TechRepublic https://www.techrepublic.com/ News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:55:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Now Costs $22,299: Here’s What You Get https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mac-studio-512gb-ram-price-specs/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:55:56 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mac-studio-512gb-ram-price-specs/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio costs $22,299. Explore its M5 Ultra specs, memory upgrades, pricing, and whether this high-end workstation is worth buying.

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]]> 110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apac-china-110-humanoid-robots-guinness-world-record/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:50:05 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apac-china-110-humanoid-robots-guinness-world-record/ China's AGIBOT sets a Guinness World Record by deploying 110 humanoid robots to dance in sync, showcasing advances in robot coordination and fleet automation.

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]]> Mistral Releases 1-Trillion-Parameter AI Model for Cybersecurity https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-mistral-large-4-ai-cybersecurity-open-weights/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:10:30 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-mistral-large-4-ai-cybersecurity-open-weights/ Mistral releases Large 4, a 1-trillion-parameter open-weight AI model targeting cybersecurity. Here's what IT teams should know about costs and deployment.

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]]> XREAL AURA vs Samsung Galaxy XR: Which Android XR Device Is Worth Buying? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-xreal-aura-vs-samsung-galaxy-xr/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:03:14 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-xreal-aura-vs-samsung-galaxy-xr/ XREAL AURA vs Samsung Galaxy XR: Compare price, specs, displays, AI features, battery life, and productivity to find the best Android XR device.

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]]> OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro Launch With Massive 9,000mAh Batteries https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-oneplus-ace-7-pro-9000mah-battery-gaming-phones/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:37:10 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4379543 OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro launch with 9,000mAh batteries, built-in cooling fans, and 185Hz gaming displays. Compare specs, prices, and availability.

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]]> Dexcom G7 15-Day Glucose Monitor Launches in Canada in November https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-dexcom-g7-15-day-canada-launch/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:24:37 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4379539 Dexcom G7 15 Day arrives in Canada in November with longer sensor wear and expanded insurance coverage. Here's what users should know before switching.

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]]> Google Unveils Gemini Suggested Autofill for Chrome: What Users Should Know https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-chrome-autofill-gmail/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-chrome-autofill-gmail/ Google is adding Gemini-powered autofill to Chrome using information from Gmail. Learn how it works, who can use it, and what privacy concerns to consider.

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]]> This Week in Tech: Apple Gets Touchy as AI Clocks In https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-week-in-tech-apple-gets-touchy-as-ai-clocks-in/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:02:17 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-week-in-tech-apple-gets-touchy-as-ai-clocks-in/ See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Oct. 26–30.

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]]> Before You Buy a Second Monitor, See if Your Tablet Can Do the Job https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-use-tablet-as-second-monitor/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:59:16 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-use-tablet-as-second-monitor/ Your tablet could double as a second monitor. Here's how Samsung Second Screen and Apple Sidecar work, and when a dedicated display is worth buying.

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]]> Singapore’s Swap Mobile Lets You Change Phones Every Six Months — Here’s How It Works https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-swap-mobile-phone-upgrades-apac-singapore/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:34:52 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-swap-mobile-singapore-phone-upgrades/ Singapore’s Swap Mobile offers phone upgrades every six months, with flexible handset options and a new 24-month contract for each eligible switch.

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]]> Google Unveils Gemini 4 Carbon With Advanced Cybersecurity Skills — Who Gets Access First? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-4-carbon-access/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-4-carbon-access/ Google's Gemini 4 Carbon brings advanced cybersecurity capabilities to selected defenders first. Here's who's eligible and what comes next.

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]]> Realme ColorOS 17 Rollout Starts: Full Update Schedule for 49 Phones https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-realme-coloros-17-rollout-schedule/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:45:10 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-realme-coloros-17-rollout-schedule/ Realme has revealed when 49 phones are scheduled to receive ColorOS 17, with the first Android 17 updates starting October 29 and more arriving through 2027.

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]]> M6 MacBook Pro vs M5 MacBook Air: What Does the Extra $900 Buy? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-m6-macbook-pro-vs-m5-air/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:26:51 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-m6-macbook-pro-vs-m5-air/ The M6 MacBook Pro costs $900 more than the M5 MacBook Air. Compare the display, ports, storage, and performance claims before choosing.

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]]> Discord Messages Are Coming to Web Search: Settings to Check https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-discord-messages-web-search-privacy-settings/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:04:58 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-discord-messages-web-search-privacy-settings/ Discord messages from eligible public servers may appear in web search. Check rollout dates, privacy settings, and separate controls for AI summaries.

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]]> Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, and More https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-touchscreen-macbook-pro-cheat-sheet/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:13 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-touchscreen-macbook-pro-cheat-sheet/ Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro arrives Nov. 6. Explore pricing, M5 Pro and M5 Max specs, OLED features, battery life, and whether it's worth upgrading.

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]]> Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Staff in Windows, Copilot https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-buyouts-60000-employees-copilot-windows/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:28:42 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/?p=4379446 Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, including Copilot and Windows staff. Here's what the workforce changes could mean for enterprise IT teams.

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]]> Proton to Re-Interview Employees on AI Skills as Jobs Hang in Balance https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-proton-ai-skills-employee-reinterviews/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:24:03 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-proton-ai-skills-employee-reinterviews/ Proton plans to reassess employees' AI skills in interviews that could affect their jobs, raising questions about AI adoption and workforce evaluations.

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]]> New Implant Lowers Blood Sugar Without Insulin: How It Works https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ews-cgm-implant-lowers-blood-sugar/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:13:05 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ews-cgm-implant-lowers-blood-sugar/ ETH Zurich's experimental implant uses continuous glucose monitor readings to lower blood sugar without insulin. See how it works and what mouse tests found.

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]]> Samsung Launches $229 Galaxy Buds On in the US With Open-Ear Clip Design https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-galaxy-buds-on-us-price-specs-release/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:05:02 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-galaxy-buds-on-us-price-specs-release/ Samsung Galaxy Buds On launch in the US Nov. 6 for $229. Explore the open-ear design, battery life, audio features, compatibility requirements and key trade-offs.

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]]> Windows 11 Gets Cloud Rebuild for PCs That Won’t Boot: How It Works https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-cloud-rebuild-pcs-wont-boot/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:36:44 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-cloud-rebuild-pcs-wont-boot/ Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild lets users reinstall PCs that won't boot without a USB drive. Learn how it works, recovery steps, and important data-loss risks.

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