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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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UK Companies Issue Record Profit Warnings Amid Policy Uncertainty and Consumer Weakness

Nearly half of UK-listed companies issuing profit warnings blamed policy changes and geopolitical uncertainty, the highest proportion in over 25 years. Consumer confidence has slumped to concerning levels as businesses face mounting pressure from trade tariffs, rising costs, and weakened demand.

Record Policy Concerns Drive Profit Warnings

UK-listed companies are issuing profit warnings at an increasing rate, with a record proportion blaming policy changes and geopolitical uncertainty for their financial challenges, according to reports. Analysis from EY-Parthenon indicates that 47% of the 64 companies that issued warnings in the third quarter cited these factors as primary contributors, marking the highest level since records began more than 25 years ago.

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UK Defence Ministry Investigates Alleged Russian Cyber Attack on Military Base Data

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into claims that Russian hackers have stolen hundreds of sensitive military documents. The allegedly compromised files reportedly contain details about eight RAF and Royal Navy bases along with staff information.

Security Breach Investigation Underway

The UK Ministry of Defence has initiated a comprehensive investigation into claims that Russian-speaking hackers have stolen and published hundreds of sensitive military documents on the dark web. According to reports, the breach potentially compromises national security through the exposure of detailed information about military installations and personnel.

CloudComputing

Oracle Claims 16 ZettaFLOPS AI Supercomputer Breakthrough with New Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle has unveiled what it describes as the largest AI supercomputer in the cloud, the OCI Zettascale10, reportedly capable of 16 zettaFLOPS peak performance. Sources indicate the infrastructure will support OpenAI’s Stargate cluster in Texas and features innovative networking technology designed to reduce latency and power consumption. The system is scheduled to roll out next year amid growing competition in high-performance AI cloud infrastructure.

Oracle’s Massive AI Computing Announcement

Oracle has announced what it calls the largest AI supercomputer in the cloud, according to reports from industry sources. The OCI Zettascale10 system reportedly can deliver 16 zettaFLOPS of peak performance across 800,000 Nvidia GPUs, positioning Oracle as a major contender in the high-performance computing race. Analysts suggest this represents one of the most significant infrastructure developments in recent cloud computing history.

GamingSoftware

New Standalone DOSBox Pure Aims to Simplify Classic PC Gaming Emulation

A new fork of the popular DOS emulator now offers standalone functionality focused on user-friendly operation. DOSBox Pure enables gamers to easily run classic titles directly from ZIP files with modern controller support and customization options, according to developer reports.

Simplifying Classic DOS Gaming

For gamers seeking to revisit classic DOS titles, emulation has traditionally presented significant technical hurdles. However, sources indicate that a new standalone version of DOSBox Pure aims to dramatically simplify the process of running vintage PC games on modern systems.

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Blizzard Developers Unionize in Growing Labor Movement Across Gaming Giant

Following recent layoffs and project cancellations, developers from Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have voted to unionize. The move represents the fifth such organization effort at Blizzard Entertainment under Microsoft ownership.

Growing Unionization at Blizzard Entertainment

More than 100 developers working on Hearthstone and the recently downsized Warcraft Rumble team have voted to unionize, according to reports from the Communications Workers of America. This marks the fifth such organization effort at Blizzard Entertainment, bringing the total number of unionized workers at the company to over 1,900.