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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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YouTube Launches AI Likeness Protection Tool for Creators Amid Deepfake Concerns

YouTube has rolled out a new AI-powered likeness detection system that enables creators to report and remove content that mimics their appearance or voice without permission. The voluntary system builds on YouTube’s existing Content ID infrastructure and represents a proactive approach to synthetic media risks. Company executives describe the feature as “consent-first” technology amid growing deepfake complaints across digital platforms.

New Protection Against Synthetic Media

YouTube has expanded its AI safety measures with a likeness detection system that allows creators to identify and report content that replicates their appearance or voice without authorization, according to reports. The voluntary system enables verified creators to review flagged content and submit removal requests directly through YouTube Studio, sources indicate.

BusinessEnergyTechnology

SEIA Chief Abigail Ross Hopper Announces Departure in 2026 After Transformative Nine-Year Leadership

Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, has announced she will leave her position in January 2026. Under her leadership, the U.S. solar industry expanded from 36 gigawatts to over 255 gigawatts, transforming into a cornerstone of America’s energy economy.

Leadership Transition Announced

Abigail Ross Hopper, the influential president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), will step down from her position on January 30, 2026, according to her recent announcement. Sources indicate that Hopper has led the organization for nearly nine years, during which time she has overseen remarkable growth in the U.S. solar and storage industry.

ManufacturingSemiconductorsTechnology

Breakthrough Laser Design Achieves Record Efficiency for High-Power Single-Mode Applications

Researchers have developed an extreme triple asymmetric epitaxial structure that significantly enhances power conversion efficiency in ridge waveguide diode lasers. The new design reportedly achieves 61.2% peak efficiency while maintaining single-spatial-mode operation, marking a substantial improvement over previous technologies for high-power laser applications.

Revolutionary Laser Design Boosts Efficiency

Scientists have reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough in high-power diode laser technology with the development of an extreme triple asymmetric (ETAS) epitaxial structure. According to research published in Scientific Reports, this innovative design enables single-spatial-mode lasers to deliver watt-level output with unprecedented efficiency in the 97x-nm wavelength range. Sources indicate the new structure represents a substantial improvement over previous generation technologies, addressing key limitations that have constrained high-power laser performance.