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