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Hate setting up eSIMs? Gemini might soon do it for you (APK teardown)

We've spotted a new connector for Gemini, and it can already start the eSIM setup process with a few simple prompts. TL;DR A new SIM Manager connector for Gemini has appeared on a Pixel 9 running the Android 17 QPR3 beta, likely by accident. It lets Gemini set up a new eSIM, convert a physical SIM to an eSIM, transfer profiles, restore them from a backup, and delete them. The connector’s details page also shows the rules Gemini follows, including…

 •  Android Authority
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Oregon city declares 'state of emergency' after statewide ban causes it to lose data center revenue

An Oregon city declared an emergency after statewide data center restrictions threatened $6 million in revenue and essential infrastructure projects. Oregon city declares an emergency over $6 million in threatened revenueStatewide data center restrictions threaten more than $5 billion in investmentsUmatilla faces possible delays to its planned new police stationAn Oregon municipality has declared an emergency after statewide restrictions on new d…

 •  TechRadar