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Replit and Anthropic’s AI just helped Zillow build production software—without a single engineer

VentureBeat

Replit partners with Anthropic's Claude and Google Cloud to enable non-programmers to build enterprise software, as Zillow and others deploy AI-generated applications at scale, signaling a shift in who can create valuable business software.

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Adam Sandlers heartfelt SNL tribute song is a moving moment

Mashable Tech

A more emotionally charged song than his ode to his car or Thanksgiving, Adam Sandler's SNL 50th anniversary song was a moving moment dedicated to the show and its cast. During Sunday's show, the comedian and SNL cast member during the '90s played a tribute to the general shenanigans of being on the show, from cue card mess-ups to prank-calling a New York Magazine critic.

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One of the world’s largest architecture firms offers a blueprint for successful co-leadership

Fast Company Tech

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! Im Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.

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SNL brings back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, and Robert De Niro

Mashable Tech

SNL 's 50th anniversary special is a time for celebration, right? Not on Debbie Downer's watch. On Sunday, Rachel Dratch brought back her iconic SNL character who loves to ruin occasions with home truths nobody wants to hear — and this time, the audience was Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, Robert De Niro, and Jimmy Fallon. Attempting to get a drink at Debbie's bar, the celebrities were regaled with the realities of alcohol, endangered rhinos, and gout.

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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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Why Your Nonprofit Should Hire an Interim Leader After an Executive Director Departs

NonProfit PRO

If your nonprofit finds itself without a leader and a succession plan, interim leadership might offer a temporary solution. Here's how.

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Donors Love A Good Story—Here’s How To Tell It (And Find It)

Bloomerang

All fundraising is a quest for empathy. Every communication piece you write to a donor has two goals: Make your donor care about your cause and/or the people, animals, or problem you are trying to solve Enhance how good your donor feels about themselves The heart of all of this is storytelling. As bestselling author Carmine Gallo says in his book Talk Like Ted , telling stories is the virtual equivalent of taking your donors on a field trip.

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SNLs Weekend Update is full of special guests, but missing a major star

Mashable Tech

For the 50th anniversary special of SNL , current "Weekend Update" hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che took us on a journey through the segment's history — including appearances from some of its regulars over the years. The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party (Cecily Strong)! Drunk Uncle (Bobby Moynihan)! Previous "Weekend Update" anchor Seth Meyers sat behind the desk again to interview Fred Armisen and Vanessa Bayer as Lorne's Best Friends from Growing Up ( SNL c

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How to use AI to find new movies, music, and books

Fast Company Tech

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools , a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. Imagine turning your reading history into a treasure map. By feeding a list of your favorite books and movies to an AI assistant, you can uncover hidden patterns in what you love. From your subconscious attraction to unreliable narrators to your love for stories that begin at the end, you may be surprised by what an AI assistant can reveal.

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Amy Poehler and Tina Feys SNL50 audience Q&A took a Ryan Reynolds turn

Mashable Tech

When Amy Poehler and Tina Fey opened up their audience Q&A for SNL 's 50th anniversary special, we didn't see that Ryan Reynolds moment coming. The comedians threw to the star-studded during the segment, which invited stars including Cher, Quinta Brunson, Bad Bunny, Keith Richards, Jon Hamm, and many more to ask the pair questions about SNL50. When Reynolds, sitting beside his wife Blake Lively, stood up to ask something, around 1:50 in the clip above, things got awkward. “Ryan, how's

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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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No, 150-Year-Olds Aren't Collecting Social Security Benefits

Wired

Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There's a much simpler explanation.

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SNLs Laraine Newman walks through Studio 8H with Pete Davidsons Chad

Mashable Tech

SNL legend Laraine Newman took a stroll through Studio 8H for the show's 50th anniversary special this week, but she wasn't alone. Pete Davidson's Chad just happened to be there, so he came along for the ride. Newman was part of the original SNL cast when it began in 1975, alongside Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, Garrett Morris, and Chevy Chase.

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Shuhei Yoshida looks back at 31 years at Sony PlayStation | exit interview

VentureBeat

Shu Yoshida left Sony on January 15. He spent 38 years at Sony, including 31 years at PlayStation, and managed many of its big hits.

