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

Ars Technica

The dire accounting language and market reaction are nothing new for tech firms, but iRobot's annual report suggests deeper issues than investor confidence. The shaky world of consumer robotics iRobot's fortunes have changed dramatically since 2022, when Amazon announced a $1.7 billion bid to buy the struggling but prominent firm.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Freelancing is a good alternative,” Allison advised. The post <strong>International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. During the pandemic, I talked with many women who opted out of traditional employment. Temporary freelancing was one strategy for staying involved on a limited basis.

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Zambian card issuing startup Union54 raises $12M led by Tiger Global

TechCrunch

Zambian card issuing fintech Union54 has raised $12 million in a seed extension round led by Tiger Global. Union54 founders launched the company last year when they went through painstaking processes to issue debit cards for their previous startup and challenger bank, Zazu.

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Dark Sky alternatives for Android weather watchers

The Verge

If you’re an Android user with Dark Sky and you’re wondering where to go now for your weather report , there are a few alternatives to choose from. These privacy issues are detailed in a Vice article by Jason Koebler. If the Google app isn’t enough for you, here are six alternatives. We tried it, and it works quite nicely.

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6 Unique Challenges Nonprofits Face That Prevent Equitable Workplaces

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits tend to make do until a clear, and feasible, alternative presents itself. This and other unique challenges can hinder our efforts when we are working to build a more equitable workplace.

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Google and Twitter veteran maps out a Twitter alternative

TechCrunch

Years-old federated social networks, legacy social platforms that have their own issues and a cacophony of pre-existing fringe efforts are all emerging as possible alternatives to Twitter. Google and Twitter veteran maps out a Twitter alternative by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch.

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Facebook’s 50-person Zoom alternative, Messenger Rooms, is now available

The Verge

For Facebook’s broader business, Messenger Rooms is an opportunity for it to reposition its messaging products as more familiar and well-polished versions of popular video chat alternatives. The company is also advising users to report rooms where illicit behavior is taking place.