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Vladimir Putin orders creation of Russian game consoles, cloud delivery system, and OS

TechSpot

Putin made the order following a meeting on the socio-economic development of Kaliningrad. The deadline for the government to come up with the plans is June 15, 2024. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has been appointed responsible for overseeing the task.

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Innovative Nonprofit Volunteer Retention Ideas to Keep Your Team Engaged

Donorbox

Volunteers are critical to your cause. Most nonprofits rely on volunteers in one way or another – whether that’s board membership, event committees, or program volunteers. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey, however, showed a drop in volunteer participation from 30% to 23.2% between 2019 and 2021. Nonprofit volunteer retention has struggled […] The post Innovative Nonprofit Volunteer Retention Ideas to Keep Your Team Engaged appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Police are using GPS tracking darts to tag fleeing vehicles and avoid dangerous pursuits

TechSpot

The Old Westbury Police Department in New York has implemented a novel approach to address fleeing vehicles during car chases. They have outfitted some cruisers with vehicle-mounted launchers that deploy foam projectiles containing heat-activated sticky glue from a company called StarChase.

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Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Interview Your Beneficiaries for Stories & Appeals

Donorbox

Chances are, your nonprofit was started because of storytelling – a story about a person, an animal, or a place in a dire state of need moved your founders to act immediately. That is the power of storytelling. An authentically, compassionately, and respectfully told story has the ability to mobilize action like no statistic or […] The post Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Interview Your Beneficiaries for Stories & Appeals appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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AMD Ryzen 7800X3D vs. 7900X3D vs. 7950X3D: Gaming Benchmark

TechSpot

With recent price changes, the Ryzen 7800X3D can now be had for as little as $370, the 7900X3D is just $20 more, and the 7950X3D is down to $580, a hefty discount since launch.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Average Portfolio Size For A Full-Time Grant Manager

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 what the average foundation portfolio size is for a full-time grant manager: Dear Charity Clairity, What is the average foundation portfolio size for a full-time grant manager?

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Mark Zuckerberg meets with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calls him the "Taylor Swift of Tech"

TechSpot

In the image, Zuckerberg can be seen wearing Huang's trademark black leather jacket, while Huang is sporting Zuck's brown and cream winter coat. Zuckerberg had shared the photo with the caption "Jersey swap." The post has received thousands of comments from Instagram users but Zuckerberg's reply to one of them.

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JDK 23: The new features in Java 23

InfoWorld

Java Development Kit (JDK) 23 , the next planned version of standard Java, is off and running, with two features now scheduled for the release. Due September 19, JDK 23 has just added a second preview of a class-file API , providing a standard API for parsing, generating, and transforming Java class files. This feature was previously previewed in JDK 22 , which was released on March 19.

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New WD Red Pro NAS hard drives offer up to 24TB of storage

TechSpot

Western Digital is now shipping the latest models in its WD Red Pro line of NAS HDDs, providing up to 24 terabytes of storage capacity in a traditional 3.5-inch form factor. WD Red Pro hard disks are enterprise-class drives engineered for high performance and reliability, according to the product's official.

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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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Microsoft unveils safety and security tools for generative AI

InfoWorld

Microsoft is adding safety and security tools to Azure AI Studio , the company’s cloud-based toolkit for building generative AI applications. The new tools include protection against prompt injection attacks, detection of hallucinations in model output, system messages to steer models toward safe output, model safety evaluations, and risk and safety monitoring.

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Apple files lawsuit against former engineer for leaking details of projects he wanted to kill

TechSpot

According to Apple's complaint (via MacRumors), Andrew Aude joined Apple in 2016 as an iOS engineer shortly after graduating college. He worked on optimizing battery performance, a role that made him "privy to information regarding dozens of Apple's most sensitive projects.

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The dawn of eco-friendly systems development

InfoWorld

In December 2023, delegates from almost 200 countries met in Dubai for the UN’s climate-change conference, COP28, to discuss the pressing need to reduce emissions, as reported by IEEE in this article. According to the website sustainability scoring tool Ecograder , and as the authors are quick to point out, the COP28 website produces 3.69 grams of CO2 per page load.