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I use this affordable laptop for pretty much everything — get it for under $250 on Presidents Day

Mashable Tech

SAVE $130: As of Feb. 17, the Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook is on sale for $249 in the Best Buy President's Day sale. That’s $130 off its regular price. Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook $249.00 at Best Buy $379.00 Save $130.00 Get Deal There are a number of impressive tech deals available over Presidents' Day, and we're not in the business of picking a favorite because everyone is looking for something different.

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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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A ‘Teleportation’ Breakthrough for Quantum Computing Is Here

Wired

A team at the University of Oxford succeeded in getting two quantum processors to connect to each other and work together with particle entanglement.

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Shadow AI: How unapproved AI apps are compromising security, and what you can do about it

VentureBeat

Security leaders and CISOs are discovering that a growing swarm of shadow AI apps has been compromising their networks, in some cases for over a year. Theyre not the tradecraft of typical attackers.

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Turning the Moon into a fuel depot will take a lot of power

Ars Technica

If humanity is ever to spread out into the Solar System, we're going to need to find a way to put fuel into rockets somewhere other than the cozy confines of a launchpad on Earth. One option for that is in low-Earth orbit, which has the advantage of being located very close to said launch pads. But it has the considerable disadvantage of requiring a lot of energy to escape Earth's gravityit takes a lot of fuel to put substantially less fuel into orbit.

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Shuhei Yoshida looks back at 31 years at Sony PlayStation | exit interview

VentureBeat

Shu Yoshida left Sony on January 15. He spent 38 years at Sony, including 31 years at PlayStation, and managed many of its big hits.

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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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YouTube by the numbers: uncovering YouTube's ghost town of billions of unwatched, ignored videos

TechSpot

A team of researchers led by Ethan Zuckerman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has devised an ingenious approach to peek behind YouTube's tightly guarded curtain. They developed a program that essentially "guesses" random video URLs until it stumbles upon legitimate uploads.

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Mr. President: The American Presidence is a game where you are POTUS

VentureBeat

Mr. President: The American Presidency 2000-2020 is a game about being the American president.

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“NokiApple LumiPhone 1020 SE” merges Windows Phone body with budget iPhone guts

Ars Technica

Remember the Lumia 1020? It's backin iPhone SE form. The Lumia 1020 was a lot of smartphone in July 2013. It debuted with a focus "almost entirely on the phone's massive camera," Ars wrote at the time. That big 41-megapixel sensor jutted forth from the phone body, and Nokia reps showed off its low-light, rapid-motion camera abilities by shooting pictures of breakdancers in a dark demonstration room.

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India’s 88 Games announces its debut title Kapih based on Indian folklore

VentureBeat

India's 88 Games, the game development arm of 88 Pictures, announced its debut title Kapih, which is based on Indian folklore.

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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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What Are Biometric Payments & How Do They Work?

TechRepublic

Biometric payment technology combines convenience with high-level security to create reliable and fast transactions. But what does it take to adopt biometric payments?

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AGBO appoints Pete Wanat as head of interactive tech

VentureBeat

AGBO, the artist-led independent studio started by the Russo brothers of Avengers fame, has appointed Pete Wanat to a tech position.

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Microsoft drops Windows 11 24H2 support for 8th, 9th, and 10th-gen Intel CPUs – but only for OEMs

TechSpot

Microsoft updated the OEM support document, titled Windows 11 version 24H2 supported Intel processors, on February 13, writes Windows Latest.

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Last chance to save on the Fitbit Charge 6 in Amazons Presidents Day sale

Mashable Tech

SAVE $44: As of Feb. 17, the Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale for $115.95 at Amazon. That's 28% off its list price of $159.95. Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 $115.95 at Amazon $159.95 Save $44.00 Get Deal Today's the day to take advantage of some excellent Presidents' Day deals at a variety of retailers. Amazon's had a great selection of deals available over the last few days, and if you've been hoping to pick up a new fitness tracker , you can still score a sweet deal on the Fit

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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.