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Star Wars Outlaws GPU Benchmark: 43 GPUs Tested

TechSpot

Star Wars Outlaws is a new open-world action game, so we've locked ourselves in the lab for a few days to come back with a 43 GPU benchmark across five configurations at three different resolutions.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Tell A Compelling Fundraising Story

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. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to tell a compelling fundraising story when your cause doesn’t have a happy ending: We don’t save lives or have puppies or kittens.

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Struggling Intel is considering selling divisions and slashing expenditures

TechSpot

Intel's programmable chip division Altera, which it acquired for $16.7 billion in 2015, is reportedly among the assets that may be put up for sale. The harsh reality is that Intel can no longer justify bankrolling underperforming subsidiaries with its dwindling profits.

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30 Most Effective Nonprofit Software Solutions for 2024

Qgiv

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. Plus, there’s many challenges you have to overcome, such as limited staff capacity, rising costs, and inadequate finances. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising eff

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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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Latest Steam survey shows Windows 11 finally overtaking Windows 10, gaming laptops on the rise

TechSpot

Windows 11 has been closing the gap on its predecessor in the Steam survey for a long time. August finally saw the newer OS surpass Windows 10, reaching a 49.17% user share as Windows 10 fell 3% to 47.09%.

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Windows 11 preview references AI feature that searches audio and video files for specific words

TechSpot

Intelligent media search, referenced in Canary Channel build 27695 (spotted by @XenoPanther), works by transcribing all audio files and videos saved on a Windows PC so the spoken words are searchable.

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How To Make Conversations Healthy And Productive Dialogues

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In his new book, Habits of a Peacemaker , Steven T. Collis , a leading expert on civil discourse, reveals ten practical habits that can help you navigate the potential minefields of hard topics and leave you and those you converse with feeling thoughtful and productive. The ten habits are: Intellectual Humility and Reframing Seek Real Learning Assume the Best About People Don’t Feed People’s Worst Fears Hunt for the Best Argument Against You Be Open to Change Spend Time with People A Sliver of H

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Sony-backed multiplayer shooter Concord has sold only a few thousand copies

TechSpot

Concord has been available for less than two weeks, but its sales numbers are far from encouraging. According to estimates provided by various market analysts, the Overwatch-like first-person shooter has sold only a few thousand copies on both PC and PS5. If officially confirmed, these underwhelming results would turn into.

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OpenAI and Apple secure initial batch of TSMC’s advanced A16 (1.6nm) process capacity

TechNode

Apple and OpenAI have reserved the initial production capacity of TSMC’s A16 (1.6nm) process technology due to both companies long-term demand for self-developed AI chips, according to Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News. The A16 is TSMC’s most advanced process node revealed to date, with mass production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.

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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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Easy blood test can predict a woman's heart disease risk decades in advance

TechSpot

A routine blood test can determine the long-term risk of a woman's propensity for heart disease, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Traditionally, cardiovascular risk has been evaluated through cholesterol levels, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol as it is sometimes called.

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ByteDance names French telecom billionaire as new board member

TechNode

TikTok owner ByteDance has added French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel to its board. His addition follows the departure of Coatue Management founder Philippe Laffont from the ByteDance board. Besides newly added director Niel, ByteDances board currently consists of Neil Shen of Hongshan Capital, William E. Ford of General Atlantic, Arthur Dantchik from Susquehanna International Group, and ByteDances chief executive Liang Rubo, its official website shows.

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Benchmarks suggest 8-core Snapdragon X Plus laptops may be terrible at gaming

TechSpot

The benchmarks reveal underwhelming results in both CPU and GPU tests. In Cinebench 2024, the new chip scored 102 points in the single-core test, five percent lower than the 107 points achieved by the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus. In the multi-core benchmark, the new processor only managed 649 points, which.

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Huawei to unveil triple foldable phone on September 10, same day as iPhone 16 launch

TechNode

Huaweis autumn product launch event is scheduled for Sept. 10, the same day Apple will release the iPhone 16 series, the Chinese tech giant announced on the X-like platform Weibo this morning. Huawei will launch a range of devices, including a triple-foldable phone and HarmonyOS smart driving vehicles. Huawei’s most groundbreaking and innovative products are arriving.

