Archives August 2025

  • Google Raises Pixel 10a Price to $599: What Buyers Should Know
    Google’s Pixel 10a now starts at $599 after a $100 US price increase. Learn what rising smartphone costs mean for buyers and business phone budgets. The post Google Raises Pixel 10a Price to $599: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • Infineon Opens Thailand Chip Hub as Workforce Heads Toward 1,000
    Infineon opened a new Thailand semiconductor hub with about 350 employees and plans to grow the workforce to roughly 1,000. The post Infineon Opens Thailand Chip Hub as Workforce Heads Toward 1,000 appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • OpenAI Launches Virtual Try-On for Clothes and Accessories in ChatGPT
    ChatGPT adds virtual clothing try-ons and product Favorites. Learn how the tools work, what the previews cannot confirm, and how to manage photo privacy. The post OpenAI Launches Virtual Try-On for Clothes and Accessories in ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • Amazon’s New Kindle Lineup Compared: Kindle vs Paperwhite vs Colorsoft
    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.
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  • Google Opens Google Home to Claude and Other AI Agents — Here’s What They Can Control
    Google Home now lets Claude and other compatible AI agents inspect devices, review activity, and perform approved actions through Home MCP. The post Google Opens Google Home to Claude and Other AI Agents — Here’s What They Can Control appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • Ring’s New TAKE Encryption Deletes Video Keys Without Giving Up AI Features
    Ring’s new TAKE encryption limits video-key retention while keeping cloud AI features, Ring Verify, and optional end-to-end encryption in play. The post Ring’s New TAKE Encryption Deletes Video Keys Without Giving Up AI Features appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required
    Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ at no additional cost to eligible US Fire TV owners, even without Prime. The move expands access to Amazon’s AI assistant while reserving some advanced features and Echo device access for subscribers. The post Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required appeared first on TechRepublic.
  • Glucose Tracking for Children Is Moving Into Apps and Smart Devices
    Dexcom’s Stelo is the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor cleared for children. The FDA decision expands app-based glucose tracking to younger users, but schools, health care teams, and benefits leaders still need to account for device access, caregiver oversight, and coverage questions. The post Glucose Tracking for Children Is Moving Into Apps and Smart Devices […]
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