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Cybertruck suffers catastrophic failure in this stress test. Watch it happen.

Mashable Tech

Ever since the Tesla Cybertruck launched, people have been putting the truck through its paces with hilarious, and often catastrophic , results. Tech YouTuber JerryRigEverything — mostly known for his smartphone durability test — put a Cybertruck through a different kind of test by loading the truck’s hitch up to its 11,000-pound tow limit to see if the truck could handle it.

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Korean Air replaced its iconic logo for the first time in 40 years

Fast Company Tech

For the first time since 1984, the airline Korean Air is updating its charmingly retro look to new branding thats better suited for the modern era. The rebrand, designed by the global creative consultancy Lippincott , includes a new wordmark, refreshed logo, and pared-down color scheme. Its set to debut across Korean Airs operations and on the livery of its aircraft in the coming weeks.

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NYC Weed Shop Owner Says She May Park Her Tesla Outside and Give Out Sledgehammers to Destroy It

Futurism

An angel investor-turned-dispensary owner has sold one of her family's two Teslas amid dissatisfaction with the company's boisterous CEO and is considering a more dramatic fate for the other one. In a post on her personal blog, investor Joanne Wilson wrote that her partner suggested they let customers at Gotham, the luxury dispensary she owns in downtown Manhattan, use their spare Tesla to take out their frustration on 4/20.

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$3,500 and bills paid: How these local organizations are helping L.A. fire victims recover

Fast Company Tech

When the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena in January, Patricia Lopez-Gutierrez and her children had to flee from the house theyd been renting for a decade. Lopez-Gutierrez also lost work: Shes a housecleaner, and her clients lost their own homes in the fire. “I’ve been here for 18 years, and I really don’t want to leave this area,” she said through a translator. “My children and their schools are here.

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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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Lunar Eclipse 2025: How to take the best blood moon photos with your phone

Mashable Tech

The lunar eclipse is coming, and it's going to be a big one. The so-called blood moon on Thursday evening or Friday morning (depending on your time zone) will see the moon illuminated in a dusty red hue during a total lunar eclipse. While it'll be a sight to behold, it'll also be a sight to capture in photos. Thankfully, phone cameras have gotten really good over the years – and there's no reason you can't capture a solid photo with a decently modern phone.

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iOS 18.3.2 is here. Everything thats new.

Mashable Tech

Apple has released update 18.3.2 for iOS and iPadOS, and it should be rolling out to compatible iPhones and iPads starting Wednesday. The latest update isn’t too big, so let’s get right into it. For the most part, Apple is going with the boilerplate update description. Cupertino says that the update “provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may prevent playback of some streaming content.” Apple has a habit of not disclosing or discussing

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Ditch the Fear, Embrace The Magic: Leadership Lessons From A 4- And 5-Year-Old

Bloomerang

Leadership lessons are everywheresometimes even in a crowded YMCA pool. Recently, I started teaching my grandnieces, Vaitea (5) and Hoolai (4), how to swim. My sister Mahealani and my niece Hepua were in the water with us, surrounded by kids and parents splashing around. The girls were pumped. I had my tried-and-true lesson plan ready to go. Five minutes in, I realized I had completely underestimated them.

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Moon lander digs up major data not collected since Apollo astronauts

Mashable Tech

The last time NASA collected data on the heat emerging from the moon 's interior was when the space agency still sent astronauts on Apollo missions. The lunar heat-flow study had seemingly ended. Because the data can't be obtained with orbiters, no further measurements were taken after just two were made in the 1970s. But all that has changed since Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace successfully landed Blue Ghost on the moon on March 2.

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If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?

Ars Technica

Lately, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has taken an aggressive posture toward Europe. He has called for the United States to exit NATO , a strategic alliance that has been the bedrock of trans-Atlantic cooperation since the end of World War II. Musk has also championed right-wing populism that seeks to topple existing governments on the continent. And then there's Musk's increasingly antagonistic attitude toward Ukraine, a country viewed by many Europeans as a bulwark against further Russian aggressio

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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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4 AI robots your aging parents want in their homes

Fast Company Tech

Most of us want to remain in our existing homes as we grow older. The practice of aging in place aligns with preferences for familiar places and routines and preserves our sense of independence. These preferences, though, raise questions about what support seniors want and need in their current homes. Japan has advanced the use of robotics specifically for this purpose, with mixed results.

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Apple Vision Pro users can check out a short, immersive Metallica concert film this week

Engadget

Apple and Metallica have teamed up to bring a free, immersive experience from one of the band's concerts to Apple Vision Pro. Starting on March 14, owners of the headset will be able to watch live performances of "Whiplash," "One" and, of course, "Enter Sandman" filmed at a stop on Metallica's M72 World Tour last year. An EP recorded at the show, titled M72 World Tour: Mexico City , will hit Apple Music this Friday and be available with spatial audio.

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D-Wave says it achieved ‘quantum supremacy,’ using a computer to solve a problem that would otherwise take a million years

Fast Company Tech

D-Wave is about to make waves. The quantum computing firm announced on Wednesday that, for the first time, it was able to successfully simulate the properties of magnetic materials using its Advantage2 annealing quantum computer, which allows us to invent and evaluate new materials without needing to build them in the lab, D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz tells Fast Company.

