Uber acquires Delivery Hero’s food delivery business in a $14.8B deal to expand into Europe and Asia. The merger combines Uber Eats with Delivery Hero’s 40-country network, strengthening global reach against rivals like DoorDash. Regulatory approvals are expected by 2026.
Hugging Face reports an autonomous AI agent executed a multi-stage cyberattack on its systems, signaling AI's escalating role in both attacking and defending networks. This incident underscores urgent cybersecurity challenges as artificial intelligence becomes a key offensive and defensive tool.
Apple reportedly delays its 'Baltra' AI server chip amid infrastructure hurdles, pivoting to potential acquisitions of chip startups. The move underscores Apple's push to strengthen AI capabilities and compete in the rapidly evolving server hardware landscape.
Apple reportedly plans an OLED iPad mini launch this October, with refreshed entry-level, Air, and Pro models rolling out through 2027. The upgrades signal a major display shift, promising vibrant visuals across its tablet lineup.
1Password launches a Claude AI integration allowing agents to sign into websites without revealing passwords. This adds user-approval steps and credential protection, balancing security with automation convenience for teams using AI-driven workflows.
Google shakes up its app store, Apple expands AI, OpenAI plans hardware, and critical security threats emerge. Catch the week's biggest tech news in this must-read TechRepublic roundup.
The FCC proposes mandatory identity verification for phone activation, sparking debate between fraud prevention advocates and privacy defenders. Critics warn the rule could compromise personal data security, while supporters argue it’s critical for stopping scammers.
Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-source model—the world’s largest. While boosting China’s AI ambitions, the move raises critical questions about massive infrastructure demands and high operational costs.
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro support ends Oct. 13, 2026. IT teams must act now to upgrade affected systems. Discover who is impacted, available upgrade paths, and essential steps to ensure security and compliance before the deadline.