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Apple's Gemini Siri is finally, almost, maybe here - Professional coverage
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Apple’s Gemini Siri is finally, almost, maybe here

According to Mashable, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to unveil its Gemini-powered Siri overhaul in the second…

Xbox's Multiplatform Mess Is Just About "Resources," Boss Says - Professional coverage
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Xbox’s Multiplatform Mess Is Just About “Resources,” Boss Says

According to GameSpot, Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan explained the inconsistent release strategy for bringing Xbox games to PS5,…

We're Studying AI Like It's an Alien, and Head Transplants Are Back - Professional coverage
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We’re Studying AI Like It’s an Alien, and Head Transplants Are Back

According to MIT Technology Review, researchers are now treating massive, opaque large language models like alien biology, using techniques from…

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Repurposed Aircraft Engines Provide Bridge Power for Data Centers Amid Supply Crunch

US energy provider ProEnergy is transforming retired CF6-80C2 jet engines into mobile power generators for data centers. The converted turbines provide up to 48MW each and can be delivered years faster than new units from traditional manufacturers.

Jet Engines Find Second Life Powering Data Centers

Amid growing power demands and equipment shortages, data center operators are turning to an unconventional solution: repurposed aircraft engines. According to reports, US energy solutions provider ProEnergy is converting retired jet engines into mobile gas turbines that can provide temporary power for data centers during construction and early operation phases.

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Google’s Pixel Flashlight Enhancement Nears Release with Visual Overhaul

Android’s long-awaited native flashlight brightness adjustment is taking shape with a redesigned vertical slider. The visual overhaul aligns Google’s implementation with Apple and other manufacturers, though users may face a significant wait for the official release. Third-party apps currently remain the primary solution for this basic functionality.

Android’s Flashlight Upgrade Progress

Google’s Pixel smartphones have long featured a basic flashlight function without native brightness controls, according to reports examining Android’s development trajectory. Sources indicate that while users can quickly toggle the flashlight via Quick Settings or lock screen shortcuts, manual brightness adjustment has required third-party applications until now.