Apple says evidence from a former engineer’s MacBook strengthens its trade secret case against OpenAI as the companies clash over AI hardware and hiring. The post Apple-OpenAI Fight Escalates With New MacBook Evidence appeared first on TechRepublic.
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO after Tim Cook, inheriting challenges involving artificial intelligence, hardware costs, services, and supply chains. The post Apple After Tim Cook: John Ternus Inherits an AI and Hardware Test appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI holds SB Energy warrants valued at $5.5 billion as the SoftBank-backed developer pursues an IPO and expands its data center ties to Nvidia. The post OpenAI’s SB Energy Warrants Are Valued at $5.5 Billion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Maps now shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users after a Trump executive order, while Canada retains the original name. The post Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ After Trump Order appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI is reportedly buying tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems as AI labs find a new use for Apple hardware. The post OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Mac minis, Mac Studios appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash adds video extensions, frame controls, cheaper previews and upscaled 4K output for AI video creators. The post Google Upgrades Gemini AI Video: What Omni 1.1 Changes for Creators appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google is setting new Android app memory requirements for February 2027 as developers face stricter Play Store thresholds and rising RAM pressure. The post Google Sets February 2027 Deadline: Android Apps Must Meet New Memory Limits appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google is changing its site reputation abuse enforcement in the EEA after EU scrutiny, reducing one search penalty risk for publishers. The post Google Changes EU Spam Policy to Avert Antitrust Fine appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google has agreed to a £260 million Play Store settlement in the U.K., with £160 million earmarked to compensate eligible app developers. The post Google Agrees to Pay £260M to Settle UK App Store Monopoly Lawsuit appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta is testing robots for data center maintenance, from swapping cables to restarting servers, raising questions about automation and IT staffing. The post Meta Tests Robot Technicians: Inside Its Push to Automate Data Center Work appeared first on TechRepublic.