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April 2, 2025
An accounting startup has turned tax preparations into a Pokémon Showdown game
Accounting software company Open Ledger has launched a new product in time for tax day. Meet PokéTax, a game that helps make tax filing quite fun. Instead of tax forms, users take on Tax Trainers — gym leaders — representing different parts of a tax form, such as income, deductions, and credits. Each leader asks […]
Andreessen Horowitz is trying to nab a piece of TikTok with Oracle, report says
The venture capital firm is reportedly in talks to invest in TikTok as part of a bid led by Oracle and other American investors looking to buy out TikTok from ByteDance, according to the Financial Times. TikTok is once again slated to be banned in the U.S. on April 5 unless its Chinese-based owner sells […]
CaaStle board confirms financial distress, furloughing employees
CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and later became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial difficulties, the company confirmed to TechCrunch following a report by Axios. Citing a letter from the board, Axios reported that the company is almost out of money, CEO Christine […]
Researchers suggest OpenAI trained AI models on paywalled O’Reilly books
OpenAI has been accused by many parties of training its AI on copyrighted content sans permission. Now a new paper by an AI watchdog organization makes the serious accusation that the company increasingly relied on non-public books it didn’t license to train more sophisticated AI models. AI models are essentially complex prediction engines. Trained on […]
From Landfills to Oceans: Breakdown of U.S. Landfills by State and Waste Disposal Destinations
From Landfills to Oceans: Breakdown of U.S. Landfills by State and Waste Disposal Destinations Introduction Waste management is a growing environmental and economic challenge in the United States. With landfills reaching capacity in many regions and waste generation continuing to rise, states are adopting different strategies to manage their trash. The United States faces a mounting waste crisis, generating...
The Environmental Impact of Degreasers in Waste Management: A Critical Analysis and Sustainable Alternative
The Environmental Impact of Degreasers in Waste Management: A Critical Analysis and Sustainable Alternative In the United States waste management industry, degreasing products play an essential role in maintaining equipment and facilities. These powerful cleaning agents are used daily to remove stubborn grease, oil, and grime from machinery, vehicles, and surfaces. However, the environmental consequences of these products can be...
Cleaning Practices for Waste Management and Garbage Companies in the United States: Trucks and Facilities
Cleaning Practices for Waste Management and Garbage Companies in the United States: Trucks and Facilities Overview of the Waste Management Industry in the Unites States The waste management industry in the United States is a critical component of public health and environmental sustainability. It encompasses a wide range of services, including garbage collection, recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and landfill operations....
The Role of Diluent in Bitumen and Heavy Oil Production
The Role of Diluent in Bitumen and Heavy Oil Production 1. Introduction Bitumen and heavy oil play a significant role in global hydrocarbon reserves, particularly as conventional oil resources decline. The increasing demand for energy has driven the need to extract oil from unconventional sources, requiring advanced recovery techniques. One of the primary methods for in-situ bitumen extraction is steam-assisted...
Understanding Diluent in the Oil and Gas Industry
Understanding Diluent in the Oil and Gas Industry 1. Introduction In the oil and gas industry, a diluent is a light hydrocarbon fluid used to reduce the viscosity of heavy crude oil or bitumen, facilitating its transportation through pipelines. Heavy crude oils are naturally dense and viscous, making them challenging to transport efficiently. By blending these heavy oils with diluents,...