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Outpost: Infinity Siege patch notes recommend downclocking high-end Raptor Lake CPUs

TechSpot

The developer of Outpost: Infinity Siege suggested that players using Intel i9-13900K or 14900K CPUs should downclock them from 5.5GHz to around 5GHz to avoid crashes. The tower defense first-person shooter hybrid game is the latest to suffer frequent crashes on these processors.

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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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Deno boosts dependency management with JSR

InfoWorld

Deno 1.42, the latest release of the JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime , introduces support for JSR, a new package registry for JavaScript and TypeScript. The release also improves Node and NPM compatibility and startup times. Deno 1.42 was announced March 28. Users can upgrade in their terminal by running the deno upgrade command. Deno 1.42 allows users to consume and publish modules to the JSR package registry directly from Deno, using the deno add and deno publish subcommands.

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Indie developers say the Game Pass and Epic Games Store gravy train is over

TechSpot

According to the studios behind Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon, multiple indie developers at GDC 2024 claim that funding offers from Microsoft and Epic Games have dramatically diminished. The cause is unclear, but the video game market has recently encountered serious economic headwinds.

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AliExpress to sponsor Euro 2024, urges merchants to prepare well amid surging traffic

TechNode

Alibabas cross-border e-commerce platform AliExpress secured a deal to become an official partner of UEFA Euro 2024, doubling down on its bet in the European market that echoed rival Temu’s multimillion-dollar investments in the Super Bowl for two consecutive years. This years UEFA European Championship will commence on June 14 in Germany and is expected to draw an influx of 2.7 million fans to stadiums, according to official figures.

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Landmark Oregon right-to-repair law bans Apple-style parts pairing (software locks)

TechSpot

Following the signing of SB 1596, Oregon became the fourth US state to have a comprehensive right-to-repair law that applies to a number of consumer devices, such as phones, laptops, and smartwatches.

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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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China’s online video market shines with expanding short video capabilities

TechNode

Online video services have gradually become a key engine to activate the new quality productivity of the digital economy, said the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA) in a report, as the market size totaled RMB 1.15 trillion, continuing to attract growing companies and live streamers. The state-run association published an industry-focused report on Wednesday, revealing that the number of professional hosts exceeded 15 million, while short video accounts amounted to 1.55 billion at the

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Activision Blizzard investigates hacking campaign targeting its users, likely linked to cheat software

TechSpot

A person with knowledge of the hacking incidents told TechCrunch that people at Activision Blizzard are currently investigating the matter, trying to help remove the malware while working on identifying and remediating player accounts for everyone affected.

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Corporate Gift-Giving Laws: How to Make Policies on Presents

Double the Donation

Corporate leaders oversee relationship management on many fronts, including employee engagement and customer satisfaction, and corporate gift-giving is an effective strategy to tackle it. After all, 57% of employees and 52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to companies that provide gifts.

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8BitDo pivots to PC nostalgia with C64-style mechanical keyboard and external joystick

TechSpot

Commodore 64 fans can now pre-order a mechanical keyboard from 8BitDo styled after the classic computer. Shipping in the US is expected to begin on March 28. The device supports Windows and Android.

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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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Ep 89: Leading is Not a Mission. Leading is a Result of Doing Something Excellent.

Association 4.0 TM podcast

Its all too common for organizations to use the word lead in their mission statement. While this isnt a negative quality to highlight, Garth Jordan, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association, and Sharon Rice, Managing Director of Business Strategy at.orgSource, urges associations to think twice before using that word in their mission statements.

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CD Projekt Red starts The Witcher 4 in earnest, shifting two-thirds of its resources to preproduction

TechSpot

True to its word, CD Projekt Red has formed a production team of over 400 developers to begin work on The Witcher 4. It promised to do as much in January, adding that it would employ AI in the upcoming game's development. However, co-CEO Adam Badowski said that AI would.

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Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event? As the weather warms and people crave sunshine, consider stepping out of the traditional banquet hall and embracing the season’s potential for a memorable and impactful fundraising event experiences.

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Take a look at the world's first liquid AIO coolers to feature a curved AMOLED display

TechSpot

Chinese hardware manufacturer Tryx has unveiled its Panorama "Exhibition Area" AIO liquid coolers. They look like most AIO liquid coolers with integrated pumps and radiators, but they do come with a unique feature: curved AMOLED screens.

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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.