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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.

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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

venturebeat.com / Meta unleashes Llama API running 18x faster than OpenAI: Cerebras partnership delivers 2,600 tokens per second

winbuzzer.com / Meta Broadens Llama 4 Access via Amazon Bedrock

winbuzzer.com / Meta Previews Llama API, Offering Developers Direct Access to AI Models

techcrunch.com / Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models

techcrunch.com / Meta needs to win over AI developers at its first LlamaCon


permalink / 11 stories from 6 sources in 10 hours ago #ai #meta #genai #enterprise #cloud +


Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 Hotpatch Moves to Paid Model

April 28, 2025, 4:20 am more...

Microsoft announced that its hotpatching service for Azure Arc–managed Windows Server 2025 will shift to a paid subscription at $1.50 per core per month. The move, aimed at reducing the need for frequent reboots, highlights a balancing act between cost and operational efficiency.

winbuzzer.com / Windows Server 2025 Hotpatching Shifts to Paid Subscription via Azure Arc

theregister.com / Microsoft pitches pay-to-patch reboot reduction subscription for Windows Server 2025


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 43 hours ago #cloud #enterprise #windows #microsoft #azure +


Amazon Pauses Global Data Center Expansion Amid Shifting AI Priorities

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Amazon has temporarily halted its international data center lease negotiations amid evolving AI infrastructure strategies. The move reflects a strategic recalibration of expansion plans, highlighting market shifts in technology investments and raising questions about future data center deployments.

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techinasia.com / Amazon halts global data center leases

gizmodo.com / Amazon Follows Microsoft in Retreat From Ambitious AI Data Center Plans

cnbc.com / Amazon has paused some data center lease commitments, Wells Fargo says


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #cloud #enterprise #fang #amazon #microsoft +


Bluesky Launches Official Blue Check Verification to Bolster Authenticity

April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Bluesky has rolled out its much-anticipated blue check verification process, confirming account legitimacy with a nod to traditional methods and a twist of decentralization. This move aims to ease user doubts over authenticity, adding a dash of accountability in an ever-changing digital landscape.

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gizmodo.com / Bluesky Launches User Verification After Initial Skepticism of Checkmarks

theverge.com / Bluesky is adding blue checks for ‘authentic and notable’ accounts

winbuzzer.com / Bluesky Rolls Out Blue Check Verification, Adds ‘Trusted Verifiers’ in Decentralized Twist

techcrunch.com / Bluesky launches blue check verification

wired.com / Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification


permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 8 days ago #startups #software #mobile #digitalmarketing #blockchain +


The Last of Us Shocks With Controversial Adaptation Twist

April 21, 2025, 10:20 am more...

In a stunning turn for HBO’s adaptation, a jaw-dropping episode has left fans both baffled and amused. Critics note how the narrative veered sharply from its source, ripping the band-aid off a beloved storyline with a bold, unexpected creative leap that’s sparking heated debate.

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arstechnica.com / HBO’s The Last of Us reaches “The Moment” game fans have been dreading

gizmodo.com / The Last of Us Creators and Cast Break Down Making That Scene

gizmodo.com / The Last of Us Will Never Be the Same After Its Most Shocking Episode

theverge.com / The Last of Us ripped off the Band-aid


permalink / 5 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #gaming #cloud #software #mobiletech #innovation +


DOJ Antitrust Trial Challenges Google’s Market Dominance Amid Regulatory Fireworks

April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...

A three‐week antitrust trial has commenced, as prosecutors target Google’s alleged monopolistic practices surrounding Chrome sales and search dominance. Charged with potentially disrupting a $264 billion ad empire, the tech giant now finds itself in a classic David-versus-Goliath courtroom showdown. With legal teams exchanging sharp repartee, the trial is set to test whether even Silicon Valley behemoths can withstand relentless regulatory scrutiny.

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cnbc.com / Google says DOJ's proposal for breakup would harm U.S. in 'global race with China'

theverge.com / Money, Chrome, and ChatGPT: The high stakes of Google’s monopoly trial

wsj.com / Justice Department Urges Tough Action to Break Google’s Search Dominance

theinformation.com / Judge Questions Chrome Divestiture Idea - The Information

arstechnica.com / Chrome on the chopping block as Google’s search antitrust trial moves forward

reuters.com/business / Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins - Reuters

androidheadlines.com / Google Spins a Loss as a Win — But Its $264 Billion Ad Empire Is on the Line

winbuzzer.com / Major Google Trial Begins as DOJ Pushes Chrome Sale to Remedy Search Monopoly

androidheadlines.com / A three-week trial could shatter Google as we know it


permalink / 10 stories from 9 sources in 8 days ago #cloud #saas #dataprivacy #techpolicy #fang +


OpenAI’s o3/o4-mini Models Stir Mixed Reviews and Invisible Marking Debates

April 21, 2025, 7:20 am more...

OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models are making waves by showcasing impressive coding and math capabilities while paradoxically suffering from increased hallucinations. Adding to the intrigue, observers have discovered the unexpected presence of invisible characters that hint at a built-in watermarking mechanism—because nothing says “cutting-edge” like secret invisible signatures in your output. It’s a curious blend of technical wizardry and quirky oversights that has both experts and skeptics raising an amused eyebrow.

techspot.com / Sam Altman says polite ChatGPT users are burning millions of OpenAI dollars

theregister.com / ChatGPT burns tens of millions of Softbank dollars listening to you thanking it

techspot.com / Open source AI is the new Linux, only faster

theregister.com / Today's LLMs craft exploits from patches at lightning speed

pulse2.com / Hammerspace: $100 Million Raised For Data Platform For AI

techcrunch.com / ChatGPT search is growing quickly in Europe, OpenAI data suggests

simonwillison.net / OpenAI o3 and o4-mini System Card

medianama.com / New OpenAI Models Hallucinating More Than Their Predecessor

simonwillison.net / AI assisted search-based research actually works now

techspot.com / ChatGPT gets scarily good at guessing photo locations, sparking doxxing concerns

techspot.com / OpenAI's newest o3 and o4-mini models excel at coding and math – but hallucinate more often

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI’s New o3/o4-mini Models Add Invisible Characters to Text, Sparking Watermark Debate


permalink / 12 stories from 7 sources in 8 days ago #ai #innovation #ml #dataprivacy #software +


Pope Francis Dies at 88: End of a Transformative Papacy

April 21, 2025, 4:20 am more...

The Catholic Church and the global community are reeling from the loss of Pope Francis, whose passing at 88 marks the end of a remarkably transformative papacy. Known for his charming humility and unconventional approach, the pontiff reshaped church tradition and engaged with worldwide humanitarian issues, often sparking both admiration and debate. His death has elicited poignant tributes and a mix of solemn reflection alongside wry commentary on his revolutionary impact.

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www.ft.com/ / The legacy of a compassionate reformist pope - Financial Times

bgr.com / Tim Cook honors Pope Francis, who often warned about smartphone overuse

zerohedge.com / Pope Francis Dead At 88

reuters.com/business / Pope Francis death: the steps to choose a successor - Reuters

reuters.com/business / Pope Francis obituary: a pontiff who shook up the Catholic Church - Reuters

www.ft.com/ / Pope Francis dies aged 88 - Financial Times


permalink / 14 stories from 6 sources in 8 days ago #cloud #innovation #digitaltransformation #dataprivacy #techpolicy +


Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions

April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.

zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call

reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters

appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple

cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings

cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends

reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters

zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar

zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch

zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It

bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges

zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US

bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com

bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com

www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times

techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal

www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%

reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters


permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 9 days ago #bigdata #fintech #analytics #techpolicy #china +


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