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Meta’s Reality Labs Cuts Add to Fears of ‘VR Winter’

Few believe Meta will abandon VR entirely, but many see an unmistakable pivot as resources move toward AI systems and devices such as smart glasses. The post Meta’s Reality Labs Cuts Add to Fears of ‘VR Winter’ appeared first on … Continue reading

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Quantum Firm IonQ to Buy Chip Maker SkyWater for $1.8B

The acquisition is a shift toward tighter control over the physical supply chain required to scale quantum computers. The post Quantum Firm IonQ to Buy Chip Maker SkyWater for $1.8B appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Automate Expense Tracking With AI-Powered Financial Insights for $30

Replace your manual spreadsheets with intelligent budget tracking, personalized recommendations, and more with this deal. The post Automate Expense Tracking With AI-Powered Financial Insights for $30 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Gmail Spam Filter Breakdown Affects 1.8B Users

The disruption began Saturday (5am Pacific time, Jan .24) affecting approximately 1.8 billion Gmail users worldwide with widespread email misclassification. The post Gmail Spam Filter Breakdown Affects 1.8B Users appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TikTok Avoids US Ban as Ownership Changes Reshape App

The deal ends ban threats and uncertainty, but a weekend outage and new terms of service and privacy policies raise questions about the algorithm. The post TikTok Avoids US Ban as Ownership Changes Reshape App appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook

A massive unsecured database exposed 149 million logins, raising concerns over infostealer malware and credential theft. The post Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Daily Tech Insider Spotlights the Week Silicon Sprouted Legs and Lanyards

Jan. 20–23 recap: Code went corporeal as Big Tech bet on bodies, and your weekend chores suddenly look negotiable. The post Daily Tech Insider Spotlights the Week Silicon Sprouted Legs and Lanyards appeared first on TechRepublic.

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PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference

AI data centers dominated PowerGen, revealing how inference-driven demand, grid limits, and self-built power are reshaping the energy industry. The post PowerGen’s Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Samsung’s Built-In Privacy Screen Feature

Samsung appears to have leaked a built-in privacy display for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, hinting at a hardware-based feature designed to block side-angle viewing. The post Galaxy S26 Ultra Leak Reveals Samsung’s Built-In Privacy Screen Feature appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers

They can intercept user credentials while providing real-time context that helps attackers convince victims to approve MFA challenges during phone calls.. The post Okta Uncovers Custom Phishing Kits Built for Vishing Callers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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