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One Battle After Another trailer: Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson team up for a wacky tale of revolution

Mashable Tech

Leonardo DiCaprio is on a quest to save his daughter in the trailer for One Battle After Another , directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ( Licorice Pizza ). Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland , One Battle After Another stars DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary who's been out of the game for a while. Case in point? His failure to remember a series of (admittedly convoluted) codes.

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a '90s-style beat-'em-up in the mold of Shredder's Revenge

Engadget

There's a lot in the world to be angry about today. So, why not do like we did in the '90s and channel that aggression into beating the living hell out of bad guys in a delightfully loud and over-the-top arcade game? Marvel Cosmic Invasion takes characters like Spider-Man, Captain America and Wolverine and gives them a beat-'em-up that looks straight out of a grunge-era cabinet.

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The Dyson Airwrap may not be on sale during Amazons spring sale, but two of the best Airwrap dupes are

Mashable Tech

Best Dyson Airwrap dupe deals from Amazon's spring sale Best for people with wavy or curly hair Shark FlexStyle for curly and coily hair $219.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best Airwrap dupe for curling hair (and storage) T3 Aire 360 254.99 (Save $45) Get Deal I will be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of the Dyson Airwrap. After testing it for the first time in 2022 (and several times since) , I can't deny that it's a fun and luxurious way to style my hair — but I've never quite been ab

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Ubisoft spins out subsidiary with a billion-dollar investment from Tencent

Engadget

Ubisoft is continuing its efforts to course-correct after several challenging years. Today, the video game company announced that it will launch a subsidiary centered around three of its most familiar franchises: Assassin's Creed , Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. The as-yet-unnamed subsidiary will fold in the teams working on those three series, including Ubisoft studios in Montral, Quebec, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Barcelona and Sofia.

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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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ChatGPT Starts Blocking Studio Ghibli-Style Images After Trend Goes Viral

Futurism

Right after OpenAI debuted its new GPT-4o image generation capabilities , tech bros flooded the internet with AI-made cartoons and memes imitating the style of the iconic Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. The wave of ersatz Ghibli art was inescapable in AI spheres. One particularly viral example depicted JFK's assassination. Many have uploaded personal photos to be redrawn into a still from a Ghibli movie.

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Study of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets

Ars Technica

It's no secret that "driving while black" is a real phenomenon. Study after study has shown that minority drivers are ticketed at a higher rate, and data from speed cameras suggests that it's not because they commit traffic violations more frequently. But this leaves open the question of why. Bias is an obvious answer, but it's hard to eliminate an alternative explanation: Minority groups may engage in more unsafe driving, and the police are trying to deter that.

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Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best discounts from Apple, Bose, Sonos, Beats, Anker and others

Engadget

This years Amazon Spring Sale is in full swing, and as promised, a ton of household, fashion and outdoor gear has dropped to record-low prices. Tech isnt a huge focus for this sale, but there are a decent number of devices on sale right now for some of the best prices weve seen all year. The selection may not be as good as that of Amazon Prime Day in July, but it still provides a good opportunity to save on things like headphones, robot vacuums, air purifiers and more.

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Why California Pizza Kitchen just faked an insane rebrand

Fast Company Tech

Beverly Hills hottest club is California Pizza Kitchen. At least, thats what someone unfamiliar with the brand might have taken away from its new rebrand, which debuted on Monday. On its website, California Pizza Kitchen replaced its friendly yellow logo and wordmark with a silver chrome logo and the shortened name CPK. [Photo: courtesy California Pizza Kitchen] Meanwhile, on socials, the brand posted several videos of its new identity that looked more fit for promoting a rave than a family frie

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The best investment I ever made was this Miele vacuum — and Amazon has it on sale

Mashable Tech

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Miele C1 Turbo Team Vacuum $375.20 at Amazon $469 Save $93.80 Get Deal When people learn I'm a shopping reporter their first question is always — what should I buy? I could tell them about any of the stellar tech I test daily, from headphones to e-readers , but the first thing that comes to mind, the product I'm most enthusiastic about, is one I bought myself.

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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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Elon Musk privately pressured Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on content moderation: report

Fast Company Tech

X owner Elon Musk was privately messaging with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman while also putting public pressure on the social media company’s content moderation efforts, The Verge reported Thursday. Two months ago, several Reddit subreddits started to block links to X in protest of Musk appearing to give the Nazi salute. Musk called the efforts “insane,” while a Reddit spokesperson at the time clarified that Reddit itself wasn’t imposing a ban on the links.

