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Pebble Revives Its Thinnest Smartwatch Ever

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Pebble revives its round smartwatch with a bigger e-paper display, weeks-long battery life, physical buttons, and a $199 price tag. The post Pebble Revives Its Thinnest Smartwatch Ever appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The 2026 BMW iX3 voice assistant will be powered by Alexa+

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

BMW is finally getting the next-generation Alexa voice assistant and it’s coming with a generative AI upgrade. Amazon said Monday that the 2026 BMW iX3 will be equipped with Alexa+, the same generative AI tech that launched in millions of … Continue reading →

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Windows Users at Risk as Critical Zoom Vulnerability Exploited

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

A critical Zoom vulnerability put Windows users at risk of data theft and system compromise. Zoom has patched the flaw. Users should update immediately. The post Windows Users at Risk as Critical Zoom Vulnerability Exploited appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI godfather says Meta’s new 29-year-old AI boss is ‘inexperienced’ and warns of staff exodus

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

“A lot of people have left, a lot of people who haven’t yet left will leave,” Meta’s former chief AI scientist Yann Lecun said.

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Generative AI in Financial Services: Innovation, Risk, and Customer Experience

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

How banks and fintechs are using generative AI to drive efficiency, manage risk, and reshape customer interactions The post Generative AI in Financial Services: Innovation, Risk, and Customer Experience appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Nvidia Just Made a $5 Billion Bet on Intel. Here’s Why It Matters

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Nvidia finalized a $5B Intel stake after FTC approval, buying 214.7M shares. The move bolsters Intel’s foundry push as 18A ramps. The post Nvidia Just Made a $5 Billion Bet on Intel. Here’s Why It Matters appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Lucid Motors doubled EV output in 2025 after early Gravity SUV struggles

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Lucid built more than 18,000 EVs in 2025 and delivered more than 15,000 after a tough start to the year — still a far cry from the high bar it set in 2021.

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Amazon lets some users chat with Alexa+ on the web in bid to take on ChatGPT

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

The company launched Alexa+ last February and it remains in early access.

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UK regulator asks X about reports its AI makes ‘sexualised images of children’

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

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Morgan Stanley Warns AI Could Eliminate 200,000 Banking Jobs in Europe

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Techme101

Morgan Stanley projects Europe’s banks could cut about 10% of jobs by 2030 as AI and branch closures drive cost cuts under investor pressure. The post Morgan Stanley Warns AI Could Eliminate 200,000 Banking Jobs in Europe appeared first on … Continue reading →

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