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Check out the students and their robots who competed at VEX Worlds 2016, the world’s largest robotics competition.

Less than a day after she joined Twitter, Microsoft’s AI bot, Tay.ai, was taken down for becoming a sexist, racist monster. AI experts explain why it went terribly wrong.

More than a half-dozen companies are already planning to have models of self-driving cars out by 2020. Want an advanced look? Check out our gallery.

Want to stay ahead of the curve on the latest in artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technology? Check out our top ten tech titles for 2016 to prepare yourself for life alongside machines.

In a new YouTube video, Bill Gates shared the top six book titles he read in 2015. Here’s a closer look at each one.

From robots to drones to self-driving cars, 2015 has been a boom year for tech. Want to catch up on the latest ideas and innovations? Here are TechRepublic’s top ten titles.

Joe Jones came up with the idea for the Roomba in 1989. Here’s a history of its development, from the early models to the present version.

Starting out as iRobot’s first official employee, Joe Jones has had a remarkable career in robotics. He spoke with TechRepublic about deep learning, the history of iRobot, and the power of small robots.

Today, Mattel released Hello Barbie, a WiFi-enabled doll that detects language and ‘talks back.’ But how will this high-tech toy impact real-life relationships?

Technology critic, psychologist, and author Sherry Turkle explains why she’s worried about how our digital connections are impacting face-to-face conversations.