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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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Apple Expands Live Activities Feature to CarPlay in Latest iOS Update

Apple has integrated its Live Activities feature into CarPlay with the iOS 26 update, allowing drivers to view real-time information directly on their in-car displays. This enhancement aims to reduce distractions by keeping essential updates accessible without app switching. The rollout also includes visual redesigns and expanded widget support for a more cohesive user experience.

Live Activities Comes to CarPlay with iOS 26

Apple has expanded its dynamic Live Activities feature to CarPlay as part of the iOS 26 update, according to reports. Originally introduced with iOS 16.1, Live Activities enables users to monitor real-time events—such as sports scores, food delivery progress, and navigation details—directly from their iPhone’s Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Analysts suggest this move represents Apple’s ongoing effort to extend interactive features beyond handheld devices into in-car systems and macOS.

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Meta Secures $30 Billion Blue Owl Financing for Massive Hyperion AI Datacenter Project

Meta Platforms has reportedly secured approximately $30 billion in financing from private equity firm Blue Owl Capital for its massive Hyperion datacenter project in Louisiana. The cleverly structured deal enables the social media giant to keep significant debt off its balance sheet while expanding its AI infrastructure capabilities.

Major Financing Deal for AI Infrastructure

Meta Platforms has reportedly convinced private equity firm Blue Owl Capital to finance its massive Hyperion datacenter project in a deal valued at approximately $30 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The arrangement, which sources indicate was brokered by Morgan Stanley, represents one of the largest single datacenter financings during the current artificial intelligence infrastructure boom.