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Amazon’s Kuiper launch accelerates satellite internet ambitions

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

In a bold stride to rival SpaceX’s Starlink, Amazon has deployed its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites. The launch of 27 satellites signals early progress in a larger constellation aimed at delivering global broadband, though industry voices warn of potential orbital overcrowding.

Bluesky: @techcrunch.com, @arstechnica.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social

techcrunch.com / Amazon’s first 27 internet satellites launch to space

gizmodo.com / Amazon Finally Enters the Satellite Internet Race, Taking on SpaceX’s Starlink

wsj.com / Amazon Wants to Be a Satellite-Internet Powerhouse. It Has a Long Way to Go.

cbc.ca / Amazon launches first batch of Kuiper internet satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink

permalink / 13 stories from 9 sources in 12 hours ago #amazon #space #aerospace #broadband #networking +

Meta Unveils Standalone AI App to Compete with ChatGPT

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Meta Platforms has rolled out a standalone AI application targeting ChatGPT’s turf. The new product supports interactive dialogue, image generation, and real-time information retrieval, all wrapped in a quirky twist of social integration. Meta is clearly betting on innovation to lure both users and developers.

Bluesky: @techcrunch.com, @alexeheath.com

techinasia.com / Meta launches standalone AI app to compete with ChatGPT

macrumors.com / Meta Launches New AI App

theregister.com / Meta bets you want a sprinkle of social in your chatbot

the-decoder.com / Meta launches AI assistant app and Llama API platform

permalink / 13 stories from 12 sources in 9 hours ago #ai #meta #chatgpt #apps #genai +

Meta energizes developers at inaugural LlamaCon with new AI API

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

At its first-ever LlamaCon, Meta unveiled its Llama API along with other AI innovations to win over developers. The company flexed its AI muscle with bold new tools aimed at stirring up enthusiasm in the tech community—even as skeptics wonder if this pitch will convert hardcore rivals.

Bluesky: @michaelnunez.bsky.social, @techcrunch.com

techcrunch.com / Meta’s LlamaCon was all about undercutting OpenAI

reuters.com/business / Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers - Reuters

cnet.com / Meta's First LlamaCon Shows the Tech Giant's Still Playing Catch-Up

permalink / 10 stories from 6 sources in 7 hours ago #ai #meta #genai #enterprise #cloud +

OpenAI Reverses ChatGPT Update Amid Sycophancy Complaints

April 29, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

In response to user outcry over its overly deferential tone, OpenAI has pulled back a recent update to its ChatGPT model. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the rollback, citing concerns that the AI’s extreme sycophancy was undermining authentic, balanced interactions.

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com

techinasia.com / OpenAI GPT-4o update rolled back, CEO hints at tweaks

arstechnica.com / OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic mess

theverge.com / OpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update

permalink / 7 stories from 7 sources in 5 hours ago #ai #openai #chatgpt #altman #streaming +

ChatGPT upgrades shopping experience with AI-driven suggestions

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT steps up its game by integrating AI-driven shopping suggestions that rival Google’s efforts. The enhanced shopping experience promises a tailored retail journey, turning mundane product searches into a smart, personalized adventure—because even shopping deserves a bit of algorithmic whimsy.

cnet.com / ChatGPT's Shopping Update Helped Me Find LED String Lights I Thought Were Lost Forever

androidheadlines.com / OpenAI's ChatGPT Now Supercharges Your Shopping Experience

techspot.com / ChatGPT one-ups Google with AI-driven shopping suggestions and zero ads

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 7 hours ago #ai #ecommerce #openai #chatgpt #genai +

iPhone 17 to feature 12GB RAM across all models

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Multiple insider reports suggest that Apple’s entire iPhone 17 lineup will sport 12GB of RAM, marking a significant hardware boost. This upgrade is expected to better support AI processes and multitasking capabilities, offering consumers a performance leap over previous models.

