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Backblaze responds to claims of “sham accounting,” customer backups at risk

Ars Technica

Backblaze is dismissing allegations from a short seller that it engaged in sham accounting that could put the cloud storage and backup solution provider and its customers' backups in jeopardy. On April 24, Morpheus Research posted a lengthy report accusing the San Mateo, California-based firm of practicing sham accounting and brazen insider dumping.

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Debunking the 10 Biggest Nonprofit Myths

NonProfit PRO

Here are some of the most pervasive misconceptions surrounding nonprofits and how they operate, and the truths behind them.

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6 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

You know the feelingyouve sent the thank-you notes, optimized your donation page, and run a successful campaign or two. But as the dust settles, a nagging question pops up: How do we keep this momentum going? More specifically, how do we find new donors who care about our cause just as much as our current supporters do? Whether you’re prepping for your next campaign or just trying to shake that donor fatigue feeling, finding new donors doesnt have to be a shot in the dark.

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Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show

Wired

Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features.

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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 As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Ex-OpenAI CEO and power users sound alarm over AI sycophancy and flattery of users

VentureBeat

Crucially, the turbulence also nudges many organizations to explore open-source models they can host, monitor, and fine-tune themselves.

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AdGood, LG Ad Solutions Partner to Make Connected TV Advertising More Accessible for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

LG Ad Solutions and AdGood are making Connected TV advertising more accessible for nonprofits by leveraging unsold streaming inventory.

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OpenAI Adds Shopping to ChatGPT

Wired

OpenAI is launching a shopping experience inside of ChatGPT, complete with product picks and buy buttons. WIRED spoke with Adam Fry, the companys search product lead, to ask how it all works.

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Alibaba launches open source Qwen3 model that surpasses OpenAI o1 and DeepSeek R1

VentureBeat

Qwen3s open-weight release under an accessible license marks an important milestone, lowering barriers for developers and organizations.

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Scientists Believe They’ve Witnessed ‘Planetary Suicide’ for the First Time

Wired

New data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests a planet in a faraway solar system was consumed by a star by hurling itself into it.

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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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Does RAG make LLMs less safe?  Bloomberg research reveals hidden dangers

VentureBeat

RAG is supposed to make enterprise AI more accurate, but it could potentially also make it less safe according to new research.

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Poop Drones Are Keeping Sewers Running So Humans Don't Have to

Wired

Poorly maintained sewers can have disastrous consequences, but regular inspections can be time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous. The solution: subterranean dung drones.

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Moon's surface can make water thanks to solar wind, NASA experiment confirms

TechSpot

The breakthrough comes from researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, who set out to replicate the harsh lunar environment in the most realistic laboratory simulation to date. The Sun constantly emits the solar wind, a torrent of hydrogen protons traveling at speeds exceeding a million miles per hour. While.

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Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos

Wired

A massive blackout hit Spain, Portugal, and southern France on Monday, causing disruptions to transportation, communications, and essential services.

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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 compliance questions for CIOs considering AI projects

CIO Dive

IT leaders must consider the legal implications of potential use cases in order to rein in risks.

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Innovative Eyewear launches Reebok Smart Eyewear

VentureBeat

Innovative Eyewear, a developer of smart eyewear, has launched Reebok Smart Eyewear as the latest set of smart glasses to hit the market.

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"Godfather of AI" warns there's a 10 to 20% chance AI could seize control

TechSpot

Speaking during an interview earlier this month that was aired on CBS Saturday morning, Hinton, who jointly won the Nobel Prize in physics last year, issued a warning about the direction that AI development is heading.

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Thatgamecompany and CoreBlazer launch game jam for emerging indie devs

VentureBeat

Journey creator Thatgamecompany has teamed up with CoreBlazer to co-host a global game jam for emerging indie game developers.

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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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The reality of today's tech industry: layoffs, long hours, AI threats, and few perks

TechSpot

As parodied in the brilliant Silicon Valley show, there was a time when some tech employees were paid fortunes to do almost nothing in their jobs. Their enviable situation was still being reported a couple of years ago, when companies were flush with cash and had hired extra workers during.

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IBM pledges $150B toward US-based manufacturing, research

CIO Dive

The investment plans include $30 billion for domestic mainframe and quantum computing development, the company said Monday.

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Nvidia RTX 5000 Super cards could increase VRAM by 50%, with 24GB RTX 5080 Super and 18GB RTX 5070 Super

TechSpot

According to claims on China's Chiphell forums, Nvidia is preparing an RTX 5080 Super with 24GB of VRAM, up from the vanilla version's 16GB. That would match the memory size of the RTX 4090, 3090, and 3090 Ti.

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Which Instax Camera Should You Buy?

Wired

Should you buy an Instax Mini or Mini Evo? Instax Square or Wide? We demystify Fujifilms Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer).

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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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New Windows 11 beta brings more changes to Control Panel settings

TechSpot

Microsoft recently released new Dev and Beta builds of Windows 11 to Insider testers. According to prolific build explorer "phantomofearth," the updates introduce another change to how users manage system settings. Windows 11 users now have one less reason to rely on the familiar Control Panel.

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AI Skills Gap Is Real — and Faking AI Fluency Won't Cut It Anymore

ITPro Today

As AI reshapes the tech landscape, a growing gap between perceived and actual AI proficiency is exposing tech workers and leaders alike, making upskilling and cultural change essential.

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7 Best Flower Delivery Services of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Wired

Celebrating Mothers Day? An anniversary? Forgot your mother-in-laws birthday? Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you. Just dont forget the card.

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Iwot Studios launches game team for Wheel of Time RPG

VentureBeat

Iwot Studios announced that it's creating an in-house game development team to work on an RPG based on The Wheel of Time.

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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!