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Thomas Kurian CEO, Google Cloud Editor’s note: This article is adapted from Thomas Kurian’s keynote address at Gemini at Work 2026. It includes a number of announcements: * Gemini, a single, universal agent for work that answers your questions, handles your knowledge work, creates your images and media, and
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Public research universities solve some of society’s most urgent challenges, but turning ideas into breakthroughs requires fast, secure access to cutting edge technology. In the agentic AI era institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to harness intelligent systems that can process massive datasets, run complex workflows, and dramatically accelerate the
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Today, we announced the new Gemini agent, your single, universal agent for work. For small and midsize businesses, with lean teams and margins, Gemini will be a critical tool for you to operate efficiently, deliver excellent customer experiences, and grow. Millions of small and midsize businesses, or SMBs, already trust
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In recent decades, Ireland has grown into a vibrant hub for global technology. As modernization accelerates, Irish organizations — spanning government agencies, established enterprise brands, and growing startups in AI and other areas — are all advancing their technical foundations. Today, leaders across the country are injecting agentic AI into every layer
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I always keep an eye on home security myths, news and reports to see what people are talking about. One thing I noticed in particular this year was talk about smart home devices suddenly catching on fire, leading to house fires or outright exploding. “I need to see if this
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Every fall, when the Wan household gathers around for the holidays, I’m often asked three questions: “Should I buy the latest iPhone?” “Should I buy the latest Apple Watch?” and “Should I buy the latest AirPods?” My response is usually very simple: If your current device is holding up,
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Both a virtual private network, or VPN, and an ad blocker are essential parts of your digital privacy toolkit, but they protect you in different ways. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and hides your public IP address to help protect your online privacy from snoopers such as your internet
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Missed the main event? Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is over, but there are still thousands of deals live on the site that you can nab. If you’re on the lookout for a new charging accessory, Anker is one of the top brands worth checking out. Right now,
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Save $70: Even though Amazon’s Prime Day sale is over, there are still some deals hanging around — like Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 for the bargain price of just $179. That’s a full $70 off the usual $249 retail price, a great deal on some of the very
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Xbox is launching a new division, called “XP,” that’s dedicated to Xbox experiences that aren’t video games, including films and TV adaptations, consumer products, live events, and partnerships with creators and brands. Different teams at Xbox already do this work, but it will all now fall under the
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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. WTF?! Law enforcement agencies have long warned against paying ransomware gangs, given that they could simply demand more money, refuse to hand over a decryption key, or mark you as someone willing to pay.
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Vesta, an AI-native software startup that helps lenders originate mortgages, announced on Thursday that it raised a $30 million round led by Conversion Capital. The startup uses AI agents to automate much of the loan origination process, which, the founders say, helps lenders reduce the time and costs of processing