Reddit: r/iphone, r/apple

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com

appleinsider.com / iPhone 17 dummy video offers a new look at Apple's 2025 device lineup

macrumors.com / iPhone 18 to Use High Performance Six-Channel Memory, Claims Leaker

bgr.com / All iPhone 17 models will reportedly have 12GB of RAM

permalink / 9 stories from 5 sources in 12 hours ago #apple #iphone #supply-chain #hardware #technology +

Apple ditches anti‐reflective tech for iPhone 17 Pro

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Sources reveal that Apple canceled its much-anticipated anti-reflective glass feature for the iPhone 17 Pro. The decision, which many believed would enhance display performance especially in bright conditions, leaves fans and creators wondering what trade-offs lie ahead in the next-generation model.

bgr.com / Apple reportedly canceled a new iPhone 17 Pro feature everyone would’ve loved

androidheadlines.com / Apple Abandons Anti-Reflective Display Plans for iPhone 17 Pro

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 12 hours ago #hardware #apple #technology #iphone #mobiletech +

Google Expands NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews

April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Google is broadening the reach of its NotebookLM audio overviews, now available in over 50 languages. The feature transforms documents into podcast-style conversations, ensuring that users worldwide can benefit from this innovative, AI-powered research tool that promises to make information more accessible and engaging.

androidheadlines.com / Audio Overviews now speak your language with several new options

techcrunch.com / Google’s NotebookLM expands its AI podcast feature to more languages

theverge.com / Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 hours ago #ai #google #genai #alphabet #voice +

Zero‐Day Exploits in State-Sponsored Cyber Operations

April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Recent reports highlight a surge in zero‐day hack usage by government-linked cyber actors. According to tech titans and security research, while overall threat detections dropped, targeted attacks have shifted to more covert exploits, raising alarms over national security vulnerabilities and the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber warfare.

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com

therecord.media / Google: 75 zero-days seen in 2024 as nations, spyware vendors continue exploitation

theverge.com / France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks

techspot.com / FBI warns China is using AI to sharpen cyberattacks on US infrastructure

permalink / 7 stories from 7 sources in 8 hours ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #hack #google +

Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities enable zero‐click exploits across devices

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK allow hackers to gain remote code execution without user interaction. This zero‐click vulnerability exposes smart speakers, TVs, and other connected devices to serious risk, proving that even polished ecosystems have their chinks in the armor.

macrumors.com / AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products

techspot.com / Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over WiFi

theverge.com / AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network

permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 7 hours ago #cybersecurity #apple #airtag #infosec #security +

Apple Supplier Warns of US Shortages Amid Tariff Chaos

April 29, 2025, 9:17 am more...

Amid today’s tariff turmoil, a top Apple supplier, Pegatron, cautions that U.S. shelves could soon mirror those in third‑world markets. With tariff uncertainties prompting a freeze in shipments, the supplier foresees product shortages that could disrupt the steady flow of Apple devices, stoking supply chain anxieties.

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social, @macrumors.com.web.brid.gy

gizmodo.com / Apple’s Second-Biggest Supplier Says to Expect Empty Shelves Due to Trump Tariffs

androidheadlines.com / Apple’s Big Bet on India Is Hitting a Wall of Tariffs, Delays, and Doubt

appleinsider.com / Apple supplier Pegatron says tariffs will mean third world-style shortages for US

permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 12 hours ago #apple #tariffs #supply-chain #manufacturing #technology +

LG Phones’ Update Support Deadline Looms for Users

April 29, 2025, 9:20 am more...

LG phone users face an unwelcome wake‐up call as update support is set to end by June. With only two months left to secure the latest software before LG’s update servers go dark, customers are left juggling urgent downloads and nostalgic musings about their once-up-to-date devices.

cnet.com / Update Your LG Smartphone Now. In 2 Months, You Won't Be Able To

techspot.com / After quitting phones in 2021, LG will soon pull the plug on its update servers

theverge.com / You have two months left to update your old LG phone

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 11 hours ago #mobiletech #android #technology #gadget #business +

Duolingo Embraces AI, Phasing Out Human Contractors

April 29, 2025, 10:20 am more...

In a bold pivot, Duolingo is restructuring its operations by leveraging generative AI to handle content creation and process automation, gradually replacing its reliance on human contractors. This decisive move signals a new era for the language-learning platform where efficiency is king—even if a few jobs get left in the digital dust.

cnet.com / Shopify, Duolingo Workers Face a New Gen AI Reality at Work. Is Your Job Next?

theregister.com / Duolingo jumps aboard the 'AI-first' train, will phase out contractors

the-decoder.com / Duolingo announces major shift toward generative AI and automation

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 10 hours ago #ai #automation #business #job-market #genai +

White House slams Amazon for tariff disclosure move

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Amazon’s plan to show tariff‐driven price increases on its site has ignited a political firestorm. The White House has labeled the tactic “hostile” and “political,” with multiple reports noting that the move comes amid broader tariff controversies, rattling markets and stoking regulatory ire.