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Is Reddit down? Site experiences March 27 outage

Mashable Tech

Reddit ran into some problems on Thursday. A Reddit outage started roughly between 3 and 4 p.m. ET on Thursday and is currently ongoing at the time of publication. Tens of thousands of users reported the outage on Down Detector ( Note: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector ), and this reporter can personally confirm the outage. Reddit is not working for me on either a web browser or the mobile app at the time of writing.

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GameStop shares fall after bitcoin investment plan

Fast Company Tech

Shares of GameStop fell more than 15% on Thursday after the company’s plan to finance its bitcoin pivot raised questions about the timing of its move and its strategy to turn around its struggling retail business. The video game retailer’s shares also gave up all their gains from a day earlier and were on track for their biggest one-day fall since last June, after the company said it was offering $1.3 billion in 0% 2030 convertible bonds to amass the cryptocurrency.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2025

Mashable Tech

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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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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Google announces Maps screenshot analysis, AI itineraries to help you plan trips

Ars Technica

After a long and gloomy winter, many people are looking forward to some summer travel. Google has some new tools to help you plan, but like most of what Google does now, the new features lean heavily on AI. And unusually, the most interesting of these additions is launching first on iOS. Google says that lots of people tend to take screenshots when they're planning a trip.

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How to Rebrand Your Nonprofit the Right Way to Elevate Your Fundraising Potential

NonProfit PRO

Thinking about changing your brand? Here are some insights from nonprofit leaders who have already gone through the rebranding process.

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How To Build a Strong Online Presence for Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

Building a strong online presence is one of the most exciting and impactful ways to amplify your nonprofits reach. The digital landscape is brimming with opportunities to connect with supporters, spread awareness, and raise funds. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes.

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Inside Maye Musk's Cozy Relationship With China

Wired

As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.

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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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Sony’s Soneium blockchain teams up with Animoca Brands

VentureBeat

Animoca Brands partnered with Sony's Soneium blockchain to develop Moca Networks identity layer and launch San FranTokyos anime initiatives on Soneium.

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Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White People

Wired

The FCC received 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamars concert, according to public records obtained by WIRED, with many focusing on the lack of white performers.

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Scientists Just Transplanted a Pig Liver Into a Person for the First Time

Singularity Hub

The liver performed basic functions but isnt yet a full replacement. Our liver has admirable regenerative properties. But it takes a beating every day. Eventually, its tissues scar, and if the organ fails, a liver transplant is the only solution. Donor livers are hard to come by, however. This week, a Chinese team turned to another sourcepig liversand published the first results showing how they function inside a human recipient.

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Hikaru Utada Would Rather Play CERN Than Coachella

Wired

The Japanese singer-songwriters new album goes deep on their fascination with science. WIRED Japan took Hikaru Utada to visit the Large Hadron Collider to learn more.

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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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The Do’s and Don’ts of Donation Receipts (+8 Free Templates!)

Neon CRM

Donation receipts are important for a few reasons. The IRS requires nonprofits to send receipts for any charitable gift over $250, and we all know how critical it is to keep the IRS happy. But donors often expect receipts for gifts of any amount, and keeping them happy is a key part of inspiring them to give again. Well-written donation receipts meet IRS requirements and make donors feel good about their gift.

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Inside arXiv—the Most Transformative Platform in All of Science

Wired

Modern science wouldnt exist without the online research repository known as arXiv. Three decades in, its creator still cant let it go.

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Pillars of Eternity is getting turn-based combat, all but demanding replays

Ars Technica

I played a lot of Obsidian's Avowed after it came out. I appreciate that the game offers both a whole lot of world-building lore if you want it, but also the ability to skip it all if you want to get back to grimoires, guns, and scarfing food while dodging attacks. But all those gods and races and islands must have sunk in. As I neared the end of Avowed 's journey, I find myself wondering about the earlier games in Obsidian's world of Eora in its Pillars of Eternity series, which passed me by en

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Struggling to Find the Right Nonprofit Software?

NonProfit PRO

Choosing the right software can make or break your nonprofits success. Our Nonprofit Software Buyers Guide walks you through the must-ask questions to ensure you invest in a solution that saves time, maximizes fundraising, and drives long-term impact. Download now and make an informed decision that fuels your mission!

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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.