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Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it. The post Forgot Your Android PIN? Google Is Testing a New Recovery Option appeared first on TechRepublic.

Indonesia’s One Data Bill puts cross-border data transfers, data sovereignty, and overseas processing rules under formal negotiation. The post Indonesia Weighs New Cross-Border Data Rules in One Data Bill Talks appeared first on TechRepublic.

Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu V900 AI chip as Qwen 4 enters training and future Qwen models target up to 10 trillion parameters. The post Alibaba Unveils Zhenwu V900 — and Plans Qwen Models With Up to 10 Trillion Parameters appeared first on TechRepublic.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer Pro 29 clears junk files and fixes registry errors on a work PC for one $19.99 payment. The post Speed Up Your Work PC for $19.99 With This Lifetime License appeared first on TechRepublic.

Googlebook starts at $899. Compare all five launch models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo by price, display, battery, and processor. The post Googlebook Starts at $899: Which of the 5 New Models Should You Buy? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta’s planned Petal subsea cable will connect the U.S. and France with 1 Pbps of capacity, using two-core fiber to meet rising data demand. The post Meta Plans 7,000-Kilometer Subsea Cable Between US and France appeared first on TechRepublic.

Simbe says more than 3,000 Tally retail robots are under contract as it expands shelf-scanning technology into a broader store intelligence platform. The post Simbe Surpasses 3,000 Contracted Robots for Retail Stores appeared first on TechRepublic.

SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.7 improves coding benchmarks and keeps API prices low, but heavy token consumption could raise the cost of completing real-world tasks. The post SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.7: Low Prices, Heavy Token Use appeared first on TechRepublic.

A new iPhone 20 Pro Max leak points to a nearly 7-inch display, borderless quad-curved design, and smaller Dynamic Island. The post iPhone 20 Pro Max Leak: Apple Could Make a Nearly 7-Inch Screen Feel Borderless appeared first on TechRepublic.

Anthropic has opened a biology lab to test Claude with real experiments and lab equipment, expanding its AI life sciences work beyond computer simulations. The post Anthropic Builds Biology Lab to Test What Claude Can Do in the Real World appeared first on TechRepublic.

Five external SSDs compared for speed, durability, compatibility, portability, and demanding work and creative workflows. The post Best External SSDs for 2026: 5 Portable Drives for Work and Travel appeared first on TechRepublic.

Identify the hidden costs of legacy 1099 reporting systems, determine if it’s time for an upgrade, and learn how to improve your reporting process. The post The Hidden Cost of Maintaining Legacy 1099 Reporting Systems appeared first on TechRepublic.

Oura is seeking up to $2.2 billion in a U.S. IPO that could value the smart-ring maker at about $15.6 billion on a fully diluted basis. The post Oura Seeks Up to $2.2 Billion in IPO at $15.6 Billion Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.

Magic Data Recovery Pro restores lost business files from any Windows drive for just one $39.99 lifetime fee. The post Recover Lost Business Files for $39.99 With a Lifetime License appeared first on TechRepublic.

ScrollEd uses AI to turn textbooks and PDFs into a swipeable learning feed, betting that short-form scrolling habits can be redirected toward education. The post ScrollEd Wants to Turn Infinite Scrolling Into a Learning Tool appeared first on TechRepublic.

This secure storage platform uses open source code, zero-knowledge file systems, and end-to-end encryption to keep your online data truly private. The post Get Secure Cloud Storage on a 2TB Lifetime Plan with Internxt for $100 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon blocked Meta’s Muse AI agent from shopping on Amazon.com, exposing new tensions over browser access, AI agents, and online commerce. The post Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Shopping on Amazon.com Over Bot Access appeared first on TechRepublic.

The M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499, while M5 Ultra costs $5,499. Here's what the extra $3,000 adds and which workloads can use it. The post Mac Studio M5 Max vs M5 Ultra: Is the $3,000 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s M6 Mac mini starts at $899, while the M5 Pro costs $1,699. Here’s what the extra $800 adds and who should pay for it. The post Mac Mini M6 vs M5 Pro: Is the $800 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

The Philippines launched 11 Gemini-powered AI tools inside eGovPH, expanding digital government services for citizens and public-sector workers. The post Philippines Puts Google Gemini Into eGovPH With 11 AI Tools for Public Services appeared first on TechRepublic.