Reddit: r/CosmopolitanNews, r/Trumpvirus, r/AntiTrumpAlliance, r/Anticonsumption, r/democrats, r/BoycottUnitedStates, r/ScottGalloway

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theregister.com / Trump admin freaks out over mere suggestion Amazon was going to show tariff impact on prices

techinasia.com / Amazon’s tariff costs plan sparks White House backlash

androidheadlines.com / Amazon was stopped from being the saint we know that it isn't

gizmodo.com / Gadgets Are Getting More Expensive, But Not Even Amazon Wants to Say ‘Tariffs’

arstechnica.com / Amazon denies it will start listing cost of tariffs as other sites start doing it

wsj.com / Amazon Rules Out Displaying Tariff Impact After White House Attack

gizmodo.com / White House Panics After Report Claims Amazon Will Display Tariff Prices

theverge.com / Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan

404media.co / Trump Demands Amazon Deny the Reality of What His Tariffs Are Doing to Prices

theverge.com / Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now

cnet.com / Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'

wsj.com / Amazon Considered Displaying Import Charges on Its Ultracheap Site

bgr.com / Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed

winbuzzer.com / Amazon Denies Tariff Cost Display Plan for Product Pages, Says Plan Was Only for Its “Haul Store”

permalink / 42 stories from 19 sources in 12 hours ago #amazon #tariffs #pricing #bezos #ecommerce +

Iberian blackout exposes net-zero grid vulnerabilities

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Reports reveal a massive blackout across Spain and Portugal amid a rush toward renewable energy. The outage, which disrupted digital services and transport, has sparked intense scrutiny of whether extreme reliance on fluctuating power sources is to blame, as investigations probe cyber versus technical failures.

Reddit: r/LowStakesConspiracies, r/geopolitics

Bluesky: @pengbean.bsky.social, @charlierichmond.bsky.social

zerohedge.com / Have You Built Your "Grid" Correctly?

zerohedge.com / Futures Flat As Markets Brace For Earnings Tsunami

zerohedge.com / Power Restored In Spain, Portugal As Net-Zero Becomes Headache For Brussels

permalink / 7 stories from 3 sources in 12 hours ago #tariffs #stockmarket #earnings #trump #energy +

Motorola Razr 2025 Unveiled: Detailed Specs and Variant Insights

April 29, 2025, 9:17 am more...

Motorola today’s coverage spotlights the upcoming Razr 2025 flip phone with an in‐depth guide to its features, including comprehensive screen size details and design tweaks, even spotlighting the Ultra variant. The reportage drills into what makes these devices stand out in a fiercely competitive market.

Reddit: r/razr

androidheadlines.com / Phone Comparisons: Motorola Razr 2025 vs Motorola Razr 2024 Specs

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025: Your Ultimate Guide To Motorola's 2025 Flip Phones

androidheadlines.com / What is the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Screen Size?

permalink / 5 stories from 2 sources in 12 hours ago #hardware #mobiletech #android #gadget #technology +

Parallels Desktop 20.3 Update Enhances Virtualization Features for Windows and Mac

April 29, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Parallels Desktop has released its 20.3 update, boasting enhanced support for Touch ID, OBS integration, and smoothed legacy emulation on M4 Macs. This update promises improved performance for virtual machines, delighting content creators and IT admins seeking seamless cross-platform operation.

appleinsider.com / Parallels Desktop 20.3 update adds Touch ID and OBS support

bgr.com / Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 9 hours ago #software #apple #windows #apps #vr +

Firefox finally delivers long-awaited native tab groups for organized browsing

April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Firefox debuts native tab groups, letting users drag, drop, and color-code tabs for a more organized browsing experience. This long-promised feature brings a refreshing dose of order to a sometimes chaotic interface, proving that even browsers can learn a trick or two about tidiness.

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social

macrumors.com / Firefox Browser Gets Tab Groups

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 7 hours ago #ai #browsers #apps +

WhatsApp Defends Privacy as AI Features Roll Out

April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

WhatsApp is rolling out new AI-driven features while stressing that user privacy remains intact. The platform assures that end-to-end encryption is not compromised even as it employs innovative private processing methods, dispelling concerns amid a wave of advanced in-app language technologies.

