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  • Qualcomm hints Pixel 10-style AirDrop is coming to Snapdragon-powered Androids
    November 24, 2025, 12:04 PM EST. Qualcomm has confirmed it's bringing Pixel 10-style AirDrop cross-platform file transfers to Snapdragon-powered phones in the near future, expanding Quick Share interoperability beyond Google's Pixel line. The company says support will be enabled on Snapdragon devices, though exact models and timing aren't detailed. Google and Nothing have signaled plans to broaden cross-platform sharing, while EU DMA documents show AWDL and Wi-Fi Aware can coexist, challenging the idea that one protocol must be retired. If Qualcomm delivers, this could turn the Pixel perk into a broader Android feature rather than a Pixel exclusive. We'll watch for partner announcements and real-world compatibility as the rollout approaches.
  • Garmin unveils fenix 8 with MicroLED display in the Philippines
    November 24, 2025, 12:02 PM EST. Garmin unveils the fenix 8 with a MicroLED display-the first smartwatch to adopt the tech-delivering standout outdoor readability. The screen reaches up to 4,500 nits and offers a 15% wider color range with improved contrast and a wide viewing angle for clear details in direct sunlight. The panel is more durable, with better burn-in resistance and is three times tougher than earlier models, extending longevity. Building on Garmin's innovation, the fenix 8 adds advanced health and fitness tools-including endurance and hill scores, daily workouts, sleep tracking, and safety features-plus navigation via preloaded maps and dynamic routing. In the Philippines, it's priced at ₱121,290. The fenix line continues Garmin's momentum after the fēnix 6 solar charging and fēnix 7 GPS upgrades.
  • OKC VeloCity: Google and Thunder Expand AI Training Across Oklahoma
    November 24, 2025, 11:58 AM EST. Google and the Oklahoma City Thunder are partnering to expand AI training and resources across Oklahoma, part of a $5 million statewide investment to equip students and workers with practical, job-ready AI skills. Announced at the AI Business Summit, the initiative drew 150+ professionals from business, education, healthcare and tech. The leaders praise the effort as boosting Oklahoma's economic growth and positioning the state to lead in AI innovation. Google's long-standing presence in Oklahoma underpins broader education programs, including participation by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University in the Google AI for Education Accelerator, offering Google Career Certificates and AI training to students, faculty and staff. Will Syring of the Thunder described the collaboration as accelerating responsible AI use in education and business.
  • Banks go beyond chatbots: agentic AI could reinvent lending, fraud, and onboarding
    November 24, 2025, 11:56 AM EST. From the first ATM to today's AI-driven workflows, banks are expanding automation from internal toolkits to customer-facing decisions. Banks like Bendigo and Commonwealth Bank are expanding partnerships with Google's Gemini Enterprise and OpenAI to streamline loan assessments, fraud detection, and customer service. Early gains include cutting scam losses and shortening call-center waits. Looking ahead, the idea of agentic AI-AI systems that can make and act on decisions-gains traction, with pilots where teams of AI agents verify identities, check sanctions, and process applications. The shift raises questions about governance and risk: who holds responsibility when AI acts autonomously? The trajectory suggests a future where AI becomes central to banking strategy, not just back-office efficiency.
  • UMich instructors grapple with AI-driven academic integrity violations
    November 24, 2025, 11:52 AM EST. University of Michigan instructors are adapting to increasing use of generative AI in classrooms, raising concerns about AI-driven violations of academic integrity. Each school and college maintains its own honor code, and policies vary by syllabus, producing different responses: some require formal reports to the Office of Student Academic Affairs SAA; others handle cases privately, while some offer rewrites. English lecturer Lauren Gwin favors conversations over formal reporting, noting most incidents aren't malicious but driven by deadlines and time constraints. In the College of Engineering, the Engineering Honor Council oversees misconduct claims, reflecting a more structured approach. The piece underscores the patchwork across disciplines and the need for clearer guidance as AI tools become more prevalent.