Fri.Jan 10, 2025

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The Value of In-Kind Donations: How to Boost Acquisition

NonProfit PRO

In-kind gifts are a valuable way for people to support nonprofit missions without breaking the bank. Here's how to boost in-kind donations.

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New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables

TechSpot

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a report by PCWorld, offering more straightforward speed ratings.

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Applications Open for TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Grant Program

NonProfit PRO

TD Charitable Foundation is offering $7.2 million in grants to nonprofits addressing the growing challenge of sustaining homeownership.

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Google, Microsoft, and others team up for Chromium browser alliance under Linux Foundation

TechSpot

The Linux Foundation said the new group will provide a "neutral space" for developers, software vendors, and the broader open-source community to better contribute to the Chromium ecosystem and collaborate on Chromium-based projects.

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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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AI Gets Real for Retailers: 9 Out of 10 Retailers Now Adopting or Piloting AI, Latest NVIDIA Survey Finds

NVIDIA AI Blog

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel digital platforms, including ecommerce, mobile and social channels. This technological wave is simultaneously transforming advertising and marketing, customer engagement and supply chain operations.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are The Pros And Cons Of Public Donor Listings?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the pros and cons of public donor listings: Dear Charity Clairity, There has been some concern about the fact we have our $1,000+ donors listed on our website.

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Startup claims world's first flying motorcycle, could go on sale next year for $60,000

TechSpot

The Skyrider X1 is essentially a hybrid between an electric moped and a quadcopter drone. It features two wheels for driving on roads and eight propellers providing stability while airborne. The vehicle is designed to fly at speeds up to 62 mph for up to 40 minutes on a single.

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CES 2025: Spotlight on smart glasses, but what did Chinese companies bring to the table?

TechNode

Despite tensions in Sino-American relations, Chinese companies remain highly engaged in the global tech scene, with over 1,300 exhibitors from China at CES 2025, setting a new record. TCL, with a booth covering 2,342 square meters , once again claimed the title of the largest Chinese exhibitor at the event. This reflects the importance Chinese manufacturers place on international platforms.

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Nvidia's secret weapon: It's the software, stupid

TechSpot

Want to build a robot? They have software for that. Design a factory? Check. Autonomous cars, drug discovery, video games they have that too.

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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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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

sgEngage

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. That forces many nonprofit leaders to plan for a scarcity mindset with short-term, safe programs that they know will get funded, instead of long-term and innovative solutions that might include more risks.

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Ultra-thin "iPhone Air" expected in late 2025, foldable iPhone still years away

TechSpot

Apple has remained notably absent from the foldable smartphone market, even as competitors such as Samsung and Huawei have spent years refining the form factor. While the Cupertino giant's first foldable products may be approaching, they are still a few years out, and thus their potential impact on Apple's slightly.

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WeChat HarmonyOS version arrives on Huawei AppGallery

TechNode

The HarmonyOS version of WeChat, built on an independent architecture separate from Android or iOS, was launched by Tencent on Huawei’s AppGallery on Thursday. The current version supports key features, including messaging, social interactions, WeChat Pay, official accounts, mini-programs, video channels, and live streaming. On the Chinese social platform Weibo, the developer team behind WeChat, the billion-user social app, shared insights about the journey of creating the HarmonyOS versio

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Meet the Freewrite Wordrunner, a mechanical keyboard designed with writers in mind

TechSpot

The Freewrite Wordrunner is a mechanical keyboard meant for writers. It sports a tenkeyless design with a set of custom function keys catering to common writing tasks, and utilizes backlit keys with Kailh switches. At the top left of the board is a bright red media control knob that doubles.

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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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WeChat removed from US’s so-called notorious markets’ list

TechNode

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2024 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. Several Chinese internet products remain on the list. Notably, Tencents WeChat, which was previously included, has been removed this time. WeChat was included on the list in both 2022 and 2023. While on the list, Tencent strongly opposed being listed and emphasized to the USTR that it has made significant long-term investments in intellectual property and has b

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 expected to start at $479, available as soon as late January

TechSpot

Let's dive into the juiciest rumor from Chiphell: pricing for the RX 9070 XT. According to a post on the forum, AMD might price the reference 9070 XT at $479, with custom third-party models starting around $549. If true, that's a compelling price point for what's expected to be a solid 1440p GPU.