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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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Fiery meteor generates energy of 10 tons of TNT, shockwaves reach ground in North Carolina

TechSpot

NASA's Meteor Watch quickly confirmed that the brilliant fireball was indeed a meteor, burning up as it plowed through Earth's atmosphere at over 31,000 mph. The agency's analysis revealed the rock weighed around 1,000 pounds and spanned two feet wide before finally meeting its demise over the North Carolina town of Altapass.

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Huawei-linked EV sales drop as demand for BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor EVs soars in August

TechNode

Chinese electric vehicle makers BYD, Leapmotor, and Geely-owned brand Galaxy delivered record-breaking numbers in August, as demand began to pick up partly due to government stimulus measures, according to company statements issued on Sunday. Meanwhile, sales of Huawei-backed EV brands dropped sharply. Why it matters: The figures come after many Chinese automakers have launched new and redesigned models, greatly increasing their store traffic and boosting sales, despite summer being typically a

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Apple's M4 Mac mini drops USB-A ports, will feature five USB-C ports

TechSpot

Little by little, we are learning more about Apple's redesign plans for its Mac mini, courtesy of Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman and his extensive line up of sources at Apple.

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Alibaba yields “good results” from three-year inspection, says regulator

TechNode

Chinas market regulator said last week that Alibaba has completed a three-year rectification period that started in 2021 when the company was fined a record RMB 18.2 billion ($2.56 billion) for stopping merchants selling on rival platforms. Alibabas compliance and rectification work had achieved good results, said the statement from the regulator, concluding that fair competition had been effectively restored in China.

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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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Fake Ryzen 7800X3D is alarmingly convincing, chip dissected after buyer gets scammed

TechSpot

The saga began when an enthusiast thought he had scored a major deal on the powerful gaming CPU through OLX (a Facebook marketplace-like platform) – a genuine 7800X3D for €300, which is a decent discount off the typical retail price. However, the excitement quickly turned to dismay when the chip.

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China’s CATL to operate 10,000 battery swap stations by 2030

TechNode

CATL is planning a massive expansion of its power infrastructure network with a goal to operate 10,000 facilities by 2030 for the public to exchange a depleted EV battery for a fresh one, Chief Technology Officer Gao Huan said on Sunday. In the nearer term, CATL aims to establish 500 battery swap stations in 30 major Chinese cities by the end of next year and gradually expand the coverage, Gao added at the 2024 World Power Battery Conference in the southwestern city of Yibin.

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Dell's AI-focused strategy pays off with 38 percent growth in hardware infrastructure revenue

TechSpot

While some debate whether AI is a bubble destined to burst, Dell is capitalizing on the trend with strong sales of its AI-focused server products. The company recently released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth in its "infrastructure" solutions even as client products.

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China’s MiniMax introduces company’s first Sora-like tool

TechNode

Chinese AI startup MiniMax has joined the countrys heated video generation model competition with the launch of its text-to-video model, Video-1, which is available to the public through its official website. The tool is capable of producing a video of up to six seconds after inputting a simple text prompt. At least a dozen such models have emerged in China since US startup OpenAIs Sora model amazed the world in February, illustrating that local artificial intelligence companies are rushing to g

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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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Incase to launch new 'Designed by Microsoft' peripherals soon

TechSpot

Incase and Microsoft made their new partnership public earlier this year. Now, the design company has announced that it will officially launch the new products in the fourth quarter of 2024, offering a renewed portfolio of "well-known" PC accessories that users have come to know (and possibly love) over the years.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Utah

Donorbox

Utah is home to five national parks, the Rocky Mountains, and other natural wonders. Anyone who has visited the state will agree that it is one of the most beautiful locations in the country. Utah is also home to over 12,341 active nonprofits. These organizations care for many of the state’s natural wonders and the […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Utah appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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