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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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Former Xbox Executive Suggests Microsoft’s Shift Away From Console Hardware Could Boost Business Strategy

Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra suggests Microsoft moving away from console hardware and exclusive games could benefit the company’s gaming business. The industry veteran claims Microsoft’s current “middle ground” approach creates confusion while a clear publisher-focused strategy might yield better results. Microsoft maintains next-generation hardware remains in development despite these observations.

Industry Veteran Weighs In On Xbox Strategy

A former Xbox executive has suggested that Microsoft stepping away from console hardware and exclusive games could represent a positive strategic shift for the company’s gaming business. Mike Ybarra, who spent nearly two decades at Microsoft including as corporate vice president at Xbox, shared his perspective on the company’s current direction amid ongoing industry speculation.

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Cybersecurity Liability Emerges as Key Driver for Business Investment in Protection Measures

Cybersecurity experts are urging a fundamental shift in how security solutions are pitched to businesses. Rather than focusing on compliance checkboxes, industry leaders suggest framing security investments as protection against devastating lawsuits that often follow data breaches. Recent analysis reveals that legal liabilities can far exceed ransomware demands, creating new urgency for comprehensive security documentation.

Rethinking Security: From Compliance to Liability Defense

Cybersecurity providers are increasingly framing their services as legal liability protection rather than mere compliance tools, according to industry leaders speaking at the XChange NexGen 2025 conference. Bruce McCully, founder and CEO of Galactic Advisors, emphasized that businesses need to understand that lawsuits following breaches can be more devastating than the cyberattacks themselves.