Rent 'Conclave' Today: Bridge the Streaming Gap for Pope Election Thriller

April 21, 2025, 5:20 pm

The impending release of 'Conclave,' a high-octane thriller delving into the secretive process behind electing a new pope, has audiences scrambling to rent it since it’s nowhere on standard streaming services. Viewers are left amused by the irony that in this digital age, church politics still force you to hunt for a rental.

cnet.com / How to Watch Conclave, the New Thriller About Choosing the Next Pope

wired.com / You Have to Rent ‘Conclave’ Today, Because Streaming Is Messier Than Ever

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Amazon Pauses Global Data Center Expansion Amid Shifting AI Priorities

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

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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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

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China warns nations amid escalating US–China trade war

April 21, 2025, 2:20 pm

Beijing’s sharp warning comes as tensions mount over alleged “unfair” US trade deals that could undercut its economic clout. In the midst of aggressive tariff impositions, major tech players like Apple are caught in the crossfire—an unmistakable signal that Beijing is ready to retaliate, adding fuel to the global trade fire.

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betanews.com / President Donald Trump’s tariffs are killing cheap handheld emulators as Anbernic suspends China shipments

zerohedge.com / Protectionism Is Good

zerohedge.com / Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Disappears

zerohedge.com / What American Hardline Retailers Are Saying about Tariff Fallout

cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Latest on Trump's Shifting Import Tax Plan, and What It Means

theverge.com / Game Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to US

tomshardware.com / TSMC says it cannot guarantee that its chips don't end up in China

winbuzzer.com / WD Partners with Microsoft For US-Based Hard Drive Recycling, Reclaims Rare Earths Amid China Curbs

zerohedge.com / "China Will Never Accept It": Beijing Warns Countries Against Trade Deal With Trump At China's Expense

androidheadlines.com / Apple is still not safe from the tariffs

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FTC targets Uber’s shady subscription tactics

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm

The Federal Trade Commission has taken aim at Uber for allegedly tricking subscribers into recurring charges by enrolling customers and making cancellations a labyrinthine process. Multiple lawsuits allege deceptive billing practices centered on the Uber One subscription, prompting legal action that puts a spotlight on the company’s customer safeguards.

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gizmodo.com / FTC Says Uber Enrolled People Into Its Subscription Service Without Consent

www.ft.com/ / FTC sues Uber over ‘deceptive’ subscription service - Financial Times

techcrunch.com / Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent

theinformation.com / FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing Practices - The Information

wsj.com / Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices

cnbc.com / FTC sues Uber, says company charged for Uber One without consent

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Oppo Find N5: The Camera Comparison Showdown

April 21, 2025, 9:20 am

In a head-to-head duel, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold squares off against Oppo’s Find N5 to prove whose camera truly captures the magic. Early comparisons highlight each phone’s unique imaging strengths and quirks, sparking a playful rivalry that leaves tech enthusiasts eagerly debating the ultimate photographic champion.

androidheadlines.com / Best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases

cnet.com / Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo Find N5 Camera Comparison: Which Takes Better Pictures?

cnet.com / Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo Find N5 Camera Comparison video

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Abrego Garcia’s Facility Transfer Sparks Political Controversy and VIP Detention Upgrade

April 21, 2025, 8:20 am

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

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

April 21, 2025, 7:20 am

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

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