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Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable

Wired

Math and computer science researchers have long known that some questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Now physicists are exploring how physical systems put hard limits on what we can predict.

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From AI agent hype to practicality: Why enterprises must consider fit over flash

VentureBeat

As we step fully into the era of autonomous transformation, AI agents are transforming how businesses operate and create value.

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Space Force awards $13.7 billion in contracts to SpaceX and two others for national security missions

TechSpot

SpaceX secured the largest share of the contracts, landing $5.9 billion for 28 launches. Meanwhile, ULA snatched $5.4 billion for 19 missions, and Blue Origin received $2.4 billion for seven. These launches will carry sensitive payloads such as National Reconnaissance Office spy satellites into orbits that require advanced.

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Best Apple Desktop Computers (2025): iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio

Wired

Want an iMac instead of a MacBook? Or want to create a home office workstation with a Mac Mini? These are Apple Macs to buy.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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MIT showcases quantum chip communication without physical contact

TechSpot

Current quantum-computing systems rely on clunky "point-to-point" connections, where data is transferred in a chain and has to jump between nodes. Unfortunately, each hop also increases the likelihood of errors.

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Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card power cable melts at both ends, bulge spotted at PSU side

TechSpot

The latest case, reported by a Redditor called Roachard, involved an MSI RTX 5090 Gaming Trio OC. He bought the card from Best Buy about a month ago for just over $3,000 and paired it with a Corsair SF1000L on an Asus Strix B650E-I motherboard. That PSU is an 80.

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A Minecraft Movie hits $110M global opening day and it’s headed higher

VentureBeat

The Minecraft Movie is off to a pretty amazing start, with $58 million coming in on the first day in the U.S. and $110 million globally.

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This wooden Raspberry Pi-powered typewriter is the perfect antidote to writer's block

TechSpot

A DYIer going by "Bilbonbigos" built this slick little machine, aptly dubbed "The Typewriter," to maximize writer focus. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ board, the wooden case gives it a delightfully rustic look reminiscent of a vintage "suitcase" typewriter. While the form is as close as it.

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Why Microservices Fail: 5 Hidden Mistakes That Kill Performance

Medium Technology Section

Introduction: The Illusion of Microservices Continue reading on Medium

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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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Honda to test compact hydrogen system for space exploration on the ISS

TechSpot

Honda is aiming beyond Earth with plans to test its high-differential pressure water electrolysis system aboard the International Space Station. In partnership with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters, the company hopes the technology will support a regenerative fuel cell system for sustaining life on the Moon and potentially offering scalable.

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The Evolving Role of Creatives in an AI-Driven World

Medium Technology Section

"Explore how AI is reshaping creative industries and why human creativity remains irreplaceable.

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Quake II runs on WHAMM, Microsoft's experimental AI for real-time gaming

TechSpot

Microsoft's World and Human Action MaskGIT Model, or WHAMM, builds on its earlier WHAM-1.6B version launched in February. Unlike its predecessor, this iteration introduces faster visual output using a MaskGIT-style architecture that generates image tokens in parallel. Moving away from the autoregressive method, which predicted tokens sequentially, WHAMM reduces latency.

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Cellulase Manufacturing Plant Setup | Raw Material List, Machinery Cost and Industry Trends

Medium Technology Section

IMARC Group’s report, “Cellulase Manufacturing Plant Project Report 2025: Industry Trends, Plant Setup, Machinery, Raw Materials… Continue reading on Medium

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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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National Robotics Week — Latest Physical AI Research, Breakthroughs and Resources

NVIDIA AI Blog

This National Robotics Week, running through April 12, NVIDIA is highlighting the pioneering technologies that are shaping the future of intelligent machines and driving progress across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and more. Check back here throughout the week to learn the latest on physical AI , which enables machines to perceive, plan and act with greater autonomy and intelligence in real-world environments.

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Top 10 Mobile Phones Under 50,000 PKR in 2025

Medium Technology Section

If youre looking for a budget-friendly smartphone in Pakistan without compromising on performance, camera quality, and battery life, here are the top 10 mobile phones under 50K PKR that offer great

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‘Severance’ surprise pop-up transforms Bell Works into a real-life Lumon HQ

Mashable Tech

Fans of Apple TV+’s Severance got an unexpected dose of corporate surrealism this weekend, as the Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey — the same location used for Lumon Industries in the series — was reactivated for a limited-time immersive event. SEE ALSO: I went to the 'Severance' pop-up in Grand Central. It was wild. On April 5, the architectural landmark morphed into an IRL Lumon experience, blurring the lines between fiction and fandom with a museum-style showcase.

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Vibe Coding My App To Use A Database — Lessons Learned

Medium Technology Section

Avoid expensive mistakes while vibe coding apps with databases Continue reading on Generative AI

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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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MacBook Air for under $600: 61% off deal beats Amazon price

Mashable Tech

TL;DR: When you opt for a refurbished laptop, you can get a 2020 M1 MacBook Air for $579.99. Still on a Mac running with an Intel chip? It's time to take advantage of the newest line of tech straight from Apple. Upgrade to the M-series for less with this deal on a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air with M1 Chip for just $579.99 (reg. $1,499). Go 3.5X faster with M1 chip Apple brought its processor chip production in-house with the M-series.

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AI’s Impact on Tech Jobs: A Data-Driven Analysis

Medium Technology Section

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, it is a revolutionary force transforming every corner of the global economy.

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How did eastern North America form?

Ars Technica

When Maureen Long talks to the public about her work, she likes to ask her audience to close their eyes and think of a landscape with incredible geology. She hears a lot of the same suggestions: Iceland, the Grand Canyon, the Himalayas. Nobody ever says Connecticut, says Long, a geologist at Yale University in New Haven in that state. And yet Connecticutalong with much of the rest of eastern North Americaholds important clues about Earths history.

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How to Future-Proof Your Career in the AI Generation

Medium Technology Section

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant prediction — it’s a present-day revolution.

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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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OpenAI's New Image Generator Is Incredible for Creating Fraudulent Documents

Futurism

Got the Receipts OpenAI's latest image-generating 4o model is surprisingly good at generating text inside images, a feat that had proved particularly difficult for its many predecessors. And that makes it a powerful tool for generating images of fraudulent documents, as users have found. Case in point, Menlo Ventures principal Deedy Das tweeted a photo of a fake receipt for a lavish meal at a real San Francisco steakhouse, as spotted by TechCrunch.

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Advanced PySpark Interview Questions: A Deep Dive into Distributed Computing Excellence

Medium Technology Section

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Why this iconic San Francisco pizza shop is going all in on QR codes—despite the skepticism

Fast Company Tech

To San Francisco chef and restaurateur Thomas McNaughton, QR codes are an efficient way to serve a crowd. Sure, the codesand restaurants that use themhave endured much loathing. And, yes, people still love to criticize them. But at the newest location of McNaughtons Flour + Water Pizzeria, set to open later this month, QR codes are the star. There’s good reason.

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Best Tablets Under ₹30,000 in India: Top Picks for 2025

Medium Technology Section

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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!