TechRepublic https://www.techrepublic.com/ News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals Fri, 01 May 2026 12:39:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Samsung’s Next Galaxy Book Could Run Android Instead of Windows https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-galaxy-book-android-aluminium-os/ Fri, 01 May 2026 12:39:17 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357874 Samsung is reportedly developing Android-powered Galaxy Book laptops with One UI 9 and Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS platform.

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]]> UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules https://www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-tech-ministers-opposing-government-plans-for-eu-ai-rules/ Fri, 01 May 2026 12:29:13 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357870 UK technology ministers are briefing against government plans to adopt EU regulations, arguing that it could restrict the growth of Britain’s tech and AI sector.

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]]> Billions of Chrome Users Urged to Update After Google Patches 30 Security Flaws https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-chrome-security-update-30-vulnerabilities-april-2026/ Fri, 01 May 2026 02:47:45 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357850 Google patched 30 Chrome vulnerabilities, including four Critical flaws. Here’s what users should know and how to update Chrome and Firefox.

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]]> New Apple Leak: Future iPhones May Lose MagSafe Magnets https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-iphone-magsafe-future-leak/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357843 Apple is reportedly debating whether MagSafe should remain standard on future iPhones, raising questions about design, cost, and Qi2.

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]]> Samsung’s Free Android Upgrade Brings Better Security to Galaxy Phones https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-one-ui-8-5-galaxy-security-battery-drain/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:48:37 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357838 Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update may bring stronger Galaxy security controls as users report battery drain and overheating after recent patches.

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]]> New Global Scam Uses Fake Meeting Links to Run PowerShell Malware https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-lazarus-bluenoroff-fake-video-call-malware/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:34:22 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357827 BlueNoroff hackers used fake Zoom calls, ClickFix prompts, and fileless PowerShell malware to steal credentials from Web3 and crypto targets.

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]]> Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Security https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-model-provenance-kit-ai-supply-chain-security/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357821 Cisco’s open-source Model Provenance Kit helps organizations verify AI model origins, trace lineage, and reduce AI supply chain security risks.

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]]> AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-aws-amazon-connect-agentic-ai-tools/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:34:28 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357814 AWS expanded Amazon Connect into four agentic AI tools for supply chain, hiring, customer service, and healthcare workflows, with humans still in control.

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]]> 5 Best Employer of Record Services in 2026 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-employer-record-services/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4249806 There are no borders or boundaries when it comes to professional talent. With the right EOR, you can hire for quality, regardless of location.

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]]> Microsoft PowerToys 0.99 Adds Multi-Monitor Tools for Windows Users https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-powertoys-099-multi-monitor-tools/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:40:10 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357690 PowerToys 0.99 adds new monitor and window-management tools for Windows users, plus updates to Command Palette, Keyboard Manager, ZoomIt, and Image Resizer.

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]]> The Top 7 NordVPN Alternatives in 2026 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nordvpn-alternatives/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:59:23 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4250202 Explore the best NordVPN alternatives for 2026. Compare top VPNs and modern secure access options to find the right solution for your needs.

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]]> 6 Best Enterprise Antivirus Software Choices in 2026 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-antivirus-software/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:41 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=3951559 We reviewed the leading enterprise antivirus and EDR tools for 2026 and found SentinelOne Singularity to be the best overall, followed closely by Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Falcon.

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]]> Amazon Layoffs Hit Thousands Across Multiple States as Fresh Stores Close https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-amazon-layoffs-fresh-ai-workforce-cuts/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:21:09 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357700 Amazon layoffs are hitting workers across several states as Fresh closures, AI investments, and post-pandemic restructuring reshape its workforce.

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]]> Microsoft Confirms Windows Flaw Is Being Exploited After Incomplete Patch https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-zero-click-flaw-incomplete-patch/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:30 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357695 Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for unpatched users.

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]]> Tesla Optimus Robot Launch Timeline Targets 2027 Scale https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-tesla-optimus-robot-launch-timeline/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:27 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357691 Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could launch next year, with production starting in 2026 and a major scale-up planned by 2027.

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]]> AWS to Resell OpenAI Products After Microsoft Loses Exclusive License https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-amazon-openai-aws-microsoft-cloud-ai/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:09:57 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357664 Amazon is bringing OpenAI's models and Codex to AWS after Microsoft’s shift away from exclusivity, giving cloud customers more ways to use AI tools.

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]]> New Apple Rumor: iOS 27 Could Add AI Editing Tools to Photos https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-photos-ai-editing-tools-ios-27/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:41:32 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357658 Apple reportedly plans new AI editing tools for Photos in iOS 27, including image expansion, spatial photo reframing, and smarter enhancements.

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]]> Hackers Abuse Robinhood Signup Process to Deliver Phishing Emails https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-robinhood-phishing-emails-official-address/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:34:52 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357654 Robinhood fixed an account-creation flaw that hackers abused to send convincing phishing emails from its own system to some users over the weekend.

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]]> SAS Launches AI Governance Tools to Tame Agentic AI in the Enterprise https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-sas-agentic-ai-governance-tools/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:13:21 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4357630 SAS expands Viya with governed AI agents, copilots, and new governance tools aimed at helping enterprises manage shadow AI and build trust in automation.

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]]> All-in-One PDFtoolkit Unlimited Is $79 (reg. $619) https://www.techrepublic.com/article/pdftoolkit-unlimited-lifetime-subscription/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:12 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4354606 Cut software subscription costs—and save $540—on unlimited AI-powered, secure browser-based PDF editing tools.

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