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 +
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies
April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.
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cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy
zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"
zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls
theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo
404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects
zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On
techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years
cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs
wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years
cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing
bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com
zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche
medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026
appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending
zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge
cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies
reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters
theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow
techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs
wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double
androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs
zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices
techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again
techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk
bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact
reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters
zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"
www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters
techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks
techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade
reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters
techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist
techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock
zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'
reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters
techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%
zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results
zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash
permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +
Microsoft squashes Server freezes and BSOD glitches
April 23, 2025, 3:20 am more...
In a much-needed software CPR, Microsoft has fixed two major Windows Server 2025 hiccups – one that left Remote Desktop sessions frozen and another that triggered blue screen mayhem during installations. The tech titan’s new patches, now live, reassure IT pros that even complex systems can have their day without a meltdown.
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bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop freezes caused by Windows updates
bleepingcomputer.com / Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2025 blue screen, install issues
permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 6 days ago #windows #microsoft #techsupport #technology #software +
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 +
Abrego Garcia’s Facility Transfer Sparks Political Controversy and VIP Detention Upgrade
April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...
Abrego Garcia, the deported Salvadoran once linked to gang allegations, has been unexpectedly moved from a maximum-security prison to a lower-security facility complete with his own room. This unexpected upgrade has not gone unnoticed by U.S. lawmakers, who are now making diplomatic visits amid growing concerns over the Trump administration’s deportation practices. Critics are wryly pointing out the irony of a man accused of criminal ties now enjoying accommodations that seem fit for a high-roller rather than a detainee.
theregister.com / ICE enlists Palantir to develop all-seeing 'ImmigrationOS' eye to speed up deportations
zerohedge.com / Democrat Judge Caught Harboring Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Member
reuters.com/business / Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court - Reuters
zerohedge.com / El Salvador Offers To Swap Venezuelans Deported From US For Political Prisoners Held By Venezuela
zerohedge.com / Abrego Garcia Moved To Lower Security Detention Facility, Given Own Room: State Department
permalink / 5 stories from 3 sources in 8 days ago #bigdata #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #infosec +
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 +
Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Flash Update
April 18, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Google has unveiled an early preview of its Gemini 2.5 Flash, a refined version of its lightweight AI model that offers both rapid processing speed and improved reasoning capabilities. Building on earlier versions like Gemini 2.0 Flash, this update is designed to deliver heightened performance when fast responses are needed, while also providing sophisticated analytical functions for more complex tasks. The release underscores Google’s strategic efforts in expanding its competitive edge in the advanced artificial intelligence landscape.
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bgr.com / Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google’s most powerful AI, is available to students for free
venturebeat.com / From ‘catch up’ to ‘catch us’: How Google quietly took the lead in enterprise AI
androidheadlines.com / It's time for developers to have fun with Gemini 2.5 Flash
winbuzzer.com / Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Safety Report Arrives Late as a “Preview” with Meager Details
bgr.com / Gemini 2.5 Flash is Google’s cheapest thinking AI: What you need to know
simonwillison.net / Image segmentation using Gemini 2.5
techspot.com / Google offers free Gemini AI tools and 2TB storage to US college students
winbuzzer.com / Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview with Hybrid Reasoning Controls
the-decoder.com / Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash gives you speed when you need it and reasoning when you can afford it
techinasia.com / Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash launches with smarter reasoning
permalink / 11 stories from 9 sources in 11 days ago #ai #cloud #software #innovation #ml +
Trump Administration Halts Offshore Wind Projects With New Order
April 17, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
Multiple reports detail how top U.S. officials are blocking offshore wind projects through executive and bureaucratic maneuvers. The Trump administration, along with the Interior Secretary, has imposed orders to suspend wind project construction—especially one off New York—citing regulatory review and permitting issues. These actions reflect a broader governmental push against renewable energy investments in this sector, stirring concerns in the industry about future project viability and overall energy policy direction.
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zerohedge.com / Trump Admin Orders Halt To Offshore Wind Project Near New York
gizmodo.com / Trump Weaponizes Bureaucratic Review to Stop Offshore Wind Project
arstechnica.com / US Interior secretary orders offshore wind project shut down
reuters.com/business / Trump order to halt NY wind project stuns offshore industry, threatens other projects - Reuters
theverge.com / Donald Trump’s crusade against offshore wind just got more serious
permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 12 days ago #climate #ai #innovation #digitaltransformation #techpolicy +
Global Payments announces Worldpay acquisition deal amid share slump
April 17, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Multiple sources report that Global Payments has revealed a major deal to acquire Worldpay, with reported values in the $22.7–$24 billion range. The announcement has led to a sharp fall in the company’s share price while also indicating strategic moves, including divestitures of other business segments. The deal is seen as a significant step to boost Global Payments’ capabilities in merchant services.
techinasia.com / US fintech firm Global Payments to acquire rival in $24b deal
cnbc.com / Global Payments shares plunge 17% after company announces $24 billion Worldpay deal
reuters.com/business / Global Payments doubles down on merchant services with $22.7 billion Worldpay deal - Reuters
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 12 days ago #blockchain #fintech #ecommerce #saas #digitaltransformation +
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