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Google's AirDrop-like feature might finally come to the Pixel 9 - Professional coverage
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Google’s AirDrop-like feature might finally come to the Pixel 9

According to GSM Arena, the latest Android Canary build for the Google Pixel 9 series now includes the system files…

Canonical's AI-Generated Code Was "Plain Wrong" - Professional coverage
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Canonical’s AI-Generated Code Was “Plain Wrong”

According to Phoronix, Canonical has been experimenting with AI to modernize its legacy Ubuntu Error Tracker, a system for reporting…

Nike Sells Off Its NFT Bet RTFKT, Trump Pushes $200B Mortgage Buy - Professional coverage
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Nike Sells Off Its NFT Bet RTFKT, Trump Pushes $200B Mortgage Buy

According to Bloomberg Business, Nike Inc. has sold its digital products subsidiary RTFKT, pronounced "artifact," roughly one year after shuttering…

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Recycled Plastic Bottles Show Promise as High-Performance Supercapacitor Material

Scientists have discovered a method to convert plastic water bottles into supercapacitors that outperform commercial versions. The breakthrough suggests potential for sustainable energy storage solutions using recycled materials.

Plastic Waste Transformed into Energy Storage Solution

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to repurpose plastic water bottles into high-performance supercapacitors, according to recent reports. Sources indicate that a team from Michigan Technological University has created a method to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into both electrodes and separators for energy storage devices. The resulting supercapacitors reportedly demonstrate higher capacitance than traditional commercial versions, suggesting potential applications for sustainable energy storage.

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AI Home Assistants Generate Extensive Privacy Risks Through Data Accumulation, Experts Warn

Smart home AI assistants that manage energy usage and comfort are generating extensive digital footprints without homeowners’ knowledge, according to researchers. These agentic systems accumulate detailed logs of activities, plans, and behavioral patterns as part of their normal operation. Privacy experts suggest specific engineering practices could dramatically reduce data collection while maintaining functionality.

The Hidden Data Trail of Smart AI Assistants

Advanced AI home assistants that optimize energy use and comfort are generating extensive digital footprints that most homeowners never see, according to reports from privacy researchers. These agentic AI systems—which perceive, plan, and act autonomously rather than simply answering questions—create detailed records of household activities, preferences, and routines as a natural byproduct of their operation.

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Google’s Quantum Breakthrough: Echo Technique Advances Computing and Physics

Google researchers have achieved the most detailed measurement of quantum information scrambling to date using their 105-qubit Willow processor. The breakthrough technique, dubbed “Quantum Echoes,” could enable advances in molecular simulation and fundamental physics. According to reports, the experiment performed calculations that would take classical supercomputers years to complete.

Quantum Computing Milestone

Google’s quantum computing team has reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough in measuring quantum information dynamics using their advanced Willow processor. According to sources familiar with the research, the 105-qubit chip demonstrated unprecedented capability in tracking how quantum information becomes scrambled and recovered through a novel protocol the team calls “Quantum Echoes.”

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Galaxy XR Controller Demand Surges, Sells Out in US Market

Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy XR controllers have reportedly sold out across major US retailers within days of availability. The accessories promise enhanced precision for the Galaxy XR headset, though sources indicate the device remains fully functional using built-in voice and gesture controls.

High Demand for Galaxy XR Accessories

Samsung’s Galaxy XR controllers have completely sold out across United States retailers, according to recent market reports. The accessories, designed to provide enhanced control capabilities for the Galaxy XR mixed reality headset, appear to have generated significantly higher demand than initial supply could accommodate.