice chat feature. The post Rumor: Samsung Is Reviving Bixby With Perplexity-Powered AI 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.
- 5 Apple Deals Worth Grabbing Right Nowby Kezia Jungco on January 9, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Five Apple deals worth grabbing now, including MacBook Air, AirPods, Apple Watch SE, iPad, and AirTag discounts from trusted retailers. The post 5 Apple Deals Worth Grabbing Right Now appeared first on TechRepublic.
- BlackBerry Nostalgia Meets Android 16 in a Device Built for Focusby Esther Shein on January 8, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Clicks Technology unveils BlackBerry lookalike device, Clicks Communicator, at CES this week, pitching it as a secondary phone. The post BlackBerry Nostalgia Meets Android 16 in a Device Built for Focus 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.
- 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.
- Apple Marks Lunar New Year With Limited-Edition ‘Year of the Horse’ AirPods Pro 3by Aminu Abdullahi on January 7, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Apple released limited-edition Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 for Lunar New Year, with a custom engraving and standard pricing in select markets. The post Apple Marks Lunar New Year With Limited-Edition ‘Year of the Horse’ AirPods Pro 3 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- CES 2026: Dell XPS Returns With Major Redesignby TechRepublic Staff on January 7, 2026 at 10:56 am
Dell rebuilt these laptops entirely, addressing years of user complaints while delivering some decent specs. The post CES 2026: Dell XPS Returns With Major Redesign 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.
- Nvidia Introduces Vera Rubin, a New AI Supercomputing Platform Built to Slash Costsby Aminu Abdullahi on January 6, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin AI computing platform at CES 2026, claiming up to 10x lower inference token costs and faster training for MoE models. The post Nvidia Introduces Vera Rubin, a New AI Supercomputing Platform Built to Slash Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- LEGO Introduces Smart Play, Starting With Interactive ‘Star Wars’ Setsby Liz Ticong on January 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm
LEGO unveiled Smart Play at CES 2026, embedding interactive tech into bricks. The first Star Wars sets launch March 1, with preorders Jan. 9. The post LEGO Introduces Smart Play, Starting With Interactive ‘Star Wars’ Sets appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Rumor: Apple Could Delay iPhone 18 in 2026 — But Not for Longby Aminu Abdullahi on January 6, 2026 at 2:38 pm
Rumors suggest Apple may delay the iPhone 18, breaking its usual release cycle and leaving 2026 without a new base model. Here’s what could come next. The post Rumor: Apple Could Delay iPhone 18 in 2026 — But Not for Long appeared first on TechRepublic.
- CES 2026: Nvidia Expands From Chips Into Full AI Platformsby Liz Ticong on January 6, 2026 at 12:17 pm
At CES 2026, Jensen Huang said Nvidia is scaling full AI systems as reasoning, agents, and physical AI drive exploding compute, power, and memory demand. The post CES 2026: Nvidia Expands From Chips Into Full AI Platforms appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 5 Google Predictions for 2026, From Gemini to Pixelby Kezia Jungco on January 5, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Google’s 2026 roadmap points to deeper Gemini integration, refined Pixel updates, smarter Google TV features, a possible new OS, and AI glasses. The post 5 Google Predictions for 2026, From Gemini to Pixel appeared first on TechRepublic.