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Researchers develop new battery-free technology that draws power out of thin air

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The key innovation is a nanoscale spin-rectifier that can convert extremely low-power RF signals of less than -20 dBm into a usable direct current voltage. This device overcomes a primary pain point of existing RF energy harvesting rectifiers, which struggle to operate efficiently at low ambient power levels.

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PySpark Explained: Delta Tables

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Learn how to use the building blocks of Delta Lakes.

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Who wrote the BSOD screen? Former Windows developer finally has an answer

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It all started with a 2014 blog post by developer Raymond Chen that indicated former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote the text for the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen in Windows 3.1. People read it wrong and started believing Ballmer wrote the text for the BSOD.

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Intel faces crisis as revenue misses and a bleak forecast shakes investor confidence

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Intel is facing its most significant crisis in decades. The company's recent quarterly earnings report paints a grim picture, with revenue falling far short of expectations and a bleak forecast for the coming months.

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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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Ayaneo launches an OLED Android retro gaming handheld with a unique button setup

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Ayaneo has launched yet another Indiegogo campaign for a gaming device in an impressively small form factor. The company saw decent success with its previous campaigns. The Mini PC AM01, which mimics retro Macs, and the AM02 NES emulator console exceeded funding goals by huge margins. Now, it's targeting Game.

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Game Informer, the longest-running US gaming magazine, has shut down

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Game Informer magazine announced its closure on Friday after 33 years of publication. Typically sold with parent company GameStop's customer reward memberships, it was the longest-running print gaming magazine in the US and briefly the most widely circulated.

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US Justice Department launches investigation into Nvidia following complaints from rivals

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According to a report from The Information, the US Department of Justice has launched a probe into whether Nvidia engaged in anti-competitive business tactics to maintain its grip on the AI processor market after complaints from competitors. Investigators will investigate whether the company threatened to cut off or delay orders.

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