Inside the sub-zero lair of the world’s most powerful computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow – Google’s quantum computer. Read More
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people. Read More
Elon Musk’s Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok Read More
Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation
This latest funding brings Torq’s total raised capital to $332 million, and it has plans to hire an additional 200 employees in 2026. The post Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Torq Gets $140M Funding to Hit $1.2B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.
7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missed
WhatsApp rolled out new group, calling, and AI features in late 2025 and 2026. Here are seven updates you may not have noticed. The post 7 WhatsApp Features You Might Have Missed appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic
Meta stated that there had been no breach of its systems and that Instagram accounts remained secure. The post Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic appeared first on TechRepublic.
Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax
California’s proposed Billionaire Tax Act would levy a one-time 5% tax on net worth above $1 billion, fueling backlash, fairness debates, and exit threats. The post Wealth Gap Sparks Controversy Over Proposed California Billionaire Tax appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks – to play experts’ unease
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its “most revolutionary innovation” since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978. Read More
Government demands Musk’s X deals with ‘appalling’ Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women’s clothing – something victims describe as “dehumanising”. Read More
Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value
Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, and generative AI. The post Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value appeared first on TechRepublic.