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<p>Compare five AirTag alternatives for Apple and Android users by price, battery life, finding network, availability, and compatibility.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-airtag-alternatives-2026/">5 Best AirTag Alternatives for 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: TechRepublic Staff
Posted: 7 September 2026, 2:29 pm

<p>The BSP is proposing a 12-month pause on new payment system operators as it tightens QR merchant identification and transaction-tracing rules.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-bsp-payment-operator-freeze-apac-philippines/">Philippines’ BSP Proposes 12-Month Payment Operator Freeze as QR Rules Tighten</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: TechRepublic Staff
Posted: 7 September 2026, 1:14 pm

<p>Microsoft 365 costs $99.99/year, but Microsoft Office Pro gives you the same apps for life for only $49.97.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-office-2024-professional-plus-lifetime/">Cancel Microsoft 365 and Get Microsoft Office for Life for $50</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: TechRepublic Academy
Posted: 7 September 2026, 1:00 pm

<p>Swiftspeed's AI app builder lets teams ship native Android and iOS apps with no coding and no developer hire.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/swiftspeed-ai-app-builder-pro/">This No-Code App Builder is Only $100 for Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: TechRepublic Academy
Posted: 7 September 2026, 11:59 am

<p>September 2026 TIOBE Index keeps the top 10 unchanged, as Python falls below 18%, C++ widens its lead over Java, and Julia nears the top 20.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-tiobe-september-2026-julia-nears-top-20/">TIOBE Index for September 2026: Python Drops Below 18% as Julia Nears Top 20</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Liz Ticong
Posted: 7 September 2026, 11:29 am

<p>UK fintech investment dropped 64% to £1.8bn in the first half of 2026, marking a decade low. Discover how economic instability and AI affect the sector.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-fintech-investment-falls-decade-low/">UK Fintech Investment Falls to Lowest Level in Decade after 64% Annual Decline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Simon Chandler
Posted: 7 September 2026, 8:48 am

<p>See the TIOBE Index for September 2026, with Python still No. 1, Rust holding the top 10, and Julia nearing a return to the top 20.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-tiobe-index-language-rankings/">TIOBE Index for September 2026: Top 10 Most Popular Programming Languages</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: TechRepublic Staff
Posted: 7 September 2026, 5:00 am

<p>Microsoft’s Project Zenith brings a ready-to-code Windows experience to developer PCs, with local AI support and preconfigured tools.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-project-zenith-windows-developer-pcs/">Microsoft Project Zenith: Windows Developer PCs Will Come Ready to Code</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Matt Gonzales
Posted: 4 September 2026, 9:29 pm

<p>Compare 12 Ray-Ban Meta alternatives for AI, privacy, sports and displays, including their key features, prices and trade-offs, to find the right pair.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-ray-ban-meta-alternatives-2026/">12 Best Ray-Ban Meta Alternatives to Buy in 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 4 September 2026, 8:21 pm

<p>Circular Ring 3 Slim and Pro add non-invasive glucose insights, contactless payments, haptic alerts, and up to 12 days of claimed battery life per charge.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-circular-ring-3-glucose-insights/">Circular Ring 3 Adds Glucose Insights: Which Model Fits Your Needs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Liz Ticong
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:42 pm

<p>Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-xiaomi-cyberone-factory-trial-apac-china/">Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial Before IFA Demo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:34 pm

<p>Apple may launch a 13.8-inch OLED MacBook with touch support and an under-display camera between the MacBook Air and Pro in late 2028 or early 2029.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-oled-macbook-air-pro-2028/">Apple Reportedly Plans 13.8-Inch Notch-Free OLED MacBook</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:30 pm

<p>Vara has received CE certification allowing its AI to clear some mammograms as normal without radiologist review, marking a step toward autonomous medical AI.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-vara-ai-mammogram-autonomous-screening-germany-emea/">AI Can Now Clear Some Mammograms Without a Radiologist’s Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Joseph Ofonagoro
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:25 pm

<p>Learn how to add emergency contacts and medical information to iPhone and Android so important details can be accessed from the lock screen.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-set-up-emergency-contacts-iphone-android/">Your iPhone or Android Can Help in an Emergency: Here’s How to Set It Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Joseph Ofonagoro
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:17 pm

<p>Meta launched Muse Spark 1.3 with stronger coding performance and efficiency claims, but independent tests show higher task costs and mixed benchmark results.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-meta-muse-spark-1-3-ai-coding-2026/">Meta Says Muse Spark 1.3 Beats GPT-5.6 Sol at Coding — Independent Tests Are More Mixed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.techrepublic.com">TechRepublic</a>.</p>
Author: Aminu Abdullahi
Posted: 4 September 2026, 6:06 pm