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How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation

Fast Company Tech

Curiosity isnt just a good personality trait or an indulgenceits a leadership superpower. In a business environment where innovation dictates success, curiosity serves as the catalyst for breakthroughs and industry reinvention. Yet, despite its transformative potential, it remains one of the most undervalued tools in leadership today. According to a Harvard Business Review study , curiosity fosters openness and collaboration while reducing decision-making errors.

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Tesla accused of messing with odometers to get out of repair bills

Engadget

Tesla is facing a proposed class action suit over allegations that it has been speeding up odometers so its vehicles will fall out of warranty faster, according to a report by Reuters. This would make it easier for the company to get out of paying for repairs. Nyree Hinton, the plaintiff in the case , alleges that Tesla odometer readers are designed to change with energy consumption, driver behavior and mysterious predictive algorithms, and not actual mileage driven.

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Tennessee just made an invisible update to its tourism site—and it’s brilliant

Fast Company Tech

If youve ever been to a Nashville honky-tonk, youve witnessed the chorus of cowboy boots, the thrumming acoustic guitars, the roadhouse neon, the Stetsons, the buoyant bourbon-and-barbecue-fueled energy. You probably wouldnt describe this scene as simply a bar. And yet, if you’re blind or have low vision and happen to use a screen reader to read the alt text of a photo of a honky-tonk, thats likely the description you would get: This is an image of a bar.

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

Futurism

By pretty much any account, Blue Origin's publicity stunt of sending an all-female crew into space was a major flop. The Jeff Bezos-owned New Shepard capsule spent mere minutes in kinda-sorta-maybe space , giving its extremely wealthy passengers a momentary glimpse of weightlessness though more in the way a rollercoaster ride causes you to shift out of your seat than in the microgravity of actual orbit (unlike a theme park ride, though, a ticket for the jaunt set passengers like pop star Katy P

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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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Ryan Gosling's Star Wars movie is titled 'Starfighter' and will be released in 2027

Engadget

Earlier this year, reports came out that Ryan Gosling was in talks for the lead role in Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie. Now, Gosling has confirmed that he will star in Levy's film, which the Deadpool & Wolverine director has been working on since 2022, at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo. Levy's movie will be called Star Wars: Starfighter , according to The Hollywood Reporter , and is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, a few weeks after Avengers: Secret Wars debuts in c

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How to stop shrinking yourself at work and start feeling like you belong

Fast Company Tech

Beth Kaplan is a belonging researcher and advocate. She has spent her career studying how people construct their sense of belonging. With more than two decades of experience as an executive and having conducted research into workplace trauma, she is a sought-after consultant for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government, and educational institutions that seek to improve their retention and culture.

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How to Make High-Tech Fundraising Feel More High Touch for Your Donors

sgEngage

As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get to partner with nonprofit teams that are full of dedicated, smart, and hard-working people. Ive noticed, though, when it comes to effectively growing their communication and giving programs, many of these seasoned development pros are feeling a little stuck.

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In Miami, this 3D-printed seawall will help protect the coastline

Fast Company Tech

Morningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay , will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system designed to support marine life and reduce wave impact along urban seawalls, will be installed on the existing seawall there in spring 2025. BIOCAP stands for Biodiversity Improvement by Optimizing Coastal Adaptation and Performance.

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Tencent unveils largest ever hiring drive, adding 28,000 internships to bolster AI talent

TechNode

Tencent announced on Thursday that it has launched its biggest ever hiring initiative, announcing plans to add 28,000 internship positions over the next three years, with a strong focus on AI and technical roles. In 2025 alone, the company will recruit 10,000 student interns, 60% of which will be in tech-focused positions, including AI models, R&D, algorithms, and digital content, according to the company.

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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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AI vs. automation: How to leverage each for maximum impact 

Fast Company Tech

Imagine two interns. The first follows instructions to the lettercompiling research, scheduling social media posts, and managing your calendar. The second completes the same tasks but takes it a step furtherfinding additional research sources, streamlining the social media workflow, and proactively suggesting optimal meeting times based on past interactions and behaviors.

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Cupra is all about affordable cars, funky styling, electrified performance

Ars Technica

Cupra provided flights from Washington to Miami and accommodation so Ars could drive its cars and attend the Miami ePrix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MIAMIThe arrival of a new car brand to the US was always going to pique my interest, even before the current government decided to upend the automotive sector with punitive tariffs. So when Cupra invited me to come check out some of its cars and hear about its plan to launch here in America, I wanted to know more.

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This 3D-printed train station in Japan took less than 6 hours to build

Fast Company Tech

Need a train station shelter in a hurry? You can now print that. In Arida,Japan, a Japanese architectural firm and 3D-printed house manufacturer partnered with JR-West, a railway network, to build what they claim is the worlds first 3D-printed train station. Assembled in less than six hours between the stations last train of the night and first train of the following morning, its a promising first look at how infrastructure improvements might be done faster and cheaper.