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Wu-Tang Clan's New Music Video Is Extremely AI-Generated

Futurism

As Wu-Tang Clan rose from hardscrabble obscurity to become one of the most influential rap acts of the 1990s, there was never any doubt that the group's signature blend of real life storytelling and epic fiction was the product of human creativity but late in their career, that's clearly changed. Directed by filmmaker Jason Zada, the clip for " Mandingo ," the latest from the legendary Staten Island crew, features the group's classic tropes: kung fu aesthetics , swordplay, and a gritty reimagin

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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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Millie Bobby Brown takes on Jimmy Fallon in a singing game with watery consequences

Mashable Tech

Millie Bobby Brown's appearances on The Tonight Show often have a musical edge , and Tuesday's was no exception. In the clip above The Electric State star and Jimmy Fallon play a karaoke game where they take turns singing '90s songs, finishing a famous lyric without seeing it on the screen. If they get it right, their opponent gets blasted with water.

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How to prepare your phone for trade-in

Engadget

We've come a long way from the days of discarding smartphones as soon as a new model comes out. Many shoppers are now demanding devices that will last for years, and they are being more conscientious about what happens to those gadgets when the need for an upgrade does arrive. You may want to trade in your smartphone or sell it when the time comes; either option can keep your device out of a landfill in addition to scoring you some extra cash.

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Poker Face Season 2 teaser: Natasha Lyonne tangles with Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, and more

Mashable Tech

Mystery lovers, get excited: Season 2 of Poker Face finally has a release date. The second season of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's Columbo -style mystery is coming May 8, and Peacock has released a quick teaser showing off all the mayhem (and guest stars) you can expect. SEE ALSO: How a line in the 'Poker Face' finale solves one of the show's very first mysteries Following the Season 1 finale, human lie detector Charlie Cale (Lyonne) is on the run from the notorious Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlma

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Worried about losing your job? Here are 5 financial moves to make now.

Fast Company Tech

Employees across industries are feeling increasingly insecure about their jobs. One in three American workers say they have layoff anxiety and one in four say they feel insecure in their job, according to a recent study. In recent weeks, tens of thousands of U.S. government workers have been fired, and federal agencies are expected to lay off thousands more.

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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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The good and bad news about total lunar eclipse viewing in the U.S.

Mashable Tech

The coming March 13-14 total lunar eclipse promises to be spectacular — if the weather permits. This "blood moon " — the first to grace Earth's skies since 2022 — will be visible to people in the lower 48 states and greater Americas unless clouds get in the way. Now just days away, meteorologists have a good grasp of what regions will likely have good viewing opportunities during the night.

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Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Fast Company Tech

Scores of wildfires broke out across North Carolina , South Carolina and Georgia in early March 2025 as strong winds, abnormally dry conditions and low humidity combined to kindle and spread the flames. The fires followed a year of weather whiplash in the Carolinas, from a flash drought over the summer to extreme hurricane flooding in September, and then back to drought again.

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Scientists hunted for planets around our cosmic neighbor. They found 4.

Mashable Tech

Barnard's Star , just some 6 light-years away, has intrigued astronomers for over a century. Does the second-closest stellar system to us host any planets? Though this system has hoodwinked astronomers with planetary signals before, researchers say they're confident they have detected three new planets and confirmed another. After peering at Barnard's Star over 112 nights, scientists using a powerful telescope in Chile found compelling evidence of four particularly small exoplanets , each just s

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iRobot says there is “substantial doubt” about it as a “going concern”

Ars Technica

Robotics firm iRobot, originator of the robotic vacuum Roomba facing stiff competition from lower-priced competitors, told investors Tuesday that there was "substantial doubt" about the company's survival "as a going concern" in the next year or so. Investors took iRobot at its word, and its stock price had fallen nearly 40 percent as of 10:20 am Wednesday from the day before.

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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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Forge launches Forge Direct as a gamified hub for community-powered growth

VentureBeat

Forge, the platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, today announced Forge Direct, a kind of self-service gamified hub that allows game developers to launch fully customizable, feature-rich community portals.

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I tried the AirTag alternative for wallets, and these are my thoughts

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: This week only, save 25% on the KeySmart SmartCard for your wallet and get free shipping. I lost it last week. After searching every crevice of my house, I found it. There it was, next to my milk and eggs, my wallet…inside my fridge. I realized then that my beloved AirTags are amazing for my briefcase and luggage, but not for tracking my cash, ID, and credit cards.

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Google apologizes for Chromecast outage and promises a fix

Engadget

Many people using older Chromecast devices experienced a shock in recent days when their units lost the ability to cast content. The company ended the brand last year , which led folks to think that this was a planned obsolescence of some kind. Heres some good news. Its just a software issue and Google is working on it. The company sent an email to users to say that its engineers are "working to resolve this as soon as possible, and will keep you updated when there is more to share.

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Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

Futurism

While Intuitive Machines' Athena lander quickly met its demise after awkwardly stumbling and ending up on its side, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft, which touched down just a few days earlier , is leaping into action. After sending back a stunning image of the Sun rising in the distant horizon, the lander wasted no time and kicked off its Subsurface Thermal Exploration with Rapidity (LISTER) experiment.

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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.