Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State
Many of the roles are in engineering and product teams, per a state WARN filing. The post Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Home Improves Camera Event Playback and Adds New Routine Triggers
App v4.8 enhances close-to-live camera event playback to cut “Video not available” errors, and adds new automation triggers and light controls. The post Google Home Improves Camera Event Playback and Adds New Routine Triggers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Fintech Founder Gökçe Güven Faces $7M Fraud Charges
The case adds to a growing list of high-profile startup founders accused of misleading investors. The post Fintech Founder Gökçe Güven Faces $7M Fraud Charges appeared first on TechRepublic.
Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push
The South Yorkshire town is being used for testing AI across public services, education, and local businesses over the next 18 months. The post Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human
A newly published research paper outlines a method designed to reduce the delay between a user’s request and a spoken response. The post Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human appeared first on TechRepublic.
Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users – will other sites follow suit?
The UK’s largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing explicit content in the country, but why motives remain unclear. Read More
Chrome Add-On Caught Stealing Amazon Commissions
A Chrome extension posing as an Amazon ad blocker was caught hijacking affiliate links in the background, redirecting commissions without user consent. The post Chrome Add-On Caught Stealing Amazon Commissions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence. Read More
Microsoft Is Retiring Standalone SharePoint, OneDrive Plans
Microsoft will retire standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans, ending sales in June 2026 and service in December 2029. The post Microsoft Is Retiring Standalone SharePoint, OneDrive Plans appeared first on TechRepublic.
A New Google Update Is Making Android Setup Less of a Chore
Google’s February 2026 Android system update (Play services 26.04) streamlines new device setup, improves storage purchasing, and adds privacy tools. The post A New Google Update Is Making Android Setup Less of a Chore appeared first on TechRepublic.