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Europe’s first self-driving bus shuttle service for airport launches in Switzerland

TechNode

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide announced Thursday that its fully automated robo-bus shuttle service will begin operations in the first quarter of 2025 at Zurich Airport, in partnership with Flughafen Zrich AG, the owner and operator of the airport, and Swiss Transit Lab (STL). This marks the first commercial autonomous bus shuttle project within an airport in Europe.

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Lenovo to establish major PC and server factory in Saudi Arabia with $2 billion investment

TechSpot

The project, backed by a $2 billion investment from Alat, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is expected to go into operation by 2026. Once operational, the facility is expected to employ thousands of workers and produce millions of PCs annually, positioning it as one of the largest.

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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!

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Tencent limits minors to 15 hours of gaming during 2025 winter break

TechNode

Tencent has announced its gaming restrictions for minors in China during the 2025 winter break, allowing only 15 hours of gameplay over 32 days. In response to the rise of account-renting services that can help bypass such limits, Tencent Games has upgraded its facial recognition Bomb Lock system with a new risk account database to target accounts suspected of being rented.

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The PC market saw modest growth last year, and 2025 is looking uncertain

TechSpot

The International Data Corporation said the PC market experienced modest growth in 2024, with hundreds of millions of systems shipped to distribution channels and end customers. Echoing predictions made by other analysts, the Blackstone-owned market research firm confirmed that 2025 is shaping up to be a turbulent year for the technology sector.

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Tesla China abruptly launches redesigned Model Y at higher price

TechNode

Tesla has quietly launched a redesigned Model Y sports utility vehicle without any warm-up activities in China at a price that is RMB 13,600 ($1,855) higher than that of its predecessor. The new-look vehicle features a design language similar to that used for its unconventional pickup, the Cybertruck. The bug-eye headlights of the new Model Y come with a large, bright strip on the front end of the vehicle, creating a futuristic feel similar to the Cybertruck.

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Arm considers acquisition of data center chipmaker Ampere

TechSpot

Details, attributed to anonymous sources who spoke with Bloomberg, are scarce it is uncertain whether Arm will proceed with a full acquisition or pursue another form of collaboration with Ampere. Both companies are weighing their options as they navigate a complex and competitive landscape.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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First NIO-partnered EV with swappable batteries to go on sale in Q3: report

TechNode

The first electric vehicle with swappable batteries co-developed by NIO and its partner will reportedly go on sale in the third quarter of this year, the latest development in the Chinese EV makers efforts to expand its battery swapping alliance to other automakers. NIO responded to the news by saying its efforts to promote battery swaps with partners are well underway, without giving further details, Chinese financial media outlet CLS reported.

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Thermaltake's latest CPU cooler sports ridiculous (but cool) curved screen functionality

TechSpot

Thermaltake exhibited two new CPU coolers with unusual screens at CES, one of which curves around the unit. The displays could help users personalize their PCs or provide crucial information when glancing at towers with glass exteriors.

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Moonton to launch Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in China on January 23

TechNode

Chinese game developer Moonton announced the launch of the Chinese server for the MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a competitor to Tencents Honor of Kings, on Jan. 23. As a special benefit for players, more than 70 heroes and 130 game skins will be available for free during the first game season. Notably, Moonton has promised up to RMB 50 million ($6.82 million) in cash rewards for players who achieve higher ranks in the game during its first year.

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Judge refuses to let man search landfill for his lost $713 million Bitcoin hard drive

TechSpot

Howells has been unsuccessfully trying to persuade the council of Newport, Wales, to allow him to dig for the 2.5-inch drive for years. He even promised to donate 10%, or around $71 million, of the Bitcoin to the local community if allowed to carry out a successful search.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.