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Netflix built an army of servers to stream TV—now it’s powering games

Fast Company Tech

A little over a decade ago, Netflix decided to take streaming into its own hands: Instead of relying on commercial content delivery services, the streamer built its own servers from scratch, and gave them away to internet service providers. This kind of cloud gaming requires a whole new generation of Open Connect servers.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

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But you need to diversify your revenue streams. Finance teams can help their nonprofit organizations evaluate new revenue streams, enhancing the organizations stability and mitigating risk while intentionally experimenting with varied income sources. The ideas come pouring in from around the organization. Ask the finance team.

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There's Something Incredibly Sketchy About How They Opened the Hatch on Katy Perry's Rocket

Futurism

Adding to the drama,a peculiar moment captured during the live stream had audiences scratching their heads. As spotted by eagle-eyed netizens , and later confirmed by Snopes , the door to the capsule briefly opened inwards and shut again after it softly landed in the West Texas desert. AND then Jeff Bezos opens it with a tool?"

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The best streaming devices for 2025

Engadget

But there are still a few reasons you may want a streaming device. In that case, a streaming device can help you navigate more quickly and give you an interface thats more pleasant to deal with. Streaming devices come in handy when you travel, too. Nearly all units also plug into an AC outlet for power.

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Indigenous Economic Development Fund, providing grants and financing to Indigenous entrepreneurs, communities and organizations

Charity Village

The Government of Ontario announced applications are now open for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund, which provides grants and financing to Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities and organizations. The fund helps promote economic development and improve employment opportunities for Indigenous people.

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How to Improve Donor Retention: 3 Surprising Strategies from Top-performing Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In addition to creating new streams of ongoing, predictable support, nonprofits who make monthly giving easy typically see higher long-term donor retention. Even a simple open-ended question like “What inspired your gift today?” Bottom line: Your donors live in a frictionless world. Just by asking.

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Watch on-demand movies and TV shows for life with this A$24 streaming hack

Mashable Tech

As streaming services slowly turn into cable, it might be time to consider a smarter, all-in-one alternative. Check out BitMar, an all-you-can-eat buffet for streaming free content from around the web. Other streaming platforms simply cannot relate. That’s more saved cash in your pocket each month.

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