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- [Best Conversation Intelligence Software for Sales Teams in 2026](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-conversation-intelligence-software.md): I compared the best conversation intelligence software for analyzing sales calls, coaching reps, identifying deal risk, and turning buyer conversations into action.
- [Samsung Galaxy Watch Body Composition: How Much Can You Trust the Numbers?](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-galaxy-watch-body-composition-accuracy.md): How accurate is Samsung Galaxy Watch body composition? Research finds strong agreement for body-fat estimates but weaker results for skeletal muscle.
- [iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-iphone-duo-ios-27-foldable-features.md): Apple rebuilt parts of iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding fold-aware layouts, vertical controls, Split View, dual Home Screens, and expanded StandBy.
- [King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-king-charles-responsible-ai-talks-emea-uk.md): King Charles will convene AI, government, and nonprofit leaders in Scotland to discuss responsible development, oversight, and benefits for society.
- [OnePlus 16 May Skip India: 16R Could Take Its Place as the Flagship](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-oneplus-16r-india-flagship.md): OnePlus 16R could become the brand’s flagship in India as leaks suggest the OnePlus 16 may skip the market and remain exclusive to China.
- [South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-south-korea-autonomous-ai-security-rules-apac.md): South Korea is drafting security guidance for autonomous AI agents, covering access controls, audit logs, shutdown tools, and human oversight.
- [ASUS Zenbook 14 vs MacBook Neo: Which Affordable Laptop Is Better?](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-asus-zenbook-14-vs-macbook-neo.md): ASUS packs in an OLED display, more ports, and optional 16GB RAM, while Apple keeps the MacBook Neo cheaper, sharper, fanless, and tightly tied to macOS.
- [OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-chatgpt-human-review-privacy.md): Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user privacy.
- [iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which Premium Flagship Should You Buy?](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-iphone-18-pro-vs-galaxy-s26-ultra.md): Apple’s compact iPhone 18 Pro meets Samsung’s 6.9-inch Ultra. Here’s how their cameras, AI, productivity tools, and value compare.
- [China Fires Back at AI Slowdown Proposal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-china-us-ai-slowdown-competition-apac.md): China rejected calls from U.S. AI leaders to slow development, deepening tensions over AI safety, chip controls, and competition ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting.
- [Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-humanist-ai-code-human-control.md): Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control.
- [Zankore Lands Up to $3.1B for Indonesia AI Buildout as Regional 1 GW Target Takes Shape](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-zankore-ai-buildout-apac-indonesia.md): Zankore secured up to $3.1 billion for Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure, starting in Indonesia and scaling across Southeast Asia.
- [OpenAI GPT-Live-1 Lets AI Listen and Speak at the Same Time](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-gpt-live-1-real-time-voice-agents.md): OpenAI’s GPT-Live-1 adds full-duplex voice, faster turn-taking, and tool use for developers building real-time AI agents and customer workflows.
- [Stop Juggling AI Tools — This Lifetime Deal Puts GPT‑4o and More in One Place](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/chatplayground-ai.md): Harness multiple top-tier models like GPT‑4o, Claude, Gemini, and more in one unified platform, now $55.
- [Altman, Musk Back Amodei’s AI Warning: The Frontier May Be Moving Too Fast](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-amodei-altman-musk-slow-frontier-ai.md): Dario Amodei called for slower frontier AI development, with Sam Altman and Elon Musk signaling support amid growing concerns over safety and cybersecurity.
- [Drop the Monthly Cloud Bill and Own 1TB of Encrypted Storage](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/lifetimecloud-secure-storage-lifetime-subscription.md): LifetimeCloud gives your team 1TB of end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for a one-time fee, no renewals.
- [OpenAI Reportedly Buys Camera Startup Glass Imaging for More Than $300 Million](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-glass-imaging-camera-startup-acquisition.md): OpenAI reportedly acquired AI camera startup Glass Imaging for more than $300 million, adding computational photography expertise to its hardware push.
- [Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4: Is 50-Hour Battery Life Worth $400 More?](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4.md): Apple Watch Ultra 4 doubles down on battery life and rugged features, but Series 12 keeps the same core health platform for $400 less.
- [Passwd Enterprise Review: Features, Pricing & Security](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/passwd-enterprise-review.md): Review Passwd Enterprise pricing, security, Google Workspace integration, and private Google Cloud deployment to see if it fits your organization.
- [President Xi Jinping Proposes BRICS AI Open-Source Zone as China Expands Tech Influence](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-xi-brics-open-source-ai-china-us-influence-apac.md): Xi Jinping proposed a BRICS open-source AI community as China expands technology cooperation and competes with the U.S. for influence over global AI.
- [Samsung’s Next SmartTag May Remove Its Most Useful Feature](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-samsung-galaxy-smarttag-3-keyring-loop.md): Leaked Galaxy SmartTag 3 images show a smaller Samsung tracker without the SmartTag 2’s built-in attachment loop. Here’s what Galaxy users should know.
- [OpenAI Won’t Go Public in 2026: What It Means for Anthropic](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-2026-ipo-delay-anthropic-impact.md): OpenAI rules out a 2026 IPO over AI safety concerns, potentially giving Anthropic more room to pursue its own reported public-market debut.
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- [Lenovo Tests Agentic AI Across Its 140,000-Device Network](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-lenovo-agentic-ai-soc-threat-detection.md): Lenovo says its agentic AI SOC cut threat-detection time by 87.5% across 140,000 devices, offering enterprises a case study in security automation.

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