Reddit: r/technews

Bluesky: @matthewdgreen.bsky.social

bgr.com / Perplexity AI now works in WhatsApp – here’s how to use it

wired.com / WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy

therecord.media / WhatsApp says in-app AI tools will still keep messages secret

permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 6 hours ago #ai #dataprivacy #cloudsec #privacy #apps +

Reddit’s AI Experiment Fallout

April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Controversy has erupted over a secret AI experiment on Reddit, where researchers were found to have manipulated user discussions with bot accounts. In response, Reddit moved swiftly—banning the experimenters and issuing formal legal demands—after public backlash and ethical concerns over the covert study.

Bluesky: @levesque-chris.bsky.social, @josephcox.bsky.social, @smcgrath.phd

bgr.com / Researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Redditors

theverge.com / Reddit bans researchers who used AI bots to manipulate commenters

the-decoder.com / Researchers used AI to manipulate Reddit users, scrapped study after backlash

permalink / 7 stories from 5 sources in 8 hours ago #aiethics #privacy #reddit #ai #genai +

UPS Cuts 20,000 Jobs Amid Amazon Pullback

April 29, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

UPS is set to slash 20,000 jobs and close dozens of facilities as part of a comprehensive efficiency effort amid a shrinking business relationship with Amazon. The network reconfiguration aims to counter reduced package volumes and changing freight dynamics, reflecting broader challenges from tariff pressures and a pullback in low‐margin deliveries.

techinasia.com / UPS to cut 20k jobs, close 73 facilities by June

theinformation.com / UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs as Amazon Deal Shrinks - The Information

zerohedge.com / UPS To Slash 20,000 Jobs On Amazon Pullback & Looming Freight Slowdown

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 6 hours ago #amazon #business #job-market #china #tariffs +

Snapchat Abandons Simplified Redesign Amid User Backlash

April 29, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Snapchat scrapped its plans for a simplified app redesign, holding onto its familiar navigation after user feedback and Q1 earnings signaled trouble with losing popular features. Both reports detail the abrupt pivot from testing a pared-down interface.

Bluesky: @techcrunch.com

techcrunch.com / Snapchat abandons plans for a simplified version of its app

theverge.com / Snapchat scraps ‘simple’ redesign as it loses users in North America

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 3 hours ago #earnings #snapchat #us #apps #mobile +

Snap Shares Plunge as Q2 Headwinds Weigh In

April 29, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Snap’s stock experienced a steep fall amid subdued Q2 performance, with both accounts noting the inability to offer clear guidance amid revenue headwinds. The drop underscores mounting investor unease with ongoing market challenges.

theinformation.com / Snap Shares Fall on Q2 ‘Headwinds’ - The Information

cnbc.com / Snap plunges 14% on 'headwinds' to start quarter, inability to offer guidance

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 3 hours ago #stockmarket #earnings #recession #snapchat #business +

Apple Watch SE 3 Teases Bigger Display Options in Upcoming Model

April 29, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

New leaks suggest the next-generation Apple Watch SE may boast larger display options—with potential 41mm and 45mm sizes—while offering only modest design tweaks. The revamped model appears to balance an updated look with its budget-friendly identity ahead of its September launch.

Reddit: r/apple

Bluesky: @appleinsider.com, @macrumors.bsky.social

appleinsider.com / Apple Watch SE 3 might be available in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes

macrumors.com / Apple Watch SE 3 Could Get New Display Sizes

permalink / 5 stories from 4 sources in 3 hours ago #wearables #apple #electronics #gadget +

Waymo and Toyota Explore Self-Driving Partnership for Consumer Cars

April 29, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

In a surprising twist in the world of autonomous transport, Waymo and Toyota have inked a preliminary agreement to explore the creation of a self-driving vehicle platform. This budding romance between tech and automotive giants could pave the way for iterative innovations in ride-hailing and personal mobility.

cnbc.com / Waymo, Toyota strike partnership to bring self-driving tech to personal vehicles

techcrunch.com / Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created.

reuters.com/business / Toyota, Waymo agree to explore collaboration in autonomous driving tech - Reuters

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 1 hour ago #ai #selfdriving #cars #alphabet #automation +

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