Google released Android 17 Beta 1 but quickly halted it without explanation, likely due to initial issues; the rollout has now resumed and is available for compatible Pixel devices via the Android Beta Program.

Android 17 Beta 1 is available for Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series up through the Pixel 10 series, enrollable over-the-air via the Android Beta Program.

Energy storage, particularly battery systems paired with solar and wind, enables renewables to provide reliable power at lower costs than coal, covering peak demand and grid stability needs while accelerating coal plant retirements across the US.

Battery storage provides frequency regulation, voltage stability, and backup during peak demand, allowing solar and wind to displace coal without compromising grid reliability, with studies showing savings from renewables can fund massive battery deployments.

CenterWell is the healthcare services division of Humana Inc., specializing in senior-focused primary care as the nation's largest value-based primary care provider for seniors.[1][2]

Value-based care is a payment model where providers are reimbursed based on patient health outcomes rather than the volume of services, such as capitated and risk-based models. MaxHealth serves over 80,000 patients in these programs across its 54 owned primary care clinics, 4 specialty clinics, and 24 affiliated sites in Florida.[1][2]

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro features a Tegra X1+ processor with powerful GPU for AI upscaling, Plex transcoding, 4K HDR playback, expandable storage via USB/microSD, and 3GB RAM for smoother multitasking compared to Chromecast[1][2][4].

Chromecast (or Google TV Streamer) offers a simpler interface, reliable Google TV performance, lower cost, and sufficient 4K HDR playback for most users without the Shield's complexity or outdated Android TV issues like Chromecast integration hangs[3][4][7].

Cheap power supplies often lack adequate voltage regulation and protection circuits, causing inconsistent voltage spikes and fluctuations that stress vital components like the motherboard, CPU, and graphics card. These voltage instabilities can lead to long-term wear and reduced lifespan of hardware, or in severe cases, cause immediate damage. Additionally, cheap units generate excessive heat due to poor cooling systems, which spreads to surrounding components and accelerates their aging process. In rare cases, a failing cheap power supply can send power surges capable of frying connected hardware.

Cheap power supplies pose genuine fire hazards due to low-quality components, inadequate heat dispersal, and poor protection circuits. Documented cases include a computer that burst into flames in 2012 due to a faulty power supply, and as recently as August 2021, faulty power supplies were sold in GPU bundles at major retailers like Newegg. When a cheap power supply fails, it can cause melted connectors, scorched motherboard pins, and in extreme cases, fires that endanger both the computer and surrounding property.

'Knights of Guinevere' is a sci-fi psychological thriller animated series set on Park Planet, featuring Princess Guinevere, an android mascot. It began as a standalone YouTube pilot co-created by Dana Terrace after leaving Disney, which garnered over 11.9 million views and led to Glitch Productions greenlighting a full series.

Dana Terrace is the creator known for Disney's 'The Owl House,' who developed 'Knights of Guinevere' as a passion project at Glitch Productions after leaving Disney. Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio expanding into 2D animation with this series, known for YouTube-first releases like SMG4.

Access control refers to smart locks and integrated systems that manage entry to your home, offering keyless entry, remote access via mobile apps, and monitoring of who enters and when, going beyond traditional alarms to enhance security.

Yes, contemporary systems feature encrypted wireless signals, tamper-resistant sensors, backup batteries, and anti-jamming technology, making them highly reliable and difficult for intruders to disable quickly.

1600p refers to the QHD+ resolution of 2560x1600 pixels, providing sharp visuals on the 16-inch 16:10 IPS-level panel with 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, ideal for gaming.

The article mentions Ryzen 9 8940HX, but current MSI Vector 16 HX AI models feature Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors, not AMD Ryzen; RTX 5070 Ti GPUs are confirmed in some configurations.

The RTX 5080 is NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU from the 50-series Blackwell architecture, featuring 16GB GDDR7 memory, 7680 CUDA cores, up to 175W power (including 25W boost), and support for advanced technologies like DLSS 4 and G-SYNC for superior gaming performance.

The laptop features a 16-inch OLED PureSight display with 2560x1600 (2.5K) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC support, and VESA TrueBlack 1000 certification for high-fidelity visuals and smooth gaming.