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Elon Musk Acquires APR Energy in Deal Valued at More Than $1 Billion
Elon Musk’s $1 billion APR Energy acquisition could help xAI expand faster while raising new questions about emissions, cost, and grid dependence. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-elon-musk-buys-apr-energy-xai-power/">Elon Musk Acquires APR Energy in Deal Valued at More Than $1 Billion</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Kezia Jungco
Posted: 16 July 2026, 7:22 pm
Samsung’s Floating Data Center Concept Finds a Fit in New Zealand
New Zealand's AI infrastructure ambitions are running into growing local opposition over land, power, and water use, giving Samsung's planned floating data centers bigger relevance. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-data-center-new-zealand-apac/">Samsung’s Floating Data Center Concept Finds a Fit in New Zealand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Joseph Ofonagoro
Posted: 16 July 2026, 6:46 pm
Singapore’s AI Glasses Boom Meets a Privacy Reckoning
Meta's AI glasses are arriving faster than regulators can respond. New York's courtroom ban highlights the growing privacy concerns that countries like Singapore may soon have to address. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-glasses-privacy-singapore-apac/">Singapore’s AI Glasses Boom Meets a Privacy Reckoning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Joseph Ofonagoro
Posted: 16 July 2026, 6:37 pm
The Biggest Data Breaches of 2026 So Far, Ranked by Impact
The biggest data breaches of 2026 so far, ranked by impact, with details on exposed data, affected users, and what readers should do next. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-biggest-data-breaches-2026-ranked-impact/">The Biggest Data Breaches of 2026 So Far, Ranked by Impact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Matt Gonzales
Posted: 16 July 2026, 5:35 pm
Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22
Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic Games’ antitrust case. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-play-third-party-android-app-stores/">Google’s Android App Store Shake-Up Starts July 22</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 16 July 2026, 4:50 pm
SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash
SpaceXAI open-sourced Grok Build under Apache 2.0 after privacy backlash over broad directory uploads from its terminal AI coding agent. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-spacexai-grok-build-open-source-privacy/">SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 16 July 2026, 4:44 pm
Samsung Says Health AI Opt-Out Will Not Delete User Records
Samsung has clarified that withdrawing consent for Health AI training removes only data collected for AI development, not users’ existing health records or syncing access. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-health-ai-opt-out/">Samsung Says Health AI Opt-Out Will Not Delete User Records</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: TechRepublic Staff
Posted: 16 July 2026, 4:36 pm
OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker
OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, GPT-Live, and moving parts. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-screenless-ai-speaker-hardware-2026/">OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 16 July 2026, 4:31 pm
Claude for Chrome Flaw Puts Gmail at Risk From Rogue Extensions
Researchers say a Claude for Chrome flaw lets rogue extensions trigger Gmail, Docs, and Calendar tasks, with greater risk in unattended mode. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-claude-chrome-flaw-rogue-extensions-gmail/">Claude for Chrome Flaw Puts Gmail at Risk From Rogue Extensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Kezia Jungco
Posted: 16 July 2026, 4:23 pm
UK Puts AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Under Direct Financial Oversight
The UK has begun direct oversight of systemic cloud services used by financial firms, while banks remain responsible for their own operational resilience, contracts, and recovery planning. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cloud-oversight-banks-emea-uk/">UK Puts AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Under Direct Financial Oversight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: TechRepublic Staff
Posted: 16 July 2026, 2:58 pm
Panther Lake Gives Intel an Early Lead in High-NA Chipmaking
Intel is reportedly using ASML’s High-NA EUV technology to produce Panther Lake chips, marking a key test of its advanced manufacturing comeback. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-intel-panther-lake-high-na-euv-chipmaking/">Panther Lake Gives Intel an Early Lead in High-NA Chipmaking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Joseph Ofonagoro
Posted: 16 July 2026, 2:17 pm
Microsoft Halts July Windows 11 Update for Some Dell PCs
Microsoft paused the July Windows 11 update for some Dell PCs after an Intel driver conflict raised performance and power-use concerns among users and IT teams. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-update-paused-dell-pcs/">Microsoft Halts July Windows 11 Update for Some Dell PCs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Liz Ticong
Posted: 16 July 2026, 12:29 pm
Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Display to Make Foldables Tougher and Creases Less Visible
Samsung’s Flex Titanium display uses titanium components to improve durability, reduce crease visibility, and support next-generation Galaxy foldables. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-flex-titanium-foldable-display/">Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Display to Make Foldables Tougher and Creases Less Visible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 16 July 2026, 12:08 pm
Make Better Diagrams with Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, Now $13
Create org charts, flow diagrams, mind maps, SWOT analysis, and even floor plans with user-friendly controls and more than 250,000 preset templates. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-visio-2021-professional/">Make Better Diagrams with Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, Now $13</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: TechRepublic Academy
Posted: 16 July 2026, 12:00 pm
UAE Wins License-Free AI Chip Access After Backing U.S. Security Efforts in Iran Conflict
The U.S. granted the UAE license-free access to advanced AI chips and servers after upgrading its export status, reshaping AI partnerships and export controls. The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-uae-license-free-ai-chip-access-us-export-controls/">UAE Wins License-Free AI Chip Access After Backing U.S. Security Efforts in Iran Conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 16 July 2026, 10:00 am