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Rover finds hints of an ancient Martian carbon cycle

Ars Technica

Mars has not always been a seemingly lifeless red desert. We have evidence that billions of years ago it had a warm, habitable climate with liquid water in lakes and flowing rivers , which is somewhat confusing, given that Mars is much farther from the Sun than the Earth and that the Sun was much less bright back then. In order for Mars to be warm enough to host liquid water, there must have been a lot of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, says Benjamin Tutolo, a researcher at the University of C

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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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Melinda French Gates explains her $1 billion promise to change the world for women

Fast Company Tech

In Melinda French Gates’s new book, The Next Day , she illuminates the importance of knowing the story that you are writing for yourself. After turning 60, leaving The Gates Foundation, and beginning a new chapter in her philanthropy, I was curious about the story that she is authoring. What are French Gatess new dreams? My new dreams are to lift women up generationally, she says.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the dad rock of video games, and I love it

Ars Technica

Assassins Creed titles are cozy games for me. Theres no more relaxing place to go after a difficult day: historical outdoor museum tours, plus dopamine dispensers, plus slow-paced assassination simulators. The developers of Assassins Creed: Shadows seem to understand this need to escape better than ever before. Im only 40 hours into Shadows (I reckon Im only about 30 percent through the game), but I already consider it one of the best entries in the franchises long history.

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Why Yeti CEO Matt Reintjes is doubling down on bags

Fast Company Tech

When outdoor accessories brand Yeti completed its first major acquisition last year, there were skeptics. After its January 2024 purchase of Bozeman, Montana-based cult bag brand Mystery Ranch, many of that brands acolytes feared it would disappear, swallowed by its larger new owner. And second, isnt this a coffee cup and cooler brand? Not exactly. Its been almost a decade since Yeti first dropped its first Panga duffel in 2017, and since then its branched out to include backpacks, luggage, and

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The best SSDs for PS5 in 2025

Engadget

If your PlayStation 5 library is starting to burst at the seams, upgrading with one of the best SSDs for your PlayStation 5 can make a huge difference. Modern PS5 games are massive, and while the consoles internal storage is speedy, it fills up fast especially if you're juggling big titles like Call of Duty, Spider-Man 2, or Final Fantasy XVI. A compatible SSD gives you more space without sacrificing load times or performance, so you can spend less time managing your library and more time gamin

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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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4 Rule-Bending Campaign Tests That Improved Outcomes

NonProfit PRO

Here are four rules one nonprofit bent or broke to boost email unsubscribe rate, social media donations, email click-through rate and more.

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The Kia EV4 makes its US debut at the 2025 New York Auto Show

Engadget

Kia's first all-electric sedan, the 2026 EV4, is making its official debut in the US at the New York International Auto Show , which runs from April 18 to April 27. The automaker first announced the vehicle in Spain back in February, with the promise that it will release the model in the USA, as well. It's built on top of the company's 400V Electric Global Modular Platform, which serves as the basis for all of Kia's electric vehicles.

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Women rely partly on smell when choosing friends

Ars Technica

There are so many factors that can influence how we perceive others, which in turn can determine the people we choose as platonic friends or romantic mates. We certainly make snap judgments based on physical appearance, but scent can have a powerful influence, too. According to a new paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, two heterosexual women meeting for the first time rely partly on scent to judge whether they want to be friends with each other, deciding within minutespractically

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Chinese milk tea chain Chagee hits $6.2 billion valuation on Nasdaq debut

TechNode

According to Reuters, Chinese tea chain Chagee surged 21% on its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, closing at $33.75 per share and pushing its valuation to $6.2 billion. The company raised $411 million by selling 14.7 million American depositary shares at $28 each, marking it the biggest US IPO for a Chinese consumer brand since RLX Technologys $1.4 billion listing in 2021.

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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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A TikToker sues Roblox for using her viral Charli XCX dance without permission

Fast Company Tech

If you thought youd heard the last of the viral Apple dance, think again. The TikToker behind it is now suing Roblox over its unauthorized use. Last year, during the height of Brat summer, Roblox partnered with singer Charli XCX to feature her music and likeness in an in-game concert within “Dress to Impress,” a fashion game on the platform.

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Every puzzle game is a couch co-op game, actually

Engadget

Blue Prince is an incredible puzzle game. Set in a lonely mansion with impossible architecture, its layered in mysteries, conspiracies and family drama. The mansion, Mt. Holly, officially has 45 rooms, but in order to collect your inheritance, you have to find the 46th. Every day youre given a set number of steps, and you have to literally build the manor (and the game) as you go, drawing from a pool of floorplans to create a new layout with each run.

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Rice is a staple crop around the world—but it’s becoming increasingly toxic

Fast Company Tech

Rice, the worlds most consumed grain, will become increasingly toxic as the atmosphere heats and as carbon dioxide emissions rise, potentially putting billions of people at risk of cancers and other diseases, according to new research published Wednesday in The Lancet. Eaten every day by billions of people and grown across the globe, rice is arguably the planets most important staple crop, with half the worlds population relying on it for the majority of its food needs, especially in developing

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is back on sale for $299

Engadget

If you've been hanging onto an older Apple Watch for a few years or you're an iPhone user who perhaps wants to pick one up for the first time to better track your activity, here's a deal for you. The Apple Watch Series 10 is once again on sale. It has dropped back down to $299, which matches a record low price. The smartwatch usually retails for $399.

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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.