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

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

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 11 hours ago #ai #google #genai #alphabet #voice +

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.

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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

venturebeat.com / Meta’s first dedicated AI app is here with Llama 4 — but it’s more consumer than productivity or business oriented

permalink / 14 stories from 12 sources in 12 hours ago #ai #meta #chatgpt #apps #genai +

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 14 hours ago #mobiletech #android #technology #gadget #business +

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.

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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 14 hours ago #apple #tariffs #supply-chain #manufacturing #technology +

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 14 hours ago #hardware #mobiletech #android #gadget #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 14 hours ago #hardware #apple #technology #iphone #mobiletech +

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.

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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 14 hours ago #apple #iphone #supply-chain #hardware #technology +

Apple Smart Glasses Leaked: Integrating AI for Next-Gen Wearable Tech

April 28, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Multiple reports indicate Apple is developing AI-powered smart glasses designed for seamless ecosystem integration. Rumors highlight a breakthrough in wearable technology with robust AI features, signaling a disruptive step forward in augmented reality wearables and a renewed push into innovative user experiences.

bgr.com / Next-gen Apple Vision Pro expected by late 2025 or early 2026

androidheadlines.com / Apple Developing Smart Glasses That Harnesses the Power of AI

bgr.com / Apple smart glasses with Apple Intelligence are in the works

permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 39 hours ago #ai #ar #wearables #apple #mixedreality +

Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France

April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...

A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.

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wired.com / Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos

arstechnica.com / Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”

techcrunch.com / YouTube support affected by European power outages, too

wired.com / The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On

gizmodo.com / Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain

theregister.com / Nationwide power outages knock Spain, Portugal offline

permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 40 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +