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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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Salesforce Charts AI-Fueled Growth Path at Dreamforce 2025 Conference

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff declared agentic AI the “next revolution” during Dreamforce 2025 keynote presentations. The CRM giant revealed ambitious growth targets and new AI capabilities while solution providers help clients navigate the transition to agentic enterprises.

Salesforce’s Agentic AI Vision Takes Center Stage

San Francisco-based Salesforce unveiled significant product developments and ambitious financial targets during its annual Dreamforce conference, with leadership positioning agentic artificial intelligence as the next major technological revolution. According to reports from the event, the customer relationship management giant announced general availability for Salesforce Agentforce 360 and established a new goal of reaching $60 billion in revenue by the 2030 fiscal year.

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California Firm Deploys Record-Setting Industrial Heat Battery Powered by Solar Energy

A California energy company has launched what reports indicate is the world’s largest industrial heat battery system. The technology uses solar power to heat specially designed bricks that generate steam for industrial processes, potentially transforming how manufacturers approach decarbonization.

Breakthrough in Industrial Energy Storage

A California-based energy company has deployed what sources indicate is the world’s largest industrial heat battery, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy integration for manufacturing sectors. According to reports, Rondo Energy’s 100-MWh Rondo Heat Battery system has entered daily automatic operation at an enhanced oil recovery facility operated by Holmes Western Oil Corp in Kern County, California.

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Proxy Advisory Firm Recommends Tesla Shareholders Reject Musk’s $1 Trillion Compensation Proposal

A leading proxy advisory firm has recommended Tesla shareholders reject Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package, citing concerns about its “astronomical” size and lack of binding commitments. The recommendation comes ahead of Tesla’s November 6 annual meeting where investors will vote on the unprecedented award structure.

Proxy Adviser Opposes Musk’s Compensation Plan

Institutional Shareholder Services, a prominent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that Tesla investors vote against Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package, according to reports released Friday. The firm cited the “striking magnitude” of the award and expressed concerns about its structure.

Economy

US Economy Defies Expectations Amid AI Investment Boom and Consumer Resilience

The US economy continues to outperform expectations despite trade tensions and labor market challenges. Analysts point to AI-driven investment and robust consumer spending fueled by stock market gains as key factors behind the unexpected resilience.

Unexpected Economic Strength

The United States economy is demonstrating what economists describe as “gravity-defying” performance, according to reports from recent International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington. Despite earlier predictions of slowdown due to trade tensions and other headwinds, the economy has shown remarkable resilience, with the IMF upgrading its growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026.