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A developer’s AI pain experiment produced distress-like responses and sparked ethical debate, but it does not establish that models consciously suffer.

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Amazon’s 2026 Kindle refresh brings new Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft models with different prices, displays, battery life, and features.

The post Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Compared: Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Colorsoft appeared first on TechRepublic.

The RTX 5070 Ti and Radeon RX 9070 XT are closely matched in 2026, but pricing, ray tracing, AI features, and efficiency separate them.

The post RTX 5070 Ti vs Radeon RX 9070 XT: Which GPU Is the Better Upgrade in 2026? appeared first on TechRepublic.

QuickBooks Free automatically sorts business and personal transactions. Here’s how the $0 plan handles expense tracking and where manual review still matters.

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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Sept. 28–Oct. 2.

The post AI Agents, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung has raised US prices for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra by up to $200. See the new pricing and what buyers should compare before upgrading.

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Micron warns memory and storage supply will remain tight through 2028 as AI demand absorbs capacity, putting pressure on PC and server costs.

The post Micron Warns Memory Shortage Will Get Worse Through 2028 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Anthropic has made Claude for Government generally available with FedRAMP High authorization, spending controls, audit logs and early Microsoft 365 access.

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Apple’s iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with a 7.6-inch folding display. See its release date, specs, cameras, battery life, features, and more.

The post iPhone Duo Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, Features and More appeared first on TechRepublic.

I've reviewed the best task management software for different workflows. From sprints to Kanban to personal tasks, find the platform that fits how your team works.

The post 9 Best Task Management Software of 2026: My Top Picks appeared first on TechRepublic.

The FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms over potential consumer harms, safety claims and risks tied to increasingly autonomous AI systems.

The post FTC Probes OpenAI, Anthropic as AI Agent Safety Risks Draw Scrutiny appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google is testing payments to publishers whose content contributes to AI search answers, but early payouts vary widely across participating websites.

The post Google Tests Publisher Payments as AI Search Cuts Into Website Traffic appeared first on TechRepublic.

Metaview raised $60 million to expand its AI recruiting platform and autonomous agent fillmore across sourcing, screening and hiring workflows.

The post Metaview Raises $60M for AI Agents That Source, Screen and Schedule Candidates appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google DeepMind’s SynthID Bio embeds detectable watermarks in AI-designed proteins while preserving their function in early laboratory tests.

The post Google DeepMind Adds Watermarks to AI-Designed Proteins Without Breaking Them appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly plans to launch a Siri-powered smart-home hub on Oct. 13 alongside refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV models.

The post Apple Smart-Home Hub Reportedly Set for Oct. 13 Launch With New HomePod Mini appeared first on TechRepublic.

Pixel 11 and OnePlus 15 start near $899. Compare display, performance, cameras, battery, software support, and which phone gives you more value.

The post Pixel 11 vs OnePlus 15: Which Android Phone Gives You More for the Money? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple Pay has launched in India with Axis Bank credit cards, entering a digital payments market where UPI already dominates everyday transactions.

The post Apple Pay Arrives in India, Taking on a Payments Market Dominated by UPI appeared first on TechRepublic.

EncryptPro locks files with AES-256 from File Explorer and shares them over PGP without emailing passwords.

The post Encrypt a 10GB File in Seconds With This $40 Windows App appeared first on TechRepublic.

Get mistake fares, flash sales, and custom route searches sent to your inbox for a single payment of $39.99.

The post Matt’s Flights Premium Drops to $40 for a Lifetime of Fare Alerts appeared first on TechRepublic.

ChatGPT Pro 500 adds Astra Ultrafast and more included usage, but whether it’s worth $300 more depends on how heavily you use Work and Codex.

The post ChatGPT Pro 500 vs. Pro 200: Is Astra Ultrafast Worth $300 More a Month? appeared first on TechRepublic.