Fri.May 09, 2025

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After mass layoffs, IRS to plug holes with AI

Mashable Tech

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has plans to take advantage of the "AI boom" to fill glaring workforce gaps, following the layoff of thousands of tax agents. In a May 6 oversight hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the agency would be leaning into AI solutions in order to accommodate further reductions in the IRS' budget and staff and not fall behind on tax collection.

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3 Tips to Make Your Nonprofit’s Website Redesign More Efficient

NonProfit PRO

Here are some tips for cutting back on the costs and time needed for your nonprofit's website refresh while still accomplishing what you want.

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Community Complains of Choking Fumes From Elon Musk's AI Fortress

Futurism

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers in Memphis, Tennessee. Since coming online in September, the facility, dubbed Colossus, has amassed an absurd arsenal of 200,000 Nvidia graphics processing units to train Musk's chatbot, Grok. That comes with monstrous energy demands, and the way xAI is meeting them has angered environmental groups and the residents of Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood just three miles south of th

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Affordable Nonprofit Web Design Matters

NonProfit PRO

Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Here’s How to Claim Up to $100 in Apple’s Siri Settlement

Wired

Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving Siri. Users need to submit claims by July 2.

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Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect from Copilot, Windows 11 and AI agents

Engadget

While the company might be pulling back some of its investments in the infrastructure that makes it run, Microsoft remains, at least publicly, intensely focused on AI and Copilot. The company's annual Microsoft Build developer conference runs from May 19 to 22 and typically touches on all of the company's various platforms, but it seems like AI will once again be the star.

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The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Issues Emergency Grant Cycle

NonProfit PRO

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation opened grant applications to support nonprofits that may be facing significant funding gaps.

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Sonos CEO: ‘We All Feel Really Terrible’ About the Bungled App Update

Wired

We sat down with Tom Conrad, the interim CEO of Sonos, to talk about the app, the companys relationship with its loyal users, and what other changes are ahead.

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Epic has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store

Engadget

Epic has officially submitted Fortnite to the US Apple App Store. If the game returns, itll be the first time in nearly five years that the battle royale shooter will be available on iOS devices. This is happening after a judge ruled that Apple must stop collecting fees for purchases made outside of the App Store. Epic celebrated the ruling by announcing Fortnites imminent return , along with changes to its sales platform aimed at developers and publishers.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Its happening: Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the iOS App Store for review

Mashable Tech

Fortnite could be back on iOS in a matter of days. Though that's not exactly certain right now, it's looking a lot more likely than it did a couple of weeks ago. The official X account for the game posted an update on Friday confirming that it's been submitted to the iOS App Store in the United States for review by Apple. And considering that the Epic Games v Apple case could cost Apple up to $1 billion in app store commissions, that's got to sting a little bit.

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Google settles lawsuit that accused it of fostering systemic bias against Black employees

Engadget

Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of systemic racial bias against Black employees, as reported by Reuters. The preliminary settlement was filed earlier this week, but still requires a judges approval. The class action suit covers more than 4,000 employees. Plaintiffs involved in the suit said that Google operates a "racially biased corporate culture" that steers Black employees to lower-level jobs.

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Kanopy highlights the best movies to watch on Mothers Day

Mashable Tech

This Sunday marks Mother's Day. For many, this holiday is a time to celebrate their moms. For some, it's a day to be honored for being a mom. For others, well, it might be complicated. Whatever your situation this Mother's Day, The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast has some suggested viewing just for you with their third episode of Season 2. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko and internet film critic Jeff Rauseo co-host this movie-recommendations video podcast series.

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Spanish company GMV is bringing GPS to the Moon

Engadget

If you've ever taken a wrong turn at the Sea of Tranquility and ended up lost in the Ocean of Storms, then you're in luck, because the Moon is getting GPS, sort of. GMV, a Spanish capital business group with extensive experience in the space sector, has announced a navigation system for the Moon akin to GPS. The ambitious project, dubbed LUPIN, aims to help astronauts, industrialists and even future settlers navigate more easily across the lunar surface.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Plane Breaks Mach 5 and Lands Without a Pilot

Singularity Hub

The Talon-A2 vehicle air-launched from the world’s biggest aircraft and piloted itself at hypersonic speeds before landing in California. Hypersonic vehicles have become the latest military prestige technology, and the US seems to be lagging its rivals. That could change after the successful flight of an autonomous and reusable hypersonic aircraft by US firm Stratolaunch.

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1 in 3 IT leaders pull back on AI investments: Asana

CIO Dive

A lack of employee training and rushed investments in the technology contributed to "half-baked" adoption strategies, according to Asana.

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The best last-minute Mother's Day gifts: Gadgets and subscriptions mom will love

Engadget

Mother's Day is nearly here and the window to get a gift shipped on time is closing. The good news is, as of this writing, a majority of the gifts we recommend here should arrive by Sunday, if you happen to be an Amazon Prime member. Same-day and delivery by Sunday options are showing up in our searches. Of course, that'll all depend on the stock levels of your nearby warehouses.

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Esports World Cup spells out the path to Riyadh for 200 game tournaments

VentureBeat

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the full scope of the qualification system for theEsports World Cup 2025.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Poker Faces New York pop-up lets you call bull for a prize

Mashable Tech

Poker Face 's case-cracking heroine Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) is no stranger to rest stops, pausing at countless gas stations on her drifting journey across the United States. So what better place to set a Poker Face -themed pop-up than a gas station? SEE ALSO: 'Poker Face' Season 2 review: Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's murder mystery is a gift for TV lovers everywhere In honor of Poker Face Season 2's premiere , New York City's Mobil Station & Smacking Burger, located at 51-63 Eight

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Wearables firm’s endless free hardware upgrades were too good to be true

Ars Technica

Fitness tracker company Whoop has upset some long-time customers by ending an upgrade system that promised free hardware upgrades to anyone who had a subscription with the company for at least six months. Whoop makes fitness tracker bracelets that let users access things like sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and electrocardiograms (ECGs) via a subscription companion app.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 10, 2025

Mashable Tech

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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Cloudflare CEO warns AI and zero-click internet are killing the web's business model

TechSpot

It's been known for some time that the web is changing into the Zero-Click Internet, the name for when users no longer need to click on links to find whatever content they want.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Google’s search antitrust trial is wrapping up—here’s what we learned

Ars Technica

Last year, United States District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated antitrust law by illegally maintaining a monopoly in search. Now, Google and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have had their say in the remedy phase of the trial, which wraps up today. It will determine the consequences for Google's actions, potentially changing the landscape for search as we rocket into the AI era, whether we like it or not.

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Esports company Blast expands to U.S. with New York office

VentureBeat

Esports tournament organizer Blast announced it's expanding into the U.S.-based market with the opening of a New York office.

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Surprise? Meta is testing video ads on Threads

Mashable Tech

If you scroll through Threads and think the only thing that could make the experience more enjoyable is video ads, I have some excellent news for you. Meta announced at IAB NewFronts, an industry event for social media companies and advertisers, that it will start testing video ads on Threads. Meta began testing other ads earlier this year. "We’re testing video ads on Threads so businesses can expand their reach and engage with their audience in a familiar way across multiple platforms," M

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Aflac CIO departs for Unum Group

CIO Dive

The 175-year-old insurer appointed Shelia Anderson to the role of chief information and digital officer Thursday.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!